10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

At least 10 Indian-Americans, almost all of them Democrats, have won local and state level elections held in several parts of the country, reflecting the growing political empowerment of the ethnic......

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

A disgruntled veteran public utilities employee stormed a government building in the United States State of Virginia and fired indiscriminately on multiple floors at his co-workers, killing at......

Virginia to observe Jan 26 as Indian-American Day

Virginia will celebrate January 26 as Indian-American Day in recognition of the community's contribution to the state. A legislation to this effect was recently passed by its Legislature. "Over the......

Virginia guv appoints Aneesh Chopra to cabinet

Virginia's Governor-Elect Tim Kaine has appointed Indian American Aneesh Chopra, 33, secretary of technology in his cabinet.Chopra, currently a managing director of the Advisory Board Company,......

Mary Kom punches way into semis of Spanish tourney

IMAGE: MC Mary Kom. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) was assured of a medal in her first competitive outing since qualifying for the Olympics......

Mary Kom enters semi-finals of Rio Olympics test event

Competing for the first time in over a year, Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom (51kg) assured herself and India at least a bronze medal by advancing to the semi-finals of the International......

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Gold rush continues for India but 16th Olympic quota eludes hosts. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Sanjeev Rajput/Instagram A 16th Olympic quota eluded India but the gold rush continued unabated as the......

Mary Kom settles for bronze in Olympic test event

IMAGE: India's M C Mary Kom(red) throws a punch. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom settled for a bronze medal at the International Boxing Association's......

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

India is hosting the championships for the second time after 2006 IMAGE: Boxer and brand ambassador of the 10th Women’s World Championship, MC Mary Kom, gestures as she addresses a......