Musical Concert Highlights Gujarati Samaj of St. Louis Diwali Dinner
The Gujarati Samaj of St. Louis, Missouri, hosted a gala Diwali dinner with a live musical concert at St. Ann Community Center, Nov. 1. More than 500 members and guests attended the event, the group...
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Australia awaits Indian Prime Minister Modi’s overdue visit
A day before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Brisbane for the G20 summit, Australia is waiting anxiously for the Indian Prime Minister’s overdue visit to commence. Besides Narendra...
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After Punjabi songs, Danish damsel opts for Indian wedding
A Danish beauty, who croons Punjabi songs, has married a Dane in a traditional Punjabi-style wedding here with several of their friends and relatives from Denmark and other parts of the world...
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A moment in history, but Nehru’s anniversary sparks political face-off
It is a celebration of Nehru in an era of Modi and political tensions are visible. The 125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, on Nov 14 has already sparked a...
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Aditi Hardikar Replaces Gautam Raghavan as White House LGBT Liaison
President Obama has appointed Aditi Hardikar to a key White House position as liaison with the LGBT as well as the Asian American and Pacific Islanders communities. Hardikar, who till recently was...
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Modi calls for rejecting linkages between religion, terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday spoke strongly on the issue of terrorism at the East Asia Summit, calling for a “genuinely international partnership against all terrorism” and to reject any...
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Rohit Sharma Dazzles at Eden with World Record Knock
– Kolkata Stylish Rohit Sharma scripted a fairytale return to big-time cricket by cracking a world record 264 as India toyed with a hapless Sri Lanka to post a mammoth 404 for five in the fourth...
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Catholic Priest’s Plea Against Extradition to U.S. Dismissed
– NEW DELHI The Delhi High Court on Nov. 14 dismissed a plea of Catholic priest Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul, accused of molesting a child in Minnesota, against his extradition. Jeyapaul, 59, had...
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SAC’s Martoma Denied Bid to Remain Free in Insider Case
Former SAC Capital Advisors LP portfolio manager Mathew Martoma lost his bid remain free on bail while he appeals his insider-trading conviction. The U.S. Court of Appeals in New York on Nov. 12 said...
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Congressman Bera Ahead of Republican Opponent in Tight Race
California Congressman Ami Bera who represents the 7th District is still locked in a tight race against his Republican opponent Doug Ose and final results are yet to be declared. But Bera finally...
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Nikki Haley Seeks Strong Business Ties With India
– CHANDIGARH South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on Nov. 14 sought building of business ties between her state and Indian companies. “India is my second home. Attracting investments from overseas...
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Anderson Death no Relief to Victims: Director of Bhopal Film
–WASHINGTON A new powerful movie reliving the Bhopal gas disaster that still haunts India has hit the U.S. screens ahead of its 30th anniversary and its director says the recent death of then Union...
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Nawazuddin, Anupam Kher Share Ideas at Indian Cinema Conclave
– New Delhi Comparison of Indian cinema with international is common. To discuss the issue, a conclave was held here Nov. 12, with actor Anupam Kher calling the comparison unfair and Nawazuddin...
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Ravi Chopra: Soulful Storyteller who Touched Hearts
– MUMBAI He made mythology popular on television by offering “Mahabharat” to viewers and showed the beauty of family ties on the big screen through “Baghban” and “Baabul.” Ravi Chopra made many films...
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Real Meaning of Classics Lost in Age of Selfies: Amol Palekar
– KOLKATA In the age of trends like selfies and social networking that are a rage among the youth, words like “genius” and “classics” are being used so rampantly and easily that the real meaning of...
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Malala Yousafzai Denounced by Pakistani Schools Group
–NEW YORK A group of Pakistani private schools on Nov. 10 denounced Nobel peace laureate and girls’ education champion Malala Yousafzai as disrespectful to Pakistan and to Islam. According to a report...
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Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Okays President’s 3rd Term
–COLOMBO Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has cleared President Mahinda Rajapaksa to stand for a third six-year term and declare snap presidential polls after he completes four years in office, his party...
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Truce on Trade: India, U.S. Strike a Deal on WTO
On the eve of the Group of 20 economically powerful countries’ meetings in Brisbane, Australia, starting Nov. 15, India extricated itself from a tricky impasse over a landmark global trade deal by...
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Modi unveils Mahatma’s statue in Brisbane, gets euphoric welcome
Brisbane, Nov 16 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got an euphoric reception from the Indian community in this Australian city, with hundreds of expatriate members chanting “Modi, Modi” to...
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Modi urges Indian expatriates in Australia to invest back home
Last week Mick Jagger, this week Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of expatriate Indians thronged Sydney’s Allphones Arena on Monday, many travelling 1,000 km (620 miles) on a train...
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