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Obama backs closer India-US ties
Washington, March 31 Expressing satisfaction at the conclusion of an India-U.S. agreement on reprocessing spent fuel, the White House has said President Barack Obama is glad that the U.S. is strengthening a very close bilateral relationship in an important region.
India, US ties against cyber crime
Washington, March 31 India has suggested close partnership with the U.S. in cyber security, particularly against cyber terrorism, as the two countries take their economic and technological collaboration to the next level.
McGraw to head India-US trade body
Washington, March 31 Harold 'Terry' McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies, has been elected chairman of US-India Business Council (USIBC), succeeding Indra Nooyi, the Indian-born chairman and CEO of PepsiCo.
Reprocessing deal reflects deep ties
Washington, March 30 Applauding the successful conclusion of a nuclear fuel reprocessing agreement with India, the U.S. has said this reflects a much broader, deeper and expanded relationship between the two countries.
India opening excites US varsities
Washington, March 29 American universities are excited by prospects of expanding their presence in India's growing education market.
Obama appoints PIO chief negotiator
Washington, March 29 After waiting for months for the Senate to act, President Barack Obama has announced he would bypass a vacationing senate to make recess appointments of 15 nominees, including an Indian American agricultural scientist as chief agricultural negotiator in trade talks.
‘Others can learn from Indian reforms’
Port-of-Spain, March 29 Countries of the world can learn a lot from India's economic reforms which have been tailored to its unique conditions, Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Ewart Williams said on Saturday.
US firms asked to set up bases in India
Washington, March 27 India has asked the U.S. aviation companies to think of establishing manufacturing bases and investing in aviation infrastructure like airports in India for a long-term commitment.
Top Canadian leaders to visit India
Toronto, March 26 Even before Road Transport and Infrastructure Minister Kamal Nath winds up his visit here, a high-level Canadian business delegation begins a four-day visit to India from March 29.
‘After IT, it’s infrastructure in India’
Toronto, March 24 India's Minister for Roads and Transport Kamal Nath said here that the next decade will be the 'decade of infrastructure' in India and invited Canadian investors to participate in it.
‘Quality spells success in India’
Washington, March 24 Quality of products, an opportunity to start a small business at a relatively low investment and low risk are key factors behind Amway India's success story, says the man responsible for the market.
‘India attractive investment destination’
Washington, March 23 A rapidly expanding middle class with high aspirations and a growing appetite for quality goods make India an attractive investment destination for consumer goods companies, says Amway chairman Steve Van Andel.
US Army gets its first Sikh graduate
Washington, March 23 Captain Tejdeep Singh Rattan, a 31-year-old dentist, has become the first Sikh in over 25 years to be allowed to complete the U.S. Army officer basic training without giving up his turban or shaving his full beard.
Nath to seek Canadian investment
Toronto, March 22 India will woo Canadian investment in its infrastructure during the four-day visit of Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath to Canada from March 23.
India seeks US investment
Washington, March 19 India has invited U.S. companies to take advantage of its rapid growth and help shape the country into a world-class manufacturing hub with greater investment in its infrastructure.
'Way paved for excellent outcome'
Washington, March 19 The groundwork has been laid for an 'excellent trade and commercial outcome' of President Barack Obama's expected visit to India later this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said here.
Canadian varsities line up for India
Toronto, March 18 Many Canadian universities and colleges are likely to enter India after the Indian parliament passes a bill to allow foreign educational institutions to set up independent campuses in the country.
India, US to work for balanced Doha outcome
Washington, March 18 India and the U.S. have agreed to work in six key areas including trying to reach 'a balanced and ambitious outcome in the Doha Development Agenda' under a new set of rules of commercial engagement.
IMF forecasts 8 pc growth for India
Washington, March 18 In an upbeat assessment of India's growth outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts India's economic growth to accelerate to 8.0 percent in 2010-11 from 6.75 percent in 2009-10.
India, US set to ink trade pact
Washington, March 17 India and the U.S. are on Wednesday signing a new set of rules of commercial engagement to give a boost to rapidly growing trade that has more than doubled over the last five years.
Pak, Afghan high in Rao's talks in US
Washington, March 17 India's Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao followed up her warning to Islamabad against aiding and abetting terrorism by holding a string of meetings with top U.S. officials where she discussed last month's meeting with her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir and the unravelling situation in Afghanistan.
Blake embarks on visit to India
Washington, March 17 Close on the heels of Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao's ongoing visit here, a top U.S. diplomat is embarking on a visit to India, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Reliance eyes gas venture in US
Washington, March 17 India's Reliance Industries Ltd. is nearing a deal to buy a big stake in a large US natural-gas field, according to the Wall Street Journal.
India-US N-deal on track: Rao
Washington, March 16 Describing the India-US civil nuclear initiative as “a major definitive milestone in Indo-US relationship”, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has said the implementation of the landmark accord was “proceeding smoothly and satisfactorily”.
India asks the world to stay the course
Washington, March 16 Asserting that India would not scale down in its operations in Afghanistan after the recent attacks on Indians there, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has asked the international community to stay the course in the war torn nation.
India, US to boost high-tech trade
Washington, March 15 India and the U.S. hope to significantly expand bilateral cooperation in critical areas like defence/strategic trade, civil nuclear cooperation, biotechnology, nano-technology and civil aviation after two-day talks on high technology starting here on Monday.
Caribbean Hindu community leader dead
Port-of-Spain, March 15 Pundit Jankie Persad Sharma, a pioneer of the Hindu religion and culture in Trinidad and Tobago and Canada, has died. He had begun the practice of celebrating Diwali on the Caribbean island, apart from constructing several temples, conducting weddings and organising trips to India for the diaspora.
