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Excited go into microgravity conditions: Astronaut Shukla on ISS travel

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday said he was "really excited" go into microgravity conditions as pilot for the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station later this year.......

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan......

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Just 10 days ahead of the Election Day, the United States presidential race remained very tight with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a dead heat for......

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.......

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee. IMAGE: Kamala with her mother Dr Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer scientist.......

Anju Seth, IIM-C's first woman director

'She was the unanimous choice of the search-cum-selection committee.'Avishek Rakshit reports. Professor Anju Seth. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anju Seth/facebook.com Anju Seth, an alumnus of the......

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

The management was open to attracting qualified people from the US for either short-term or long-term assignments in Roorkee, reports Manu Shah. Dr Pradipto Banerji, director, Indian Institute of......

The flu bug bit Google!

Google's data-aggregating tool overestimated the prevalence of the influenza virus in the US during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 flu seasons by more than 50 per cent, a new study has claimed.......

Indian youth's company top seller of silicone wrist band in US

A technology company founded by an Indian-American at the age of 19 has emerged as the largest online seller of silicone wrist band in the US. Mumbai-born and Houston-raised Azim Makanojiya founded......

Indian-American Renu Khator to lead Dallas Fed board

Indian-American Renu Khator has been named the chairperson of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' board of directors. 59-year-old Khator, who has served as the president of University of Houston......

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Amin Hajee "I call myself the Lagaan University......

Review: Boyhood is just bearable

Once the initial wide-eyed worship of the filming process fades away, all that Boyhood leaves you with is a faint sense of nostalgia and not much else, says Paloma Sharma. Richard......

First Look: Vikram Chandra's Sacred Games

And so, after seven years, fans of author Vikram Chandra will finally have something new to keep them up in the early hours. Early copies of his latest novel Sacred Games have begun to trickle in.......

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown dies

Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown passed away on July 26. The 22 year old was found in an unresponsive state by her partner Nick......

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

IMAGE: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons hands Sachin Tendulkar the No 10 jersey. Photographs and Video: Kind courtesy Dallas Cowboys/X Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No......

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

IMAGE: Netravalkar was instrumental in USA's historic win against Pakistan in New York on Thursday. Photograph: ICC / X Does IPL auction cross your mind? You ask, and on the other end of the......

Carl Lewis wants Tokyo Olympics to be held in 2022

'It is just too big an event for everyone not to have it. Athletes deserve to have it.' IMAGE: Carl Lewis in action in the Long Jump final during the 1984 Olympic Games. Lewis won the gold medal......

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

IMAGE: Mesut Ozil’s criticised China’s policy towards its Muslim Uighur minority. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Reuters Arsenal's decision to distance the club from midfielder Mesut......

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system. IMAGE: Al Janoub, a......

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