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Law student Niraj Antani is among youngest lawmakers

VeenaNovember 5, 2014

by VeenaNovember 5, 201402809

Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) At 23, Indian-American law student Niraj Antani, a Republican, will be one of America’s youngest lawmakers after being elected to the

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Nikki Haley, Kamala Harris win; Neel Kashkari goes down

VeenaNovember 5, 2014

by VeenaNovember 5, 201403795

Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Indian-Americans had a mixed outing in the US mid-term elections with Republican Nikki Haley and Democrat Kamala Harris re-elected as South

Bollywood

Shekhar Kapur to direct 'Tiger's Curse'

VeenaNovember 4, 2014

by VeenaNovember 4, 201402105

Los Angeles, Nov 5 (IANS) Internationally known Indian director Shekhar Kapur of “Elizabeth” fame has been roped in to direct an adventure saga titled “Tiger’s

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Shiv Mandir of Atlanta Discourse/Talk on Who is Siva?

VeenaNovember 4, 2014

by VeenaNovember 4, 201401943

Event Description: Shiv Mandir of Atlanta Discourse/Talk on Who is Siva? Global mall Shiv mandir of Atlanta 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross GA 30071 When:

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Americans vote today; several races too close to call

VeenaNovember 4, 2014

by VeenaNovember 4, 201402206

Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) As Americans headed for the polls Tuesday, pundits predicted that Republicans would likely snatch the Senate to leave President Barack Obama

Bollywood

Sadashiv Amrapurkar: Bollywood mourns loss of it's 'fine' villain

VeenaNovember 3, 2014

by VeenaNovember 3, 201404528

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) His Maharani act in “Sadak” and his genuine personality are trademarks that the late actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar will always be remembered

City News

Johns Creek appoints Kamini Anand to new Arts & Culture Board

VeenaNovember 3, 2014

by VeenaNovember 3, 201403676

Atlanta, GA: Kamini Anand was among seven John’s Creek residents appointed by Mayor Mike Bodker recently to the city’s inaugural Arts and Culture board. Kamini,

City News

Spectacular Diwali celebrations at BAPS Temple

VeenaNovember 3, 2014

by VeenaNovember 3, 201404508

Atlanta, GA: “Diwali, the festival of lights. This is a celebration that heralds knowledge over darkness. Wisdom over ignorance,” shares Ajit Kumar, Consul General of

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A record 30 Indian-Americans vying for office

VeenaNovember 2, 2014

by VeenaNovember 2, 201401864

Ro Khanna Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) A record 30 Indian-Americans are contesting Tuesday’s US elections that will determine the course of power politics in the

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Smithsonian finally acknowledges Indians who chased the American Dream

VeenaNovember 2, 2014

by VeenaNovember 2, 201402607

Panaji, Nov 2 (IANS) The increasingly ubiquitous Indian hand is going places in the US, whether it’s inventing the world’s first email program or weaving