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Bollywood

'Padmavati' set torched in Maharashtra, costumes damaged

VeenaMarch 16, 2017

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Kohlapur, March 15 (IANS) In a fresh setback for filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, a huge outdoor set of his historic period drama “Padmavati” here was

Bollywood

Jealousy and insecurity are not in my DNA: Priyanka Chopra

VeenaMarch 16, 2017

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New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Hollywood has opened its doors to many Indian stars who are bagging noticeable roles in various projects. A case in

Movie Review

'Trapped': Exhausting and fabricated

VeenaMarch 16, 2017

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By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Trapped”; Director: Vikramaditya Motwane; Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Geetanjali Thapa and Khushboo Upadhay; Rating: **1/2 Director Vikramaditya Motwane’s film “Trapped” is a

NRI News

Chicago universities to sponsor entrepreneurs on H-1B visas

VeenaMarch 16, 2017

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Washington, March 16 (IANS): Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced that five Chicago-based universities will launch the Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program. The universities — Columbia

Business

Wipro to offer automotive engineering services in the US

VeenaMarch 15, 2017

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Bengaluru, March 15 (IANS) Software major Wipro on Wednesday announced opening an automotive engineering center at Detroit in the US to drive innovation in connected

NRI News

Indian-American panel launches campaign against hate crimes

VeenaMarch 14, 2017

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Washington, March 14 (IANS) Chicago-based Indian-American Public Affairs Committee (IAPAC) has launched a campaign across the US to spread awareness about hate crimes against the

NRI News

Seema Verma confirmed for Trump's healthcare overturn

VeenaMarch 14, 2017

by VeenaMarch 14, 201701235

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Indian-American Seema Verma has been confirmed by the US Senate to head the government’s insurance programs putting her in a pivotal

Movie Review

'Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya': Badrinath's yatra is worth experiencing

VeenaMarch 12, 2017

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By Subhash K Jha Film: “Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya”; Writer and Director Shashank Khaitan; Starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt; Rating: **** From Jhansi to Singaporea. Phew!

NRI News

Florida man tries to burn down Indian-Americans' store

VeenaMarch 12, 2017

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Washington, March 12 (IANS) A man in Florida tried to burn down a convenience store owned by Indian-Americans because he thought the owners were Muslims,

NRI News

Preet Bharara refuses to resign; is fired

VeenaMarch 12, 2017

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New York, March 12 (IANS) Preet Bharara, the high-profile Indian-American federal prosecutor, who defied US President Donald Trump administration’s request to resign, said he has