India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the......

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 rattles New York, New Jersey

A meeting of the UN Security Council was briefly interrupted as a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the New York area Friday morning. The UN diplomats were in the Security Council chamber for a......

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a......

Kalsi, Rattan honored at NY city council event

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn last week honored Captains Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi and Tejdeep Singh Rattan, the first turbaned officers in two decades......

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass, who is currently Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term......

Cities, buildings are becoming smarter

Technology firms like Cisco, IBM, Microsoft and Google, besides research institutes, are helping make cities more responsive to the needs and desires of inhabitants The 250,000 citizens of Songdo,......

The world's most powerful billionaires

The authority and influence Michael Bloomberg wields is staggering. As mayor of New York City--America's largest and most complex metropolis--he lords over more than 8 million people speaking 40......

India Business Forum to be launched in New York

The Confederation of Indian Industry will launch the Indian Business Forum in New York City on June 23, which will be inaugurated by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath. The primary objective of the forum......

Showcasing Indian talent in New York

On November 11, it seemed as if all the stars from the Indian film industry -- the unique faces of the India's independent cinema, had descended upon New York City and the Paris Theatre. ......

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

IMAGE: Mike Tyson is returning to the ring after nearly two decades to fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who is 30 years his junior. Photograph: David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters Former......

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

IMAGE: Image only for representation. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC) has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

IMAGE: The Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, which was built in 2007 and is the only cricket stadium in the USA sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. Photograph:......

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

''There's no going back in time, but I hope those who ignored, downplayed, and appeased Putin for so long feel some shame today. Enough at least to do everything possible to stop him now.' IMAGE:......