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For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to the Pacific island nations that they can see India as a reliable development partner as it respects their priorities and its approach to......

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid gets a boost from legendary Indian music composer A R Rahman, who has come out in support of her 'vision for an equitable world', and recording some of......

Are Indian Americans deserting Joe Biden?

There is a sharp 19 per cent decline in Indian Americans supporting incumbent President Joe Biden between the last election of 2020 and the 2024 election cycle, according to a bi-annual Asian......

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

'This victory would mean a huge inspiration for the next generation who can say that coming from India I can be anybody I want to be if I work hard and acquire the right skills.''They could be the......

White House frequently serving golgappas to guests

Golgappa, pani puri or puchka is making frequent entry into the White House receptions with guests being served with this mouth-watering popular Indian street food. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden......

Modi announces visa-on-arrival for Pacific Island nations

Reaching out to 14 Pacific Island nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced setting up of a $1 million fund and Visa on arrival facility for them, besides several measures to......

Will the new immigration bill benefit Indians?

Ignoring India's concerns, the Obama administration has thrown its full weight behind the comprehensive immigration reform bill passed by the US Senate, arguing that it would benefit immigrants......

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in......

Wal-Mart to sponsor Bollywood awards in US

Retail giant Wal-Mart, now eyeing the huge Indian market, will be the official sponsor of Bollywood Movie Awards this year. The awards in various categories are given on the basis of preference......

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion

The Paris talks are due to clarify how rich countries will mobilise a promised $100 billion per year by 2020 to help poorer nations develop cleanly and withstand climate pressures, and set out a......

Kal Penn robbed at gunpoint

Indian-American actor Kal Penn, who works in the White House's Office of Public Liaison, has been robbed at gunpoint in Washington DC. Penn, whose real name is Kalpen Modi, was in the Dupont......

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?

So we told you earlier this month that famed Indian-American actor Kal Penn, real name Kalpen Modi, had officially begun work in the Barack Obama-led White House. We know his official title is......

'I want the big a** Indian wedding'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kal Penn/Instagram Actor-comedian Kal Penn has come out as gay and has revealed that he is engaged to Josh, his partner of 11 years, with whom he is planning a wedding.......

Kal Penn returns to the White House

Indian American actor Kal Penn, born Kalpen Modi, is headed back to the White House! ABC News reports that the politically-active actor has finished filming the latest Harold & Kumar instalment,......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee......

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