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'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.......

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers,......

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

America has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh extremist in the US, and warned India that its government may have been involved in it, reports the Financial Times. IMAGE: Designated......

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

'This whole story is going to become extremely murky and that discovering who is an agent of the Indian government is not necessarily a simple matter.' 'And that if Trudeau was to name (the person)......

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Devas Multimedia has seized $87,457.47 cash that ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corporation held in the US as it looked to enforce a $1.2 billion compensation it had won over a cancelled satellite......

New York court pauses Cairn tax suit

A New York court has paused Cairn Energy's pursuit of US assets of Air India for the recovery of $1.2 billion arbitral award, so as to allow the British firm to reach a settlement with the Indian......

Cairn, Air India seek stay on New York court proceedings

Cairn Energy and Air India have jointly asked a New York federal court to stay further proceedings in the British firm's US lawsuit targeting the airline for enforcement of a $1.2-billion arbitral......

Air India asks US court to dismiss Cairn petition

Air India has asked a New York court to dismiss a petition filed by Britain's Cairn Energy for seizure of its assets to enforce $1.2 billion arbitral awards against the Indian government, saying......

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google. IMAGE: US district judge Amit P Mehta.......

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Amazing holiday ideas from Bollywood! Actors lead busy lives, but they know just where to vacation. As we get ready for the summer break, here are some amazing holiday ideas for you! Germany......

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

India are sending 117 athletes for the Paris Olympics, starting on Friday, July 27. But the Indian presence will not be limited to the Indian contingent alone, in Paris. Here's a look at some......

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

IMAGE: 17-year-old Rupal Chaudhary has been in incredible form having run as many as four 400m races in just three days. Photograph: India All_Sports/Twitter Rupal Chaudhary created history by......

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

IMAGE: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reached the milestone with a lay-up in the second quarter against the Washington Wizards. He acknowledged the crowd who gave him a standing ovation......

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

IMAGE: Ankita Raina failed to keep her momentum. Photograph: Ankita Raina/Twitter India's top women's singles player Ankita Raina crashed out of the women's singles US Open qualifying event......

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

The US Justice Department has accused Armstrong of defrauding the government by accepting millions of dollars in sponsorship money from the US Postal Service (USPS). A federal judge on Monday......

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