Dharun Ravi trial: MB testifies having sexual relations with Tyler March 03, 2012 15:51
A mystery man known only as MB testified that he had sexual relations with a student in Rutgers university dorm room on the two nights they allegedly were spied on by Indian-American student Dharun Ravi.…
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Birt-Indian Killed ex-Boyfriend February 27, 2012 18:40
An Indian origin medical student in Britain has been found guilty of playing a role in a plot to kill her ex-boyfriend for revenge after he tried to rape her. Twenty-year-old Mundill Mahil lured her…
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Trial of Indian student in roommate's suicide begins February 27, 2012 18:15
As a former Indian American student went on trial for spying on his roommate, who later committed suicide, with another man, prosecutors called it a hate crime and the defence a stupid teenage prank. In…
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US judge orders Indian diplomat to pay $ 1.5 Million to former maid servant February 24, 2012 14:43
Manhattan federal Magistrate Judge Frank Maas has directed an Indian lady diplomat to pay a compensation of $ 1.5 million to her former domestic maid servant in the US for inflicting barbaric treatment on her,…
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TANA announces Short film contest February 23, 2012 13:53
TANA (Telugu Association of North America) is conducting a Short Film contest to promote and perpetuate Telugu, our mother tongue. It was announced by TANA president Prasad Thotakura and 19th TANA Convention Coordinator Murali Vennam…
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India heads US party's state finance panel February 23, 2012 11:25
Akshay Desai, who studied medicine in India, has been made the chief of the Republican Party of Florida's finance committee. "...I am grateful that Desai has agreed to accept this crucial role," said RPOF's chairperson…
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International Interfaith Harmony award for Yusuf Ali February 15, 2012 12:19
NRI business magnate M A Yusuf Ali has been selected for the prestigious Interfaith Harmony Award specially endowed with United Nations’ Interfaith Harmony Week initiatives and observations. Ali is one of Kerala’s most popular ambassador…
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NRI scientist invents device for diabetic treatment February 10, 2012 17:44
Dr. Kumar, a medical doctor hailing from Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh has done thorough research on diabetics and developed technology to identify diabetic neuropathy. Jairaj Kumar, an NRI Indian scientist has come up with…
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Hight Court slaps Rs.20,000 fine on NRI January 31, 2012 13:39
Abusing the process of law by questioning investigating agencies and maligning the judiciary has cost a non-resident Indian (NRI) Rs.20,000. The Delhi High Court order came on a plea of NRI N.S. Hoon seeking compensation…
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Aneesh Chopra, Obama's Indian American IT head, quits January 30, 2012 09:38
Aneesh Chopra, President Barack Obama's information technology honcho, who was the highest ranking Indian American in the Obama administration, is leaving the White House, apparently to try his hand at politics. Announcing the departure of…
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8 people of Indian origin in Padma list January 27, 2012 09:23
Ten people of Indian origin and foreigners have been awarded India's prestigious Padma awards announced on Wednesday. While seven have got the Padma Bhushan, three are listed for the Padma Shri. Amongst the eminent NRIs…
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Biomass for Energy Security and Empowerment of Rural India January 09, 2012 12:28
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2012 organized jointly by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (Government of India), Government of Rajasthan and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Jaipur saw an interesting session on “Enhancing Rural Energy…
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