US Embassy expects 14 pc rise each year in visa applications
NEW DELHI: The US is expecting nearly 14 per cent annual increase in visa applications from the country following... Read more
Indian-origin MP to head German parliamentary committee
BERLIN: Indian-origin MP Sebastian Edathy, will head a parliamentary inquiry committee, which has been set... Read more
London 2012 Olympics committee not to drop Dow sponsorship
LONDON: Despite the resignation by a senior member of the sustainability commission on the Bhopal tragedy... Read more
‘UK wants stronger, wider and deeper relationship with India’
LONDON: Noting that India is making its mark on the global economy with electrifying skill, innovation and... Read more
Badal condoles litterateur Duggal’s death
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today condoled the death of eminent Punjabi writer... Read more
No Rushdie video conference without prior permission: Raj govt
JAIPUR: In a new twist to the Salman Rushdie controversy, Rajasthan government today said it would not allow... Read more
Russia hands over nuclear attack sub to India
MOSCOW: Russia’s Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine was handed over to the Indian Navy at a ceremony... Read more
India objects to Jay Leno’s remark on Golden Temple
WASHINGTON: India has strongly “objected” to the remark on the Golden Temple by popular US television... Read more
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‘UK wants stronger, wider and deeper relationship with India’
LONDON: Noting that India is making its mark on the global economy with electrifying skill, innovation and dynamism, British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that now is the time… Read more
Badal condoles litterateur Duggal’s death
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today condoled the death of eminent Punjabi writer Kartar Singh Duggal, who passed away in New Delhi following age-related ailments. Terming his death… Read more
No Rushdie video conference without prior permission: Raj govt
JAIPUR: In a new twist to the Salman Rushdie controversy, Rajasthan government today said it would not allow the controversial author’s proposed video link address to the Jaipur Literature Festival… Read more
Community Post
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PA School District announces Hindi for high school students
NEW YORK: Bensalem Township, located on the outskirts of the city of Philadelphia, becomes the first school district in the state of Pennsylvania to teach Hindi in its high school… Read more
- Arun Narote's killers get 38 years in prison
- Nav Grah Puja at Manav Seva Mandir
- Sanskrit shlokas at King Memorial Service
Health Science
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Indian American researcher alleged to have falsified data
NEW YORK: An Indian American researcher at the University of Connecticut Health Center has been found guilty of falsifying and fabricating data of his nearly decade long research with regard… Read more
- Andhra Pradesh hosts AAPI Healthcare Summit
- Azad seeks Diaspora participation in health sector
- ASHA recognized for innovative health care
Horoscope
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Weekly Horoscope For January 20th – January 26th, 2012
ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Your actions and decisions will reflect confidence. You will have the wisdom to differentiate between right and wrong. Bright idea you have been working… Read more
- A GLANCE AT YEAR 2012
Immigration
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Indian and Vietnamese immigrants become American over time
CHICAGO: A study of Indian and Vietnamese communities in North America by Dr. Caroline Brettell and Dr Deborah Reed-danahay of Southern Methodist University in Dallas reveals many interesting aspects of… Read more
- South Asian Americans shift their view of the American Dream
- Why the H-1B cap hurts us all
- AAHOA convention to feature political debate
Life Style
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Oprah meets Bollywood
MUMBAI: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey’s first day in Mumbai turned out to be a star- studded extravaganza with the creme de la creme of Mumbai making an appearance to… Read more
- A whodunit and the tale of contemporary Afghanistan
- Leone’s past should not be held against her: Katju
- Life and ‘tragedy’ of Buddha
Philosophy
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Meditation can counter the influence of past karma
As long as this fascination to achieve this and achieve that continues, so long will continue the cycle of birth and death. Because if all the desires are not satisfied… Read more
- Identified with small problems, man forgets his great aims
- East & West must establish a golden middle path
- Love is high inducement for individual to ripen
Real Estate
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Real estate attracted $1,700 million in PE investments in 2011
Real estate emerged as the popular parking place for private equity funds who invested $1,700 million in the sector during 2011. Power sector that topped the PE charts during the… Read more
- As Rupee falls, NRIs 'home' in on realty in Mumbai
- Realty thugs on prowl in Noida, NRIs soft target
- DLF acquires additional 26% stake in Hilton Hotels
Sports
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Sania in quarters of women’s and mixed doubles at Aus Open
MELBOURNE: Sania Mirza had a productive day at the Australian Open Monday as the Indian ace reached the quarter-finals of both the women’s doubles and the mixed doubles events with… Read more
- Mangaonkar, Alankamony No 2 in world jr squash
- Dhoni chosen for prestigious AIPS Fair Play award
- Corporate Games in Delhi from Feb 9-12
TechBiz
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Exports up 6.7 pc in Dec, may achieve $300 bn FY’12 target
NEW DELHI: India’s exports growth remained subdued at 6.7 per cent year-on-year in December on account of poor demand in Europe and the US, but the government is hopeful of… Read more
- Kalam gives away Infosys Science awards to six
- Chatwal to open 52 hotels across India
- Soumitra Dutta appointed dean of Cornell business school
Travel
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Goa: Beaches & churches major attractions
Goa is the most popular tourist place of India. “The pearl of the east” is known for its Gothic churches, crumbling forts, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, bubbly folk… Read more
- Gulmarg: Ideal for skiing and winter sports
- Asia's Switzerland overflows with tourists
- LA Times Travel Show brings new exhibitors
US News
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US Embassy expects 14 pc rise each year in visa applications
NEW DELHI: The US is expecting nearly 14 per cent annual increase in visa applications from the country following implementation of streamlining of the application process as part of President… Read more
- India objects to Jay Leno's remark on Golden Temple
- Indian-American jailed for 20 yrs for money laundering
- 'Pak to allow US military trainers to return'
South Asia
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Pak SC has become an arena for lurid political theatre: NYT
NEW YORK: As the power struggle continues between Pakistan’s civil government and its military, its Supreme Court has become an “arena for lurid political theatre,” resulting in a “titanic” three-way… Read more
- Full MFN status only after ‘negative list’ is phased out
- 26/11: Pak judicial commission to visit India from Feb 3
- Aung San Suu Kyi launches bid for Parliament
International
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Indian-origin MP to head German parliamentary committee
BERLIN: Indian-origin MP Sebastian Edathy, will head a parliamentary inquiry committee, which has been set up in Berlin to investigate a string of racist motivated murders carried out across Germany… Read more
- London 2012 Olympics committee not to drop Dow sponsorship
- Russia hands over nuclear attack sub to India
- Megaupload founder held in N. Zealand, home raided
Videos
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Don’t have capacity to act against Haqqani: Pak Army
WASHINGTON: The Pakistani military has told the Pentagon that it does not have the capacity to take action against the Haqqani network, a US military General based in Afghanistan has… Read more
- Raajneeti (2011)
