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Mumbai-based mixologist Ernest Mascarenhas wins American cocktail challenge
World | Apr 09, 2018, 04:44 PM ISTThe mixologist said his cocktail was inspired by Jasper Newton 'Jack' Daniel, who founded Gentleman Jack, a rare whiskey.
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In a first, Indian-origin man loses naturalised American citizenship under Trump administration
India | Jan 10, 2018, 01:07 PM ISTIn a first-of-its-kind case, the US has stripped a naturalised American from India of his US citizenship, who, authorities said, acquired to it fraud.
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Alcohol consumption on rise among American adults, study says
Lifestyle | Aug 10, 2017, 02:51 PM ISTUS has seen an 11 per cent increase between 2002 and 2012 in alcohol consumption
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American climber dies, Indian goes missing after successfully climbing Mount Everest
World | May 22, 2017, 10:04 AM ISTAn American climber has died and an Indian climber has gone missing on Mount Everest after successfully scaling the world's highest peak
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‘Game of Thrones’ will have a pleasant surprise for fans in Season 7!
Hollywood | Mar 17, 2017, 04:06 PM ISTThe popular TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ is full of fantasies and dragons. And this time, the makers of the show have decided to give an interesting twist to one of the most important part of the show- the dragons.
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American Muslims express shock, fear over Donald Trump’s victory
World | Nov 10, 2016, 09:45 AM ISTFear and shock were expressed by the American Muslims after Republican Donald Trump was confirmed as President of the US after months of anti-Islamic stands.
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‘Vote while you float’: Two American astronauts vote from space in US presidential election
World | Nov 08, 2016, 12:55 PM ISTWhen tens of millions of people around the United States head to polling places to cast their votes in Tuesday's presidential election, two American astronauts orbiting the Earth at 17,000 miles per hour have already
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Legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan gets 2016 Nobel in Literature
World | Oct 13, 2016, 05:45 PM ISTIn a development that should bring cheer to music fans of American singer-songwriter, artist and writer Bob Dylan has been declared the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic
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'Game of Thrones' is coming to an end. Know when!
Hollywood | Jul 31, 2016, 05:35 PM ISTThe eighth season of American fantasy drama Game Of Thrones will be the last one.
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Two-thirds of Indian kids don’t get vaccinated timely: American study
World | Jun 05, 2016, 07:59 AM ISTWashington: In spite of India being a leading producer and exporter of vaccines, two-thirds of Indian kids do not get vaccinated timely, and are therefore vulnerable to diseases and untimely deaths, say American researchers. A
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Pakistani-American owner puts up anti-Hindu signs at US eatery
World | Mar 28, 2016, 01:30 PM ISTHouston: A Pakistani-American owner of a popular US fast food franchise has put up anti-Hindu signs all over his restaurant, prompting calls for taking down the posters that many deem offensive. Mohammad Dar, a
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Several Americans kidnapped in Iraq, says US Embassy
World | Jan 18, 2016, 08:07 AM ISTBAGHDAD : The U.S. Embassy confirmed Sunday that "several" Americans have gone missing in Iraq, after local media reported that three Americans had been kidnapped in the Iraqi capital.U.S. Embassy spokesman Scott Bolz said, "We
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Indian-American scientist uses sound waves to control brain cells
World | Sep 16, 2015, 04:52 PM ISTWashington: In a first, an Indian American researcher from Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California has developed a new way to selectively activate brain, heart, muscle and other cells using ultrasonic sound waves.Dubbed as
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Indian American girl impresses Obamas with 'garam masala' burger
World | Jul 14, 2015, 06:02 PM ISTNew York: A nine-year-old Indian American girl left the Obama couple awestruck when she served a 'garam masala' Quinoa Burger with 'raita' to them -- and won a chance to dine with the First Lady at
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Possible for India to make large aircrafts: Boeing
Jun 23, 2015, 02:05 PM ISTParis: It is possible for large airplanes to be manufactured in India, although it will take a long time because requirements are huge for capital, skills and infrastructure, aircraft maker Boeing has said.The $105-billion global
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2 Pak-origin brothers jailed for plotting terror attack in US
World | Jun 12, 2015, 08:45 AM ISTWashington: Two Pakistani-American brothers were yesterday sentenced to 35 years and 20 years in prison by a court in Florida for plotting terrorist attacks in New York City and assaulting two federal officers while in
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American woman to spend 24 years in prison for pushing Indian man to death
World | May 21, 2015, 10:56 AM ISTNew York: A 33-year-old American woman has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for pushing an Indian man to death in front of a subway train in an attack apparently motivated by religious animus.Erika
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Indian-American professor wins award for excellence in teaching
World | May 13, 2015, 10:40 AM ISTWashington: An Indian-American professor of chemistry from Tamil Nadu has won the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors 2015 Award for Excellence in Teaching.Dr. Sivanadane (Siva) Mandjiny was one of the 17 winners
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Dave Chappelle sues man for throwing banana peel
Hollywood | Apr 02, 2015, 07:07 AM ISTLos Angeles: American comdian Dave Chappelle pressed charges against a man who threw a banana peel at his leg during a show in Mexico.The man was charged with disorderly conduct, and was imprisoned in Santa
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Astronauts board space station for 1-year mission
World | Mar 28, 2015, 10:41 AM ISTBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan: Two Russians and an American floated into the International Space Station on Saturday, beginning what is to be a year away from Earth for two of them. Mikhail Kornienko and Scott Kelly are