Obama to visit India later this year
Washington, March 13 President Barack Obama will visit India later this year though he and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh would have a chance to discuss some bilateral issues at next month's Global Nuclear Security Summit here.
‘India ties among most consequential’
Washington, March 13 Looking at relations with India 'as one of the most consequential of US foreign policy in the 21st century', the U.S. wishes to capitalise on their converging values and interests to confront global challenges, said a senior US official.
‘Reprocessing accord with India soon’
Washington, March 13 Reiterating that Washington remains 'very much committed' to the nuclear deal with India, a US official sees 'good progress' on crucial talks on reprocessing and hopes an accord would emerge well before the August deadline.
Rakesh Mohan appointed Prof in Yale
Washington, March 12 Former Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Rakesh Mohan has been appointed professor in the Practice of International Economics and Finance in the Yale School of Management from July 1.
Obama names Hillary authority for India n-deal
Washington, March 12 President Barack Obama has delegated his authority to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to send mandatory certifications regarding the landmark India-US civil nuclear deal to the U.S. Congress after every six months.
Ambani, Mittal among richest top 10
Washington, March 11 Indians Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi Mittal figured among world's top ten billionaires as Mexican tycoon Carlo Slim Helu beat Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the wealthiest person on earth.
India-American wins US science award
Washington, March 11 Indian-American computer scientist Subhash Khot, most well known for his 'Unique Games Conjecture', has received the prestigious National Science Foundation's (NSF) $500,000 Alan T. Waterman Award.
PIO turns chicken feathers into fuel
Washington, March 11 Manoranjan 'Mano' Misra, an Indian American professor known for turning coffee grounds and chicken feathers into fuel, has been honoured as the 2010 Regents' Researcher by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
India draws huge response in Toronto
Toronto, March 10 India has drawn a huge response at the world's biggest mining conference here, with Ontario province signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Delhi to exploit India's mineral wealth.
US-India technology meet
Washington, March 10 Top US and Indian business executives will meet here on Monday to address critical issues affecting US-India High Technology Cooperation in areas like defence/strategic trade, civil nuclear cooperation, biotechnology, nano-technology and civil aviation.
Indians biggest non-white group in Canada
Toronto, March 10 With immigration and higher birth rates among non-whites fast changing the demographic face of Canada, minorities will account for almost a third of the country's population by 2031, according to figures released on Tuesday. Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis will become the biggest group, accounting for 28 percent of the non-white population.
India, US set to expand trade
Washington, March 9 India and the U.S. are set to significantly expand bilateral trade in strategic and high technology areas after a meeting here next week of the India-US High Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG), its first since President Barack Obama took office.
India, US to ink framework pact on investment
Washington, March 9 India and the U.S. are set to sign a framework agreement on trade and investment here next week during a three-day visit by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.
Sonia, Nooyi among top power women
Washington, March 9 Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Pepsico's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi and ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar figure in CNN's list of eight of Asia's top power women.
Ramakrishnan is India Abroad Person of the Year
New York, March 8 Indian-American Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been named the India Abroad Person of the Year 2009 by the ethnic weekly newspaper.
‘India has vital role in challenges’
Washington, March 6 With national interests converging, the U.S. hopes to find more common ground with India, a growing world power that has a significant role to play on virtually all major challenges of the century, says a senior US official.
‘India N-deal has not complicated efforts’
Washington, March 6 The landmark India-US civil nuclear deal has not complicated efforts to achieve universalisation of the Additional Protocol for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards as a condition for nuclear supply, according to a top aide of President Barack Obama.
4 Indian women among Forbes ‘philanthropy’ list
Washington, March 6 Four Indian women corporate leaders have made it to the Forbes' list of Asia Pacific's 48 'Heroes Of Philanthropy'.
US treasury secretary to visit India
Washington, March 5 US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will travel to India in early April to take part in the first US-India Economic and Financial Partnership meeting, designed to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Kidnapped Sikh faces Taliban threat of conversion
Toronto, March 5 Desperate for the safe release of his 32-year-old son Robin Singh from the Pakistani Taliban, Toronto-based Bishan Dass said his son faces threat of conversion.
PIO named WEF's Young Global Leader
Washington, March 4 Sanjay Gupta, a senior Indian American executive, has been chosen by the World Economic Forum for its 2010 class of Young Global Leaders.
Indian dance troupe thrills Trinidad audience
Port-of-Spain, March 4 A scintillating performance by an Uttar Pradesh-based dance troupe has enthralled the audience at this Trinidad and Tobago capital.
Deepak Chopra to produce India-based film
New York, March 4 New Age guru and author Deepak Chopra and Liquid Comics will partner together on a film adaptation of 'Beyond,' a supernatural thriller about a businessman whose wife suddenly vanishes from a small store in India.
US to address trade issues with India
Washington, March 3 As it seeks to further strengthen its growing relationship with India, the United States says it intends this year to address key trade irritants and develop cooperative initiatives on issues related to innovation, services, agriculture, market access, and investment.
Indian awarded Innovator of the Year
Washington, March 3 An Indian alumnus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has won the Innovator of the Year honour from Technology Review India by designing an ultra lightweight jacket to keep one cool in hot summers.
US show launches Bollywood to Hollywood contest
Washington, March 3 Hot Chaat, an online American TV show produced by an Indian American team, has launched a Bollywood to Hollywood talent search contest.
Indian leads filmmakers on 3D cinema
Toronto, March 3 Delhi-born documentary filmmaker Ali Kazimi, an associate professor in the department of film production at York University here, will lead a team of filmmakers for research in 3D (three-dimensional) cinema.
Trinidad seeks Indian investment
Port-of-Spain, March 3 Trinidad and Tobago has invited India to invest in the country, saying that the Caribbean nation is a fertile market as it provides a gateway to Latin America.
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.
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...