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US losing competitive edge to India
Washington, Sep 30 With countries like India, China and Brazil focusing hard on education, research and development and exports, the U.S. is losing its competitive edge, fears U.S. President Barack Obama.
EAM’s speech to UN General Assembly
United Nations, Sep 30 Indian External Affairs Minister on Wednesday asked Pakistan to stop its state-sponsored militancy and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, 'an integral part of India' and sought an expansion of the UN Security Council.
Wealth of richest Indians pegged at $300 bn
Washington, Sep 30 The net worth of 100 wealthiest Indians is estimated at $300 billion by Forbes Magazine, which ranks the two Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil, first and sixth respectively in its latest rich list.
Nooyi is Fortune's most powerful woman
Washington, Sep 30 PepsiCo's India born chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi is No.1 on Fortune magazine's U.S. list for the fifth year in a row with Kraft Foods' Irene Rosenfeld right behind her at No.2.
US asks India to buy American arms
Washington, Sep 29 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged India to 'buy American' as it upgrades its defence capabilities as the United States has the finest military hardware in the world.
‘Obama visit will be defining moment’
New York, Sep 28 The United States says President Barack Obama's visit to India in November will be a 'defining moment' in the history of their ties as Washington has an important stake in India's emergence as a global power.
Toronto Indians raise $320,000 for poor
Toronto, Sep 28 The Indo-Canadian community here raised $320,000 for the welfare of poor children in India at a fund-raising gala attended by former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Indian American scribe Kakaria dead
New York, Sep 28 Amrit Kakaria, a leading Indian-American journalist, has died of a heart attack in New York. He was 72.
India seeks UNSC expansion
United Nations, Sep 25 India, Brazil, Germany and Japan (collectively known as G4 nations) have reiterated the need for urgent reform of the Security Council, including expansion of permanent and non-permanent membership, to make it more responsive to 21st century realities.
India backs global disarmament
United Nations, Sep 25 India has strongly backed UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon's push for efforts to rid the world of weapons of mass destruction with the Conference on Disarmament (CD) giving it political impetus.
Citi's Pandit will again work for $1
Washington, Sep 25 Citigroup's India-born CEO Vikram Pandit has decided to work for just $1 for the second year in a row.
4 PIOs among America's super-rich
Washington, Sep 24 Four Indian Americans figure in Forbes magazine's annual list of the 400 richest Americans, with Microsoft founder Bill Gates topping for the 17th year in a row.
Indian firm recognised at WBDA
New York, Sep 24 India's LifeSprings Hospital has been recognised at the World Business and Development Awards (WBDA) for its role in offering affordable maternal health services in India.
Yale to enlarge focus on India
Washington, Sep 24 Yale University is planning to grow ties with India to at least equal its ties with China and make it a leading university in the U.S. for teaching of India, according to a media report.
STAR India launched on America's TV
New York, Sep 24 STAR India PLUS has joined hands with American Verizon FiOS TV, that offers nearly 40 other international channels covering more than 20 languages, to bring people of South Asian origin a choice fare in the United States.
US wants to expand military ties with India
Washington, Sep 24 Ahead of Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony's visit here next week, the U.S. has said it wants to expand its military ties with India in 'mutually beneficial' ways with more exchanges and exercises.
PM honoured with Statesman Award
New York, Sep 23 Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has been honoured with the 2010 World Statesman Award by the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith coalition, which promotes mutual understanding, tolerance and peace.
India-US partnership 'looms bright'
New York, Sep 23 The promise of India-US partnership 'looms bright and unmistakable' ahead of President Barack Obama's historic India visit, says a senior U.S. official praising Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for his role in forging the relationship.
Canadian varsity honours Kalam
Toronto, Sep 23 A top Canadian university will confer an honorary doctorate degree on former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam next week.
India's Hercules plane readies for maiden flight
Washington, Sep 23 The first of India's six C-130J Super Hercules airlifters, considered the world's most advanced transport aircraft, is being prepared for its maiden flight early next month.
