Indian-American doctors seek younger generation's involvement
Washington: One of the largest ethnic professional organisations representing some 100,000 Indian American physicians is trying to involve the younger generation even as it looks at new ways of giving back to the motherland. Dr Seema Jain, who would take over as president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) next June, would like to continue the current India projects even as it works with the Indian health ministry t
Indian-American surgeon chosen for BBC lecture series
London: A well-known Indian-American surgeon and writer Atul Gawande will deliver this year's prestigious BBC Reith Lectures in four global cities, including Delhi. Dr Gawande, a Harvard professor and best-selling author, will give four talks later t
Shah Rukh will make a 'good host' for 'Bigg Boss': Salman
Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan, who has hosted four seasons of popular reality show 'Bigg Boss', feels Shah Rukh Khan will make a 'good host'. The 'Dabangg' star chose to remain tight-lipped when asked if he will be hosting the eighth season of
Upton vows not to wear pyjamas in public
London: Model Kate Upton feels she needs to up her style quotient and has decided not to wear pyjamas in public. Upton, 22, said she does not make enough effort to dress up for the paparazzi, reported Contactmusic. "Sure, I do.
England snatch momentum from India with last-wicket heroics
Nottingham: Joe Root and James Anderson created a world record for the last wicket with their extraordinary 198-run stand before England rattled India with two quick wickets towards the end of the day as first cricket Test was poised for an interesti
Three of Indian family killed in accident
New York: Three members of an Indian-American family died when their car was hit by a pickup driven by a possibly drunk woman in the US state of Texas, media reported. Ryera Patel, 5, and Trish Patel, 12, were killed along with their mother Heena Pat
Modi govt's first budget gives tax sops, promises growth
New Delhi: Tax payers could save on their salaries and consumer goods like TVs, soap, footwear, processed food and computers will cost less as the Rs.18-lakh crore ($300-billion) maiden budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government promised to
Romero's brilliance sends Argentina to WC final
Sao Paulo: Goalkeeper Sergio Romero turned out to be a hero for his side as his two spectacular saves in the penalty shootout against the Netherlands sent Argentina into the World Cup final after 24 years, here on Thursday. The second semifinal
Vijay's century frustrates England on day one
Nottingham: Murali Vijay struck a unbeaten century as India recovered from a post-lunch wobble to reach a decent 259 for four at the end of the opening day of the first cricket Test against England, here on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Vijay (122
