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Indian American on US arts body
Washington, March 2 President Barack Obama has picked up an Indian American to serve on the US President's Advisory Committee on the Arts for the prestigious John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts.
Boeing man to find investment opportunities in India
Washington, March 2 The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has named Shephard W. (Shep) Hill, a senior Boeing executive, as a director to help provide strategic direction for US and Indian companies seeking bilateral investment opportunities and partnerships.
‘It's a growth-oriented budget’
Washington, Feb 27 The US India Business Council has hailed India's new budget saying it lays a strong foundation for the country to attract needed investment, spur innovation and drive inclusive growth for all of its citizens.
MIT to hold conference in India
Washington, Feb 27 About 100 leading business and tech visionaries from around the world would discuss innovative ideas and market ready incubated technologies at the annual emerging technologies conference, EmTech 2010, in Bengaluru next month.
BRIC top agenda of global summit
Toronto, Feb 26 The role of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies in the new global order tops the agenda of this year's global summit on corporate governance being held here in June.
CWG baton is 'soul of India'
Port-of-Spain, Feb 26 The 2010 Commonwealth Games baton now circulating throughout Trinidad and Tobago has been described as the 'soul of India' by Indian High Commissioner Malay Mishra here. The baton for the October 3-14 Games in New Delhi will later tour other Caribbean countries who are members of the Commonwealth.
Bengali films to be distributed in US
Washington, Feb 26 A Florida based Indian-American media group has launched a new venture for the screening and distribution of quality Bengali films through more than 19,000 retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada.
Kamla becomes first woman leader in T&T
Port-of-Spain, Feb 26 Indian-origin Kamla Persad-Bissessar has become the first woman Leader of the Opposition in the Trinidad and Tobago parliament, ousting former premier Basdeo Panday from the post.
PIO’s invention churns out power from sand
Washington, Feb 25 An India-born rocket scientist has lifted the veil off Bloom Box fuel-cell, a revolutionary new technology that holds the promise to supply the world with abundant, clean and cheap energy.
India to emerge with stronger growth
Washington, Feb 24 With sound economic policies, India, Bangladesh and Bhutan are expected to emerge from the global economic crisis with stronger growth performances in South Asia, according to a World Bank report.
India offers its expertise to UN
United Nations, Feb 24 India has offered its experience and expertise to the United Nations for its peacekeeping and peace-building efforts saying it stands ready to do more for international peace and security as a partner of the UN.
PIO’s invention to light up America
Washington, Feb 24 An India-born rocket scientist is all set to unveil a natural gas-fuelled cell box that promises to provide abundant, cheap, clean electricity to light up most American households within the next 10 years.
‘Malicious ware can invade smart phones’
Washington, Feb 24 Malicious software can now invade new generations of smart mobile phones, potentially with more serious consequences, says an Indian American computer scientist.
US Sikhs ask Obama to intervene
Washington, Feb 24 Outraged over the beheading of a Sikh by the Pakistan Taliban, Sikhs in the U.S. have urged President Barack Obama to take up the issue with Islamabad.
‘Pakistan has failed to protect minorities’
Toronto, Feb 24 Condemning the beheading of two Sikhs by the Pakistani Taliban as 'an act of barbarians,'' Sikhs in Canada on Tuesday urged tough action the killers. They also said Pakistan had failed to protect its minorities.
India needs to project power globally
Washington, Feb 23 To become a bigger player on the world stage, New Delhi will need to become a truly Asian power and project its power and influence globally, says a US expert on South Asia.
Global warming to push up food prices
Washington, Feb 23 The impact of global warming on food prices and hunger could be significant in the next 20 years as a new study reveals that higher temperatures could reduce yields of wheat, rice and maize — dietary staple for millions of poor people who subsist on less than a $1 a day.
Sanjoy awarded 'Global Citizenship'
Washington, Feb 22 Tufts University, one of the leading the U.S. universities, has awarded this year's Dr. Jean Mayer Award for Global Citizenship to Indian journalist Sanjoy Hazarika for his advocacy of issues in India's northeast to a national and international audience.
‘Karma shapes satisfaction in India’
Washington, Feb 19 The concept of 'karma' shapes consumer satisfaction in India, suggests a new study. It says it is important for companies to understand cultural differences between markets if they wish to reach consumers in a globalised marketplace.