India, US look for the next big thing
Washington, Sep 20 A search is on for the next big thing in India-US relations after their landmark civil nuclear deal to let President Barack Obama truly make 'history' on his India visit in early November.
‘Indian talents making it tough for US’
Washington, Sep 18 U.S. President Barack Obama says that with India and China catching up fast with 'some very talented people' and a hunger for growth, America faces a very competitive environment as it battles to come out of recession.
Positive vibes ahead of Obama visit
Washington, Sep 18 As India prepares for the visit of President Barack Obama in early November, its numerous concerns ranging from visa fee hike to hi-tech export controls to cross border terrorism appears to have had some positive response.
India, US sign MoU on migration issue
Washington, Sep 16 The Indian Council of Overseas Employment (ICOE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Washington think tank for cooperation on migration policy issues like the impact of labour migration on economic development.
India-US for immediate investment
Washington, Sep 16 Ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit, a high level U.S. innovation delegation is in India to identify concrete projects for immediate investment and market delivery to address specific needs.
India, China tie for top place in Forbes Fab 50
Washington, Sep 16 India and China have tied for top place on 2010 Forbes Asia's Fab 50 List with 16 firms each.
NFIA to honour 10 Indian Americans
Washington, Sep 16 The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) will honour 10 Indian Americans for their outstanding achievements and contributions to humanity and society at its 30th anniversary convention in New York over the weekend.
Indian film creates buzz at Toronto fest
Toronto, Sep 16 Indian film 'Soul of Sand' is creating a buzz at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival and director Sidharth Srinivasan says his film exposes in a provocative way the underbelly of National Capital Region (NCR), seen as the symbol of new emerging India.
‘US invests in R&D to compete with India’
Washington, Sep 14 President Barack Obama says his administration had made the largest investment in research and development in history so that the U.S. can compete with China and India and Germany over the long term.
‘Mukesh Ambani to be world's richest’
Washington, Sep 13 Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani will become the world's richest man in 2014 with a net worth of $62 billion, overtaking Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, Forbes magazine has forecast.
Ashis Roy completes 106th marathon
New York, Sep 13 India's grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has completed his 106th marathon with a run in the MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon in Rochester, New York — his fifth race in the US this year.
India is an anchor of stability: US
Washington, Sep 10 The United States believes that India as 'an anchor of stability' in a critical part of the world will have to play a leading role in resolving regional and global issues more effectively.
‘India essential to solving challenges’
Washington, Sep 10 Describing India as an emerging global player, a U.S. official has said that President Barack Obama looks forward to his trip to a nation that is essential to solving regional challenges, including Afghanistan.
US-India to focus on biotechnology
Washington, Sep 10 The US-India Business Council will embark on a life sciences executive mission to coincide with the Biotechnology Industry Organisation's first annual international partnering conference in Hyderabad on September 21-22.
Aamir joins Colin Firth at TIFF
Toronto, Sep 10 Some of the world's biggest film stars, directors and producers were already in town and others were pouring in for galas and premieres of their films as the 35th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) got under way here.
India seeks Canadian investment
Toronto, Sep 8 Subodh Kant Sahai, India's minister for food processing industries, has called upon Canadian companies to invest in the fast growing sector of the Indian economy.
GE and PepsiCo India among ACE finalists
Washington, Sep 8 GE and PepsiCo in India are among 12 American companies selected as finalists for the Secretary of State's prestigious 2010 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
Indian companies biggest gainers
Washington, Sep 3 With 39 Indian companies making it to the Forbes “Asia’s Best Under a Billion” list, up from only 20 last year, India was the biggest gainer as the region grew at “blistering rates” after the global economic crisis.
Indian wins American journalism award
Washington, Sep 1 India's Pallava Bagla has won the American Geophysical Union (AGU) David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism for his articles on the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers.
Reliance expands 3D capabilities
Los Angeles, Aug 27 Expanding alliances with leading 3D solution providers in Hollywood, Reliance MediaWorks Ltd, a member of the Reliance ADA group, is offering integrated 3D services across the entire film services value chain.
