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“Akron”: Indian-American owned firm developing zero pressure tyre for US army

An Indian-American owned engineering firm, Akron (Ohio-based American Engineering Group (AEG)) has received a $1 million Phase-II project grant from the US Department of Defense to develop tyres...

March 12, 2014

“Phantom”- World’s first 3D model of human fingerprint developed by Indian-American scientist Mr. Anil Jain

An Indian-American scientist, Mr. Anil Jain from Michigan State University built the world’s first three-dimensional (3D) model of a human fingerprint known as Phantom. About Phantom – 3D...

March 11, 2014

Mr. Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-American judge in California

Indian-American attorney, Mr. Vince Chhabria (44) will become California’s first federal judge of South Asian descent.  At present, Mr. Chhabria serves as the Deputy City Attorney at the...

March 11, 2014

2014 Ukraine crisis: Crimean MPs' vote to join Russian Federation sparks outrage

The Parliament of Crimea asked Moscow to allow the region to accede to Russia and move forwards the date of a referendum on the region’s status from March...

March 9, 2014

Indian acid attack victim Ms. Laxmi won International Women of Courage Award

Indian acid attack victim, Ms. Laxmi won the prestigious International Women of Courage Award from the US First Lady Michelle Obama for successfully leading the campaign against acid...

March 8, 2014

Forbes’s 2014 billionaires list: Bill Gates reclaims title as world’s richest person

Microsoft Co-founder, Mr. Bill Gates regained the title of the world’s richest person in the Forbes 2014 billionaire list. Mr. Gates has topped the list for 15 of...

March 7, 2014

Indian- American Scientist Sangeeta Bhatia developed cheap paper diagnostic for cancer

The Indian-American scientist, Ms. Sangeeta Bhatia developed a simple, cheap, paper test that could improve cancer diagnosis rates and help people to get treated earlier. Ms. Bhatia is...

February 27, 2014

Target Accelerator Programme (TAP) launched first accelerator programme for Indian start-ups

The Indian arm of US retailer Target, Target India launched its Target Accelerator Programme in Bangalore to incubate and provide mentoring to its first batch of five technology...

February 27, 2014

Sochi 2014: Russia topped medal table as Winter Olympics came to an end

The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, held in Sochi, Russia. Host nation Russia finished on top of the medal table by winning...

February 27, 2014

WTA rankings: Li Na climbs to World No.2 spot

In the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, Chinese tennis ace Li Na ranked World No.2 following her second Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open 2014....

February 20, 2014

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