Terence Lewis has been invited as the special guest to inaugurate the diya-lighting ceremony at Times Square, New York this year. The ace choreographer says he hopes to spread "a little bit of love and happiness" in times of "so much hatred, violence and intolerance".


Terence Lewis hopes to spread love, happiness in US


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Grammy-nominated Indian-American songwriter Raja Kumari, also a rapper, says it was a lot of fun to shoot in Mumbai's narrow lanes for her latest song titled "City slums".


Raja Kumari loved shooting in Mumbai's lanes for 'City slums' 


There has been no Indian casualty so far in the mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert on Sunday evening that claimed over 50 lives, the External Affairs Ministry said on Monday.


No Indian casualty in Las Vegas concert massacre


Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini, who is here to receive an award for her contribution to cinema, is overwhelmed with the love she has received in Russia. She says people want to see her in part two of her memorable film "Seeta Aur Geeta".


Russians are crazy about me: Hema Malini


India on Friday said its focus is on providing humanitarian assistance to displaced Rohingyas under "Operation Insaniyat".


India focused on providing humanitarian assistance to Rohingyas


Aarzu Singh of Gold Coast, Queensland, has been crowned Miss India Australia 2017 in Sydney, an organiser said on Thursday.


Queenslander Aarzu Singh is Miss India Australia 2017


National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and veteran actress Hema Malini will be felicitated at the 4th Indian Film Festival of Russia, for their contribution to Indian cinema.


Madhur Bhandarkar, Hema Malini to be felicitated in Russia


Ranked as Asia's best restaurant for three years in a row for his eponymous "Gaggan" in Bangkok, Kolkata-born Chef Gaggan Anand is all about taking Indian food to the world beyond its stereotyped curry prism. He's on a mission to prove to the world that the concept of curry doesn't exist in Indian cuisine.


Chief Gaggan Anand: There is no such thing as a curry


After making his name in India, Manish Mundra, the founder of Drishyam Films, is in the news in Nigeria for contributing to its economic growth in several ways: From petrochemicals to fertilisers.


Indian-origin bizman drives petrochemical, fertiliser projects in Nigeria


India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson discussed on Monday how their two countries can jointly fight terrorism and promote security in the Indo-Pacific region.


Sushma Swaraj, Tillerson discuss jointly fighting terrorism, Indo-Pacific cooperation


External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj took up the issues of H1B visas and the rights of illegal immigrant children when she met with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday morning.


Sushma Swaraj takes up H1B visas with US, Tillerson thanks for help in Afghanistan


American diplomat Jeffrey Sexton on Friday batted for building on the Indian diaspora in the US to bolster relations, noting it is becoming more and more active in promoting cross cultural ties.


US diplomat bats for building on Indian diaspora connect


Shikha Janet Alagh, who has received international acclaim at film festivals in the UK, the US, Europe, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan, feels the Indian film industry is now producing more meaningful cinema and says it is because the audience is growing intellectually and demanding more relevant content.


Indian audience growing intellectually, says award-winning filmmaker 


Hugely popular Indian family sitcoms "Hum Paanch" and "Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain" are set to get a British and Anglo-Spanish adaptation respectively, Indian entertainment conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced on Thursday.


'Hum Paanch', 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain' to be adapted for foreign markets


Sharjah's Ruler and member of UAE's Supreme Council, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, will arrive in Kerala on a five-day official visit starting September 24, an official statement here said.


Sharjah ruler on five-day visit to Kerala from Sep 24


The Indian outbound traveller is now a much-coveted commodity around the world, as the country's booming middle class seeks new destinations and emerges as a key market.


India becomes fastest growing market for Brand USA, too (Comment: Special to IANS)


A renowned Indian doctor who expounded a system called "Absolute Yoga" has been stabbed to death in Kansas state in the US. One of his patients was arrested for the killing, police said.


Indian doctor stabbed to death in US, patient arrested (Roundup)


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Hailing from Telangana, Achutha Reddy, 57, was murdered in his clinic in East Wichita, on Wednesday night.

US: Man who killed Indian doctor in Kansas arrested

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A suspect who has been arrested over the murder of Indian psychiatrist Achutha Reddy in the US state of Kansas, was once sent to India to "straighten out", informed sources told the media.


Murder suspect was sent to India to straighten out: Report


An Indian doctor was stabbed to death in Kansas state of the US. One of his patients has been arrested as a suspect in the stabbing death, according to police.


Patient arrested in Indian doctor's killing in US 


An Indian doctor hailing from Telangana was stabbed to death in Kansas state of the United States, as per the information reaching his family here on Thursday.

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