India-US pact on clean energy centre
Washington, Aug 21 India and the United States on Friday initialled an agreement for setting up a Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Centre to foster innovation and joint efforts to accelerate deployment of clean energy technologies.
Canada’s top B-school to woo Indians
Toronto, Aug 21 Canada's Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University here plans to offer its world-class courses to Indian students and forge tie-ups with Indian universities.
Indian-American looks at IPL for tips
Washington, Aug 21 Looking at the 'phenomenal launch' of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sunil Gulati, Indian-American president of the US Soccer Federation, believes that even the United States can learn a thing or two from India.
‘Hiding Divya’ was a real challenge
Washington, Aug 21 Upcoming Indian-American actress Pooja Kumar says she met the challenge of portraying a single mother raising a teenager in her new film 'Hiding Divya', about the taboo of mental illness, by tapping into the fear of unknown.
UN condemns killing of peacekeepers
United Nations, Aug 19 UN Secretary-general Ban Ki- moon has offered his 'sincere condolences' to the Indian government and families of the three Indian soldiers who were killed on Wednesday in an attack on the UN peacekeeping forces in Congo.
US hopes visa hike wont hurt India ties
Washington, Aug 18 Amid reports that India may take it to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a new law to hike worker visa fees, the United States hopes it would not affect their long term economic partnership.
India wins property tax case with NY
New York, Aug 18 India has won a seven-year legal battle with New York City with a federal appeals court ruling that nations with diplomatic housing do not have to pay city property taxes.
Citing India, Obama promotes ‘Made In America’
Washington, Aug 18 President Barack Obama has asked Americans to produce more scientists and engineers and return to making things themselves lest nations like China and India out-compete them for the jobs of the future.
US visa law: We'll work with India
Washington, Aug 17 Practically ruling out a review, the U.S. has said it would work closely with India in implementing a new law hiking work visa fees to secure U.S.-Mexico border that would largely hit Indian firms.
Indians in US celebrate a rainy I-Day
Washington, Aug 16 Dressed in a sky blue sari, Indian ambassador to the U.S. Meera Shankar unfurled the tricolour here in pouring rain as Indians across America celebrated the country's 64th Independence Day.
4 Indian ministers to visit Canada
Toronto, Aug 16 Four Indian cabinet ministers will visit Canada next month to bolster ties between the two countries which signed nuclear, mining and other deals during Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's visit here in June.
Obama aims for defining partnership
Washington, Aug 14 Wishing India a happy and safe Independence Day, U.S. President Barack Obama has said he was looking forward to his India visit aimed at making their relations “one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century”.
Obama's message on India's I-Day
Washington, Aug 14 Following is the text of U.S. President Barack Obama's message on the occasion of India's Independence Day:
‘US committed to strengthening bond with India’
Washington, Aug 13 Wishing India 'a safe and joyous Independence Day celebration', Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reiterated the United States’ commitment to further develop their 'unique' relationship to 'address the defining challenges of the 21st century'.
MakeMyTrip jumps 90 pc on US debut
New York, Aug 13 MakeMyTrip, a pioneering Indian online travel portal, has made a dream debut on the U.S. markets with its shares soaring over 90 percent after listing on the Nasdaq, catapulting its valuation to $800 million.
US slams move to tax Indian firms
Washington, Aug 12 Corporate America on Wednesday slammed a U.S. legislation to hike the visa fee for highly skilled professionals, saying it discriminates against Indian companies and would undermine the burgeoning economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
Shah Rukh Khan to appear in wax at Times Square
New York, Aug 11 Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan will join the wax figures of the famous at the famed Madame Tussauds at Times Square here on Thursday amid a performance by Bollywood dancers.
Obama cites India’s example
Washington, Aug 10 For the second time in a week, President Barack Obama has pointed to the rise of India to ask Americans to produce more graduates to compete globally and regain its top status.
‘Rise of India makes S Asia matter more’
Washington, Aug 10 The rise of India and the difficulties of Pakistan has made South Asia matter more in the reckoning of the United States even as 'Europe means a little less' and American power has seen a 'relative decline', according to a former Bush era official.
