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‘Chappie’: Not much intelligence here, artificial or otherwise
In “Chappie,” a dystopian robot thriller from South African director Neill Blomkamp (“Elysium”), we’re introduced to an awkwardly stiff humanoid with something funny-looking sticking out of his head....
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India’s Ban on “50 Shades of Grey” Evokes Mixed Reaction
While Indian-Americans are adamant that the ban on the BBC documentary “India’s Daughter” is unjustified, they are ambivalent about the banning of the Hollywood’s “50 Shades of Grey,” a film...
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Nirbhaya Betrayed: Indian-Americans Resent Ban on BBC Film
Leslie Udwin’s documentary “India’s Daughter,” transports us to that harrowing December night, when 23-year-old physiotherapy student Jyoti Singh, more well known as Nirbhaya, the fearless one,...
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Vinod Mehta, India’s Most Respected Journalist, Dies
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Vinod Mehta, one of India’s best known journalists, died here on Sunday of multi-organ failure, doctors said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him “a fine journalist”. The...
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Kashmir fight adds to hurdles for Modi’s reform push
(Reuters) – A ruckus over the release from prison of a man who led one of the biggest revolts against the Indian military in Kashmir is adding to mounting problems for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as...
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Vinod Mehta — an editor people loved to hate
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Vinod Mehta ventured into areas where lesser mortals might have feared to tread — either for fear of taking on the establishment or simply because it went against the normal...
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Dr. Amarjit Singh and Anukool Vasudevan Honored by Asian-Americans
ROSEMONT, Ill. More than 1300 people attended the black-tie event hosted by Asian-American Coalition of Chicago (AACC), where Indian Americans Dr. Amarjit Singh and Anukool Vasudevan were honored, at...
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Political Action Committee Seeks Better Representation for Indians
AURORA, Ill. An Indian American Political Action Committee (IPAC) has been formed by prominent community members in Illinois to build awareness in their community and also educate legislators on...
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NBA Celebrates Indian-American Heritage at 79ers Game
As the National Basketball Association is trying to make its presence felt among Indian youngsters, teams across the country here are trying to woo Indian-American fans by hosting Bollywood and India...
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Chicago Desis Appear Divided in Mayoral Runoff as Challenger Comes Courting
CHICAGO As the Chicago mayoral race heats up to the April 7 runoff between incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel and come-from-behind candidate Chuy Garcia, the Indian-American community is split but inclined...
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Richmond Hill Annual Phagwah Parade Postponed Indefinitely
The Phagwah parade, held annually in Richmond Hill to celebrate Holi, is in danger of not taking place this year due to several complaints filed due to the damages incurred by residents along the...
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Former White House Advisor Appointed Dean of Engineering at UPenn
Professor Vijay Kumar, recognized around the world for his groundbreaking work on the development of autonomous robots and on biologically inspired algorithms, was named dean of the University of...
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Professor Singh to Lead New York University’s Prison Education Initiative
A New York University initiative to provide higher education to prison inmates will be led by an Indian-American professor. The Prison Education Program announced March 2, will bring college education...
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Hollywood Supports BBC Documentary Banned in India
The BBC rape documentary banned last week in India debuted in the United States on March 9 at a star-studded event at City University of New York’s Baruch College, with actresses Meryl Streep and...
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Heart-Institute Partners With Restaurants for Risk-Free Desi Fare
CHICAGO A record crowd of nearly 250 leaders in media, government, health care and business attended the sold-out second annual Red Sari Evening at Macy’s on State Street March 7. Hosted by Advocate...
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Ex-Goldman Director Gupta Says Conviction Should Be Tossed
(Bloomberg) — Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. director Rajat Gupta said his insider-trading conviction should be thrown out because prosecutors failed to prove their case under a sweeping appeals...
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CBI court summons ex-PM Manmohan Singh in coal corruption case
(Reuters) – A court summoned former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday over accusations of criminal conspiracy and corruption in the illegal award of a coal field, a blow for the Gandhi...
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India, Seychelles sign four pacts during Modi visit
Victoria (Seychelles), March 11 (IANS) India and the Indian Ocean island of Seychelles strengthened their ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here for a brief visit, the first by an Indian...
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Kick out Pakistani envoy, arrest Sayeed, demands Shiv Sena
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) The Shiv Sena on Wednesday demanded the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, terming him as the “godfather” of separatists, and kicking out the...
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Dev Patel Plays Recovering OCD Patient in ‘The Road Within’
After receiving critical acclaim for his work in “Chappie” and “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” Dev Patel is now all set for the release of “The Road Within,” in which he plays the role of a...
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