Born in Oakland, California, Harris is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, an Indian-origin cancer researcher from Chennai and Donald Harris, a Stanford University economics professor who emigrated from Jamaica.
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Singapore crushes 9 tonnes of ivory to commemorate World Elephant Day
Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) is crushing nine tonnes of ivory, worth SGD 18 million, to commemorate World Elephant Day, which falls on August 12.
Democrat Biden picks Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate for US Presidential election
Democratic candidate for President Joe Biden named Kamala Harris, the Jamaican-Indian senator from California, as his vice-presidential choice yesterday, capping months-long speculation about his partner to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
Singapore narrows GDP growth forecast for 2020, to shrink by 5-7%
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has narrowed the country’s GDP growth forecast for 2020, from –4 to –7 per cent, to –5 to –7 per cent.
Gold-plated spectacles reportedly worn by Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in the UK
The spectacles are expected to fetch between GBP 10,000-15,000 in the auction.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern visits temple, relishes puri-chhole
The Prime Minister also participated in prayers held at the temple.
Expect to see growth in UK-India trade post coronavirus crisis: UKIBC CEO
India is an attractive proposition for United Kingdom businesses looking for alternatives to China, in view of the prevailing sentiments globally, the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) has said.
Singapore celebrates National Day with tributes to frontline workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore celebrated its 55th birthday on August 9 amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a parade, an evening show and fireworks, albeit with a difference.
CryptoUnit Scam Impossible When Financial Literacy Is Involved
Many believe that having proper education is enough to ensure success in the modern world. No statement could be further from the truth in the realities of an economically controlled world. In reality, it is proper financial literacy that decides the formation of a solid background and basis for financial independence. And it is financial […]
50 books in 3 months: 8-year-old British-Indian boy Milan Kumar wins accolades for his precocious reading habits
Eight year old boy earned himself a congratulatory note from none other than the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles for completing a 50-book, year-long lockdown reading challenge in just three months.
