Dharam Shourie

Stories by Dharam Shourie

It's damage control time in Obama camp

It's damage control time in Obama camp

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2007

The camp is trying to assuage the hurt feelings of Indian Americans, who are a major community.

Indian Americans lament Obama's remarks

Indian Americans lament Obama's remarks

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2007

A document reportedly circulated by staff of Obama denigrates his rival Hillary Clinton's links with India, mockingly referring to her as a Democrat from Punjab.

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2007

'The expansion of the Security Council should be seen in the context of overall reforms of the United Nations, which would make it more effective and efficient and give strong legitimacy to its decisions.'

UN to declare Gandhi birthday as Non-violence Day

UN to declare Gandhi birthday as Non-violence Day

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2007

A resolution reaffirming the universal relevance of non-violence, initiated by India and co-sponsored by more than 120 of the 191 members of the Assembly, is expected to be adopted unanimously tomorrow

Former Indian UN official convicted of bribery

Former Indian UN official convicted of bribery

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2007

Bahel, who was in the field procurement unit of the procurement department of the United Nations, was investigated for bending the rules to steer millions of dollars worth of contracts to Indian firms.

India good investment option: report

India good investment option: report

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

Indian Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar speaks on 'The India factor and a comparative analysis of the opportunities and risks in China and India' at Waldorf Astoria in New York on June 4.

Slavery case: Indian American couple still in jail

Slavery case: Indian American couple still in jail

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

US District court judge Thomas Platt told the prosecution and defence lawyers on Monday that he was not satisfied with the bail agreement and fixed the next hearing for Wednesday.

'Grab opportunities in growing Indian economy'

'Grab opportunities in growing Indian economy'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

Union Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar has asked investors to grab the opportunities in the fast expanding infrastructure, manufacturing and consumer goods sectors in the country.

Slavery case: Indian American couple allowed bail

Slavery case: Indian American couple allowed bail

Rediff.com   31 May 2007

The bail amount includes $2.5 million for Versha who was accused of actually torturing the Indonesian women and $1 million for Mahender who was accused of allowing the torture to take place.

NRI couple charged with slavery

NRI couple charged with slavery

Rediff.com   24 May 2007

The bail for Varsha Sabhnani, who is accused of torturing the women whom they had hired as house help, has been set at $2.5 million and for her husband, who allegedly allowed the abuse to take place, at $1 million.

Slavery case: Indian couple to get bail

Slavery case: Indian couple to get bail

Rediff.com   18 May 2007

The bail for Varsha Mahender Sabhanani was set at $2.5 million and for her husband, Mahender Murlidhar Sabhanani, at $1 million.

US: Indian couple held for keeping slaves

US: Indian couple held for keeping slaves

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Mahender Sabhani and his wife Varsha, who are in the perfume business, were booked in a federal court on the charges of using threats of physical harm to obtain services.

Baba Ramdev to hold yoga camps during US visit

Baba Ramdev to hold yoga camps during US visit

Rediff.com   10 May 2007

Ramdev, who is carrying out research in the curative benefits of yogic exercises and Ayurvedic drugs, will give demonstrations of the techniques and speak about Indian heritage at the camps.

Indians believe globalisation helps growth: Study

Indians believe globalisation helps growth: Study

Rediff.com   10 May 2007

A large number of Indians believe that globalisation benefits their country and think that international trade is positive for their economy and the environment, according to a new study.

Net rules Indian Americans' lives

Net rules Indian Americans' lives

Rediff.com   8 May 2007

Internet plays a critical role in the life of Asian Americans, including Indian Americans, with 90 per cent going online and 70 per cent visiting ethnic websites every day, a new survey finds.

Sonia, Mittal among top 100 influential people

Sonia, Mittal among top 100 influential people

Rediff.com   4 May 2007

However, missing from the list for the first time in four years is United States President George W Bush.

Indian mangoes land in US after 18 years

Indian mangoes land in US after 18 years

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2007

The first batch of 150 boxes of choicest Alphonso and Kesari mangoes in 18 years arrived in New York from India to the delight of Indians who had been lusting for the luscious fruit for years.

'Young Indian immigrants in US retain beliefs'

'Young Indian immigrants in US retain beliefs'

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2007

The survey conducted mostly among 18 to 24-year-olds showed low level of sexual activity in the immigrant population and even lower in the first generation compared with the second generation.

US university to offer six courses on Hinduism

US university to offer six courses on Hinduism

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2007

Starting this summer, the University will provide six courses and non-credit courses.

34 Indian firms in Forbes' 2000 corporate titans

34 Indian firms in Forbes' 2000 corporate titans

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2007

Citigroup has been ranked number 1 in Forbes 2000. Following it are Bank of America, HSBC Holdings, General Electric, JP Morgan Chase, American Intl Group, and ExxonMobil.