US Catholics listen to Hindu views on creation, climate
2016-01-12
“Redeeming Mercy” was the theme of the Conference,Continue Reading
Why Indian-American women make more money than white guys
2016-01-07
Washington: On Monday, an economist at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute had something snarky to say about a new government report on the gap between men’s and women’s earnings. Economist Mark Perry wrote that the median Asian-American woman earns only about 3 percent less than the median American man, accordingContinue Reading
Mumbai man sentenced to death by firing squad in Dubai
2015-12-31
Mumbai: A former Mumbai resident, settled in Dubai, has been convicted for murdering his wife and will be executed by a firing squad. The Bombay High Court will now have to decide who would get the custody of their 6-year-old daughter. Atif Popere, had killed Bushra, his 24 -year-old wifeContinue Reading
Indian-Origin Central Bank governor fired for being ‘discourteous’
2015-12-27
New York: Jwala Rambarran, Indian-origin Central Bank Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, has been removed for being “discourteous” to the government by making public details about foreign exchange and recession. The 47-year-old embattled governor, the second person of Indian-origin to get the nod for this position, was in controversy after heContinue Reading
Indian-American trafficking victim appointed to key US post
2015-12-17
Harold d’Souza from Vadodara in Gujarat has been named a member of the US Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, the White House said.Continue Reading
2 Indians Win Queen’s Young Leaders Award in UK
2015-12-09
London: Two Indians have won the Queen’s Young Leaders award in the UK for their exceptional work in transforming the lives of others and making a lasting difference in their communities. Kartik Sawhney, 21, and Neha Swain, 28 from India are among 60 others who won the Queen’s Young LeadersContinue Reading
Indian-origin researcher to lead US university’s cancer centre
2015-12-03
Washington: An Indian-origin researcher has been appointed by a prestigious US university to lead its cancer-related research programmes. Bhramar Mukherjee has been appointed by University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centre as associate director for population science research and will oversee the Center’s research on cancer causes, prevention, care delivery andContinue Reading
Indian-origin Antonio Costa is new Portugal Prime Minister
2015-11-26
Portugal President Anibal Cavaco Silva has appointed Goa-origin Antonio Costa as the new prime minister after the government formed following the October 4 election lasted barely 11 days – the shortest in the country’s history. Costa’s Socialist Party (PS) did not win the election but he cobbled together a coalitionContinue Reading
Little church in the emirates: Where Christians are welcomed
2015-11-24
United Arab Emirates : On Fridays, one can practically walk over car rooftops in the Mushrif neighbourhood as the faithful park wherever they can before rushing to services. Roman Catholics hurry to mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Metres away, a chorus of voices rises from inside St. Andrew’s as AnglicansContinue Reading
India to cut stake in state-run companies – Jaitley
2015-11-24
India has raised just about $2 billion, or less than 20 percent of its divestment target, so far this year.Continue Reading