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36 South Asians on the ballot as US goes to polls

As the US goes to polls on Tuesday, several India-American and South Asian candidates are running for some key positions nationwide, in the first fight at the ballots in the second term of Donald......

Kalsi, Rattan honored at NY city council event

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn last week honored Captains Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi and Tejdeep Singh Rattan, the first turbaned officers in two decades......

Every One Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry. Trump Moves to Tech-ify Pennsylvania IMAGE: US President Donald John Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for Pennsylvania......

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the appointment of Nisha Agarwal, one of the leading advocates in the city for the immigrant communities, as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of......

Will Putin Help Iran?

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow. Putin told Abbas Araqchi in televised comments that the US aggression was......

A look at world's top 10 cities

According to a joint study - 2012 Global Cities Index - conducted by AT Kearney and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, "Even though New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo still rank among today's......

Economic woes grip South Asians in NY

The South Asian community, which is yet to recover from the economic tailspin that began after the September 11 attack, is experiencing severe economic difficulties in New York City, a study......

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

The announcement declaring New Delhi Municipal Council a winner of the smart city challenge came when the rest of Delhi was drowning in urban waste, says Sunita Narain. Image: The symbols of......

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass, who is currently Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term......

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Image: The Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Seven Indian cities, including the financial capital Mumbai and political hub Delhi, have been named among Asia Pacific's......

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

Though the special check at New York's John Fitzgerald Kennedy airport was a clear case of racial profiling, award-winning Malayalam superstar Mammootty does not take it personally. Mammootty had......

Showcasing Indian talent in New York

On November 11, it seemed as if all the stars from the Indian film industry -- the unique faces of the India's independent cinema, had descended upon New York City and the Paris Theatre. ......

When newcomers stole the show

Newcomers leave their mark on the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival, reports Arthur J Pais. Two young cousins who meet at a family wedding play hide-and-seek, but the real search......

Why we should support the Namesake

Last week, I saw Mira Nair's The Namesake-- for the third time! I first saw the film over Labor Day weekend at its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. Then, in November 2006, it opened......

I have lost a part of my life with Farooque Sheikh's death

'He represented the warmth, gentleness and goodness that existed in Hindi cinema before Bollywood became a loud commodity.' Aseem Chhabra on the legendary actor he admired for over 40 years. In......

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

IMAGE: Mike Tyson is returning to the ring after nearly two decades to fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who is 30 years his junior. Photograph: David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters Former......

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

IMAGE: Image only for representation. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC) has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be......

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

IMAGE: The Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, which was built in 2007 and is the only cricket stadium in the USA sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. Photograph:......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Unveiled: Sachin and Warnie's plans for America

'Sachin and I will be tossing a coin in New York City... It will be part of history.' Shane Warne outlines plans for the Cricket All Stars League to P Rajendran/Rediff.com in New York. IMAGE:......