India-US ties 'defining partnership'
Washington, Aug 7 Noting that President Barack Obama considers India-US relationship as 'one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century', the U.S. senate has resolved to foster and advance the strategic partnership between the two nations.
‘Follow Gandhi to bring real change’
Washington, Aug 5 U.S. President Barack Obama has asked young African leaders to follow the example of Mahatma Gandhi and change themselves first if they wanted to bring about real change in the continent.
‘T&T can develop ayurvedic medicine’
Port-of-Spain, Aug 5 Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest rates of non-communicable and lifestyle diseases in the world, and a place like Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to develop ayurvedic treatment for these diseases, leading experts have said.
Geithner discusses India-US priorities
Washington, Aug 4 Economic and other policy priorities between India and the U.S. were discussed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner with a major Track II group trying for enhancing the strategic relationship between the two countries.
Big Cinemas celebrates 'Spirit of Tiranga' in US
Washington, Aug 4 To celebrate the Indian Independence Day, BIG Cinemas is screening free several popular Bollywood movies at a 'Spirit of My Tiranga' festival across 11 theatres in the United States from August 7-15.
PIO named NY’s investment adviser
Washington, Aug 4 Concerned over New York's spiralling pension costs, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has tapped Ranji Nagaswami, an Indian American finance expert, as the city's first ever chief investment adviser.
India, US sign N-reprocessing deal
Washington, July 31 India and the United States have taken another crucial step in implementing their landmark civil nuclear deal with the signing of an agreement on the nuclear fuel reprocessing arrangements under the accord.
Obama envoy to visit India
Washington, July 31 Rashad Hussain, son of an Indian migrant couple from Bihar who is U.S. Special Envoy to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, will travel to India on August 1-9 to discuss the Obama Administration's initiatives on education, global health, entrepreneurship and countering violent extremism with Muslim leaders and academics.
‘India to be world's growth engine’
Toronto, July 29 If it was India's $35 computer that was splashed in Canadian news last week, now it is the country's relentless growth story that's making headlines here.
Vedic conference to be held in T&T
Port-of-Spain, July 29 Over 100 scholars from India and around the globe will participate in the World Association of Vedic Studies (WAVES) at the University of the West Indies early next month.
India, Latin America for close ties
Washington, July 28 Stressing the great integration potential between India and Latin America, a new study calls for closer economic ties between the two distant partners to tap into 'massive' trade and investment opportunities.
Roy, Nooyi among Forbes' most inspiring women
Washington, July 26 Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy is ranked third and PepsiCo's India-born chief Indira Nooyi 10th in Forbes list of the world's 30 most inspiring women that also features Mother Teresa and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
DMRC orders 40 subway cars from Bombardier
Toronto, July 24 Canada's Bombardier Transportation has won orders to supply 40 MOVIA type subway cars to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at a cost of $55 million.
Canada to partner ‘Vibrant Gujarat’
Toronto, July 22 In a major boost to Gujarat, Canada has announced to become a partner country in the Vibrant Gujarat investment summit next year.
Indian-origin student wins NZ debate
Wellington, July 20 An Indian-origin student of New Zealand's Victoria University was part of a team that won a debating competition in which 100-odd varsities take part every year.
Indian makes to the top in Canada
Toronto, July 19 Amritsar-born physician Birinder Ahluwalia has made it to the very top of his trade, with his BSA Diagnostic Medical Imaging Centre here rated as one of the biggest and best in this country.
PIO named professor at Harvard
Washington, July 19 Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution's history.
Nikki Haley on Newsweek cover
Washington, July 17 Emerging Indian American political star Nikki Haley has made it to the cover of Newsweek with a story on her transformation from 'obscure state representative' to front runner in South Carolina governor's race.
Beck may be new Canadian envoy to India
Toronto, July 17 Stewart Beck, who currently serves as his country's consul-general in San Francisco, is among the front-runners to be appointed Canada's new high commissioner in India soon, according to well placed sources.
‘Free market ensures fair salaries’
Washington, July 15 Under ideal circumstances, a free market promotes fair salaries for workers and does not support fat pay packets for top honchos.