Canada to open office in India
Toronto, Feb 19 To help new immigrants get their credentials recognised in their country of origin before landing here, Canada on Thursday announced opening of new offices in India, China, the Philippines and Britain.
Pune: We support India, says US
Washington, Feb 17 Condemning the terror attack on a Pune eatery in 'strongest terms', the United States has said it would continue its 'unprecedented' cooperation with India to combat terrorism and protect the two societies from such attacks.
India is a priority: New Zealand PM
Wellington, Feb 16 India is a priority relationship for New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key said on Tuesday while welcoming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
MNIK tops one-day sales record in US
Washington, Feb 16 Grossing $761,000 on Sunday, the highest one-day gross ever for any Hindi-language film in North America, Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'My Name Is Khan' is on a record-breaking spree at the box office.
Obama appoints PIO as special envoy
Washington, Feb 15 President Barack Obama has appointed Rashad Hussein, an Indian-American Muslim as a special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the 57-nation organisation that calls itself the 'collective voice of the Muslim world.'
MNIK makes record $1.86 mn in America
Washington, Feb 15 Grossing an estimated $1.86 million at the box office in its first weekend, Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'My Name Is Khan' has broken the record for the largest opening weekend ever for a Hindi film in North America.
Indian prof killed in Alabama shooting
Washington, Feb 15 An Indian American professor was among three faculty members killed in a shooting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville by a fellow professor apparently miffed at being denied tenure.
Doordarshan anchor is US top official
Washington, Feb 13 A former Doordarshan sports and news anchor, Secunderabad-born Suresh Kumar, has become the senior-most Indian American in the U.S. commerce department.
'G-20 reflects importance of India'
Washington, Feb 12 President Barack Obama has told the U.S. Congress that the key role given to the Group of 20 (G-20) leading economies in the global financial crisis reflects the growing importance of key emerging economies such as India and China.
PIO wins Daniel Pearl internship
Washington, Feb 11 Devin Banerjee, an Indian American student at Stanford University, has been awarded the 2010 Daniel Pearl Memorial Journalism Internship, which will have him working in one of the Wall Street Journal's foreign bureaus this summer.
India looking for business in Latin America
New York, Feb 11 More and more Indian companies are looking to do business in Latin America as they seek exposure to growing markets and a more secure investment destination, according to the Wall Street Journal.
India sales boost coke profits
New York, Feb 10 India and China accounted for much of the three percent growth in the worldwide sales for Coca-Cola in 2009 with its profits soaring to $6.82 billion — up 17 percent from $5.81 billion posted in 2008.
India contributing to global growth
Washington, Feb 5 India and China with their large economies growing at 7 and 10 percent respectively are playing a significant role in global economic recovery, according to a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official.
Phase out subsidies: IMF to India
Washington, Feb 5 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked India to phase out subsidies and introduce market-based pricing for petroleum products following its rapid recovery from the global financial crisis.
India to grow at 8 pc in 2011: IMF
Washington, Feb 5 Noting that India's economy is one of the first in the world to recover after the global financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday predicted that Indian economy would grow at 8 percent in fiscal 2010-2011.
India to work for N-diminution: US
Washington, Feb 3 The U.S. believes India's decision to participate in the Global Security Summit in April shows it would work for diminishing the role of nuclear weapons in global security despite its steadfast refusal to sign the nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty.
US considers India strategic partner
Washington, Feb 3 With the rise of India and China continuing to reshape the international system, the U.S. looks at India as a strategic partner with rapidly improving military capabilities and shared democratic values.
NASDAQ honours Bollywood
New York, Feb 3 'King of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, his co-star in many a hit Hindi film, became the first Indian actors to ring the opening bell of NASDAQ, the world's biggest stock exchange, an honour usually reserved for CEOs of major corporations.
First ‘Indo-Canadian idol’ anointed
Toronto, Feb 2 The huge Indian community here anointed their first-ever 'Indo-Canadian Idol' during belated celebrations of India's Republic Day on Sunday.
US warns of terror attempts in India
Washington, Feb 1 The U.S. State department has warned that terror groups may be planning attacks against India and has issued an advisory asking its nationals to be alert while visiting the country.
‘Obama's bank regulation is right’
Washington, Feb 1 Vikram Pandit, the Indian American CEO of Citigroup, says President Barack Obama's plans to regulate and limit the size of banks is the 'right direction'.
