NYC settles with desi professor for racist remark

New York City has settled a case by Ravi Shankar, associate professor of English and poet-in-residence, Central Connecticut State University, for wrongful arrest and detention last year. Shankar......

Virginia governor-elect appoints Indian as advisor

Virginia's Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell has appointed his close friend and long-time fundraiser Dr Kamlesh Dave to his transition team for economic development. Dave, a cardiologist......

Obama sowing new seeds of hatred: Osama

Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden on Wednesday accused US President Barack Obama of 'antagonising Muslims' and said his Pakistan policy has generated 'new seeds of hatred and revenge against America'.......

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

The Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple has relocated to the Chicago suburb of Homer Glen, honouring the memory of the historic speech made by Swami Vivekananda in the city, 115 years ago. More than......

Why wasting time is a good thing

Worried that employees are wasting time on the Web? Here's why you shouldn't crack down. In 2005, American workers spent the equivalent of 2.3 million years' worth of 40-hour workweeks reading......

India's friend from Harvard

It was almost exactly three years ago that I had the privilege to meet up with the venerable Professor. I was working at the President John F Kennedy Library on a fellowship grant. My area of......

Can India produce billion-dollar innovations?

India has made rapid strides in the world of research and development in the last few years, but are its innovations world-beaters? In an era that has been dominated by American innovations, can......

Hussain looks to Harmison in second Test

Nasser Hussain will be seeking a new cast of match-winners in the second Test against Zimbabwe this week, with strike bowler Steve Harmison topping his wish list. England's innings win at Lord's......

Lillee angry over Richards jibe

Lillee angry over Richards jibeAustralian fast bowling legend Dennis Lillee hit backafter being described by former West Indies batting icon Viv Richards as a "huff and puff" merchant.Richards, now......