Category Archive for: ‘News’
Indian-American Rik Mehta to Run for U.S. Senate Seat in NJ
Indian American Dr. Rikin ‘Rik’ Mehta has announced his plans to run for the United States Senate seat in New Jersey. A pharmacist and an attorney, Dr. Mehta is running against US Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat. Cory Booker is also vying for his party’s …
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2 Indian American Artists Win 3 Arts Awards in Chicago
Two Indian-origin artists based in Chicago have won the prestigious 3Arts Awards for their achievements in 2019. 3Arts is a Chicago-based non-profit organization, which awards Chicago’s women artists, artists of color, and artists with disabilities for their indisputable contributions. This year 20 artists will be …
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Indian-Origin Economist Abhijit Banerjee Wins Nobel Prize
Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize, along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer, for their “experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.” Banerjee and Duflo, a French-American, have been married for four years. They are the first couple to win a Nobel Prize …
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Indian-Origin Doctors Helps Develop AI To Detect Brain Hemorrhage In Seconds
Is AI better in finding brain hemorrhage than human experts? Well, meet the researchers who have trained AI to accurately detect even the most complex brain hemorrhage cases to save lives in seconds. When it comes to medical emergencies, we all know, every second can …
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Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone Together Again
One of the most loved on-screen couples of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will soon be returning together on the silver screen. The duo has given their fans amazing films like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and Tamasha. They are once again …
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Get Ready for Biopic on Indian Politician Lalu Prasad Yadav
It seems to be raining biopics in Indian cinema this year, especially biopics on politics. From Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh to Shiv Sena supremo late Balasaheb Thackeray’s biopic a few biopics on political leaders have already been …
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Preity Zinta & Vir Das to Feature in an American Sitcom
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is best known for her roles in movies like Kal Ho Na Ho, Veer Zaara, Koi Mil Gaya, Dil Chahata Hai, and many more. The actress is all set to guest star in an episode of ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat, …
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Nirav Modi moves New Bail Plea in UK, Cites Anxiety & Depression
Fugitive Indian diamond merchant Nirav Modi is wanted in connection with the nearly $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. The businessman has moved a new bail application against his continued detention in a London prison cell and has asked for …
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Late Night Host Lilly Singh Wants SRK & Ranveer on Her Show
Lilly Singh is a YouTube sensation, an Indian-origin global icon, and an American late-night show host. The Indian-Canadian star is riding high on the positive response her late night show – A Little Late with Lilly Singh – has been receiving. Lilly is busy living …
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Honoured at International Film Festival
Critically acclaimed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be conferred with the Golden Dragon Award at the on-going Cardiff International Film Festival 2019. The Gangs Of Wasseypur actor will be receiving the award for his contribution to the world of cinema. The Film Festival is being …
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