Akshay Kumar to make Telugu cinema debut with ‘Kannappa’
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has boarded the cast of actor Vishnu Manchu-starrer ‘Kannappa’, the makers announced. While details about Kumar’s role are unknown, the film marks the actor’s Telugu cinema debut. Manchu, who plays the […]
2 ‘shooters’ arrested for firing outside Salman Khan’s residence
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two accused for allegedly firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra West on April 14. The two suspected shooters were caught in Gujarat’s Bhuj beginning this week. […]
FBI begins probe into Baltimore bridge collapse
The FBI said on Monday it opened a criminal probe into the collapse of a Baltimore bridge in March when a ship crashed into a bridge support, while local officials confirmed the recovery of a […]
S Jaishankar expresses concern over rise in deaths of Indian students overseas
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (Apr 15) expressed concern over the rise in the deaths of Indian students overseas. He said that even though such cases were unconnected, as many of the […]
Nikki Haley joins Hudson Institute think tank
Washington, DC: Prominent Indian-American politician and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has joined the prestigious Hudson Institute, the think tank announced on Monday. “Nikki is a proven, effective leader on both foreign and domestic […]
Chandrayaan-3 team wins US space exploration award
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission team has won the US Space Foundation’s prestigious 2024 John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration acknowledging their exceptional contribution to advancing the frontiers of space exploration. The award was […]
New York
Celebrate Earth Day with Car Free Earth Day NYC!
Earth Day is fast approaching, marking one of the most exciting events of the year. Since its inception in 1970, this day has served as a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our planet […]
43 social workers honored for their commitment to their patients
New York, NY – April 12, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced 43 social workers from across health system who were honored for their commitment and dedication to their patients. There are more 1,000 […]
Mayor Adams celebrates largest all-affordable housing project in 40 years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a historic win for affordable housing and economic development in the city of New York after the City Council voted to approve the Willets Point Phase 2 […]
International
World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
Indian student shot dead inside his Audi in Canada
A 24-year-old student from India was shot dead inside a car in Canada’s South Vancouver, the local police have said. The Vancouver Police in a statement said Chirag Antil, 24, was found dead inside a […]
Canada pulls out Indian staff from Canadian missions across India
Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government has reduced the number of local staff at its missions across India, slightly over five months after Ottawa withdrew 41, or more than two-thirds, of its diplomats in October last year. […]
World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
Indian student shot dead inside his Audi in Canada
A 24-year-old student from India was shot dead inside a car in Canada’s South Vancouver, the local police have said. The Vancouver Police in a statement said Chirag Antil, 24, was found dead inside a […]
Canada pulls out Indian staff from Canadian missions across India
Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government has reduced the number of local staff at its missions across India, slightly over five months after Ottawa withdrew 41, or more than two-thirds, of its diplomats in October last year. […]
Xi meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday in a sign of mutual support and shared opposition to Western democracies amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We would like to express […]
India clinches victories in key U.N. bodies
Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to INCB for the third term New York: India has secured multiple pivotal positions at the United Nations, marking a significant triumph as Jagjit Pavadia, India’s nominee, clinches a third consecutive term […]
Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion
– Palestinians returning to Khan Younis finds city unrecognizable – The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes – Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if it launches attack Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin […]
Chandrayaan-3 team wins US space exploration award
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission team has won the US Space Foundation’s prestigious 2024 John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration acknowledging their exceptional contribution to advancing the frontiers of space exploration. The award was […]
From Riches to Renunciation: Gujarat Couple Donates Rs 200 cr to Embrace Monkhood
A Jain couple from Gujarat has captured headlines for their extraordinary decision to renounce their material wealth and pursue a life of spiritual devotion. Bhavesh Bhandari, a successful businessman from Himmatnagar, and his wife recently […]
