Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet announced yesterday that the red beacon lights that announce the presence of a very important person (VIP) on the roads will be taken off the cars of all government officials with effect from May 1, 2017.
Author: Garima Kapil
Indian-American Nikki Haley says human rights violations triggered conflicts in Syria
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said yesterday that human rights violations have triggered conflict in Syria, stifled dissent in Burundi and led to repression in Myanmar. But Russia and China have disputed her contention that human rights violations are a main driver of conflicts.
Sunil Grover, Ali Asgar to tickle funny bones in ‘Sabse Bada Kalakaar’ without Kapil Sharma
The recent feud between Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover had gone viral on social media and there were rumours that Sunil doesn’t need Kapil. This looks like a real possibility as Sunil is getting back to the small screen without Kapil, and will be teaming up with Ali Asgar.
Indian who killed his wife is on FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List
Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who went missing after allegedly killing his wife Palak inside the kitchen of a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Hanover, Maryland, is now on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list.
Hate crime row: Sikh-American cab driver assaulted in NY, rights groups condemn attack
An Indian-American Sikh cab driver was assaulted in New York and his turban was knocked off by four drunken passengers in an incident which is being investigated by police as a possible hate crime.
Bata Malaysia in a tight spot over a poster; never meant to be racist
Bata Malaysia is in hot water yet again over the brand’s choice of slogan for in-store promotional activities in Malaysia.
INSEAD: Singapore ranks highest in Asia for adapting to era of digital skills
Singapore ranked the highest in Asia in attracting and developing talent, reflecting not only its world-class education system but how it’s adapting skills in the digital era, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index, published by the French business school, INSEAD.
‘30 under 30’ Asia List: Olympians Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and actress Alia Bhatt among 53 Indians to make the cut
Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and actress Alia Bhatt are among the 53 Indians on Forbes’ list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30.
Bollywood King Khan honoured at San Francisco Film Fest
Known simply as SRK to his huge international fanbase, Indian film star Shah Rukh Khan was honoured at the 60th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM).
Trump to sign executive order to revamp H-1B visa rules today
The President will promote his latest ‘Buy American, Hire American’ slogan of his campaign during his visit to a manufacturing company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he will tour the headquarters of Snap-on-Tools, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer, and deliver a speech about US manufacturing.
