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TV ad shows Sikhs as vibrant part of US’ cultural tapestrySubscriber Only

July 3, 2014 15:38 IST

The ad demonstrates through words and images how Sikh-Americans' values are America's values, including a love of service, family and community.

Indian gang leader in UK jailed for 12 years for traffickingSubscriber Only

July 3, 2014 15:14 IST

The gang trafficked more than 100 women into the UK.

Newly-wed Indian woman wins prime property in Dubai radio showSubscriber Only

July 2, 2014 12:46 IST

Sruthymol was selected as the winner of 2,500 sqft of prime property in Kerala.

Mt Sinha! US names mountain after Indian scientistSubscriber Only

July 1, 2014 16:15 IST

Akhouri Sinha was recognised by the US Geological Survey for his work he did as an explorer in 1971-72.

Indian-American drug trafficker sentenced to 33 months in jailSubscriber Only

June 29, 2014 20:42 IST

He allegedly sold half-kilogramme of bulk bath salts to an undercover officer in the parking lot of a gas station.

Indians make up over 1 per cent of Australia’s populationSubscriber Only

June 27, 2014 11:38 IST

Based on 2011 census data, there were 295,373 India-born people living in Australia, an increase of 148,000 people when compared to the 2006 census.

UK honours First World War Indian heroesSubscriber Only

June 26, 2014 21:56 IST

The FCO will also be publishing an online digital archive of all the overseas Victoria Cross recipients.

Indian family racially abused in AustraliaSubscriber Only

June 26, 2014 12:03 IST

Raj Sharma, along with his wife and two children, was spat on by two men outside his restaurant, Indian Mehfil.

Indian-American felicitated for strengthening Indo-US tiesSubscriber Only

June 25, 2014 10:45 IST

Mago is a recipient of the Padmashri Award.

More than 1,000 killed in 17 days in Iraq: UNSubscriber Only

June 24, 2014 18:16 IST

Colville said widespread abductions were reportedly continuing across the affected provinces.

Indian designer bags UK award for baby deafness monitor

June 24, 2014 15:27 IST

Every year an estimated 100,000 hearing-impaired babies are born in India but there is no routine screening countrywide to detect the condition.

Indian in Saudi to return home after year-long detentionSubscriber Only

June 22, 2014 12:38 IST

Hameed was working in Kuwait and his sponsor brought him to the Kingdom two years ago on temporary visa.

Indian wins ‘Trafficking in Person Hero’ award in the USSubscriber Only

June 20, 2014 20:29 IST

As director of MSEMVS, Lal leads more than 75 frontline anti-trafficking workers in northern India.

Indian-origin student appointed Student Regent at US varsitySubscriber Only

June 20, 2014 16:19 IST

He also has served on the Undergraduate Admissions Review Committee.

India-born scientist Sanjaya Rajaram named winner of 2014 World Food PrizeSubscriber Only

June 19, 2014 14:01 IST

World Food Prize was established in 1986 by Borlaug in order to focus the world's attention on hunger and on those whose work has significantly helped efforts to end it.

Report: 60 foreigners seized by militants in IraqSubscriber Only

June 18, 2014 15:57 IST

The Foreign Ministry could not immediately confirm the report but said its embassy was investigating.

Militants attack Iraq’s main oil refinery as Prime Minister sacks officersSubscriber Only

June 18, 2014 14:27 IST

A senior manager of the state-owned North Oil Company said militants attacked parts of the refinery complex, leading to heavy clashes.

From lofty board room to lowly cell: Gupta begins prison termSubscriber Only

June 18, 2014 10:09 IST

Gupta will pay USD 13.9 million as penalty in the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

A senior Obama administration official said that Deputy Secretary of State William J Burns may talk to the Iranians about Iraq at the nuclear talks, which are to reconvene on Wednesday in Vienna. Source: AP

Iraq turmoil: 40 Indians go missing in Iraq, confirms MEASubscriber Only

June 18, 2014 10:57 IST

The Indians, who were mostly construction workers, were reportedly abducted while being evacuated from the war zone.

Indian billionaires among top buyers of London homesSubscriber Only

June 17, 2014 18:51 IST

British buyers accounted for 30 per cent of property in Mayfair, while wealthy Indians have snapped up 25 per cent.

Rajat Gupta to report to jail today to begin 2 yr sentenceSubscriber Only

June 17, 2014 13:19 IST

The prison term is the final nail in the coffin for Gupta, who rose to stellar heights in corporate America and became the poster-boy of the Indian-American success story.