Indian-Americans dominate contests
Washington, July 15 After dominating national spelling bees, enterprising Indian Americans have begun their own regional leagues that serve as a stepping-stone to the South Asian Spelling Bee and the bigger and extremely prestigious nationwide spelling contests.
'Education bill will boost ties'
Washington, July 14 The passage of India's foreign education investment bill could pave the way for unprecedented new opportunities for education cooperation between the U.S. and India, according to a senior U.S. official.
The rise of 'desi power'
Washington, July 6 With the rise of 'desi power', as people of Indian origin call themselves, a record number of Indian Americans are running for public office this year.
'Darshan' TV show goes national
Washington, July 6 'Darshan', the longest-running Indian-American television programme in the US, has launched a new nationally-broadcast weekly half-hour programme called 'Darshan America'.
Cameco eyes India for long haul
Toronto, July 6 With last month's nuclear deal clearing the decks for Canadian companies to enter India, global uranium giant Cameco says it is eyeing the newly opened market with excitement.
Aziz Ansari is the next big thing: Forbes
Washington, July 6 Indian American actor comedian Aziz Ansari has been named 'The Next Big Thing' among 17 stars to watch by the US business magazine Forbes.
‘We will invest heavily in India’
Washington, June 30 President Barack Obama's top economic adviser says the United States would continue to invest heavily in its ties with India, seen as one of Washington's most important relationships over the next generation.
PIO's laser magic wows US
Chicago, June 30 Manick Sorcar, who has made a name for himself in North America as a laser and animation artist, is being honoured with the publication of a book on his art.
‘Space cooperation with India vital’
Washington, June 29 Recognising the emergence of new spacefaring nations like India, President Barack Obama focuses on international cooperation on issues ranging from controlling space junk to national-security projects in his new national space policy.
Gulati to decide US football coach's fate
Washington, June 29 Indian-American Sunil Gulati, credited with the rise of the U.S. football team, is faced with a tough question — to sack or keep coach Bob Bradley after the team's World Cup loss to Ghana.
‘India can serve as hub for Canada’
Toronto, June 29 Inviting Canadian businesses to India, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday said the country could serve as their hub for the South Asian region.
PM assures peaceful use of N-energy
Toronto, June 28 Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on June 27 assured that the nuclear technology and material supplied to India under civil atomic energy pacts will only be used for peaceful purposes.
Canada is India's 9th N-partner
Toronto, June 28 India's relations with Canada on June 27 turned a full circle to a strategic partnership.
PM praises Indo-Canadian community
Toronto, June 28 The 1.1-million-strong Indo-Canadian community received lavish praise from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who particularly acknowledged their contribution during the difficult times between the two countries.
New British premier to visit India
Toronto, June 28 Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has once again invited his newly-elected British counterpart David Cameron to visit India — an offer that was immediately accepted and decided for July.
PM announces India fest in Canada
Toronto, June 28 Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on June 27 announced a year-long festival of India in Canada, showcasing not just New Delhi's rise in the global strategic and economic sphere but also its rich and vibrant soft power.
PM to meet Indo-Canadian lawmakers
Toronto, June 26 Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet all MPs and provincial lawmakers of Indian origin in Canada during his visit here for the G-20 summit at the weekend. This is being organised at the Prime Minister's initiative.
Super airlifter dons IAF colours
Washington, June 26 The first of India's six C-130J Super Hercules airlifters, considered the world's most advanced transport aircraft, has emerged from the paint shop in Indian Air Force colours, roughly six months before its scheduled delivery.
India, US to reach for the stars
Washington, June 23 India and the U.S. have pledged to together 'try to reach for the stars' in fostering a stronger strategic partnership with enhanced bilateral trade and investment and economic, social and innovation linkages.
2 PIOs among White House fellows
Washington, June 23 Two Indian Americans, Pat Basu of Naperville, Illinois, and Sunny Ramchandani of Rowland Heights, California, are among the 13 new White House Fellows.
