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How Modi Changed Indian Politics

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge......

Back from space, what awaits astronaut Shuks at home

Home-cooked meals, quiet family time and sharing stories from earth and beyond, that's the kind of homecoming Kamna Shukla has planned for her astronaut husband Shubhanshu Shukla, the toast of the......

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.' IMAGE: US President Donald......

Now Houston has a Mahatma Gandhi district

A part of southwest Houston, Texas, home to a large number of South Asians, including Indians, has been officially renamed Mahatma Gandhi district to honour the leader on his 141st birth year. An......

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan......

Houston explores bilateral ties with India

Despite the global economic downturn, the Greater Houston Partnership is teaming up with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houstonto actively cross promote opportunities between the......

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "fruitful" meeting with CEOs from the energy sector on the first day of his week-long US visit in Houston on Saturday, the ministry of external affairs said. It......

Indian-Amercians to advise India on her oil needs

A group of Indian Americans from Texas plan to help India meet its escalating energy needs by offering advice on exploring new oil fields and improving recovery from existing ones. The......

Indian-Americans awarded for enhancing Indo-US ties

Nine Indian-Americans were awarded by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for their contributions towards enhancing the mutual relationship between India and the......

Indo-US biz chamber honours 10 NRIs

Ten Indian Americans have been awarded by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston at its spectacular 12th gala for their outstanding and tireless work as entrepreneurs and for......

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

IMAGE: Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch will captain the San Francisco Unicorns in the inaugural edition of the United States' new Twenty20 tournament, Major League Cricket. Photograph:......

Baseball, softball apply for Tokyo 2020 Olympics inclusion

Baseball and softball officially applied for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Thursday as they look to earn back their spot in the Games they lost after 2008.The two sports, united under the......

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

IMAGE: Security personnel stand in front of a billboard with an image of Los Angeles Lakers basketball players outside the venue that was scheduled to hold fan events ahead of an NBA China game......

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

‘There is so much skill here ... hope I can be a role model’ Sim Bhullar during a promotional tour in Mumbai. Photograph: PTI Sim Bhullar knows it is going to be a tall order but the......

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry agrees to NASA offer

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday IMAGE: Stephen Curry (right). Photograph: Kyle Terada - Pool/Getty Images Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will take space agency......