Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Celebrated Indian-American novelist Ved Mehta, who overcame blindness and became widely known as the 20th-century writer most responsible for introducing American readers to India, has died at his......

'Mera Naam Tera Naam, Vietnam-Vietnam!'

'Vietnam had shown that the world could indeed be changed and the power of the people was more than the power of the State.' 'America's withdrawal from Vietnam was an inspiring moment for all of......

'Dr Sen's got threats that he will be killed whenever he comes out'

After spending 22 months in prison, human rights activist Dr Binayak Sen was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Monday. Two years ago the award-winning doctor was arrested......

Seven Indians among world's top 100 intellectuals

An influential American magazine has listed more than half a dozen Indians, including Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen and novelist Salman Rushdie, in a list of the world's 'top 100 public......