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‘The Mindy Project’ canceled by Fox, looks to future on Hulu
First aired in 2012, “The Mindy Project” was a landmark moment for diversity on television. The very existence of the series proved a platform for discussions about the representation of women and...
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Filmmakers changing hero of Indian cinema: Ranbir Kapoor
A coming-of-age role in “Wake Up Sid”, a troubled musician in “Rockstar”, a deaf and mute prankster in “Barfi!” and an aggressive man of great ambitions in “Bombay Velvet” — clearly, Bollywood’s...
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Rupee hits 20-month low; weakness in offshore market
The rupee fell to its lowest in 20 months on Thursday, weighed down by concerns over the government’s taxation policies that threaten to reduce the allure of local assets for foreign institutions,...
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India and Iran sign port deal despite U.S. warning about haste
India reached a deal on Wednesday to develop a strategic port in southeast Iran despite U.S. pressure not to rush into any such trade agreements before world powers clinch a final nuclear accord with...
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FIA Kicks-Off Independence Day With Nepal Earthquake Relief
ROSEMONT, Ill. Federation of Indian Associations-Chicago (FIA) hosted a formal ‘kick-off’ event to announce the 2015 India Independence Day festivities here at Maharaja Restaurant, May 3. Among the...
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Star Club Beats Anjuman in First Match of Cricket Season
CHICAGO More than 100 fans watched United Cricket League (UCL) kick off its season here at Wilson Ave. and Lake Shore, May 2, a press report from Syed Khalil Ullah of Pakistan Times said. Chicago...
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Trinidad begins 170th Indian Arrival Day celebrations
Port of Spain, May 7 (IANS) The unique aspects of Indo-Trinidadian culture need to be branded and marketed to promote tourism and thereby achieve economic growth and development, said an expert at an...
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Over 50 Indian-origin candidates in UK general election
London, May 7 (IANS/RAY) Over 50 candidates of Indian origin are contesting in Thursday’s British general election, the outcome of which should be known by Friday morning. Those in the fray include...
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Search on for missing good Samaritan Indian techie in Texas
US authorities continue to search for a good Samaritan Indian American techie who was helping a crash victim when an alleged drunk driver possibly sent him over a bridge and into a river in Texas....
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Workshop Shows How to Enjoy Indian Dance and Music Fully
NAPERVILLE, Ill. Samskriti Foundation hosted “Rasaanubhavam: an interactive exploration of Raga, Rasa and Rhythm,” conceptualized by SF’s founder-director Shoba Natarajan within its “Anubhava”...
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Parag Parikh, Veteran Investor and Broker, Dies in Nebraska Car Crash
Veteran investor and broker Parag Parikh, known for his investment approach based on behavioral finance, died May 3 in a car crash in Omaha, Nebraska. He was 60. The Mumbai-based Parikh was the Omaha...
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Jyoti Soni Joins The Excelsior Banquet Hall in New Jersey
Wedding planner, decorator and caterer Jyoti Soni has partnered with Vijay Rana of The Excelsior, a banquet hall in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, to cater to the growing Indian-American population in the...
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Documentary on Revolution in America’s Fields Wins Award
Director Sanjay Rawal’s film, “Food Chains,” tracing the revolution in America’s fields, has won the coveted James Beard Foundation award in the Book, Broadcast & Journalism category. In this...
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California 4th Grader Akshaj Mehta Publishes 2nd E-Book
He made his debut as an author at age nine, and a year later, California fourth grader Akshaj Mehta has published his second e-book. “E-Tron” tells the story of 21-year-old Emmanuel, who sacrifices...
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China, India Replace Mexico as Top Country for Immigrants to U.S.
According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, India and China have replaced Mexico as the top sending country for immigrants to the United States. Although people from Latin America still...
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India, U.S. in a Very Momentous Phase, New Indian Envoy Says
India and the United States are in a “very momentous phase” in their relationship, Arun Kumar Singh, India’s newly appointed ambassador to the U.S. has said. Singh was speaking at a welcome reception...
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Hillary Clinton dismisses claims Indian cash swayed her n-deal stance
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has dismissed as conspiracy theory claims made by a new book that cash donations from India swayed her stance as a senator on the landmark India-US nuclear...
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Ram’s birthplace Ayodhya is in Pakistan, says book
Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Ayodhya, the birthplace of Hindu warrior-god Ram, is in Pakistan, claims a book by a top Muslim leader. Ayodhya in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh is not the original city...
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Salman Khan case: Bollywood supports the ‘human’ star
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Salman Khan’s conviction and five-year sentence saw the film fraternity expressing overwhelming solidarity with the actor two days ago. But on Friday, when the sentence in a 2002...
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Pakistani-origin British MPs now equal Indian counterparts
London, May 8 (IANS/RAY) With three gains as compared to their tally in the previous House of Commons, the number of Pakistani-origin MPs in the British parliament has drawn level with their Indian...
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