Celebration of the birth of Lord Mahavir
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī. According to Jain texts, Mahavira was […]
World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
Microsoft warns about election manipulation by China
By Vipul Tamhane The Super Bowl of elections is here, and 2024 is not just an election year, it’s perhaps “The” election year. At least 64 countries, including the European Union, are set to hold […]
India unveils world’s largest green energy park in Gujarat, 5 times size of Paris, a km from Pakistan
Khavda: A remote airstrip nestled amidst vast barren lands bordering Pakistan has transformed into an unexpected gateway to one of the world’s largest renewable energy parks. Initially a modest strip lacking even an air traffic […]
Chandrayaan-3 team wins US space exploration award
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission team has won the US Space Foundation’s prestigious 2024 John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration acknowledging their exceptional contribution to advancing the frontiers of space exploration. The award was […]
From Riches to Renunciation: Gujarat Couple Donates Rs 200 cr to Embrace Monkhood
A Jain couple from Gujarat has captured headlines for their extraordinary decision to renounce their material wealth and pursue a life of spiritual devotion. Bhavesh Bhandari, a successful businessman from Himmatnagar, and his wife recently […]
Celebration of the birth of Lord Mahavir
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī. According to Jain texts, Mahavira was […]
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Entertainment
Akshay Kumar to make Telugu cinema debut with ‘Kannappa’
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has boarded the cast of actor Vishnu Manchu-starrer ‘Kannappa’, the makers announced. While details about Kumar’s role are unknown, the film marks the actor’s Telugu cinema debut. Manchu, who plays the […]
2 ‘shooters’ arrested for firing outside Salman Khan’s residence
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two accused for allegedly firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra West on April 14. The two suspected shooters were caught in Gujarat’s Bhuj beginning this week. […]
Films that capture true spirit of Baisakhi and Punjabi culture
On the day of this festive occasion, The South Asian Times takes a look at top Hindi films that capture Punjab and its culture in its true essence. ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ A Yash Chopra […]
Sports
Indian men’s hockey team goes down 1-2 against Australia
Perth: The Indian men’s hockey team went down 1-2 against Australia in their neck-to-neck third game of the five-match Test series here. Jugraj Singh (41’) was the lone goalscorer for India, while Jeremy Hayward (44’, […]
IPL 2024: Nitish Reddy’s maiden 50 helps Sunrisers Hyderabad win
Mullanpur (Punjab): A brilliant stroke-filled rearguard half-century by Nitish Kumar Reddy helped Sunrisers Hyderabad prevail over Punjab Kings despite a sensational fightback by Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma after Arshdeep Singh had given them a […]
IPL 2024: Superb batting helps LSG beat RCB by 28 runs
Bengaluru: Young tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav (3-14) bowled a sensational spell that included the fastest delivery of this edition at 156.7kmph after opener Quinton de Kock (81) and Nicholas Pooran (40 not out) set the […]
Business
High-powered US trade mission to visit India to explore agribusiness sector
A high-powered US trade delegation will visit India later this month to explore opportunities in the country’s huge agribusiness sector and further promote American products among India’s rising middle class. “India represents a growth economy […]
US inflation beats Wall Street estimates, rises 0.4% in March
Washington: US inflation increased more-than-expected in March 2024 mostly driven by petrol and shelter costs, pushing away hopes of a June interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. The US consumer price index (CPI) […]
Musk arriving in India this month to meet PM Modi: Report
New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is reportedly planning to visit India later this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce his mega investment plans, as the country doubles down on […]
Lifestyle
From Riches to Renunciation: Gujarat Couple Donates Rs 200 cr to Embrace Monkhood
A Jain couple from Gujarat has captured headlines for their extraordinary decision to renounce their material wealth and pursue a life of spiritual devotion. Bhavesh Bhandari, a successful businessman from Himmatnagar, and his wife recently […]
Don’t Go Swimming with Google Maps
Google Maps can be very useful. Before it became a common app on mobile devices, drivers had to rely on printed maps as well as directions from various sources, including friends they were visiting and […]
Proof money really doesn’t buy you happiness!
Study of 19 regions shows people who earn virtually nothing are just as content as those on big bucks It turns out, the old adage ‘Money can’t buy happiness’ is true. Economic growth and higher […]