Flurry of visits in run-up to Obama's trip
Washington, Feb 1 A flurry of visits, reflecting the growing level of Indo-US bilateral engagement since Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's November visit, is on the cards in the run-up to President Barack Obama's key visit to India.
PIO appointed senator in Canada
Toronto, Jan 30 Indo-Canadian businessman Vim Kochhar was on Friday nominated to the Canadian senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. When he takes oath, 73-year-old Kochhar will become the first Indian-born senator in Canadian history.
Poonam Alaigh New Jersey health chief
Trenton, Jan 30 New Jersey's Republican Governor Chris Christie has named an Indian American doctor, Poonam Alaigh, as the commissioner of the state Health and Senior Services Department, a cabinet post.
S. Asian leaders demand end to racial profiling
Washington, Jan 30 Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders have raised the issue of racial, ethnic and religious profiling at airports and the border with the Obama administration.
PIO develops S. Asian language course in US
Washington, Jan 29 An Indian linguist, who is a native of Bihar, has been awarded a $25,000 grant by South Asian Language Resource Centre (SALRC) to develop a South Asian languages curriculum in the US.
Ambani, Mittal among world's powerful billionaires
Washington, Jan 29 Two Indians, energy mogul Mukesh Ambani and steel czar Lakshmi Mittal, have made it to the Forbes list of 'World's Most Powerful Billionaires' combining massive fortunes with political clout.
US commits to Copenhagen Accord
Washington, Jan 29 The United States has formally affiliated with the Copenhagen Accord and pledged to cut its carbon emissions 'in the range of 17 percent' from 2005 levels, conditional on Congressional action on climate legislation.
US reaches out to S. Asian people
Washington, Jan 29 In a bid to reach out to South Asian and Arab communities, the U.S. will increase engagement, dialogue, coordination and enhance information sharing with faith-and community-based groups.
N-Security Summit to check N-terror
Washington, Jan 28 Outlining his vision of a world without nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama says April's Nuclear Security Summit, that would have India participating, would help ensure vulnerable nuclear materials never fall into the hands of terrorists.
We need to gear up: Obama
Washington, Jan 28 Asserting that he would not accept second-place for the United States, President Barack Obama has given a call to fix 'the problems that are hampering our growth' lest nations like India, China and Germany overtake it.
Growth is coming back: CEOs
Toronto, Jan 28 With their worst fears of a prolonged recession over, CEOs worldwide are now confident about growth bouncing back, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said in its annual global survey here.
India offers $647 mn for Howitzers
Washington, Jan 28 The Pentagon has notified the US Congress of a possible sale of 145 state-of-the-art light weight towed Howitzers to India. The deal is worth $647 million.
US varsity to exhibit Husain's works
Washington, Jan 28 Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of early masterpieces of Maqbool Fida Husain, one of India's most famous living painters, from February 5 to March 26.
Outsourcing roars back to India
Washington, Jan 27 Outsourcing has roared back to life in the last six months with some of it moving to countries like India, and from India to other places like China, the Philippines, Costa Rica and even Romania, according to a new study.
PIO named adviser to Virginia governor-elect
Washington, Jan 27 Virginia's Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell has appointed his close friend and long-time fundraiser Dr Kamlesh Dave to his transition team for economic development.
Financial stability improved: IMF
Washington, Jan 27 The global economy is at last emerging out of the crisis with financial markets rebounding after the collapse of Wall Street investment firm Lehman Brothers in 2008, but extraordinary challenges remain, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
India to grow 7.7 percent: IMF
Washington, Jan 27 With the global recovery off to a stronger start, Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.7 percent in 2010, 1.3 percentage points higher than forecast earlier, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
Obama hails Indian partnership
Washington, Jan 27 President Barack Obama has in a message of greetings on India's 61st Republic day on Tuesday hailed the growing partnership between the U.S. and India and the friendship between the two peoples.
Fox to telecast 'Nevermind Nirvana'
Washington, Jan 22 Fox television network has chosen Canadian-born Indian American writer, director and producer Ajay Sahgal's comedy 'Nevermind Nirvana' as its next pilot. The show resembles “Everybody Loves Raymond” but with Indian-Americans, says Sahgal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Indo-Canadian Prof on top post
Toronto, Jan 22 Indo-Canadian Hargurdeep Saini was appointed vice president of the University of Toronto, Canada's biggest university, Thursday. Prof Saini, who is currently the dean at the University of Waterloo in Hamilton near here, will also be the principal of the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus.
