PIO Republican enters governor's race in New Jersey

A 31-year-old Indian-American entrepreneur has entered the governor’s race in New Jersey, the elections for which are scheduled for later this year. Harsh Vardhan Singh, a Republican, entered......

Meet New Jersey's first Indian-American judge

Sohail Mohammed has become New Jersey's first Indian-American and second Muslim judge. Mohammed, 47, was sworn-in at the Passaic County Superior Court, where he will be serving as a judge. "I......

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

As many as 14 people, including several Indian-origin business owners and employees have been charged in a $53 million fraud scheme involving a COVID-19 pandemic relief programme in the US state of......

Salman Rushdie makes first public appearance since attack

Salman Rushdie has been honoured with the PEN Centenary Courage Award as the Mumbai-born writer made his first in-person public appearance since being stabbed and severely wounded in a knife attack......

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs......

Carol Bartz to be Yahoo's new CEO

Yahoo Inc. has appointed Carol Bartz as its new chief executive officer. The 60-year old Bartz was chairman, president and CEO of Autodesk for 14 years. She stepped down in April, 2006. Bartz told......

The grandmother of invention

When you call the home of Lisa Gable, the 84-year-old entrepreneur answers the phone with the same greeting every time: "L.G. Accessories, home of the Strap-Mate." Gable's voice is full of energy......

India likely to go in appeal against Cairn arbitration award

The government is likely to file an appeal against the USD 1.4 billion international arbitration award won by Cairn Energy in a tax dispute, even as the issue did not figure during two days of......

Endhiran takes the world by storm

Endhiran/ Robot stands at either number one or number four in the world its first weekend, depending on who is talking. The producers of the film have not released official figures. About 75......

New Jersey celebrates India Day Parade

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'They were angry because My Name Is Khan'

While some thousand fans were en route from Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey heading to the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Friday evening for an event advertised as 'Dinner with Shah Rukh Khan',......

When supermodels rocked!

So there's a worldwide recession? Apparently, America's uber-elite glitterati crowd hasn't noticed yet. On Monday night, in New York City, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume......

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

IMAGE: Ratan Tata with former Jamshedpur FC coach Steve Coppell during launch of the football club in 2017. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Fans/Instagram From the time Sir Dorabji Tata sponsored a......

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

IMAGE: In a ceremony in New Delhi, the IOA unveiled the official ceremonial dress and playing kit for the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Games. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter......

Mohun Bagan colours to take over Eden Gardens in KKR's final league game!

IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants will don Mohun Bagan colours when they face off against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 20. Photograph: Kind courtesy LSG/Twitter Lucknow......

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

IMAGE: Sports apparel brand Hummel has designed a black kit for the Denmark team at the FIFA World Cup. Photograph: HummelSport/Instagram   Sports apparel brand Hummel have designed Denmark's......

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

IMAGE: England's Adil Rashid, who literally choked India and Pakistan in the semi-final and final with high profile scalps like Suryakumar Yadav and Babar Azam, could be a hot property at the IPL......