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A man carries empty water pitchers for sale in a market in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, October 9.
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Death of Indian-American Couple Ruled Suicide, Murder
– WASHINGTON The mysterious death of an Indian-American couple has been ruled as a suicide and a murder a month after the couple were found dead in their Texas home, according to a media report. While...
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White House Conference on Importance of Seva in Everyday Life
Indian-Americans and officials of the Obama Administration discussed ways to include the Hindu concept of “seva” or service in the American socio-cultural milieu at the Fourth Annual White House Seva...
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‘Time to Deliver Begins Now,’ RBI Governor Tells Indian-Americans
Developing infrastructure, improving the quality of human capital, optimum regulation for good business, and extensive financial sector reform should be the next steps for improvement and development...
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Former Army Chaplain Now Heads Hindu Ministry at Georgetown
Pratima Dharm, Georgetown University’s first Hindu chaplain, says her primary role at the institution is to enhance the learning and understanding of Hinduism. Dharm, who began her role at the...
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Indian-American Activist Wins Prestigious U.S. Food Award
– WASHINGTON Indian-American food justice activist Navina Khanna is one of the five winners of the prestigious James Beard Foundation Leadership awards for 2014, considered North America’s highest...
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University Business School Named After Alumnus-Donor
– ROCKFORD, Ill. Rockford University (RU) formally announced the creation of Puri Business School (PBS), in recognition of a $5 million contribution by First Rockford Group Founder and President Sunil...
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Janina Gavankar Co-stars in New Cop Drama ‘Mysteries of Laura’
Although the new cop drama “The Mysteries of Laura” starring Debra Messing opened with mixed reviews last month, critics are taking notice of Janina Gavankar, who plays Meredith Bose, a strict and...
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Manish Dayal to Co-produce Film Based on Book by Anjan Sundaram
Actor Manish Dayal will co-produce “Stringer: A Reporter’s Year in the Congo,” the first book written by Anjan Sundaram. Dayal will also play the lead role in the film. The Indian-American actor...
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Aamir Khan Made Unicef Ambassador for South Asia
– Kathmandu Bollywood superstar, director and producer Aamir Khan has been appointed Unicef Ambassador for South Asia, the UN agency announced here on Oct. 9. Aamir endorsed the offer, in which...
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War and Peace in the Indian Subcontinent
Whether the leaders of India and Pakistan will pay heed to voices of reason and end the conflict on their border is anybody’s guess, but it is a wakeup call that the Nobel Committee sent out from...
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Cyclone Hudhud blasts India’s east coast, at least five dead
Cyclone Hudhud blasted India’s eastern seaboard on Sunday with gusts of up to 195 km per hour (over 120 mph), uprooting trees, damaging buildings and killing at least five people despite a major...
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Pakistan says 12 dead in border clashes with India, appeals to UN
Indian firing across a disputed border with Pakistan has killed 12 civilians and injured 52 in Pakistan so far this month, according to a Sunday press release from the Foreign Ministry. Sartaj Aziz,...
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What the Women in the Room Say About Microsoft CEO’s Weird Advice
The online reaction to Satya Nadella’s now-famous comments during a Q&A about women’s pay yesterday was swift and unsympathetic. The Microsoft CEO’s subsequent tweet to clarify what he said,...
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Cyclone kills 24 in east India, sparks fears of floods
The death toll from a powerful cyclone which battered India’s eastern coastline rose to 24 on Monday, as the storm weakened and moved inland, leaving a swathe of destruction and triggering fears heavy...
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AK-47s at peace prize hero’s house show why Malala’s in Britain
MINGORA, Pakistan — Two policemen with AK-47 rifles stood guard in the narrow ally outside of Malala Yousafzai’s uncle’s house in Pakistan this weekend, watching for anything suspicious after she...
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After Modi praise, Congress axes Tharoor as spokesman
The Congress Monday removed Shashi Tharoor as a spokesperson following a recommendation from its Kerala unit after he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a decision the former diplomat said he...
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Children sit on fishing boats by the shore before being evacuated, at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh October 11.
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Dushahra Celebrations in the Garden State
– EDISON, New Jersey The Edison sky exploded into a riot of colors as fireworks lit the sky Oct. 12, as part of the 16th Annual Dushahra celebrations here. The crowd cheered and applauded as the...
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Hindu Volunteer Organization Observes Vijayadashami
– AURORA, Ill. More than 200 people attended the annual celebration of Vijayadashami hosted by the Chicago branch of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) here at Eola Public library Oct. 12. The chief guest...
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