Two Indian-Americans have been nominated by the US President Donald Trump to key administrative posts to oversee his plan to eliminate 75 per cent of federal regulations, and coordinate law enforcement strategy around copyright, patents and trademarks.
Author: Garima Kapil
Indian-American sommelier Rajat Parr wins James Beard Award, two others nominated
James Beard Foundation has announced its nominees for this year’s restaurant and chef awards. The list includes three Indian-Americans from different walks of a culinary niche in the United States.
Indian govt allows transgender people to use public toilets of their choice
The Indian Ministry of Sanitation on Monday issued guidelines to the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), stating that members of the third-gender community be allowed to use public toilet of their choice (men or women).
Sunil Tolani awarded Hind Rattan for outstanding NRI
Business magnate Sunil Tolani, the founder of Price Organisation, has been awarded the Hind Rattan for his outstanding contributions in the areas of business, entrepreneurship and hospitality.
Ahmedabad-based SaleBhai launches global delivery service for Indian diaspora
An e-commerce marketplace that caters specifically to the Indian diaspora abroad, announced yesterday the launch of its international delivery of all products.
Punjabi NRI writes to Indian PM protesting against RBI’s refusal to exchange money
Gurwinder Pathania, a resident of Nangal Bihala, Punjab who currently resides in Germany, has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lodge his protest against the refusal by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)to exchange the old currency in his possession.
Holmusk partners with NHCS to improve care for heart failure, coronary artery disease
Holmusk has embarked on a three-year partnership with National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) to improve care for heart failure and coronary artery disease using big data analytics to build better predictive models that can be validated for use in the treatment.
Sarab says Make it Snappy: Prawn Mousseline on Sugarcane Skewers
The seventh episode of Sarab says Make it with Snappy brings the flavour of Vietnam to your platter.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Indian nationalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer, activist
Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it – words declared by one of the stalwarts of India’s freedom movement, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, capture perfectly the Indian social reformer and freedom activist’s philosophy.
Ex-director Balakrishnan: Infosys board has let down founders
After approving a whopping wage-hike for Chief Operating Officer (CEO) UB Pravin Rao, global software major Infosys’ board is under fire once again, this time from former board member V Balakrishnan, who said the wage hike approval has let down the company’s founders.
