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16 injured in New Orleans playground shooting

At least 16 people were injured when gunfire erupted during a parade Sunday night in a park in New Orleans, US. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison told NBC station WDSU that the......

PICS: Isaac brings back memories of killer Katrina

New Orleans resident Diana Whipple stands on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain as hurricane Isaac approaches New Orleans. Tropical storm Isaac was near hurricane force as it bore down on the United......

Hurricane Gustav lashes Louisiana coast

A downgraded Hurricane Gustav packed with strong winds and heavy rains lashed the Gulf coast on Monday but spared New Orleans, the city which was devastated three years ago by Hurricane......

Mumbai & New Orleans: A Tale of Two Cities

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the initial reaction of people all over the world was one of empathy and sadness at the sheer magnitude of the disaster unfolding in New Orleans. However, it......

The Lessons of Katrina

The world was stunned by the searing images from New Orleans: tens of thousands of refugees in the Superdome and the Convention Center without food and water for four days with urine and excrement......

Why US-based New Orleans Port is so keen to do biz with India

A major American port has entered into an agreement with an Indian shipping company to gain more business both in steel imports and capital investment. Located in the US state of Louisiana, the......

Rebuilding New Orleans: 10 coolest innovators

Three years after Katrina, the nation's most expensive hurricane, which cost insurers an estimated $44 billion, came Gustav. As if New Orleans needed its rebuilding project to get any harder. And......

Puja spells boom for tour biz

Efforts are on to turn Kolkata's Puja season into the local equivalent of New Orleans' Mardi Gras.The four days of Durga Puja is the time to see Kolkata at its best. Sadly, very few outsiders,......

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: Maha Panchami Puja at the Sarbojanin Durga......

Chanda Kochhar falls on her sword, but why now?

Make no mistake, legally Chanda Kochhar was not and still is not obliged to quit.But quitting earlier would have placed her personally and as a leader on a very high pedestal, indeed where she......

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'Indira Kannan reports from Toronto. IMAGE: A scene from The Sweet Requiem. Photographs: The Sweet Requiem/Facebook......

Music legend Prince's life, in pictures!

Music icon Prince passed away on April 21 at the age of 57. The recording artist, who has redefined music in 1980s, has timeless hits like Purple Rain, The Most Beautiful Girl In The World,......

Miley Cyrus getting married this weekend?

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!Miley Cyrus took to her Twitter page to reveal that her coming week will be filled with happiness, leaving speculation as......

Is Zac Efron seeing co-star Taylor Schilling?

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!Zac Efron has reportedly been spending a lot of time with his The Lucky One co-star Taylor Schilling. They have been......

Has Sandra Bullock forgiven Jesse James?

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock has put her divorce plans on hold after forgiving her husband Jesse James,......

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

Rookie New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones died after being shot early on Saturday when he broke into a Dallas apartment, authorities said. Dejean-Jones, a 23-year-old......

NBA: Warriors beat Hornets at home to stay hot

The Golden State Warriors staved off a late fourth-quarter challenge to beat New Orleans Hornets 103-96 for a successful home return on Tuesday. David Lee had 26 points and nine rebounds while......

NBA: Spurs go top with 10th consecutive win

The San Antonio Spurs blew past the New Orleans Hornets 128-103 to claim the Western Conference lead with their 10th consecutive victory on Friday. The win moved the Spurs (39-14) percentage points......

Atwal finishes fifth at New Orleans

Arjun Atwal carded 73 in thelast round to end up tied fifth, his second best finish of the season, at the USD 5.5 million Zurich Classic of New Orleans Golf tournament at the TPC of Louisiana.The......

Atwal leads in New Orleans

Arjun Atwal fired a four-under 68 to take sole possession of the second-round lead at the $5.5 million New Orleans Classic on Friday, one shot clear of American J J Henry.India's Atwal, who has......

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The good food of New Orleans

I look to stay true to my personality on social media, says Benetton India CEO, Sundeep K Chugh ...

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WNBA Champ Swin

From being a WNBA champion to an Olympic medallist and now the New Orleans Pelicans vice-president of Basketball Operations and Team Development,... ...

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Music-Brian McKnight story

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a story July 24 about R&B singer Brian McKnight, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his latest project was... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/correction-music-brian-mcknight-story/articleshow/70400940.cms

Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: In this video grab, former boxer and trainer Buddy McGirt is seen urging... ...

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Rain, flooding follow Storm Barry as it spins north from New Orleans

Storm Barry trudged through northwestern Louisiana on Sunday, weakening to a tropical depression but dropping up to 15 inches (38 cm) of rain in... ...

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