Indian-origin artists' works to exhibit in Europe, US
Singapore: Seminal works by two Indian-origin artists in an exhibition here are garnering appreciation from visitors with a US-based organiser vowing to take their paintings to Europe and US. "Work of more and more Indian artists will be taken for exhibitions in Europe and the United States," Anita Mager, president of LBL Europe, a non-profit painting art agency based in Los Angeles said here on Tuesday. "Altogether we have introdu
UN chief really wants Modi to attend climate change summit
United Nations: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he "really wanted" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in his crucial day-long climate change summit here next week, which will be attended by about 120 heads of states an
Indians denied permission to participate in march in South Aus
Melbourne: A group of retired 15 Indian defence officers in south Australia have been denied permission to participate independently in an annual march that commemorates the day 15,000 Indians with Australian and New Zealand forces landed in Tu
China honours JNU Professor
Beijing: China has honoured Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Professor Priyadarsi Mukherji with a Special Book Award for his contribution to translation and publication of Chinese books into English, Hindi and Bengali. The award was presented by Chi
3 Indian-origin South African women brutally murdered
Johannesburg: Three Indian-origin women in South Africa have been murdered brutally in separate incidents, two of them allegedly killed by their partners, sending shock waves among the community members. One of the women was buried without her head a
S Africa's ANC dissociates itself from anti-Indian song
Johannesburg: South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has dissociated itself from a racist song which calls for local Indians to "go back across the sea or face action." The song 'Umhlab Uzobuya' in Zulu, by a rap group called
US Gurdwaras to launch campaign to improve Sikhs image
Washington: Amidst increasing incidents of hate crimes against Sikhs, Gurdwaras in the US have decided to launch an intensive national campaign running into USD 5 million to improve the image of the community in America. Representatives from over 100
Sri Lanka says won't allow terrorist acts against India
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Tuesday assured India that its soil would not be used for terror attacks against its neighbour even as Colombo has stepped up deportation of Pakistani nationals amid reports that they were involved in subversive acts directed at
Australias Victoria state Premier praises Indian community
Melbourne: Victoria Premier Denis Napthine has praised the Indian community, saying it has made outstanding contributions in many areas including arts, science, education and business in the Australian state. Napthine was speaking here at the gala di
