British Indian food writer and TV chef Anjum Anand has an indisputable zeal for Indian food. She’s taken it upon herself to bust myths about the cuisine being greasy and heavy, and to showcase to the world the simplicity involved in preparing Indian meals on a daily basis. Having lived and worked world over, Anand understood what the cuisine required to appeal to the global palate. Through her books, columns, recipes, TV show and now the recently launch The Spice Tailor range; she’s revealed the … More »Anjum Anand’s Indian food fetish

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) She is one of the rare names in the Indian fashion fraternity whose international presence and impact are wider than at home. Now designer Ritu Beri wants to spread her wings by opening lifestyle boutiques to cater to everyone's needs under one roof. More »Beyond designing, Ritu Beri eyes lifestyle space

I’m bracing myself for some inevitable “Hai Bhagavan!” and “Chee!” reactions from the community at large More »I’ve always been a writer, always been a storyteller

There’s nothing typical about Aiysha Saagar and she definitely doesn’t slip into a mould easily. So when you see this buxom, dusky Fiji-born brunette belt out foot-tapping Punjabi numbers, its inevitably surprising. Born to Indian parents in Fiji and raised in Queensland, Australia, Saagar’s deep connection with her Indian roots is apparent. More »Aiysha Saagar's Oz style Punjabi pop

A new breed of celebrities has cropped up over the recent years – viral stars. With the help of online platforms such as Blogging portals, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages these stars showcase their craft and attract a fan following. Canada based Lilly Singh is one such performing artist who found her calling and audience via YouTube. More »The chic Sikh chick

The recent years have seen a shift in some people’s professional aspirations. Gone are the days when working for a MNC and living the corporate life are the ultimate dream. Today chasing your dreams and turning it into a business or career is a clearer dream. US based Deepak Doshi is one among those who chose differently. Doshi quit his job with Pepsico International to open his dream restaurant. More »Out with the cubicle, in with the café!

Washington, June 13 (IANS) Anand Mahindra, vice chairman & managing director of Mahindra Group, and Alan Mulally, president & CEO, Ford Motor Company, have been honoured with Global Leadership Awards for their outstanding contributions to the US-India growth story. More »Anand Mahindra gets global leadership award

37-year-old Indian born Malli Mastan Babu has climbed more peaks in South America than anyone and hopes to conquer them all before the year is up. More »Malli Mastan Babu, an Indian in the Andes

Meet the billionaire monk, Manoj Bharghava, a Princeton drop-out who moved from the US and lived 12-years in an ashrams. More »Who is Manoj Bhargava?

In an era where commercial Bollywood cinema is mostly what the world outside of India knows of the Indian film industry, the makers of ‘Love, Wrinkle Free’ are vying for a spot outside the proverbial box. Indie, low-budget, alternative, niche, the names are many for those that colour outside the lines of mainstream cinema. More »Love, Wrinkle-free

If there's ever been a late start in life, Fauja Singh is the epitome of it. This Indian born resident of Britain ran and completed his first marathon at the age of 89, a feat spanning 26.2 miles in 6 hours and 54 minutes. More »Fauja Singh's last mile

Washington, March 3 (IANS) Indian American filmmaker Manan Singh Katohora has won the "2012 Rising Star Award" for his feature film "9 Eleven" at the Canada International Film Festival. More »Filmmaker Katohora wins award

“Nobody takes a 22-year old guy seriously when he says he’s started a social business!" More »Anoj Viswanathan's gift that keeps giving