The greatest challenge for a short story writer, says one of the foremost names in the field -- who might not be too well known in India but has built up an impressive resume in the US -- is to stick to its ideal length, with the writer captivating his readers in a way that they have no desire for more.


Of compelling characters in fewer pages: Short-story writer Akhil Sharma


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At a time when the debate on censorship -- on TV and the social media -- is at an all-time high, one of the most popular faces on YouTube has called for a kind of self-regulation, both among content generators and consumers.


Generate content you love: Indo-Canadian YouTuber Lilly Singh


A stronger partnership in dealing with counter-terrorism will give an impetus to India-US relations, US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has said.


Security, counter-terrorism key to strengthening India-US ties: Tulsi Gabbard


An Indian student has been found dead while another was found injured in a flat in Bangladesh's Chittagong's city.


Indian student found dead in Bangladesh, another injured


Anees Bazmee claims his forthcoming directorial venture "Mubarakan" is the first Hindi film to have been shot in the "beautifully looking neighbourhood" Weybridge in England.


Bazmee explored England's unexplored spot for 'Mubarakan'


National Award winning filmmaker Onirs film "Shab" is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Sydney and the Indian Film Festival Melbourne in August.


'Shab' heads to Australia


Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman got slammed over social media after some of his fans reportedly walked out of his concert at Wembley Stadium because many of the songs he sang were in Tamil.


Rahman trolled for singing 'Tamil songs' at London concert


Ajit Jain, a Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology alumnus and President of Berkshire Hathaway Insurance group, has donated stocks of the company to IITKGP USA Foundation for his alma mater, the institute said on Thursday.


IIT Kharagpur alumnus donates company's stock to foundation


The 39 Indians who went missing in Mosul in 2014 are yet to be located although the Iraqi city has been liberated from the Islamic State, a senior official said on Thursday.


Missing Indians in Iraq yet to be traced


Of the 11 Indians killed in a fire in a Saudi Arabian city on Wednesday, four were from Uttar Pradesh, three from Kerala and one each from Bihar and Tamil Nadu, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.


Persons from UP, Kerala, Bihar, TN among 11 killed in Saudi fire


At least 10 Indians were among 11 people killed in a fire that broke out in a Saudi Arabian city on Wednesday as India's Jeddah Consulate officials rushed to the site.


10 Indians killed in S. Arabia building fire, mission officials rush


An Indian-origin boy with an allergy to dairy products has died after suffering a severe reaction to a piece of cheese allegedly forced on him in his school, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.


Indian-origin boy dies from allergy after 'cheese prank'


An Indian-American doctor couple, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, was killed when their private plane crashed in the US state of Ohio.


Doctor couple from Andhra killed in US plane crash


From Hasan Minhaj and Aziz Ansari to Kal Penn and Russell Peters, many Indian-origin comics pick up their immigration tales as well as "desi" stories for their stand-up acts in the US.


We're starting to see Indian comedy in America: Canadian comedian Mark McKinney


One hundred and fifty Canadian dancers and dholis will participate in DANCE 150, a unifying celebration for Canada 150 in the heart of the City of Mississauga on Sunday, July 9.


150 dancers and dholis to pay tribute to Canada 150


An elderly Sikh postmaster in the UK was stabbed in the neck and head and his turban was ripped off by a robber during a violent knife attack.


Sikh man stabbed, turban ripped off in Birmingham attack


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that an Indian Cultural Centre would be set up in Israel.


Indian Cultural Centre to be set up in Israel


Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha says music maestro A.R. Rahman was not completely sure of doing "Partition: 1947" and that he came on board only after she showed him a cut of the film.


Rahman wasn't sure on doing Partition film: Gurinder Chadha


A Saudi Arabia-based NRI has joined hands with Super 30, a free coaching centre which helps children from poor families reach the prestigious IIT engineering institutes, to help talented youth from the minority community prepare for the IIT and other technical education courses.


Saudi-based NRI joins hands with Super 30 to help talented minority students


British Indian sarod maestro Soumik Datta will curate a day-long festival, Indian Summer Baaja, as part of the Horniman Museum and Gardens' Indian Summer season, on July 23.


Soumik Datta to curate festival at London's Horniman Museum


Though India and Israel share strong cooperation in the defence sector, it is areas like agriculture, water management, innovation and start-ups that are expected to come under focus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel from July 4 to 6, marking 25 years of bilateral diplomatic ties.

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