Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the vandalism of a temple in New York, saying it has raised the matter with the US law enforcement authorities for prompt action......

California Senate honours Consul General Parthasarathi

As part of cultivating relationship with India and the Indian Diaspora, California Senate majority leader Ellen M Corbett (San Leandro Democrat) on April 23 honored N Parthasarathi, India's consul......

US consul general skirts question on visa to Modi

United States Consul General Peter Haas on Tuesday skirted question on granting of visa to Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi, saying that they "do not comment on personal visa matters". Haas was......

Diplomatic immunity may not hold in New York deputy consul general's case

A diplomatic passport does not necessarily give one diplomatic immunity, pointed out New York-based attorney Anand Ahuja, while commenting on the arrest -- and subsequent release -- of Devyani......

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

The deal with Nokia will be signed in San Francisco on Friday morning in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the US to attract fresh investments.......

US embassy to open new visa appointments

The United States embassy in New Delhi and the American consulates general in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata will open new visa appointments in all categories, including tourist visas.In a release,......

US to pitch in as partner country in Vibrant Gujarat summit

In a new bonhomie after the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US has expressed its desire to join the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 as a partner country. Interacting with......

US visa fee cut by 33%

Effective noon Wednesday November 8, the US government has scrapped the US $50 reciprocal issuance fee for all non-immigrant visas for Indian citizens, a cut of 33 per cent in the visa cost.......

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

IMAGE: India will play three matches in New York -- versus Ireland, Pakistan and the United States. Photograph: BCCI The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement......

How India can produce champion sportstars

IMAGE: The Indian team with their gold medals on winning the Thomas Cup. Photograph: Lakshya Sen/Twitter Cricket legend Kapil Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis on......

How India can produce champion sportstars

IMAGE: The Indian team with their gold medals on winning the Thomas Cup. Photograph: Lakshya Sen/Twitter Cricket legend Kapil Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis on......