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Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

An Indian-origin teenage university student described as a talented cricket and hockey player was named on Wednesday as one of three victims of a frenzied series of attacks on the streets of......

Canada to return Annapoorna statue stolen 100 yrs ago from Varanasi

A Canadian university will soon return to India a unique statue of Hindu goddess Annapoorna that was stolen from a shrine in Varanasi over a century ago and found its way to the varsity's art......

More Indians in UK have white partners: Study

There is an increasing number of people of Indian origin entering in relationships with white partners, prompting a new study to conclude that in future some ethnic groups may well disappear. One......

Why I am fasting for Dr Binayak Sen

Dr Binayak Sen is no more an individual, he is now a symbol of active and just resistance against state might. Through a draconian, arbitrary and whimsical act, as formulated by the Chhattisgarh......

Asian, black women lowest-paid workers in Britain

Leading black and Asian professional women in Britain have called on their peers to storm the doors of blue chip companies, following a report this week that shows that a form of employment......

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72. IMAGE: Economist Abhijit Sen. Photograph:......

Are you nice? Then get paid less!

It seems gentleness doesn't pay, for a new study has revealed that nice guys are paid less than their aggressive counterparts. A British team, led by Indian-origin researcher Alita Nandi at Essex......

America's most feared corporate raider

Ronald Perelman spent five years rebuilding his $6 billion fortune amid travails at Revlon and Marvel. Suddenly he's back. For much of the 1980s Ronald Perelman was one of America's most feared......

Sehwag, Muralitharan to lead MCC sides in Middle East

Out-of-favour India batsman Virender Sehwag and Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan will lead two MCC sides in a series of matches in the Middle East to help launch the new county season.......

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Maharashtra’s Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawane set a new record in the Ranji Trophy championship against Delhi, by adding 594 runs for the third wicket without being separated. This is now the......

Ashes: Where are the players of the 2005 series now?

England won the Ashes for the first time since 1987 in 2005. It was the greatest series in the history of the game, but what has become of those Australian and English players a decade on? Read on......

Lillee angry over Richards jibe

Lillee angry over Richards jibeAustralian fast bowling legend Dennis Lillee hit backafter being described by former West Indies batting icon Viv Richards as a "huff and puff" merchant.Richards, now......

Pakistan moving in the right direction: Miandad

Its confidence sapped by another Ashes flop and first-round elimination from the World Cup, English cricket has also been hit financially by its refusal to play in Zimbabwe.While the domestic game......

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