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TopicSouth Asians

Topic: South Asians

New York now has a Ganesh Temple Street and Guru Nanak Way. The big Apple is South Asia-fied

A street name can’t save a neighbourhood. It is an acknowledgment that we have worked and lived in a place for a long time.

Goodbye, India Club — ‘eccentric’ London landmark where South Asians felt at home 

Historic India Club closes on 17 September after losing a redevelopment battle against the owner of the building where it’s located. For many patrons, it’s akin to heartbreak.

What dominant Hindus in US get wrong about Seattle caste ban

Seattle caste ban will apply to acts of discrimination. The American city won't be discussing or analysing religious texts and scriptures of Hindus.

Gene common in South Asians may double risk of lung failure, Covid death: Oxford-led study

Oxford scientists identified that the LZTFL1 gene changes the way the lungs respond to viral infection. It is carried by nearly 60 per cent of people with South Asian background.

Indians, other South Asians at double risk of heart diseases compared to Europeans: US study

Study also says clinical tools in US and Europe have not factored in the increased risk to South Asians since the latter were not part of the tools' development.

On Camera

Piyush Pandey brought the language of small towns into ad agency corridors: Prasoon Joshi

Piyush was about celebration—of life, of people, of stories. He believed that what we create can shape popular culture, can make people feel proud of who they are.

US sanctions Rosneft & Lukoil: What we know of 2 oil giants that produce half of Russia’s crude

Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil behemoth, has large interests in India. Reliance has a contract to purchase 500,000 barrels of crude per day from the firm.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.