Dharam Shourie In New York

Stories by Dharam Shourie In New York

US: Indian imprisoned for immigration fraud

US: Indian imprisoned for immigration fraud

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2007

36-year old Narendra Mandalapa was owner and president of Cybersoftee, a business consulting company based in Edison.

Big questions China's 'killer' missile poses

Big questions China's 'killer' missile poses

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2007

Analysts and experts agree that Beijing is trying to challenge American supremacy in the space but also say that Washington has limited choices to react to the development.

Hillary Clinton launches US presidential bid

Hillary Clinton launches US presidential bid

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2007

"I'm in. And I'm in to win," Hillary, a former first lady now representing New York in the US Senate, said in a banner headline on her Web site.

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

The mission will also review all technical aspects of the electoral process for an assembly to decide on the constitutional future of the country.

India, China to maintain growth despite slowdown

India, China to maintain growth despite slowdown

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

The United Nations has predicted a deceleration of the world economy this year after three straight years of growth with American economy weakening dragged down by softening housing market.

India, 4th largest FDI recipient in Asia in 2006

India, 4th largest FDI recipient in Asia in 2006

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2007

Increased investments in traditional manufacturing sector helped India surpass South Korea to become Asia's fourth largest FDI recipient in 2006, a UNCTAD report said.

US: Pak immigrant gets 30-year-term for NY plot

US: Pak immigrant gets 30-year-term for NY plot

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

A US court has sentenced a Pakistani immigrant to 30 years in prison for plotting to blow up a subway station in Manhattan in 2004 to avenge abuse of Iraqis at the hands of Americans soldiers.

Tharoor rejects Dhanapala's contention on UN race

Tharoor rejects Dhanapala's contention on UN race

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

"I bear Dhanapala nothing but goodwill and I wish him well in whatever he undertakes," Tharoor said.

UN clarifies chief's stand on death penalty

UN clarifies chief's stand on death penalty

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2007

Ban has not taken any stand on the fairness or otherwise of the trial, the UN said.

UN concerned over reports of sexual abuse in Sudan

UN concerned over reports of sexual abuse in Sudan

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2007

The Daily Telegraph of London reported on Tuesday, the first day of Ban in office, that UN peacekeepers and civilian staff were raping and abusing children as young as 12 in southern Sudan.

Ban ki-Moon in controversy over Saddam execution

Ban ki-Moon in controversy over Saddam execution

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2007

Does the new UN secretary-general support the death penalty? He won't say clearly.

'Block weapons sale to Pakistan'

'Block weapons sale to Pakistan'

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2006

If the sales go through, they said in e-mails sent to the Senators, the sophisticated weapons might find their way into the hands of Taliban, Iraqi insurgents, Iranians and North Koreans.

Annan speaks his mind; bows out

Annan speaks his mind; bows out

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2006

If nuclear weapon states take the plea that they need them for their own defence, they cannot tell the non-nuclear weapon states that they don't need them for the same purpose, he said.

L N Mittal bags Asia Society 'Leadership Award'

L N Mittal bags Asia Society 'Leadership Award'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2006

The Asia Society also honoured chairman and CEO of Citigroup Charles O Prince with the Leadership Award for his contribution to the financial sector.

Richest 2% own over half of world's wealth

Richest 2% own over half of world's wealth

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2006

The richest two per cent of adults in the world own more than half of global household wealth, according to a study released on Tuesday.

2 Indian firms in WEF Technology Pioneers list

2 Indian firms in WEF Technology Pioneers list

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2006

Two Indian companies -- Strand Life Sciences and Drishtee -- are among 47 'visionary' firms worldwide selected by the World Economic Forum as Technology Pioneers 2007 for their life-changing innovations.

Dow Chemical blamed for Bhopal gas tragedy

Dow Chemical blamed for Bhopal gas tragedy

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2006

The Campaign estimates that 22,000 people are already dead and says yet Dow wants to deny all responsibility and wants the Indian government to pay millions of dollars for the clean of its mess in Bhopal.

Resurgence of HIV: 4.3 mn infected in a year

Resurgence of HIV: 4.3 mn infected in a year

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2006

The global epidemic continues to grow with 2.9 million deaths last year.

Saddam trial flawed, verdict unsound: HRW

Saddam trial flawed, verdict unsound: HRW

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2006

'The proceedings in the Dujail trial were fundamentally unfair'.

Taj Hotels to buy Ritz Carlton in Boston

Taj Hotels to buy Ritz Carlton in Boston

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2006