Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives,......

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

'Attacking his statues disregard his values, which as we know are most needed in the world today.' IMAGE: The Mahatma Gandhi statue outside the Tulsi Mandir in Queens, New York. Photograph:......

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans -- Reema Shah and Neha Gupta -- to the Office of the White House Counsel. Shah, who had served on the debate......

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Indian-Ugandan Zohran Kwame Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, has won the election for New York State Assembly, one of two candidates of Indian-origin elected to NY state office.  ......

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people, finds Rahul Jacob. Image: Lobby of Tower 1 featured an "Experience Zone" with unmanned stalls featuring......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

Image: School children holding tri-coloured balloons take part in the Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters India was 15th on the list in 2013. India moved up......

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Image: The Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Seven Indian cities, including the financial capital Mumbai and political hub Delhi, have been named among Asia Pacific's......

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......