India to grow 7.5 percent in 2010
Washington, Jan 22 India is expected to grow at 7.5 percent this year, powered by skilful macroeconomic management, even as the global economic recovery that is underway slows later this year as the impact of fiscal stimulus wanes, according to a new report from the World Bank.
Rajiv Shah lauded for Haiti efforts
Washington, Jan 20 Rajiv Shah, the Indian-American administrator of USAID, who is leading the massive US rescue and recovery efforts in earthquake-hit Haiti, has come in for high praise for his extraordinary leadership qualities.
Sanjay Gupta left alone in clinic
Washington, Jan 20 Doctors and nurses walked away from a field clinic in Haiti last week over security concerns, leaving CNN's chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta as the only doctor left to make sure the patients, some badly wounded, made it through the night.
ArcelorMittal donates $100,000
Toronto, Jan 20 The ArcelorMittal Global Foundation, set up by the world's biggest steel company, has announced to donate $100,000 to relief work for the victims of last week's earthquake in Haiti.
Harwood to pen Martin Luther biopic
Los Angeles, Jan 20 Oscar winning screenwriter Ronald Harwood will pen the screenplay for the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. biopic that will be made by DreamWorks Studios, a venture promoted by Steven Spielberg and Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.
Asia leads global recovery: IMF
Washington, Jan 16 Led by emerging market economies, especially in Asia, the global economy is recovering significantly faster than previously expected, but growth is still dependent in most advanced economies on government stimulus measures, the IMF has said.
Ahmedabad wins Transport Award
Washington, Jan 15 The historic Indian city of Ahmedabad has won the prestigious 'Sustainable Transport Award 2010' for the successful implementation of Janmarg, India's first full bus rapid transit (BRT) system.
India-US pacts in urban development
Washington, Jan 15 India and the United States will strengthen cooperation in urban development as also safety and security of urban transport systems.
Shah takes over Haiti disaster ops
Washington, Jan 15 Less than a week after being sworn in as the head of the USAID, Indian American Rajiv Shah, 36, has been named coordinator of the U.S. response to the Haiti earthquake, one of the worst natural disasters in the western hemisphere in recent history.
White House seeks tips from Indians
Washington, Jan 14 The White House has invited dozens of America's top executives, including Pepsico's India-born chief executive Indra K. Nooyi, on Thursday seeking tips on how the US bureaucracy can become leaner and meaner.
H1N1 vaccine to be available in India
Washington, Jan 13 The swine flu vaccine could become available for use in India this year with an American firm collaborating with an Indian biopharmaceutical company to facilitate the manufacture, clinical development and commercialisation of the vaccine in India.
‘Vitamin E protects brain after stroke’
Washington, Jan 13 Blocking the function of a brain enzyme with a specific kind of vitamin E can prevent nerve cells from dying after a stroke, says an Indian American scientist.
Next Gates likely from India or China
Washington, Jan 11 Four in 10 Americans believe that the next Bill Gates would come from India or China as the U.S. struggles to regain its competitiveness in the face of gains by India, China and Brazil, a new survey shows.
Shah takes over as USAID chief
Washington, Jan 8 Indian-American Rajiv Shah has become the head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), charged with disbursing US foreign aid, making him the highest ranking person of Indian origin in the Obama administration.
IIT team wins New York competition
New York, Jan 8 An entrepreneur team from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has won the NYC Next Idea 2009-2010, an inaugural global business plan competition launched by New York City last year.
Indian-American teacher awarded
Washington, Jan 7 Indian American professor Kenneth S. Sajwan of Savannah State University has received an award for excellence in mentoring from U.S. President Barack Obama.
India best bet for investors in 2010
Washington, Jan 6 Indian billionaire Adi Godrej considers India 'as the best emerging economy for investors' as he expects the 'Indian stock market to appreciate by about 20 percent within the next two years'.
Wipro tops list of H-1B visa professionals in 2009
Washington, Jan 6 With 1,964 H-1B visas in 2009, Indian IT major Wipro has topped the list of firms that got the coveted US visas for highly skilled professionals.
PIO scientist gets 'Order of Canada'
Toronto, Jan 1 An Allahabad-born scientist of Indian origin has been given Canada's highest civilian award -- the Order of Canada.
