No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

United States President Joe Biden and his administration are working very hard to thwart and disrupt attacks on Indian and Indian American students, the White House has said. IMAGE: John Kirby,......

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

Agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan's research as a plant geneticist addressed the issue of food insecurity and helped small farmers augment their income by enhancing productivity. IMAGE: In his......

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.' IMAGE: Palestinian children at the site of an Israeli strike in south Gaza. Photograph: Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters   Social......

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city. IMAGE: Devotees celebrate Diwali inside the......

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Given the security dilemma prevailing between India and China, India should curb the operation of Chinese telecom companies in India, assserts Dr Rup Narayan Das. Photograph: Rafael......

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the......

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Massive restrictions on legal immigration - including restricting immigrants who contribute to medicine, science, and research in the United States, and who are working to develop treatments for......

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.  Photograph:......

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

  IMAGE: A long exposure shows FIFA's logo near its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland February 27, 2022. Photo: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters A Norwegian soccer official delivered a scathing......

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

West Indies cricket great Michael Holding, who came out in support of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London along with former England women's team......

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

ICC takes stand on Sexual Harassment IMAGE: In 2016, Chris Gayle was fined after he made ‘inappropriate’ remarks to a female television presenter during the Big Bash League match......