MOVIES
Cold Turkeys at Desi Box Office
Exhibitors on both sides of the Atlantic pray for a Christmas miracle as 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain' and 'Thakshak' fail to draw the crowds.
OPINION
Feeling Good About Being South Asian
NRI professor Amitava Kumar reflects on his recent visit to India.
NEWS
Calcutta-Born Professor Trains Wheel Warriors
As many as 800 lives and $ 3 billion could be saved if every driver followed some basic rules for just one week, says Dr Sheila Sarkar.
FAITH
NY Ranganatha Temple Nears Completion
But it is still short of the $ 1 million required to provide the finishing touches.
RECENT FEATURES
A Global Success Story
Pentafour's Sinbad is the first-ever feature-length film fully animated using motion capture.
Chicago Joins the War On Bidis
The city council voted unanimously for a ban on bidis to somehow contain the teenage fascination for them.
Four Indians Bag Marshall Scholarship
Those chosen for the honour are Nisha Agarwal, Sujit Raman, Alexander Vikram Rau and Jacob Chacko.
Gurinder Chadha's Film To Open Sundance Film Festival
Besides What's Cooking, Suri Krishnamma's third feature film, New Year's Day, is also to be screened.
Holy Options For A Happy New Year
Temples, ashrams and monasteries offer some spiritual alternatives to Year 2000 partying.
What Lies Between Earth And An Oscar
Some tough competition, and tougher rules, still stand in the way of Deepa Mehta's film.
Kirpan Victory Not All That Sweet
Debate continues over the decision not to take action against Gurcharan Singh Bhatia.
India's Going for Growth: Wharton Group
Business barons are bullish on India's prospects, but want reforms to continue.
The 3D Man
Dr Venkat Krishnamurthy makes his name with a professional software application for virtual designing.
Can An Ankle Injury Kill?
Following requests from the family, the Victoria coroner tries to find out just how 18-year-old Natasha Rai died.
International Car Smuggling Ring Busted
Two Indians face 15 years in prison on charges of conspiracy to possess stolen property, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
Robin Hood Or Gull?
Zaira Ali, well known for her charity work, is now charged with stealing $ 1 m from her employers, and giving it to her favourite charities.
Thakshak Numbers Withheld
Distributor Video Sound says it is moving away from the practice of announcing the opening weekend's box office receipts.
Charges Against Sikh Priest Dropped
Gurcharan Singh Bhatia breathes easy three months after his arrest for carrying a kirpan.
NRI Produces Documentary On Bharathi
The documentary scripted by novelist Prof Indra Parthasarathy describes Subramania Bharathi as the first democratic Tamil poet.
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