Haley wins S Carolina runoff
Washington, June 23 Indian American lawmaker Nikki Haley made history as South Carolina Republicans made her their first female gubernatorial nominee, handing her an easy victory in her primary runoff race against U.S. representative Gresham Barrett.
India targets double digit growth
Washington, June 22 India has set a target of making 2012 the year of double digit growth.
Two Indian women in Forbes rich-list
Washington, June 22 Two Indian women — Roshni Nadar and Nisa Godrej — have been listed among Forbes magazine's list of 'a breed of heiresses who choose to live a lower-key life ... and working to make a difference behind the scenes'.
India-like trade links key to growth
Washington, June 22 Citing India and China's faster recoveries thanks to their strong trade linkages, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised other emerging market economies (EMs) to similarly protect themselves from future shocks.
India, Canada to hold bilateral talks
Toronto, June 19 In an acknowledgement of India's rising importance, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Friday he would hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh after the end of the G-20 summit here on June 27.
'Raavan' opens to rave reviews in US
Washington, June 19 Mani Ratnam's 'Raavan' is getting rave reviews in the American media with the New York Times making it 'a Critics' Pick', a distinction rarely if ever earned by an Indian film.
India-US-EU initiative on Africa
Washington, June 18 The upcoming G-20 summit in Toronto will see a unique initiative of India, the United States and the European Union working together with Africa to help it move forward on the development path.
Gandhi statue unveiled in Canada
Toronto, June 18 A life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated on Wednesday in the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg.
India invested $26.6 bn in US: Study
Washington, June 17 India has actually created about 60,000 jobs in the U.S. in the last five years with investments topping $26.6 billion, says a new study.
‘India 3rd fastest growing investor’
Washington, June 16 With an investment of over $7 billion in 2009, India is emerging as the third-fastest-growing foreign investor in the U.S. economy, according to a senior U.S. official.
Asia’s economy set to match US, UK
Washington, June 16 With India and China leading, Asia's economy will be as large as that of the U.S. and Europe, accounting for more than a third of global output in the next five years, the IMF projects.
‘Moon has more water than Great Lake’
Washington, June 15 Scientists have found Moon's minerals may have at least 100 times more water than previously indicated by remote sensing data from the Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 and other lunar sample analysis.
5 Indian ministers to visit US
Washington, June 15 Five Indian Ministers are set to hold a series of talks with their American counterparts here next week underscoring 'the energy and enthusiasm both sides attach' to strengthen the US-India partnership.
'With a cause' films excite US
Washington, June 14 A unique fund to help talented Bollywood directors make movies with a cause has generated a buzz among investors in the United States, say two former Indian investment bankers who are behind the venture.
Bank of Baroda to open more branches in T&T
Port-of-Spain, June 14 The Bank of Baroda, one of India's largest public sector banks, is considering opening more branches in Trinidad and Tobago, home to a large Indian origin populace, the bank's new head here said.
3E ties between India, Canada urged
Toronto, June 13 A leading educationist here has called for a 3E 'super partnership' — involving energy, entrepreneurship and education — between India and Canada in mutual interest.
Obama lauds Indian woman
Washington, June 12 U.S. President Barack Obama has lauded an Indian woman entrepreneur who came to America 'to build your own dreams and be your own boss' and set up a successful technology services company.
T&T PM invited for law meet in India
Port-of-Spain, June 11 Trinidad and Tobago's newly elected Indian-origin Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has been invited to attend an international law conference to be held in New Delhi next year, an advocate from India said.
Kamala in California attorney race
Washington, June 10 Daughter of an Indian mother and an African American father, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris has won the Democratic primary for attorney general of California.
1.6 mn Indians make US their home
Washington, June 10 With about 1.6 million foreign-born from India residing in the United States in 2008, they have emerged as the third-largest immigrant group in America after Mexican and Filipino immigrants. There were, however, 2.3 million members of the Indian diaspora residing in the United States in 2008, including 455,000 native-born U.S. citizens of Indian ancestry.
