Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani frontrunner in New York City mayoral race

New York City is all set to elect a new mayor on Tuesday as the mayoral race enters its final lap, with Indian-descent Zohran Kwame Mamdani emerging as the front-runner to take up the top political......

From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community. IMAGE: Zohran......

Indian-American govt employee held in NY for doing 2 jobs

The United States authorities have arrested an Indian-American government employee on charges of 'grand larceny' for allegedly working a 'second, full-time job' during the hours he was being paid......

Trump to meet 'communist' Mamdani at White House on Friday

United States President Donald Trump has said that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet him at the White House on Friday.  IMAGE: Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump have been critical......

Don't do deals with gun...: Piyush Goyal on trade talks with US

India does not do trade agreements in a hurry or with a "gun to our head", Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters He said India is actively......

Piyush Goyal to visit US for trade talks on Sep 22

A delegation led by Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States for trade talks on September 22, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. Illustration: Dado......

Indian team back from US after holding trade talks

The Indian team has returned from the US after holding trade talks with their American counterparts in New York, an official said on Thursday. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Commerce and......

Will The GST Cut Make A Difference?

These changes certainly bring India's GST a lot closer to what an ideal GST would look like, points out Karan Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   During the global financial crisis,......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Diane Keaton shows her......

Homebound Review: Highly Recommended

In the slot of rural poor, there are those who struggle to pull themselves out of crumbling hovels, and there are the Jamtara-like bunch who turn to crime.Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound is about the......

PIX: Sabalenka, Rybakina to battle for WTA Finals crown

2022 finalist Aryna Sabalenka holds the edge thanks to her 8-5 head-to-head record against Elena Rybakina, including a win when they met in the Australian Open final two years ago. IMAGE:......

ICC cracks down: SKY fined, Rauf banned

IMAGE: Screen grab of India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Agha at the toss. India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf were on Tuesday fined for "bringing the......

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.' IMAGE: Ian Nepomniachtchi lost to unfancied Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh on Wednesday.......

Comeback queen Brown steals the show at Athlos meet

IMAGE: Brittany Brown of United States celebrates. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters American Brittany Brown surprised herself with the sprint double at New York's Athlos meet on Friday, as Briton......

Trump booed at US Open final

Photograph: ANI Photo US President Donald Trump received a mixed reception of cheers and boos at the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday.The men's final between......