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5 Reasons why Indian Americans (Heart) Obama

Indian Americans are fiscally and socially conservative. And yet most refuse to vote Republican and they have excellent reasons why.

The disappearing Sikh turban: Sacred symbol, shorthand for terror

Osama bin Laden transformed the turban into a visual shorthand for Islamic extremism. But the Sikh dastar itself is disappearing due to the pressures of bigotry and modernity. Sikhs may be safer in the future, and a whole lot poorer for it.

Mumbai meri jaan: This is home, this was home

An NRI wants to kiss the ground of his old janam bhoomi. But can you really ever go home again especially with a 21-month old baby, diaper bag and other paraphernalia in tow?

India unlikely hotspot on gay tourism map

Four years ago, there wasn't a single gay tourism company in India. The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association now lists seven.

Metro wars: Mumbai vs Delhi vs Chennai

Which Indian metro is the best to live in? Here are the true confessions of an objective outsider.

Dravid reminded us cricket is more than just a game

Cricket inspires huge levels of passion amongst not only Indians, but citizens across the cricket-playing world. Here's a look at some cricket crazies.

Pakistan demands equality: also wants Aus uranium deal

Pakistan has said that if Australia sells uranium to India, there is no reason as to why they should not have access to it as well

Rabindranth Tagore's rare manuscript to be auctioned in US

The previously unknown manuscript that dates back to 1928 will go under the hammer at a Sotheby's auction next month.

Rushdie soaks up the creative ferment of Occupy Wall Street

“It is very idealistic. It is kind of overwhelming. I love it. Good for them,” added Rushdie who became a symbol of intellectual freedom under siege after "The Satanic Verses."

'That's it, this is World War III': Indians remember 9/11

For many Indians 9/11 felt unbelievable. It was happening a world away. Yet it also drove home how small the world was, how few the degrees of separation were between someone in New Delhi and someone in New York.