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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......

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.' IMAGE: James Solomon with his wife and three daughters. Photograph: Kind courtesy James......

India, Central Asian nations to work with Afghanistan on security

India and the central Asian nations on Thursday agreed to work closely with Afghanistan in addressing its security challenges against the backdrop of its escalating tensions with Pakistan. IMAGE:......

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

A woman student of South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi was allegedly sexually assaulted by four people on campus, triggering protests by students. Photograph: Courtesy Pixabay The student......

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

'Conservation is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakanta Panda, one the world's top heart surgeons. After a successful show in Delhi, Dr......

Worst may be over for Asian Paints, but prospects still far from bright

Asian Paints reported a good performance for the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), with some help from base effects, despite strong competition and extended monsoon. Photograph:......

Sensex, Nifty slip amid profit-taking, weak Asian markets

Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 150 points in a volatile session on Tuesday due to profit-taking in IT, consumer durables and realty shares and weak trends in Asian markets. Photograph: Francis......

Sensex tanks nearly 504 pts, Nifty slips to 26,032

Stock markets declined on Tuesday, with the benchmark Sensex tumbling nearly 504 points due to selling in blue-chip bank stocks and Reliance Industries, and persistent foreign fund outflows.......

Sensex dips 31 points amid relentless foreign fund outflows

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a largely range-bound trade on Wednesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and profit-taking by investors. Photograph: Francis......

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Snapping the four-day losing run, benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday on buying in tech and IT shares. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The 30-share BSE Sensex edged......

India colts stun fancied Iran, seal AFC Asian Cup spot

IMAGE: India U-17 players celebrate after booking a spot in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Football/X An indomitable Indian football team staged a......

Lebanon hand India's first defeat in Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers

IMAGE: India's players in action against Lebanon during the Group D match of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers at the EKA Arena, in Ahmedabad, on Friday. Photograph: AIFF/X......

Golden day for India's archers at Asian Championships

IMAGE: The women's team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Deepshikha, and Prithika Pradeep led the charge with a thrilling victory over Korea. Photograph: Asian Archery/Instagram Seasoned campaigner......

India's medal rush continues at Asian Archery C'ships

IMAGE: India's Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha clinched a 156–153 win over Kazakhstan in the Compound Mixed Team semifinals at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka on Wednesday. Photograph:......

India bids for major Asian track & field events

IMAGE: The Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhubaneswar has been proposed to host the 2028 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. Photograph: ANI Photo India has submitted bids to host the 2028 Asian......