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4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

Four Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in the United States state of Texas who hurled racist slurs at them that they are 'ruining' America and......

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans across the country are observing October as the Hindu Heritage Month, with more that 20 of the 50 states and over 40 cities issuing proclamations about it, community leaders said Monday.......

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

As the hours go by on Election Day in the United States, protests against Donald Trump were being held on the streets, leading to tense scenes. Hundreds marched through parts of the Capitol,......

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

United States President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden clashed over the issue of race in America in the first presidential debate wherein the Republican leader hesitated to condemn......

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Portraying President Donald Trump as a protector of the nation, his deputy and running mate Vice President Mike Pence has said the United States needs four more years of his administration in these......

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

Weaker-than-expected growth in US jobs in recent months had already forced US central bankers to put off a rate hike at their meeting last week The US Federal Reserve, already undecided on when......

India's concrete facts in Paris

‘The Indian cement sector is the most energy-efficient worldwide, mainly due to modern technology used in the plants but also because of efficient monitoring of a plant’s performance on......

BBC's success mantra in the digital age

'We're still of the camp that editors run news organisations. Having said that, we have a lot of technology and business people high up in the decision making.' One of the six TV studios in the......

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

First acquisition under chief Sikka’s strategy of buying ‘technologies for tomorrow’In line with the strategy laid out by its chief executive and managing director Vishal Sikka,......

Infosys open to 'bigger scale' acquisitions: Sikka

Infosys, the country’s second largest IT services firm, is open to 'bigger scale' mergers and acquisitions but with a caveat, it is not interested in "yesterdays" companies. The......

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood A-listers turn protestors? Take a look.There exists a rare breed of showbiz celebrities who are just as passionate about social causes close to their heart......

Bono rediscovers 'October'

Bono, lead singer of U2,has beenwallowing in anguish. In 1981, while the band was partying with a group of flirtatious women backstage at a now-defunct Portland nightclub, giddy with the success of......

Cinema paradiso in New York!

Far removed from the hype and glitz of Cannes, or the sheer numbers (about 250 films in 10 days) and the affability of Toronto International Film Festival, the New York Film Festival offers just......

LeBron celebrates his 'brother' Kobe in emotional speech

'Kobe is a brother to me ... and throughout my career, the one thing we shared was that determination to win and be great.' IMAGE: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers points at the two retired......

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: 'I think it's very, very important for a country like us to keep qualifying for this big tournament, because that tells......

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

IMAGE: India played out a 2-2 draw against Myanmar. Photograph: AIFF Media. Already through to the main tournament, India played out a 2-2 draw against Myanmar in the return-leg match......

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

IMAGE: Vijender Singh during a live training session. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Eight years ago, he scripted history by opening the country's account in amateur boxing's marquee......

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

IMAGE: Borna Coric of Croatia reacts after winning. Photograph: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters. Teeanger Borna Coric completed an unlikely comeback for Croatia as the small Balkan nation......

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