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India Independence Day in 2016: NYC India Day Parade - Time, Date & Place, PM Modi's Speech & Address [Video]

India celebrated 70 years of independence on Monday where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country with a speech about a better India for the future.

Guatemala's Dinner in the Sky: Fine Dining While Suspended 40 Meters in the Air

A floating restaurant in Guatemala offers thrill-seekers a unique dining experience. A floating restaurant in Guatemala offers thrill-seekers a unique dining experience.

Why Facebook's Quest to End Poverty is Getting Backlash

Mark Zuckerberg's idea that Internet access can lift poor people out of poverty has been receiving backlash.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook Kicked Out of India, Twitter's Downward Spiral, & Snapchat's New (Old) Partner

This week in social media was altogether pretty terrible for the two most significant networks: Facebook and Twitter. Facebook got kicked out of India and Twitter's growth has flatlined, sparking worries is might actually die. But with a potential big partnership with an influential old media company, Snapchat, meanwhile, is doing fine.

Pope Francis Approves Mother Teresa for Saint Canonization

Mother Teresa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and famed benefactor of the poor, will be officially named as a saint by the Vatican.

Obama Opens Climate Change Summit with Call for Deal

President Obama called for world leaders to join in a deal to address climate change at a United Nations conference in Paris on Monday.

HTC One A9 Release Date: New HTC Smartphone To Be Launched Wednesday?

HTC One A9 arriving in India on Wednesday? The release date of the HTC One A9 in India is now rumored to be set this week. According to PC-Tablet's report, HTC recently sent out media invites for a launch event happening in New Delhi.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Price, Release Date, Specs, News: Next Galaxy Cheaper Than Galaxy S6?

The next Samsung Galaxy smartphone might be more affordable than the Galaxy S6. The possible price reduction is not something new for Samsung though.

280 People Dead in Strongest Afghan Quake

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Afganistan and killed hundreds of people in Pakistan including thousands injured on Monday, Oct. 21. The quake was reported to be the strongest one that hit Afganistan since 1949.

2 Teens Charged With Abduction, Rape of Toddler in New Delhi, India

Two Indian teens were arrested in New Dehli on Sunday for the alleged abduction and rape of a two-year old toddler.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, World's Shortest Man, Dies at 75

The 75-year-old Nepali deemed the world's shortest man by the Guinness Book of Records died last week during a trip to American Samoa.

India, China Outpacing Mexico in Immigration to the US

In the current political climate, where the Republican presidential front-runner has whipped up fervor against undocumented Mexican immigrants -- often based on economic arguments -- the reality is that China and India have overtaken Mexico as the largest sources of all new immigrants, legal or otherwise, in the U.S.

Two Sisters in India Appeal to Supreme Court to Avoid Being Gang Raped

Two Indian sisters that are part of the Dalit caste – a group that has traditionally been known as "untouchable" in Hindi society -- have been told they will be gang raped as a punishment for crimes committed by their brother.

Indian Government Blocks 857 Porno Websites Despite Supreme Court Ruling

The Indian government blocks 857 porno websites despite a ruling from the Supreme Court. The Indian government blocked 857 pornography websites weeks after the Indian Supreme Court declined a request to block access to online pornography.

Extreme Temperatures Hit India, Kill at Least 500

At least 500 are dead after an extreme heatwave has reached India. Some temperatures in India have reached 118 degrees Fahrenheit.

New President of Sri Lanka Visits India

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena made India his first visit abroad. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena made India his first visit abroad.

Ernst & Young Says Mexico Has Some of the Highest Earning Potential in Entertainment, Online Media

While the U.S. still claims the highest earning potential for both entertainment companies and online media, emerging markets like Mexico, India, China and Russia are catching up, reports Ernst & Young, the world's leading business management consultants.

Uber in India: Company to Look at Criminal Court Records When Choosing Drivers After Rape Accusation, Ban

The U.S. company Uber Technologies Inc. has tightened background screening of drivers in India. The U. S. company Uber Technologies Inc. has tightened background screening of drivers in India.

New Facebook Lite App for Older Android Devices Could Appeal to Large 2G Mobile Community in Latin America

Over the weekend, Facebook launched an app called Facebook Lite, which is optimized for low-end Android devices in emerging markets across Asia and Africa.

ISIS Terror News: Political Official Reveals India's Ban on Vimeo, Github, Imgur and 29 Other Websites Is Due to 'Jihadi Propaganda' From Terrorist Group

Indian authorities believe ISIS terrorists use the 32 websites. India officials have asked internet service providers and mobile operators to block access to 32 websites.

Uber Car Service Driver Accused of Raping Woman During India Taxi Ride

Police have announced a $1,600, or 1 lakh rupees, reward for the arrest of an Uber driver who raped a 27-year-old woman in New Delhi on Friday night.
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