NRI shows Goa minsiter in bikini on FB, charged! July 09, 2014 17:33
A US-based NRI has been booked for supposedly posting a morphed picture of Goa's PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar in a bikini on social networking site Facebook. Dhavalikar had recently stoked a controversy by saying that…
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Miss India Worldwide 2014 crown goes to Monica Gill June 21, 2014 15:36
Miss India US Monica Gill was crowned Miss India Worldwide 2014 during Friday night. The second place went to Miss India Switzerland and third to Miss India Bahrain. Additionally known that beyond 40 contestants of…
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Honorary knighthood awarded to Indian-origin physicist June 14, 2014 10:52
Professor Tejinder Virdee, who happens to be Indian-origin physicist and best known for his work on the Large Hadron Collider, was awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution to the field…
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Indian-origin professor receives honor for teaching June 13, 2014 12:51
An Indian-origin professor in the US has been honored with the service award by a diaspora organisation in recognition of her contributions to the society through her teachings and research. A statement from University College…
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Indian American scientist advances in laser technology June 07, 2014 15:15
Scientists at University of Michigan, headed by an Indian American Pallab Bhattacharya, have discovered a new and more effectual way to make a coherent laser-like beam. The ‘laser-like’ beam is made up of hazardous particles…
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Five Indians to be honoured by S Africa April 22, 2014 08:50
Five Indian-South Africans will be honoured South Africa's highest awards, National Orders, by President Jacob Zuma for their bravery and sacrifice during the country's freedom struggle. They are among 54 people to be conferred the…
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2014 Pulitzer Prize to India-born US poet Vijay Seshadri April 15, 2014 13:07
India-born US poet Vijay Seshadri has experienced victory accompanying the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer Prize. That's in the poetry category for his collection of poems "3 Sections." The 98th annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism, Letters, Drama…
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Ms Devyani Khobragade wins rejection of US serious criticism March 13, 2014 13:05
An Indian woman whose arrest late preceding year instigated a diplomatic row between her home country and the United States (US) has experienced victory of the rejection of a US serious criticism. The act of…
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Indian American neuroscientist honoured with $867,000 grant January 07, 2014 10:55
Business Line brought into prominence about a US research agency that has awarded an Indian American neuroscientist, Khaleel Rezak, a five year $866,902 Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) grant for further research on his…
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Indian student attacked, Condition critical December 30, 2013 16:36
A group reportedly attacked an Indian studying in Australia at Birrarung Marr at 4.15 AM on Sunday. The victim is identified as Manrajwinder Singh and he was admitted in Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Currently his…
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Indian journo detained in SL December 26, 2013 15:40
An Indian journalist was held on charges of filming military camps in High Security Zone (HSZ) of Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka. The police officials have identified the person as Prabhakaran and hails from Tamil Nadu. According…
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Indian accused in a murder case December 20, 2013 15:23
Singapore: An Indian was arrested by the local police on the charges of killing his friend's wife whose body was found in a trash bag floating in Whampoa river on December 12th. The accused is…
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