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Michelle Obama urges Americans to `Drink Up`

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 17:04

US first lady Michelle Obama, who has for years been suggesting "Let`s Move," on Thursday added a new directive in her campaign against obesity: "Drink up."

50% Americans not in favour of military action in Syria: Poll

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 20:40

Half of Americans are not in favour of a US military strike on Syria while nearly 80 per cent in the war-weary nation believe President Barack Obama should seek congressional nod for it, according to a new poll.

‘India Day` in Boston cancelled over security restrictions

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 10:23

The India Day celebrations, organised every year by Indian-Americans living here, have been cancelled due to increased security and strict regulations imposed by police in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Republicans to field 10 Indian-Americans in 2014 elections

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 10:54

As part of its effort to change the face of the party, diversify its base and gain the support of this cash rich community, the Republican Party is working to field 10 Indian-Americans in the 2014 Congressional elections.

Indian-Americans celebrate 100 years of Gadar movement in US

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 15:53

Hailing the contribution of leaders of the Gadar movement in India`s freedom struggle, Indian-Americans from across the US have called for remembering their sacrifices annually on Memorial Day.

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 11:52

Four Indian American professors are among the 13 mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists who have won 2013 Simons Investigators awards.

Indian-Americans can play key role in India-US ties: Biden

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 23:11

Indian-Americans can play valuable role in India-US relationship as they bring unique perspective issues of common concerns like business, climate change and energy, US Vice President Joe Biden said.

White House approves bill banning drone strikes against Americans

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 16:01

White House has reportedly passed a defence bill banning drone strikes against US citizens, a measure that might gain the approval of the libertarians.

Majority of Americans fine with drone strikes: Poll

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 16:00

Although US President Barack Obama`s aggressive campaign of drone strikes has generated controversy overseas and among terrorism experts, majority of America seems to be fine with it, a poll has revealed.

US honours two Indian-Americans as `champions of change`

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 11:19

The US has honoured 15 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, including two Indian-Americans, as "champions of change".

Half of Americans anticipate more terrorist attacks: Poll

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 10:53

In its latest poll, Gallup said 51 per cent of those surveyed believed that there is more likelihood of a terrorist attack.

US initial jobless claims drop sharply

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 15:25

The number of Americans initially applying for unemployment aid fell sharply last week after a jump in the previous week, the US Labor Department reported.