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......

Not just Zohran Mamdani, these PIOs too win US mayoral polls

Apart from Zohran Mamdani's historic win two more Indian Americans also made equally significant gains in the mayoral elections in United States. Ghazala Hashmi won the race for Virginia Lieutenant......

Support to South Asian varsity conditional: Pak

Pakistan has put a spanner in the setting up of the proposed South Asian University in India saying its support to the varsity was conditional till all issues relating to free movement of teachers......

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.' IMAGE: US President-elect Joe Biden speaks to reporters after meeting with......

Sensex surges 1310 points as US suspends additional 26% tariffs on India till July 9

Benchmark Sensex surged by 1,310 points while Nifty closed above 22,900 level on Friday after the US announced suspension of additional tariffs on India for 90 days until July 9 this year.......

India moved fewer people to non-agri jobs than most neighbouring nations

India has managed to move a smaller share of its working-age population away from farm-related work than many of its neighbours. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri......

WEF: Tourism's share in global GDP to return to pre-Covid levels this year

The travel and tourism sector’s contribution to global gross domestic product will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

Over 6,000 people attend San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival

More than 6,000 people attended 3rd i’s (pronounced third eye) 11th annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival, held from November 7 to 16. The theme was celebrating the......

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Whether or not Renuka Shahane will......

'Still very difficult for South Asian actors'

Life is sweet if you are Kal Penn.The Indian American actor has an important movie opening today, a teenage comedy, Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj. The film is a sequel to National Lampoon's 2002......

Red Hot Malaika

Priyanka-Nick's before and after pictures...Salman celebrates with family... Abhishek mingles with Amy Jackson... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora at the Dubai......

Historic! Ankita, Dhiraj shine! India sweep golds at Asian C'ships

IMAGE: Indian recurve men stun Korea in shoot-off to end 18-year wait for Asian gold. Photograph: World Archery Asia/Instagram The Indian men's recurve team produced its most stirring performance......

Indian archers shine on first day of Asian C'ships

IMAGE: In the women's recurve section, Anshika Kumari emerged as the top Indian with 660 points, securing fifth position overall. Photograph: Khelo India/X Unheralded Yashdeep Bhoge upstaged the......

World University Games: Sojan qualifies for long jump final

IMAGE: Ancy Sojan registered a best jump of 6.20m in her final attempt to qualify for the women's long jump final at the World University Games in Berlin. Photograph: Indian Navy/X Asian Games......

World University Games: Adkar ensures medal in tennis

Vaishnavi Adkar will become only the second Indian to win a medal in the World University Games, after Nandal Bal clinched a silver in men's singles in the 1979 edition in Mexico City. IMAGE:......

World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

In the women's compound section, reigning Asian Games team gold medalist Parneet settled for silver after a narrow 146-147 defeat.  IMAGE: India's Sahil Jadhav shot 14 perfect 10s before dropping......