Indian-origin scientist honoured
Toronto, Jan 1 An Allahabad-born scientist of Indian origin has been given Canada's highest civilian award — the Order of Canada.
GOPIO to honour 7 for community service
Washington, Dec 28 The Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) will recognise seven persons with its community service awards at a convention in New Delhi on January 6 just before Pravas Bharatiya Divas 2010.
Shah’s nomination confirmed as USAID chief
Washington, Dec 25 The United States Senate has approved the nomination of Rajiv Shah to head the US Agency for International Development (USAID), making him the highest-ranking Indian American in the Obama administration.
India's economic reforms have cut poverty
Washington, Dec 23 Amid signs of growing inequality, India's economic reforms since the early 1990s have brought significant gains to the rural poor as well as the urban poor, according to a new world Bank research paper.
PIO finds way to save refineries' billions
Washington, Dec 23 Oil refineries worldwide could save billions of dollars in energy costs yearly, by using a novel method developed by an Indian-Amercian chemical engineer.
Indians above other immigrants in US
Washington, Dec 22 Pepsico chief executive Indira Nooyi inevitably tops the list of what Forbes calls 'Eight Indian-Flavoured CEOs' who lead US corporations with revenues of at least $2 billion as the premier business magazine chronicles the rise of Indians in corporate ranks in America.
Mukesh Ambani ranked 5th best CEO in the world
Washington, Dec 19 Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has been ranked the fifth best performing CEO in the world by the prestigious Harvard Business Review (HBR) with Apple's Steve Jobs at the top.
Akshay runs in Winter Olympic relay
Toronto, Dec 18 Bollywood star Akshay Kumar announced here on Thursday that he would make a cross-cultural film on Canada with ice hockey as the theme even as he ran in bone-chilling temperature for the Winter Olympic torch relay.
The rise of the Indian American
Washington, Dec 17 If Indian Americans had helped transform India-US ties into a 'strategic relationship' in the Bush era, 2009 was a year of consolidation as Barack Obama set out to build bridges around the world.
Faster, cooler computers on their way
Toronto, Dec 16 Indian-origin researcher Sanjeev John and his colleague Xun Ma of the University of Toronto have discovered new behaviour of light which could lead to cooler and faster computing.
PM invites PIOs to join growth story
Washington, Nov 26 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has invited people of Indian origin abroad to take advantage of modern technology and flexible policies to build a 'true intellectual and business partnership' between Indians and Americans.
India-US to focus on five Es
Washington, Nov 26 Economy, energy, environment, education and empowerment — the India-US relationship will accord new emphasis to these areas, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, adding that ties in defence, security and counter-terrorism will be consolidated.
'Opportunity to build N-free world'
Washington, Nov 25 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 24 called his state visit to the US 'a moment of great opportunity in our relationship' to address global challenges of terrorism, making the environment cleaner and moving towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
Obama recognises India as 'N-power'
Washington, Nov 25 In what is seen as the first public recognition of India as a 'nuclear power', US President Barack Obama on November 24 said it can be a full partner of the US in preventing the spread of atomic weapons and pursuing the shared vision of a nuclear arms-free world.
India, US to expand strategic ties
Washington, Nov 25 Reaffirming the 'global strategic partnership between India and the United States, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Barack Obama have vowed to expand it for peace, stability and prosperity in Asia, and for the betterment of the world.
The Who's Who at PM-Obama dinner
Washington, Nov 25 Guess who came for US President Barack Obama's first state dinner? Hollywood moguls, billionaire tycoons, powerful senators and prominent Indian Americans gathered for the hottest social event in town at the White House on November 24 evening.
A night to remember: Obama
Washington, Nov 25 President Barack Obama's first state dinner in honour of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has created quite a buzz in the US media with one daily calling it a 'Night to remember' and another focusing on how 'A-listers, fund-raisers' made it to the event.
'Aapka Swagat Hai', Obama tells PM
Washington, Nov 25 Under a glowing white marquee with a glass ceiling and chandeliers, US President Barack Obama toasted Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the lawns of the White House at the first state dinner of his presidency to celebrate the 'great and growing friendship' between India and the US.
Michelle Obama's dinner gown, made by an Indian
Washington, Nov 25 First Lady Michelle Obama glowed in a silver-sequined, strapless gold and cream gown Tuesday night at the first state dinner hosted by her husband in honour of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She owed her dazzling appearance to the Indian-born US-based designer Naeem Khan.
