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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......

Mamdani invokes Nehru to project 'new-age' leadership

New York's newly-elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani quoted India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's famous 'Tryst with Destiny' address in his victory speech, projecting himself as the leader of......

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

From Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' to 'Dhoom Macha le' New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, did not forget to flaunt his Indian roots during his first victory speech, although he did not......

Bollywood meets NYC: Mamdani closes victory speech with 'Dhoom Machale'

'Dhoom Machale...' The exuberant, celebratory track from the 2004 blockbuster Dhoom rounded off Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, more evidence that New York's newly elected mayor embraces his many......

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......

India feels the heat of the dragon in Uganda

You cannot miss the signboards in mandarin at the entrance of Casino Kampala in downtown Kampala. Inside, Chinese groups can be seen trying their luck on the half-a-dozen tables and the innumerous......

India offers opportunities for new world order: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan SinghleftNew Delhifor Kampala, Uganda, on Thursdayto attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Before his departure, Dr Singh said India was strongly committed to......

Paris protests muted but world speaks up for climate change

The French have scored a diplomatic coup by reversing the order of proceedings in such summits. Beginning with Rio de Janeiro in 1992, national leaders arrive at the end of the summit to ratify......

Like Priyanka's look in Dil Dhadakne Do?

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Farhan Akhtar turned to Twitter to share co-star Priyanka Chopra’s first look in Dil Dhadakne Do and......

Bizarre! 20 Pakistani cricketers stuck in Uganda

‘Instead of earning money, we had to spend out of our own pockets’ IMAGE: Saeed Ajmal. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images In a bizarre incident, nearly 20 Pakistani......

These women fight their way out of the slums, dream of boxing glory

IMAGE: The female boxers have to spar against a host of obstacles (picture used for representational purpose only). Photograph: AIBA Nineteen-year-old Lydia Nantale makes her way home from......

How childhood beating led Serugo to Rio Games

IMAGE: Ronald Serugo of Uganda in action. Photograph: Lee Jae-Won/Reuters. Set upon by a group of boys while growing up on the hard, scrabble streets of Kampala, 14-year-old Ronald Serugo had a......

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

Images from the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches played on Saturday:Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with his Portugal team mates after scoring a goal.......