‘Love Sonia’ a powerful reminder of women’s exploitation, says producer
London, June 22 (IANS) Europe’s largest South Asian film event, the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival, opened on Thursday night with the world premiere …
Decoded: Which brain region helps us stay conscious?
New York, June 22 (IANS) Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found that a brain region — associated with cognitive behaviours, decision making, and moderating …
Abu Dhabi firm compensates Indian amputee
Abu Dhabi, June 22 (IANS) An Abu Dhabi-based Indian, who lost his hands and legs following an injury at work, has been paid 202,000 dirhams …
New ‘e-skin’ brings sense of touch, pain to prosthetic hands
New York, June 21 (IANS) A team of engineers, including one of an Indian-origin, has developed a novel e-dermis that will enable amputees perceive a …
Weight loss may reverse effects of heart rhythm disorder
Sydney, June 21 (IANS) Losing weight may reverse or reduce the progression of irregular heart rhythm disorder among obese people, claim researchers, including one of …
US to exit UN Human Rights Council: Reports
Washington, June 19 (IANS) The US plans to announce its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday, media reports said. US Ambassador …
Indo-French ties driven by Modi-Macron chemistry: Sushma Swaraj (Roundup)
Paris, June 19 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has credited the special chemistry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron …
France, India commit to increasing trade to 15 bn euros by 2020
Paris, June 19 (IANS) The dynamism infused in the Indo-French relations during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India in March seems to …
Indian origin hotelier in car park row with Heathrow Airport
London, June 18 (IANS) An Indian-origin hotel tycoon in Britain is locked in a legal battle with Heathrow Airport over his plans to build a …
Indian-American mother’s crusade leads conviction of son’s murderer
Carbondale (US), June 17 (IANS) After a four-year crusade by an Indian-American mother seeking justice for her murdered son, the assailant has finally been convicted. …
President Kovind leaves on three-nation visit to Greece, Suriname, Cuba
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday left on a three-nation eight-day visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba. which will be …
Virtual Reality can make your mind sharper
New York, June 15 (IANS) Not just gaming or entertainment, virtual reality (VR) can also help people recall information better as opposed to desktop computers, …
Gout may up dementia risk in elders: Study
New York, June 15 (IANS) Elderly people suffering from gout may have 17-20 per cent higher risk of dementia, suggests a new study by a …
Dubai hotel sacks Indian-origin chef over anti-Islam tweet
Dubai, June 13 (IANS) A popular Indian restaurant here has fired its head chef, Indian-origin celebrity chef Atul Kochhar, following his “anti-Islam tweet”. Michelin-star chef …
How middle-age hypertension raises dementia risk later
London, June 13 (IANS) A high blood pressure level but still below the usual threshold for treating hypertension can put 50-year-olds at increased risk of …
Indian-origin chef slammed for anti-Islam tweet
Dubai, June 12 (IANS) An Indian-origin man who is the head chef of a popular Indian restaurant here is facing criticism for his “anti-Islam tweet”. …
Berlin food fest: A piquant expression of Indian culture
Berlin, June 11 (IANS) The second Indian Food Festival organised in Berlin was appreciated by more than 3,000 people at the Indian Embassy in the …
Fiji Indians: For whom Bollywood acts as cultural bridge
Savusavu (Fiji), June 11 (IANS) “Laakhon hain yahan dilwale…”. That evergreen Mahendra Kapoor number from the 1960s played on at a boutique island resort here …
Paralysed Indian worker flown back from UAE
Abu Dhabi, June 11 (IANS) A 54-year-old Indian worker who was left completely paralysed after an accident in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been …
UAE-based Indian undergoes amputation after minor infection
Abu Dhabi, June 9 (IANS) An Abu Dhabi-based Indian had to undergo amputation of his hands and legs following an unsuspecting small injury at work, …
Google won’t deploy AI to build military weapons: Pichai
San Francisco, June 8 (IANS) After facing backlash over its involvement in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Pentagon project “Maven”, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has enphasised …
Dubai court charges Indian man for abusing ex-female employer
Dubai, June 8 (IANS) A 30-year-old Indian man has been charged by a court here after he allegedly made online and telephonic threats and verbally …
Indian expat sets record for largest sapling distribution
Sharjah, June 7 (IANS) A UAE-based Indian expat set a Guinness World Record for the largest distribution of curry tree saplings, a media report said. …
Dubai-based Indian threatens to kill Kerala CM
Dubai, June 7 (IANS) A Dubai-based Indian man threatened to kill Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan leading to his getting fired from his job. Krishnakumar …
Drink coffee for better and efficient team work
New York, June 6 (IANS) Finding it hard to make your team together? A cup of coffee may work as magic and help people remain …
Brain protein linked to alcohol tolerance identified
New York, June 6 (IANS) Scientists, including one of an Indian-origin, has identified a brain protein linked to a person’s alcohol tolerance, a finding which …
Google’s AI-based terrarium simulates real-world weather conditions
San Francisco, June 6 (IANS) An Indian-origin inventor has created a voice controlled terrarium that can simulate weather conditions around the world inside a box …
Sushma Swaraj visits Phoenix Settlement in South Africa
Durban, June 6 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday visited the Phoenix Settlement near here, which served as Mahatma Gandhi’s home during …
Sushma oversees world Hindi conference preparations in Mauritius
Port Louis, June 3 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday oversaw preparations for the 11th World Hindi Conference here in the presence …
I’ve been fan of ‘Race’ franchise: Raja Kumari
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Grammy nominated Indian-American songwriter Raja Kumari, also a rapper, has lent her voice to “Allah duhai hai”, the title track of …
Indian American techie convicted of sexually assaulting ‘date’
Washington, June 1 (IANS) An Indian American IT executive has been convicted of sexually assaulting, choking and beating a woman he met on a dating …
Indian-origin children monopolise Spelling Bee championship for 11th year
New York, June 1 (IANS) For the 11th consecutive year, Indian-origin children have monopolised the National Spelling Bee crown with Karthik Nemmani winning the 2018 …
Indian-American wins Spelling Bee contest
Washington, June 1 (IANS) Indian-American Karthik Nemmani, was declared champion of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, winning on the word “koinonia” and surviving what …
7 arrested for touching girls in California water park
SACRAMENTO, CA The South Asian community in Sacramento is shocked following news that seven Indian Americans men were arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching several young …
Trump to pardon Indian American media personality
New York, June 1 (IANS) United States President Donald Trump has said that he will pardon Dinesh D’Souza, a controversial conservative Indian-American media personality, who …
India, Singapore building partnership of our age: Modi
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Stating that political relations between India and Singapore are among the warmest and closest, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday …
Playing ‘mini’ Sunny Leone ’emotionally challenging’ for Rysa
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Actress Rysa Saujani, 14, says playing the “innocent years” of actress Sunny Leone’s life in her upcoming show was emotionally …
Indian-American former CEO pleads guilty to bribery
Washington, May 31 (IANS) An Indian-American former CEO of a Detroit-based IT company in the US has pleaded guilty to bribing a city official, officials …
Indian-American doctor pleads guilty to theft from insurance firms
Washington, May 31 (IANS) An Indian-American doctor has pleaded guilty to stealing from insurance companies and faces a fine of $100,000, authorities said. Sreekrishna M. …
Indonesians to get free 30-day Indian visa: Modi in Jakarta
Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens and invited the Indian diaspora to …
Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Indonesia, showcases achievements
Jakarta, May 30 (IANS) Showcasing India’s achievements over the last few years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Jakarta in …