PM to have Buss-up-shut at T&T meet
Port-of-Spain, Nov 21 Buss-up-shut, a type of paratha, along with other local curries washed down with coconut water will be on the menu of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he arrives in this Trinidad and Tobago capital for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) November 27-29.
'India will be among top 3 economies'
Washington, Nov 21 Discerning a dramatic shift in the world's economic balance of power, a US think tank has projected that by 2050 India would become one of the three largest economies of the world with the US and China.
Top Indian hospitals woo medical tourism from Canada
Toronto, Nov 21 India has launched a big initiative to woo medical tourism from Canada, showcasing the country's high-end and much cheaper healthcare industry to Canadians.
Hillary, PM to have 'regional' talks
Washington, Nov 20 Apart from participating in bilateral meetings and events at the White House during the visit of the Indian Prime Minister, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will have a separate one-on-one meeting with Manmohan Singh, focusing on regional issues in south Asia.
White House celebrates Gurparab
Washington, Nov 16 After Diwali, the Obama White House for the firsttime celebrated Gurparab, Guru Nanak's birth anniversary, with about 125 Sikh men in colourful turbans and women in traditional Punjabi dress.
8 PIOs on Canadian PM's delegation
Toronto, Nov 15 Lacking a majority in Canada's House of Commons, Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits India from Monday with a delegation of eight prominent Indo-Canadians, fuelling speculation that he is eyeing valuable Punjabi and Gujarati votes.
Memorial to Canadian troops by CMOHC
Toronto, Nov 13 The Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization (CMOHC) will build a memorial to Canadian soldiers who have lost their lives in the eight-year-old mission in Afghanistan.
Canada needs India more, says paper
Toronto, Nov 13 A nuclear deal with India is a must to save Canada's nuclear industry, a respected Canadian daily said here ahead of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to India next week.
IDF to get legal footing in US
Washington, Nov 12 India plans to register the India Development Foundation (IDF) in the US to put the agency tasked with rural development on a legal footing here, according to Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi.
India shows bull market for gold intact: Forbes
Washington, Nov 5 India's purchase of 200 tonnes of gold for $6.7 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 'shows central banks are getting on board with the idea that the bull market in gold still has legs,' according to Forbes magazine.
Pratham USA names IITian as chairman
Washington, Nov 3 Arvind Sanger, an Indian American with a B. Tech degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has been appointed chairman of Pratham USA, which helps underprivileged children in India to learn reading and writing skills.
Arvind Sanger new Pratham USA head
Washington, Nov 3 Arvind Sanger, an Indian American with a B. Tech degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has been appointed chairman of Pratham USA, which helps underprivileged children in India to learn reading and writing skills.
Effect of globalisation on diseases
Washington, Oct 29 Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, says a study.
PIO's fight against HIV
Washington, October 28 Researchers are deploying 'Roadrunner', the world’s fastest supercomputer, to analyse vast quantities of genetic sequences from HIV infected people in the hope of zeroing in on possible vaccine target areas.
Vikram Pandit and his Citi get good marks
Washington, Oct 8 An outside review of Citigroup Inc.'s management team has concluded that it is generally in good shape and awarded strong overall marks in particular to the banking giant's Indian American CEO Vikram Pandit, according to a media report.
Biz leaders to discuss 'Yale Summit'
Washington, Oct 8 Business leaders from the US, Europe and India will meet in New Delhi next month to explore the theme of "Navigating the Oceans of Opportunity for Indian Business" at the Yale CEO Leadership Summit.
IIT summit to open in Chicago Friday
Toronto, Oct 8 The seventh annual Pan-Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Global Conference is set to open with a bang in Chicago on Friday.
Indian Mahautsav in Toronto
Toronto, Oct 7 A heady mix of Ramlila, bhangra, dandiya, yoga and fireworks will highlight a 30-hour-long, non-stop Indian Mahautsav here at the weekend.
Canadian PM to visit India next month
Toronto, Oct 5 Responding to an invitation from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit India next month.
Non-violence can win hearts
New York, Oct 3 Mahatma Gandhi's legacy of non-violence is an enduring symbol of hope in defeating the growing number of hostile forces threatening the modern world, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said.
IITians to the aid of their academy
Toronto, Oct 1 With IITs in India perpetually short of teaching staff, the seventh Pan-IIT Global Conference in Chicago next week will prepare a database of alumni ready to take up teaching assignments at their alma mater.
