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Trial of Indian-American student Dharun Ravi in Tyler Clementi suicide case today

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Trial of Indian-American student Dharun Ravi in Tyler Clementi suicide case todayNew York, February 22: A New Jersey judge overseeing the case of a former Indian-origin Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, who has been accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s intimate encounter with another man, has asked lawyers to present opening statements today, even as jury selection was being completed ...

NRI Neha Patel charged with murder of one-year-old son in Florida

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
NRI Neha Patel charged with murder of one-year-old son in FloridaLakeland, Florida, February 21:  NRI Neha Patel, accused of killing her one-year-old son, has been held without bond. Thirty-two-year-old Neha was being held Monday and faces a charge of first-degree murder. According to investigators, Patel slapped Ishan, her 1-year-old son, then purposefully left him alone to drown in a bathtub half full of ...

Indian-American Akshay Desai heads Republican Party of Florida’s finance panel

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Indian-American Akshay Desai heads Republican Party of Florida's finance panelWashington, February 21: 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 Lenny Curry. "In this election year, we need the resources for victory, and Desai's long ...

Terror suspect carrying explosives arrested near US Capitol

Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Terror suspect carrying explosives arrested near US CapitolWashington, February 18: A terror suspect has been arrested near the US Capitol as part of an anti-terrorism investigation, the FBI said in a statement. The suspect was carrying explosives that had been deactivated by officers, Xinhua quoted the FBI as saying Friday. "Explosives, the suspect allegedly sought to use in connection with ...

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline a bad idea: US

Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline a bad idea: USWashington, February 18: As the US imposed new sanctions against Iran, Washington said it was talking to India, Pakistan, Russia, and China about what they can do, particularly to wean themselves from Iranian crude. "We are engaged in conversations with all of these governments with regard to the importance of implementing existing ...

Indian-born Kamal Bawa wins Gunnerus Sustainability Award

Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Indian-born Kamal Bawa wins Gunnerus Sustainability AwardWashington, February 18: Kamal Bawa, an Indian-born professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, is the 2012 winner of the Gunnerus Sustainability Award, the world's first major international award for work on sustainability. Bawa will receive the Gunnerus Gold Medal and the award of 1 million Norwegian Kronor (about $190,000) ...

India-US relations not aimed at China: Antony

Friday, February 17th, 2012
India-US relations not aimed at China: Antony New Delhi, February 17: India Friday dismissed suggestions that its growing relations with the US were aimed at countering China, saying its armed forces were being strengthened primarily to protect and safeguard its territorial integrity. "No, that is not correct," said Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the sidelines of an Indian Air ...

US-returned Balasaheb Darade wins distrct poll in Vidarbha

Friday, February 17th, 2012
US-returned Balasaheb Darade wins distrct poll in VidarbhaBuldhana (Maharashtra), February 17: Indian scientist-turned-politician and former NASA consultant in the US, Balasaheb S. Darade Friday emerged the surprise winner in the Pangradole circle constituency in the Buldhana district council polls, an aide said. "He has won by a margin of over 4,000 votes, trouncing his nearest Nationalist Congress rival, followed ...

University of Southern California offers doctorate for education professionals

Friday, February 17th, 2012
University of Southern California offers doctorate for education professionalsNew Delhi, February 16: As India emerges a global education market, the University of Southern California (USC) is offering a new doctorate course aimed at professionals in the field of education. The programme, being launched by USC Rossier School of Education, is a doctorate in education (Ed.D.) aimed at working professionals aspiring ...

Suspect NRI in US bank fraud gets bail

Friday, February 17th, 2012
Suspect NRI in US bank fraud gets bail New Delhi, February 17: An NRI, facing court proceedings for his extradition to the US since his arrest last year for his alleged role in a bank fraud case there, was given bail by the Delhi High Court today. Gurdev Singh Dhnoy was granted bail on a personal bond of Rs ...
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