India Celebrates Diwali, The Festival of Lights

10/24/14 2:21 PM PST

Diwali celebrates the time when Lord Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years in exile and killing demon king Ravana

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Lightning Strike Kills 11 in Colombia

10/07/14 1:32 PM PST

Lightning strikes a hut and sets it on fire in the mountains of northern Colombia, killing at least 11 tribal members

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U.S. Congressman Mistakes U.S. Officials For Indian Govt Officials

07/30/14 6:29 AM PST

Republican Curt Clawson has an exchange during congressional hearing with two high-ranking US government officials as he mistakes them for being representatives of the Indian government

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Indian Government Scrambles to Pull Nationals From Iraq

07/03/14 12:18 PM PST

India's full-blown evacuation operation in Iraq is fast taking the shape, as 94 Indians have already returned and 600 more are expected this week

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NFL Team Name Controversy

02/12/14 11:49 AM PST

Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell is threatening, pressing the NFL to change the Washington Redskins team name

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