NRI scribes win 2009 Knowledge awards
New York, Oct 1 Two Indian American journalists are among the four winners of the prestigious 2009 Knowledge@Wharton Awards for Business Journalism, sponsored by the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), the Wharton School and the Knowledge@Wharton online business journal.
Indian women peacekeepers set example
Washington, Oct 1 In preventing violence against women and girls in Liberia, Indian women peacekeepers have set an example that must be emulated in UN peacekeeping missions across the world, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.
India's allotment for N- parks hailed
Washington, Sep 30 Eyeing India's estimated $100 billion nuclear pie, a US-India trade group has hailed reservation of two sites for US commercial nuclear technology as a 'significant step' toward implementing the US-India civil nuclear deal.
'Global financial stability improves'
Washington, Sep 30 Global financial stability has improved following unprecedented policy actions and signs of economic recovery, but overall risks remain elevated and the risk of reversal remains significant, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Mallika Dutt wins Courage Award
Washington, Sep 29 Indian American civil rights activist Mallika Dutt will be honoured by the Asian American Justice Centre (AAJC), a leading US civil rights organisation, with the American Courage Award on October 1.
NRI to represent US in farm trade talks
Washington, Sep 23 President Barack Obama has nominated an eminent Indian American agricultural scientist to the key post of chief agriculture negotiator in the office of the US Trade Representative to represent US in crucial agricultural trade talks.
NRI devises way to cool hybrid cars
Washington, Sep 23 (media) A team of scientists led by an Indian-American has found out a new way of cooling microchips in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers and other devices by understanding how the fluid overheats in tiny microchannels.
NRIs win MacArthur fellowships
Washington, Sep 22 Two Indian Americans, one a computer scientist and the other a mathematician, are among 24 winners of the prestigious MacArthur fellowships offering talented individuals unprecedented freedom and opportunity to reflect, create, and explore.
Krishna to present India at UN summit
New York, Sep 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S M Krishna will articulate India's stand on climate change at the UN summit being hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday.
India-US dialogue focus of Rao visit
Washington, Sep 22 The renewed architecture of India-US bilateral dialogue and preparations for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's state visit to the US in November were the focus of a day of hectic diplomacy by Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao.
'Biz confidence in India on rise'
Washington/New York, Sep 17 Business confidence in India is on the rise, defying the global downturn, says the country's apex business chamber as India pitches here strongly to attract more foreign investment in the core sectors of industry.
Konkani film creates buzz at Toronto fest
Toronto, Sep 17 'The Man Beyond the Bridge' (Paltadacho Munis), the first-ever Konkani film to make it to any global film event, has created a buzz at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
'Cooking with Stella' a big hit at Toronto film fest
Toronto, Sep 17 There were more white Canadians in the audience than non-whites when Dilip Mehta's directorial debut 'Cooking with Stella' premiered to a full house at the Toronto International Film Festival.
PIO helps conjure ancient Rome in 3-D
Washington, Sep 16 Ancient Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct the St. Peter's Basilica. Now a new computer algorithm developed by an Indian-American uses thousands of tourist photos to automatically reconstruct an entire city in about a day.
Michael Jackson wrote novel in secret
New York, Sep 15 Publishers here are involved in a bidding war for the rights to a novel secretly written by pop legend Michael Jackson.
Paes overcame injury to win US Open doubles with Dlouhy
New York, Sep 14 India's Leander Paes with Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy staged a remarkable comeback to claim his 10th Grand Slam title, beating compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles of Bahamas 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win the US Open men's doubles final here.
Chidambaram, US discuss terror-pact
Washington, Sep 10 Indian Home Minister P. Chidambaram met with top US officials on Wednesday to deepen counter-terrorism cooperation between the countries after the Mumbai attacks last year.
'Seismic changes in US-India tie'
Washington, Sep 10 The US on Wednesday said its relationship with India was undergoing 'seismic changes' and will get a major boost during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit in November.
'India, China may post 6-8pc growth'
Toronto, Sep 3 The global economy is turning the corner and India and China will lead the world out of recession, said a Canadian economic report on Wednesday.
Vayalar Ravi, who assumed office as Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs on January 30, 2006, was born in 1937 in Vayalar village of... 
In cheering news for wildlife conserva- tionists, tiger poaching dropped nearly 60 percent...