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Sikhs keep getting attacked in post-9/11 hate crimes because of mistaken identity. Here are the key differences between Sikhs and Muslims — and why no one

September 11, 2015 · 1 min read

They just see the notes. In Sam Smith’s hit single, his melody is repeated over and over again. It hasn’t become iconic yet, (and I’m not sure it will ever…

September 7, 2015 · 3 min read

Indian political framework built after independence is losing its relevance to govern a complex and diverse country. Six and a half decade of democratic…

September 7, 2015 · 3 min read

Rati Agnihotri has filed for divorce filing for a case of domestic violence against her husband of almost two decades.

September 2, 2015 · 3 min read

In some states, school is yet to start but in Midwest the schools have begun. It’s not easy for the kids and the families to switch from the summer mode to…

August 26, 2015 · 2 min read

Naperville's Happy Feet Walker's Club helps members build daily walking habits — and friendships — with group walks and new routes. Here's how to join.

August 26, 2015 · 1 min read

Starbucks rolled out 'Starbucks Evenings' to 70 locations — wine and tapas after 4 PM. The early verdict from a New York Post tasting: not impressed.

August 21, 2015 · 1 min read

Anjali Varghese, performed solo for three hours at her Arangetram on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

August 20, 2015 · 3 min read

The 2015 St. Paul's School trial exposed the 'Senior Salute' tradition. Owen Labrie was acquitted of felony rape but convicted on lesser charges.

August 20, 2015 · 1 min read

Read an excerpt from Koral Dasgupta's novel Fall Winter Collections — a sculptor's journey in Santiniketan, carving Krishna's women in black stone.

August 10, 2015 · 4 min read

How far will a kind human being go to help those in need is the question ….. Will cross all limits , Will leave no stone unturned , is the answer.

July 31, 2015 · 8 min read

Crowds on Demand hires actors to pose as supporters at political rallies. Its founder admits the service is used by US candidates — mostly for Congress and

July 16, 2015 · 1 min read

Roti Ghar in Hubballi serves a full north-Karnataka thali — rice, dal, vegetables and a sweet — for one rupee, with no cashier and no profit motive.

July 16, 2015 · 1 min read

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the Delhi Dialogue Commission's proposal for 'Aam Aadmi Canteens' — nutritious meals capped at Rs 10, a la Tamil

July 16, 2015 · 1 min read

Ahead of Obama's first visit to Kenya as US president, a little-known party planned a 5,000-person nude march to protest his support for gay rights.

July 15, 2015 · 1 min read

At their interfaith wedding in Baltimore, Canadian Frank Gregoire surprised his bride Simran Malhotra by singing 'Tum Hi Ho' — after six weeks of practice.

July 15, 2015 · 1 min read

A 16-year-old in Mizoram confessed to killing his step-sister and her husband to steal Rs 36,000 for a mobile phone — a shocking reminder of what obsession

July 15, 2015 · 1 min read

Through the federal community eligibility provision, Shelby County Schools in Memphis began serving every student three free meals a day — with no stigma

July 12, 2015 · 3 min read

Sahil Patel, 36, of Pennsylvania was sentenced to 175 months in prison for organizing the U.S. side of an India-based call-center ring that impersonated IRS

July 9, 2015 · 2 min read

After Kamal Haasan claimed his 1988 divorce from Vani Ganapathy left him bankrupt, his ex-wife hit back: 'Can alimony make a man bankrupt?'

July 9, 2015 · 1 min read