Category: Features
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Tragic story of Raghunandan Yandamuri: First Indian American to be executed
News East West Indian American techie Raghunandan Yandamuri, who has been sentenced to death for killing two people, will be executed by lethal injection on Feb 23, 2018. If the sentence is carried out, he will become the first Indian American to be executed. Raghunandan Yandamuri, 32, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, was sentenced to…
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Bitcoin was the biggest star of 2017
By Lachman Balani TORONTO: Talking about world markets in 2017, Bitcoin was the biggest star of last year. But first off, the tiny robust business and finance enclave of Hong Kong beat all others by jumping a whopping 36% to stand out as the stock star of 2017! Next was Nasdaq, stumping many famous US…
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Sikh Rehat Maryada needs fresh look
Canadian Sikh Jagpal Singh Tiwana argues that as a dynamic religion, Sikhism must keep up with the changing times and have a fresh look at Sikh Rehat Maryada HALIFAX (Canada): The Sikh Rehat Maryada or Sikh code needs a second look. It may seem like a heavily loaded statement, but let us have a look…
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Rohit Sharma – the best batsman?
News East West Is Rohit Sharma the best batsman in the world today? Well, Indian captain Virat Kohli is terrific in one-day ODIs and Test cricket, with a record average of over 50 runs in both formats of the game. Australian captain Steve Smith is the best batsman in Test cricket. West Indian Chris Gayle…