Namrata Tripathi

Articles by Namrata Tripathi

Namrata Tripathi is a Reporter with International Business Times. She covers world, India and breaking news stories. A writer by day and a reader by night, Namrata has a degree in English Literature from Hindu College, University of Delhi and also a PGD in English Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She has previously worked as a Correspondent for Daily News and Analysis (DNA) and other news publications like The Hindu and Millennium Post.

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Indian-Americans unhappy with negative portrayal of Hinduism in California textbooks

Shantharam Nekkar, the director of Hindu Education Foundation USA (HEF), says that many school textbooks in the United States continue to portray Indian civilisation using orientalist narratives.

May 20, 2017

China says India-Singapore naval drill should not hurt other countries' interests

Indian and Singaporean navies are holding a seven-day mega maritime exercise in the SCS, which has been witnessing an aggressive stance by China.

May 19, 2017

Japan cabinet approves bill allowing Emperor Akihito to step down; first in 200 years

Abdication of the Emperor reportedly must take place within three years of the bill becoming law.

May 19, 2017

Sigh of relief for Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape charges against WikiLeaks founder

The Director of Public Prosecution, Marianne Ny, issued a statement on Friday, stating that she has decided to discontinue investigation against Julian Assange.

May 19, 2017

US hate crime: Two Americans given three years prison sentence for assaulting Indian-American man

The Indian-American man, Maan Singh Khalsa, was attacked in the Richmond Bay area in California last year by Chase Little and Colton Leblanc.

May 19, 2017

58-year-old Indian man detained at Atlanta airport, dies in custody

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly took Atul Kumar Babubhai Patel into custody at the Atlanta City Detention center for two days.

May 19, 2017

At least 4 Indonesian soldiers killed in South China Sea exercise

Army spokesperson Alfret Denny Tuejeh said that eight other soldiers were wounded in the accident which occurred on Wednesday.

May 18, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ stays death sentence, here's the full text of the verdict

India had approached the ICJ on May 8 demanding immediate suspension of the death sentence given to its former Navy officer.

May 18, 2017

Facebook fined $122 million for 'misleading' European Union over WhatsApp takeover

Facebook was reportedly found to have knowingly disclosed incorrect information about the possibility of merging Facebook and WhatsApp user identities.

May 18, 2017

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Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: Big win for India, ICJ says Pakistan should not hang Jadhav before final verdict

The International Court of Justice put a stay on Kulbhushan Jadhav death sentence until the UN court's final decision.

May 18, 2017

Austria passes resolution banning distribution of Quran, use of full-face veil

Women who wear garments that fully cover their faces in Austria will have to pay fine up to 50 Euro ($A225) from October this year.

May 18, 2017

Boris Johnson attacks condescending Tony Blair after anti-Brexit speech

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks about alcohol in gurudwara, faces criticism

The foreign secretary made the alcohol comments in reference to the UK signing an agreement with India to abolish taxes on Indian imports of British whisky.

May 18, 2017

Japanese princess gives up royal status to marry commoner classmate

In Japan, if a princess marries a commoner, she has to renounce her royal status and become a commoner herself.

May 17, 2017

'High possibility' of conflict with North Korea, says new South Korean President

Moon Jae-in made the statement a few hours after South Korea said that it wanted to reopen a channel of dialogue with North Korea.

May 17, 2017

China's richest man praises India's economic potential as New Delhi shuns One Belt, One Road

The billionaire head of Wanda Group, Wang Jianlin, who was the most prominent Chinese businessman at the Belt and Road Forum (BRF), has said that his group had ambitious plans for India.

May 17, 2017

Afghan security force and Nato troops stand at the gate of a guesthouse after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan: ISIS attacks state TV station in Jalalabad, at least 2 civilians dead

The provincial governor's spokesperson said that two of the attackers blew themselves up, while the rest of the gunmen are still fighting.

May 17, 2017

Donald Trump had asked FBI chief Comey to end Flynn's Russia investigation

Comey wrote some notes after a meeting with Trump, where he stated that the president brought up counterintelligence investigation into Flynn and urged Comey to drop the probe.

May 17, 2017

Jagmeet Singh becomes first Sikh in Canada to contest for NDP leadership

The 38-year-old politician, who represents Bramalea-Gore-Malton, made the announcement of his candidature on Monday.

May 16, 2017

'India wants to see sovereign Palestine co-existing peacefully with Israel,' says Modi

PM Modi in his statement said that India continues to support development and capacity building efforts of Palestine.

May 16, 2017

Vladimir Putin says US was in hysteria over alleged Russian election ploy

US-Russia blame game: Putin points finger at United States for global cyber attack

The WannaCry ransomware hit thousands of computer systems across the world last week and locked down files on those systems.

May 16, 2017

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Articles by Namrata Tripathi

Indian-Americans unhappy with negative portrayal of Hinduism in California textbooks

China says India-Singapore naval drill should not hurt other countries' interests

Japan cabinet approves bill allowing Emperor Akihito to step down; first in 200 years

Sigh of relief for Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape charges against WikiLeaks founder

US hate crime: Two Americans given three years prison sentence for assaulting Indian-American man

58-year-old Indian man detained at Atlanta airport, dies in custody

At least 4 Indonesian soldiers killed in South China Sea exercise

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ stays death sentence, here's the full text of the verdict

Facebook fined $122 million for 'misleading' European Union over WhatsApp takeover

Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: Big win for India, ICJ says Pakistan should not hang Jadhav before final verdict

Austria passes resolution banning distribution of Quran, use of full-face veil

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks about alcohol in gurudwara, faces criticism

Japanese princess gives up royal status to marry commoner classmate

'High possibility' of conflict with North Korea, says new South Korean President

China's richest man praises India's economic potential as New Delhi shuns One Belt, One Road

Afghanistan: ISIS attacks state TV station in Jalalabad, at least 2 civilians dead

Donald Trump had asked FBI chief Comey to end Flynn's Russia investigation

Jagmeet Singh becomes first Sikh in Canada to contest for NDP leadership

'India wants to see sovereign Palestine co-existing peacefully with Israel,' says Modi

US-Russia blame game: Putin points finger at United States for global cyber attack

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'