5 Indian-origin men jailed for killing Sikh man
London, June 26 (IANS) Five Indian-origin men have been jailed here after being found guilty of killing a Sikh man in a vicious and “shocking revenge attack” for sleeping with the wife of one of…
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This pill could end daily insulin jabs for diabetics
New York, June 26 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a ‘holy grail’ of insulin in a pill that could help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels in check. For up to 40…
NRI matrimonial disputes: WCD awaits law ministry nod for changes
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) on Monday said that it was waiting for a nod from the law ministry on legal and regulatory changes in NRI marriage…
Novel ship coating can help reduce fuel, energy costs
New York, June 25 (IANS) Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a novel type of “omniphobic” coating that can repel water, oil and alcohol, thus helping the US Navy reduce fuel as well…
Imparting values, and a language, in the US through ancient texts
By Ashok Nair Naperville (US), June 24 (IANS) On a Sunday afternoon in Naperville, a Chicago suburb, 30 Indian American students pay close attention while the teacher explains the battle on the tenth day of…
Trump’s treatment of migrants crime against humanity: Indian-origin Senator
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris has accused the Trump administration of committing “crimes against humanity” after she visited an immigration and detention facility in California and met migrant mothers separated from their…
‘Love Sonia’ a powerful reminder of women’s exploitation, says producer
By Naresh Kaushik London, June 22 (IANS) Europe’s largest South Asian film event, the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival, opened on Thursday night with the world premiere of Tabrez Noorani’s “Love Sonia”. Its producer…
Decoded: Which brain region helps us stay conscious?
New York, June 22 (IANS) Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found that a brain region — associated with cognitive behaviours, decision making, and moderating social behaviour — determines our overall level of consciousness. The…
Abu Dhabi firm compensates Indian amputee
Abu Dhabi, June 22 (IANS) An Abu Dhabi-based Indian, who lost his hands and legs following an injury at work, has been paid 202,000 dirhams ($54,994) as compensation by his company after the intervention of…
A Lord gives back to rural Punjab through education
By Jaideep Sarin Sanghol (Punjab), June 22 (IANS) He may have built a fortune and become a member of the British House of Lords but when it comes to love for the motherland, he is…
New ‘e-skin’ brings sense of touch, pain to prosthetic hands
New York, June 21 (IANS) A team of engineers, including one of an Indian-origin, has developed a novel e-dermis that will enable amputees perceive a real sense of touch through the fingertips of their prosthetics….
Weight loss may reverse effects of heart rhythm disorder
Sydney, June 21 (IANS) Losing weight may reverse or reduce the progression of irregular heart rhythm disorder among obese people, claim researchers, including one of Indian origin. The findings showed that reducing weight by 10…
Indian woman gives birth in Bangladesh railway station
Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) An Indian woman gave birth to a baby inside the toilet of a railway station here, a media report said. Roksana Akter (30) and the newborn have been admitted to the…
US to exit UN Human Rights Council: Reports
Washington, June 19 (IANS) The US plans to announce its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday, media reports said. US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who had last year threatened…
Indo-French ties driven by Modi-Macron chemistry: Sushma Swaraj
By Ranvir Nayar Paris, June 19 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has credited the special chemistry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron for the new dynamism in the Indo-French…
France, India commit to increasing trade to 15 bn euros by 2020
By Ranvir Nayar Paris, June 19 (IANS) The dynamism infused in the Indo-French relations during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India in March seems to be building up as the two countries…
Indian origin hotelier in car park row with Heathrow Airport
London, June 18 (IANS) An Indian-origin hotel tycoon in Britain is locked in a legal battle with Heathrow Airport over his plans to build a multi-storey car park on land he owns at the facility….
Canadian citizen among four held as Punjab Police bust drug racket
Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) The Punjab Police on Sunday claimed to have busted an international drugs smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons, including a Canadian national of Indian-origin. A senior police officer said…
Indian-American mother’s crusade leads conviction of son’s murderer
Carbondale (US), June 17 (IANS) After a four-year crusade by an Indian-American mother seeking justice for her murdered son, the assailant has finally been convicted. A jury on Thursday found Gaege Bethune guilty of Pravin…
President Kovind leaves on three-nation visit to Greece, Suriname, Cuba
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday left on a three-nation eight-day visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba. which will be the first by an Indian head of state. This is…