9 PIOs in fray for US Congress, 6 expected to win

Nine Indian Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, which includes a re-election bid by six of them while three are making their maiden foray into Congressional politics. IMAGE:......

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Top Democratic leaders have hammered Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for being an agent of chaos and that his failed policies would take America backwards. IMAGE: Former US......

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city. IMAGE: Devotees celebrate Diwali inside the......

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

The third Republican candidates' presidential debate on Wednesday evening turned into a slugfest between the two desi candidates in the fray: Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and......

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

The 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016' introduced by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell from New Jersey and Republican Dana Rohrabacher from California would prohibit companies from hiring......

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

Trump said that he has been endorsed by Disney workers -- where several people lost their job due to H-1B visa workers. Republican presidential front- runner Donald Trump on Friday for the first......

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

  Indian companies have made investment in the tourism and hospitality, food and agriculture, as well as in the media and entertainment sectors. A total of one hundred major Indian companies......

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

United said it would rebook flights for affected passengers without charge All United Airlines flights were grounded for almost two hours early Wednesday due to a computer hardware problem,......

Indian origin golfer Megha steals the show at US Open

'It was just electric. I can't thank all these fans enough.' IMAGE: Megha Ganne received rock star treatment from the fans at San Francisco's Olympic Club, where she tied for 14th at the 76th......

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

IMAGE: Megan Rapinoe gestures the number 4 with her fingers as she holds the trophy for the FIFA Women's World Cup while the United States team arrives at the Newark International Airport, in......

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up IMAGE: Jacksonville Jaguar players show their protest during the National Anthem during the NFL International Series match......

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

Models wearing soccer jerseys perform promotional activities for the Copa America in Santiago. Photograph: David Mercado/Reuters It should be South America's showpiece football tournament. Instead......

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Neymar poses with Brazil's new jersey for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role......