Why no Bharat Ratna for Bollywood, wonders Suniel Shetty
January 29, 2013
Mumbai — Actor Suniel Shetty says it is surprising that Bollywood is ignored for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country for performance of the highest order in any field.
Bollywood Actor: Suneil Shetty
T20 Cricket: Sri Lanka cling on to beat Australia with last...
January 29, 2013
Brief Scorecard: Sri Lanka 4 for 161 (Jayawardene 61*, T Perera 35*) beat Australia 3 for 119 (Marsh 47*) by 2 runs (D/L method)
Mahela Jayawardene hits a reverse sweep for Sri Lanka against Australia in Melbourne on January 28, 2013.
India sees push for police reform after rape outcry
January 28, 2013
Highly publicized gang rapes in India have prompted nationwide protests over how police handle sexual assault cases. In many instances, police themselves have been shown to display the same sexist prejudices that often lead to these assaults.
Delhi lawmaker tells gun owners to ‘save women’
January 28, 2013
Delhi's lieutenant governor has said that licensed gun owners should roam the streets at night and use their weapons to prevent crimes against women. His remarks were criticized by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party which said "citizens should not be advised to take their law into their own hands in any situation."
Tennis: Djokovic beats Murray to win Australian Open title
January 27, 2013
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era when he beat third seed Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a battle of attrition on Sunday.
Bollywood Actor Shah Rukh Khan tops Forbes India celebrity list
January 27, 2013
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was ranked first in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list with annual estimated earnings last year of $37.7 million. Salman Khan and cricket player Mahendra Singh Dhoni were placed second and third in the list.
Yoga shows promise in pyschiatric cases
January 27, 2013
Washington — Yoga has shown promising results in in major psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, ADHD and sleep complaints, say findings from a review of over 100 studies.
Effects of Meditation and Yoga on Brain
Indian community in US celebrates R-day
January 27, 2013
Washington DC — Indian community in the US celebrated India's 64th Republic Day with Ambassador Nirupama Rao unfurling the national flag at a colourful function at the Indian embassy here on a clear but chilly day.
After hoisting the flag in front of the embassy overlooking a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Rao read out President Pranab Mukherjee's address to the nation.
Pakistan women’s cricket team to ‘build bridges’ with India
January 27, 2013
India wil host Pakistan's women cricketers in the World Cup starting next week. The visiting team's batting coach hoped the team will 'build bridges' between the two nations despite recent tensions.
The Time Is Now: Ethnic Media Call for Immigration Reform in...
January 27, 2013
Washington DC -The White House and Congress must move quickly to enact just and humane comprehensive immigration reform.
In the wake of the 2012 elections, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have expressed the need to act on the issue. The window for bipartisan legislation is now open.
