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Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Joyous Ram devotees and members of the Indian diaspora around the world came together, including at the iconic Times Square in New York, for prayers, car rallies, cultural and other religious......

Thousands flock to Houston Yogathon

Continuing a tradition started four years ago, the annual Health for Humanity Yogathon organized by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh has attracted thousands of participants across the United States to......

Now Houston has a Mahatma Gandhi district

A part of southwest Houston, Texas, home to a large number of South Asians, including Indians, has been officially renamed Mahatma Gandhi district to honour the leader on his 141st birth year. An......

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi......

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines by India in collaboration with leading global institutions has "rescued the world" from the deadly coronavirus and the contributions by the country must not be......

Port of Houston eyes Indian maritime biz

A delegation from the Port of Houston has expressed interest in Indian maritime business. Addressing a CII interaction, Port Commissioner Jim Fonteno said seaborne trade with India had increased by......

Houston explores bilateral ties with India

Despite the global economic downturn, the Greater Houston Partnership is teaming up with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houstonto actively cross promote opportunities between the......

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......

Indian-Americans awarded for enhancing Indo-US ties

Nine Indian-Americans were awarded by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for their contributions towards enhancing the mutual relationship between India and the......

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs. Image: Prime Minister Narendra......

Want to act with Akshay Kumar? Here's how!

Fans ofKal Ho Naa Ho director Nikhil Advani have a reason to rejoice. The directoris casting for his next Akshay Kumar-starrer Patiala House. And you could have a role in it too! Advani is looking......

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

IMAGE: Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch will captain the San Francisco Unicorns in the inaugural edition of the United States' new Twenty20 tournament, Major League Cricket. Photograph:......

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

IMAGE: Security personnel stand in front of a billboard with an image of Los Angeles Lakers basketball players outside the venue that was scheduled to hold fan events ahead of an NBA China game......

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry agrees to NASA offer

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday IMAGE: Stephen Curry (right). Photograph: Kyle Terada - Pool/Getty Images Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will take space agency......

Baseball, softball apply for Tokyo 2020 Olympics inclusion

Baseball and softball officially applied for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Thursday as they look to earn back their spot in the Games they lost after 2008.The two sports, united under the......

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

‘There is so much skill here ... hope I can be a role model’ Sim Bhullar during a promotional tour in Mumbai. Photograph: PTI Sim Bhullar knows it is going to be a tall order but the......

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