Rahman set to enthrall US
Washington, June 10 Music maestro A.R. Rahman is all set to enthral audiences in the U.S. capital on Sunday as part of a world tour that takes him across America, Canada, France, Switzerland, Holland and Britain.
US to Pak: Stop India infiltration
Washington, June 9 Underlining its hands off policy on the Kashmir issue, the U.S. has asked Pakistan to first show progress in stopping cross-border infiltration into India and the trial of the Mumbai terror attack suspects.
PIO reveals device to fight stroke
Toronto, June 9 Canadian researchers are on the verge of perfecting a vacuum-like device to clear brain clots much faster than current clot-dissolving drugs, according to Indo-Canadian researcher Mayank Goyal.
India ties indispensable: Obama
Washington, June 8 The United States says President Barack Obama is looking forward to 'ambitious results' from his India visit as he sees relations with India 'as one of the most consequential and indispensable.'
Obama honours Indian American teacher
Washington, June 8 President Barack Obama has named an Indian American science teacher Radhika Plakkot as one of the 103 mathematics and science teachers for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
India poised to grow by 9 pc: WB
Washington, June 8 India's growth is expected to rise to 9 percent in 2011 with South Asia poised to become the second-fastest growing region after East Asia & Pacific, says the latest World Bank update.
US to Pak: Act against terror groups
Washington, June 8 Asserting it would never be soft on terrorism, the United States says it continues to press Pakistan to act against the terror syndicate operating from its soil, including anti-India groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
India gets access to Headley
Washington, June 7 India has finally been given access to Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, who has confessed to his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, according to U.S. National Security Adviser James Jones.
Ashis Roy completes 104th marathon
Washington, June 7 Running his third marathon in 33 days, India's grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has completed his 104th marathon finishing the Sunburst Marathon in South Bend, Indiana, in pouring rain.
‘Combat terror across the board’
Washington, June 5 Reminding the United States that terror knows no boundaries, India has asked Washington to fight terrorist groups across the board, including Pakistan-based anti-Indian militant groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that is blamed for the 26/11 Mumbai carnage.
Indian-American wins spelling contest
Washington, June 5 Spelling 'juvia' and 'stromuhr' correctly, Indian American Anamika Veeramani has won the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee crown to retain the honour for the 'desis' for the third year in a row.
‘Ties with India, top priority’
Washington, June 4 Calling US-India relations as 'one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century', the U.S. President Barack Obama said he plans to visit India in early November to together make 'history and progress that will be treasured by generations to come'.
I am proud to go to India: Obama
Washington, June 4 President Barack Obama says he has to go to India to experience 'all that India and its people and its incredible ancient culture have to offer'.
US vows to help nail Mumbai attackers
Washington, June 4 The U.S. has reiterated its commitment to provide full cooperation and support in counter-terrorism investigations, including exchanging information and bringing the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack to justice.
An 'Obama Platter' on India visit
Washington, June 4 Not to be outdone by his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the U.S. President Barack Obama intends to create an 'Obama Platter' when he visits India in early November.
‘India-US talks to set milestones’
Washington, June 3 India and the United States will hold their first strategic dialogue here on Thursday with External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna expecting a very positive outcome from the talks he leads with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
India says nuclear deal on track
Washington, June 3 India has pitched for a robust partnership with two way trade in advanced technology products as it assured the U.S. of its commitment to a nuclear liability regime and an unblemished record of safeguarding imported technology.
US-India launch education initiative
Washington, June 3 Looking ahead to global economy of the future, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched a new education initiative aimed at strengthening institutional linkages between academia, industry and NGOs focusing on the elementary, vocational and higher education.
US committed to India: Burns
Washington, June 2 India and the United States begin their first strategic dialogue Wednesday with an assurance that the U.S. is committed to India's emergence as a global power and does not see it either through the prism of Pakistan or the lens of an emerging China.
‘Counter-terrorism key focus’
Washington, June 1 India and the United States begin their first strategic dialogue Wednesday with both sides keen to move beyond symbolism to concretise cooperation in areas ranging from energy, agriculture, science and technology and education to defence and counter-terrorism.
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