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Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit J Masih reports from the White House. IMAGE: Eera and Mike wait for a......

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.' IMAGE: US President-elect Joe Biden exits the......

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

The members of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, an advisory committee to the White House on cultural issues, have resigned citing the controversial comments made by......

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39, is in the batch of 2017. IMAGE: Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39, front row, far right, is part of NASA’s brand new batch of 2017 astronauts. The 12......

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Oh, Barack Obama, how we will miss you! Over their eight years in the White House, Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama undoubtedly left their mark on history. As he prepares for a life after......

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality.So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?We find out... IMAGE: Ajit Pai at a......

World's best business schools

The Indian School of Business in Hyderabad opened its doors in 2001 with a class of 128 students. Six years later it has 423 students in its full-time, one-year postgraduate business program. It's......

Young desis off the beaten track

When Sanjaya Malakar stood in a long queue for American Idol's audition on September 19, 2006, he had just one ambition: he wanted America to hear him. Keeping him company was Shyamali, his sister,......

US colleges not as good as thought of

Under the able supervision of the government, the Indian university system has all but collapsed. Except for a few institutions, an Indian degree is not of much use.So parents, who can afford it or......

US disputes India's stand on farm sector

The United States Wednesday disputed India's stand that its proposal for reduction in trade-distorting domestic support for the agricultural sector did not amount to "real cuts". "Look at the......

Desi Stars Party For Never Have I Ever

The desis came out to celebrate the Netflix series Never Have I Ever in New York City, wearing their fashion and culture proudly. The show's creator Mindy Kaling was not in attendance, but the......

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.' IMAGE: Kal Penn on the cover of his memoir, You Can't Be Serious. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kal Penn/Instagram Kal Penn discusses......

'I discovered my sexuality late'

'I'm a loud in-your-face Gujju from New Jersey and he's a quiet, reserved guy from Mississippi.' IMAGE: Kal Penn. Last month, Indian-American entertainer Kal Penn surprised his fans by coming out......

'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.......

A Suitable Boy review

In A Suitable Boy, Mira Nair holds our hands and takes us through the magical journey, introducing us to so many fascinating characters from another era, observes Aseem Chhabra. In April 2007,......

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Hall of Famer Freddie Roach has produced over 36 World champions till date including Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de La Hoya and Mike Tyson. IMAGE: Vijender Singh, right, with trainer......

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