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  • us based ecosikh backs water conservation efforts in india

    US based EcoSikh backs water conservation efforts in India

    World | Nov 28, 2014, 12:13 PM IST

    Washington: EcoSikh, a Washington based organization, has launched a water conservation programme in India's Punjab state amid reports of severe groundwater depletion there and other parts of Northern IndiaEcoSikh's Punjab team is actively working to

  • us high court gives green light to same sex marriage in

    US High Court gives green light to same-sex marriage in Kansas

    World | Nov 13, 2014, 10:36 AM IST

    Washington: The US Supreme Court has authorised same-sex marriages to be held in Kansas, the 33rd state of 50 where it is legal, in addition to the federal capital Washington.The high court yesterday rejected Kansas'

  • us led international coalition will destroy islamic state

    US-led international coalition will destroy Islamic State

    World | Oct 30, 2014, 12:18 PM IST

    Washington: The US-led international coalition of more than 60 countries against the Islamic State will degrade and ultimately destroy the terror group, a top Obama Administration official has said."I do believe we will degrade and

  • us to recognise same sex marriage in seven more states

    US to recognise same-sex marriage in seven more states

    World | Oct 18, 2014, 09:54 AM IST

    Washington: The US government announced today it would recognize same-sex marriages in seven additional states, after the Supreme Court declined to take up the debate.A total of 26 of the 50 US states, and the

  • ebola screening starts thursday at 4 us airports

    Ebola screening starts Thursday at 4 US airports

    World | Oct 14, 2014, 09:02 PM IST

    Newark, New Jersey: Customs and health officials at airports in Washington, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark will take the temperatures of passengers from three West African countries starting Thursday.Federal health officials say the entry screenings add

  • white house intruder got far past front door

    White House intruder got far past front door

    World | Sep 30, 2014, 06:52 AM IST

    Washington: The intruder who climbed a fence made it farther inside the White House than the Secret Service has publicly acknowledged, a Republican congressman said Monday. The disclosures came on the eve of a congressional

  • indian pm arrives in us to chants of modi modi

    Indian PM arrives in US to chants of 'Modi, Modi'

    World | Sep 27, 2014, 06:35 AM IST

    New York: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day visit to the US to a tumultuous welcome by the Indian American community as diaspora members chanted "Modi, Modi"

  • modi s navratra fast throws us in tizzy how can obama eat

    Modi's Navratra fast throws US in tizzy, how can Obama eat now?

    India | Sep 22, 2014, 08:48 PM IST

    New Delhi/Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Navratri fast, which he is known to steadfastly abide by has thrown Washington into a tizzy. What would they serve Modi for the Sep 29 and 30 repasts during

  • scott brown wins primary in bid for us senate return

    Scott Brown wins primary in bid for US Senate return

    World | Sep 10, 2014, 08:46 AM IST

    WASHINGTON:  Former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown won New Hampshire's Republican U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, moving forward in his attempt to get back to Washington from another state.Even though Brown was from a neighboring

  • us capitol evacuated after airspace violation

    US Capitol evacuated after airspace violation

    World | Jun 08, 2014, 12:58 PM IST

    Washington: US Capitol Police say the Capitol and surrounding office buildings were briefly evacuated after a small airplane entered restricted airspace over Washington.  The evacuation was ordered about 1.30pm on Saturday. A Capitol Police spokeswoman

  • narendra modi barack obama will meet in washington in

    Narendra Modi, Barack Obama will meet in Washington in September

    India | Jun 05, 2014, 08:02 AM IST

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Barack Obama in a bilateral meeting in September. Modi has decided to go to the US for the UN General Assembly meeting and

  • technology to catch dozing drivers on the go

    Technology to catch dozing drivers on the go

    Apr 24, 2014, 04:07 PM IST

    Washington: Long rides at night can now become a lot more pleasant and safe if you listen to researchers who have developed an inexpensive and easier way to find out when the person behind the

  • us state s new law allows guns in bars churches

    US state's new law allows guns in bars, churches

    World | Apr 24, 2014, 07:12 AM IST

    Washington: A new law in the US state of Georgia will soon will allow licenced gun owners to take firearms into churches, bars, airports and government buildings, the media reported Wednesday.Following Governor Nathan Deal's signing

  • police keep quiet about cell tracking technology

    Police keep quiet about cell-tracking technology

    Mar 22, 2014, 04:24 PM IST

    Washington: Police across the country may be intercepting phone calls or text messages to find suspects using a technology tool known as Stingray. But they're refusing to turn over details about its use or heavily

  • want likes give a face to your social media profile

    Want likes? Give a face to your social media profile

    Mar 21, 2014, 06:27 PM IST

    Washington: Tag a face, and not a scenery or painting, to your profile on social media to attract more 'likes' while simultaneously limiting your posts and photo uploads to maximise comments.  According to the researchers,

  • black twitter growing into online force

    Black Twitter growing into online force

    Mar 10, 2014, 07:13 PM IST

    Washington: The hashtag gave it away.When a Florida jury convicted Michael Dunn of attempted murder, but not actual murder, in the shooting death of black teenager Jordan Davis, the hashtag #dangerousblackchildren popped up on Twitter.

  • obama announces limits on govt s surveillance programme

    Obama announces limits on govt's surveillance programme

    World | Jan 18, 2014, 12:16 PM IST

    Washington: President Barack Obama is calling for ending the government's control of phone data from hundreds of millions of Americans, and he promises that "we will not monitor the communications of heads of state and

  • obama to stay in washington after vacating white house in

    Obama to stay in Washington after vacating White House in 2017

    World | Nov 30, 2013, 08:20 AM IST

    Washington: US president Barack Obama has indicated that he would continue to stay in Washington after leaving the White House in January 2017.In an interview this week with Barbara Walters of ABC News, Obama and

  • obama calls netanyahu on iran n deal

    Obama calls Netanyahu on Iran n-deal

    World | Nov 25, 2013, 06:32 AM IST

    Washington: US President Barack Obama called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday to discuss the P5Ư's first step agreement with Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear programme, according to a White House statement.During the phone call, both

  • senate democrats vote major rules change

    Senate Democrats vote major rules change

    World | Nov 22, 2013, 09:24 AM IST

    Washington :  The Democrat majority in the Senate has pushed through a major rules change, one that curbs the power of the Republican minority to block President Barack Obama's nominations for high-level judgeships and cabinet

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