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Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

FBI thwarts Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; 2 held, 3 charged

The Federal Bureau of Investigations thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump, the Department of Justice said on Friday as it charged an Iranian national and arrested two American......

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

'This victory would mean a huge inspiration for the next generation who can say that coming from India I can be anybody I want to be if I work hard and acquire the right skills.''They could be the......

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get......

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......

COP29: India, developing world face EU resistance to climate finance

Talks on global climate finance virtually ground to a halt last week at COP29, the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change event in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the developed world, led by the European......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third......

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

The Competition Commission of India on Wednesday approved the merger of media assets of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire worth over Rs 70,000......

'Don't Panic! India Is An Oasis Of Calm!'

'The structural story of India is a multi-decadal story.''One should stay invested in that story and avoid reacting to what is happening globally.' IMAGE: The Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph:......

Sonam's Fun Vacation With Vayu

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonam Kapoor/Instagram The Maldives is Bollywood's go-to holiday destination but Sonam Kapoor gives us another perspective of the exotic island, as she takes son Vayu......

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end violence is purely Junior NTR fan-tasy, observes Sukanya Verma. Any major movie that has Part 1 in its title will......

Emotions Run Higher Than Usual On OTT

Emotions run higher than usual on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options. La MaisonWhere to watch? Apple TV+Language: French (with subtitles) Determined to bounce......

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

IMAGE: Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan Johar/Instagram Shah Rukh Khan teased his friend and film-maker Karan Johar for hosting more chat shows and directing lesser......

Will Fans Make Pushpa 2: The Rule A Success?

'Fan armies are not just followers; they are a force of nature.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2: The Rule. Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to the 2021 hit Pushpa: The......

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

IMAGE: Mandeep Jangra celebrates after winning the World Boxing Federation's Super Featherweight World title. Photograph: Mandeep Jangra/Instagram India's professional boxer Mandeep Jangra won the......

Very ecstatic: NZ skipper's joy knows no bounds

'Very very ecstatic. Looking back at the start of the series and to be in this position, boys have done a very good job and to finally to do it here in Mumbai, we were challenged with bat and ball.......

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

IMAGE: New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies. Photograph: Denis......

Is It Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin?

Rohit has managed just one half-century in his last eight innings in which he has tallied 104 runs.Kohli's freefall in Test cricket continues. He has fallen to spin three times in the first two......

WTC: India's grip on top spot weakens after Bengaluru loss

IMAGE: Despite the loss in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, India continue to stay atop the WTC standings. Photograph: BCCI New Zealand's impressive triumph over India in the......

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