Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its......

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them. IMAGE: The Parikhs in Paris in 1984. On December 5, 1988, a cold winter evening, an Air India plane touched......

Danish Siddiqui's father speaks: 'We feel proud of him but we miss him'

Brave, empathetic to the pain in the world, yet professional about his and his family's safety -- this is how Danish Siddiqui's father remembered him, the day he won his second Pulitzer prize.......

Aakar Patel stopped at airport again despite court order

The Amnesty International India chair Aakar Patel was again stopped by Immigration officials at the Bengaluru airport from flying to the United States, over the Central Bureau of Investigation......

US trade body hails Budget, says it's fiscally prudent

In the midst of third wave of COVID-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has come up with an impactful Budget which is balanced, fiscally prudent and growth-oriented, the USA India Chamber of......

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the......

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

'We have severely under-invested in waste water treatment.''We charge for water a minimal amount and we don't charge anything extra for providing sewerage service.''As a result, every water entity......

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.' IMAGE: Rani Mukerji in Mrs......

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar.Frances McDormand will give her healthy competition, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Toronto International Film Festival. IMAGE: The......

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the......

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films. The 10-days long 69th Berlinale ended last weekend with a tribute to its......

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

IMAGE: Son Chung-in poses with a photograph of his father, Sohn Kee-chung, who won the 1936 Berlin Olympics marathon event. Photograph: Chang-Ran Kim/Reuters Long before American sprinters Tommie......

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

IMAGE: The Chicago Bears promoted Sean Desai, 37, from safeties coach to defensive coordinator. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Chicago Bears/Instagram Indian-American Sean Desai has been named new......

Shorts: Sun ban a 'statement to the world'; Nike shoe debate rages

IMAGE: Gold medallist Sun Yang of China, and bronze medallist Gabriele Detti of Italy celebrate as silver medallist Mack Horton of Australia protests on the podium after the men's 400m freestyle......

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Japan's Yuki Kawauchi crosses the finish line to win the men's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon.Photograph:......

Football Briefs: Donovan considering running for US soccer chief

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field   IMAGE: Forme US star soccer player Landon Donovan. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images Former United States international Landon......