Finally, a celebration for Kiran Desai

Nearly two months after her The Inheritance of Loss won the Man Booker Prize -- one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world -- the Indian community in New York finally celebrated Kiran......

'Uninterrupted bilateral talks should go on'

Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Indian diplomat-turned-politician, on Monday said the only way to resolve the problems between India and Pakistan is uninterrupted bilateral dialogue despite the bomb......

'Feminism alive and well in India'

Consul General of India in New York Neelam Deo delivered a classroom lecture, and a keynote on 'Democracy and Pluralism in India' when she was hosted by the Center for Indic Studies at the......

Indian photographer bags NYC award

Mohammed Jaffer, editor of SnapsIndia New Photo service, was honoured by the New York City Council with an 'Outstanding Citizen' award. The citation said the award was being given to Jaffer for his......

Health sector: India to woo foreign investors

Foreign investment opportunities in the fast expanding health sector in India are vast and profitable with a payback period of five to six years, an Indian delegation said in New York. "Scope for......

India eyeing biz ties with New Jersey

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Ashwini Kumar on Tuesday invoked President Dwight Eisenhower to drive home the point that democracies like India and the United States sharing common......

India explores trade ties with Pennsylvania

India has initiated a move to explore potential areas for cooperation in business and trade with Pennsylvania. Neelam Deo, India's consul general in New York, recently met Edward G Rendell, the......

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform. Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by the......

Deepika Padukone to lead India Day parade in NY

Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om last year, will lead the annual India Day parade in New York on August 17. The parade, which has showcased India's culture on......

When Aamir makes a film...

'Rubaru Roshni is a soul-stirring cinematic experience.' Rubaru Roshni, directed by Svati Chakrvarty, is a short documentary, produced by Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao. It releases on Star Plus......

PIX: Mouni Roy, Giaa Manek, Jeetendra at ITA awards

Check out the star arrivals.Over the weekend, several film and television stars attended the 14th Indian Television Academy awards, held at Andheri Sports Complex, in the western Mumbai......