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The lawyer for an Indian student accused of spying on his roommate's homosexual tryst on Saturday said his client acted in a "childish and immature" manner. The trial of 19-year-old Dharun Ravi, a former Rutgers University student, began in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with both sides making their opening statements.
India-born Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crime for spying on his gay roommate and sentenced to 30 days in jail, could end up spending only 20 days behind bars due to prison regulations in New Jersey that give credit to inmates for good behaviour.
India-born Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crime for spying on his gay roommate and sentenced to 30 days in jail, could end up spending only 20 days behind bars due to prison regulations in New Jersey that give credit to inmates for good behaviour.
Shah Rukh Khan may have been roughed up by US officials but the superstar holds no grudges.
Get Ahead reader Kartheek Pathuri lists out 19 must-have Android apps for your smartphone in response to our reader invite.
Former White House contender Christie's endorsement to Trump just ahead of the 'Super Tuesday' -- in which primary elections would be held in 11 states -- is expected to what is supporters said "seal the deal" for the 69-year-old reality TV star-turned-politician.
More than 500 rally in Trenton, New Jersey, in favour of no prison time for ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi convicted of a hate crime, reports Arthur J Pais.
May 21 promises to be a crucial day for the Indian-American community as one of corporate America's most prominent India-born executives is scheduled to go on trial here while miles away a New Jersey court is to decide the fate of a Chennai native convicted of a hate crime.
The French Grand Prix could be back on the calendar next year for the first time since 2008, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday.
The murders of Indian students in the United States in the last few years has been a reason of worry for not only students but also their parents in India. Arthur J Pais reports
Formula One's record 22 race calendar for 2014 is 'beyond the limit' for teams but looks likely to be trimmed before it becomes definitive, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Blake Kernen has already co-authored a book with her father and delivers guest lectures at the Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management.
The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.
India-born former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi was on Friday found guilty by a United States court of hate crime and invasion of privacy for spying on his roommate's gay sexual encounter with another man in 2010.
"Absolutely stunned. This is a very safe neighbourhood, very decent area of Tracy," neighbor Dave Roychowdhury said.
In 1978, Ayyadurai created a computer programme, which he called 'email', that replicated all the functions of the interoffice mail system: Inbox, Outbox, Folders, Memo, Attachments, Address Book, etc.
He is Russia's third richest person. This 6 feet 8 inches 'giant' has survived many scandals, and currently sits on an empire worth $18 billion (about Rs 95,300 crore). On Monday, he told the media in Moscow that he was taking the most important decision of his life.
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An Indian student testifying in the trial of his former classmate Dharun Ravi, who allegedly spied on his roommate's homosexual tryst, has said he had helped the accused set up the webcam to get a better view of the bed. Lokesh Ojha of Rutgers University took the stand in the trial of 20-year-old Ravi at a New Jersey court. Ravi has been accused of spying on his roommate Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide days later.Ojha described how he had helped Ravi adjust his webcam.
Harinder Singh Bains, the Sikh-American, who helped police capture the man wanted for the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey, said he feared he might have been mistaken as the perpetrator because of the misconceptions about his faith.
Dr Rishi S Raj, chair, faculty senate, City College of New York, has been elected president, Society of Indian Academics in America.
Manchester United's Mexican striker Javier Hernandez spent Tuesday night in hospital after suffering a concussion on the club's pre-season tour of the United States.
The number of infections in America has crossed 500,000, the highest in the world
A top Indian-origin neurologist and his doctor wife were killed when their single-engine aircraft, which he was flying, crashed into a corn field in Ohio shortly after takeoff, US authorities said on Monday.
The New Jersey-based Mount Sinai Medical Center's Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and its director Dr Samin Sharma have yet again achieved the highest safety among New York state institutions that perform angioplasty or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, and did so in every category measured.
Neil G Shastri's family has found solace in founding a trust in his name. Arthur J Pais reports.
Neil G Shastri's family has found solace in founding a trust in his name. Arthur J Pais reports.
'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'
Losses from Hurricane Irene are estimated to total about $7 billion, much less than what was feared from the massive storm that battered the United States east coast over the weekend, initial estimates say.
A state of emergency has been declared in New York as the United States East Coast geared up for hurricane Irene which is expected to make its first landfall over the weekend and dump about 15 inches of rain in the area.
Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer
The overflow of energy and enthusiasm from the youth for Anna Hazare and the movement against corruption was the highlight of the India Day Parade in New York City.
Antoinette Stephen, 27, was charged with first degree murder and other charges in the killing of Pakistani-American woman Nazish Noorani, 26, in Boonton, New Jersey on August 16.
Noted cricket columnist and commentator Harsha Bhogle turned up in an all-new hairdo for the unveiling of Team India's new jersey in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, who will lead the club for the first time in Saturday's pre-season match against Juventus, has dismissed speculation linking Neymar with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
An Indian-origin student has been indicted on charges of bias and invasion of privacy for secretly filming and posting online a sexual encounter between his male roommate and another man at Rutgers University in the United States last year that led his roommate to commit suicide.
New Delhi born Ajay Kumar writes about how his life changed post writing the TOEFL exam. Today, he is employed with ETS, the creator of the TOEFL test and helps students prepare for the exam. Read on.
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