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Colours of South Asia in NY's famed Macy's Flower Show

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

We present some amazing images from the ongoing Macy's Flower Show 2013 at Macy's Herald Square Broadway Plaza in New York City. Drenched in spectacu...

9/11: Memories of another day

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Saisuresh Sivaswamy, who was in New York on 9/11, relives the day that changed America and the world. 'Oh my god, look at that, a plane, a plane!' Th...

California school celebrates Ramayan for 33 years

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Last week, 200 students of the Mount Madonna School in Watsonville, California performed the 33rd version of their annual Ramayan production at the Me...

Indian American wins Pulitzer for book on cancer

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

A thoroughly engaging, relentlessly moving and often provocative book about a disease that many people won't even mention by name or discuss in a hush...

Hazare's anti-corruption wave sweeps New York too

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

< Hundreds of Indian-Americans came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusade in New York. Rediff.com'...

New York and the New World

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Financialised masses not only provide feedstock inputs but are also voters whose political support for funded savings cannot be taken for granted, say...

4G battle heating up: It's Ambani versus Mittal

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Adages abound about how even a short period, say a week, can be a long time in certain walks of life, say politics. Try saying that to Mukesh Amban...

The stunning Volvo S60 at Rs 27 lakh!

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Volvo Auto India on Thursday successfully delivered upon its promise of launching Volvo S60 in the first quarter of 2011. The company has beefed up i...

Here's how to invest smartly in art

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

There are cheaper versions available that work for both decorative and investment purposes. Manu Dosaj, owner of Delhi-based art gallery Gallerie A...

Hurry! You can still claim more tax deductions

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Most people rush to buy insurance products and mutual fund schemes during the end of the financial year with the aim to meet Section 80C commitments...

The Raja Sen Review: Hrithik's wow in Guzaarish

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Raja Sen reviews Guzaarish. Post YOUR reviews here!Clearly influenced by Broadway, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's tireless attempt to bring old-world theatri...

The Princess And The Frog is a must watch

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Gorgeous hand-drawn animation, soaringvoices (especially that of the Broadway's Tony winner Anika Noni Rose) and most importantly, a uplifting and fun...

Natasha Richardson: Truly a luminious actress

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

You are not allowed to interview Broadway stars once the performances have begun. It is simple logic: the artistes save their voices and energy for th...

First Look: Ugo's Last Dance

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Deeksha Gaur, executive producer of the off-Broadway show Ugo's Last Dance currently underway in New York (show ends on October 4), is among the few...

Katie Holmes set for Broadway debut

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Katie Holmes is set to make her Broadway debut later this in a revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.The actress will be joined on stage by Oscar win...

NBA: 'Linsanity' has the New York Knicks riding high

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Jeremy Lin's sudden rise from obscure reserve to the toast of Broadway could not have come at a better time for the New York Knicks. Lin scored 23 po...

Tyson refused New Zealand visa again

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been refused a visa to visit New Zealand as part of a series of motivational speeches for the second...

'Tyson gets Australia visa for speaking event'

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been granted a visa to enter Australia for a series of motivational talks next month, organisers sai...

New Zealand bans former boxing champ Mike Tyson

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

New Zealand revoked an entry visa for former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist Mike Tyson on Wednesday after a charity going to benefit...

'Good guy' Tyson wants to dance to musicals

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, once notorious for his bad boy antics, has a new goal: he'd like to dance and act in musicals. "I've al...

2013 Hyundai Elantra quietly becoming one of the most popular small cars on the market

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

/PRNewswire-iReach/ -- It's an understatement to say that small vehicles are popular right now. But in the crowded market, the professionals at Broadw...

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens. Muppet creator Jim Henson's family is donating about 400 puppet...

Atlanta Gets Ready for AMTC Auditions on Saturday, June 8th

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Bad is bold in the entertainment industry, so good must be BOLDER. It's time for God's stars to stand up on the stages of film, fashion, music and the...

Carol Burnett to win top US humor prize in DC

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner o...

Gilberto Santa Rosa leads 'Forever Tango' to B'way

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 +0530

The singer known as the Gentleman of Salsa is turning to tango: Gilberto Santa Rosa will make his Broadway debut in the musical "Forever Tango," which...