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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The Salesman director Asghar Farhadi boycotts Oscars 2017 citing Donald Trump's travel ban

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, whose movie The Salesman won Best Foreign Language Film chose not to attend the Oscars night out of respect to the seven countries affected by Trump's travel ban.

Feb 27, 2017

Donald Trump calls travel ban court ruling a political decision

Donald Trump's nominee for navy secretary Philip Bilden withdraws candidacy

Philip Bilden is the latest candidate in a series of nominees who have removed their names from consideration to be included in Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 27, 2017

Obama gets superstar's welcome in New York as he arrives with daughter for Broadway show

A large crowd of New Yorkers cheered the former president after he was spotted at downtown Starbucks in Manhattan holding a cup of coffee.

Feb 25, 2017

Boxer Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport, asked if he is a Muslim

Muhammad Ali Jr. and his mother were reportedly asked to step aside while going through customs because of their Arabic sounding names.

Feb 25, 2017

White House bars CNN, BBC, New York Times, other news media from press briefing

White House press secretary Sean Spicer blocked reporters from CNN, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Politico and BuzzFeed from attending a non-televised briefing.

Feb 25, 2017

China hotel fire: At least 10 killed, dozens injured after blaze engulfs multi-storey building

More casualties are expected as rescue services attempt to free trapped people in the Chinese hotel.

Feb 25, 2017

Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

Donald Trump promises 'greatest military build-up in American history'

Trump's request of a massive budget for military buildup will face harsh realities at the Capitol Hill, with the federal budget still running a large deficit.

Feb 25, 2017

Indian expats in Saudi Arabia may soon find themselves jobless as country pushes to hire more nationals

Financial difficulties, cost-cutting and a heavy drive to employ more Saudi nationals have led to a significant reduction in the expatriate employment in Saudi Arabia.

Feb 24, 2017

The dark truth behind the 'cute' viral video of Siberian tigers chasing drones has been revealed

The footage was uploaded by China's state-run media network CCTV+, with the location of the video given as Heilongjiang Province of China, which is a home to Harbin Siberian Tiger Park

Feb 24, 2017

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At least 45 killed in car bomb blast targeting Syrian rebels fighting ISIS in al-Bab

Reports state that a suicide bomber targeted a checkpoint manned by Free Syrian Army rebels which was crowded with civilians early Friday in the Sousian village.

Feb 24, 2017

Kansas shooting: Who was Srinivas Kuchibhotla, the Indian engineer killed in the Olathe bar racial attack?

Witnesses said that the assailant allegedly yelled "get out of my country" at Srinivas Kuchibhotla before opening fire at two Indians at the bar.

Feb 24, 2017

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shooting: In Donald Trump's era, here are instances of violence against the Indian community

Srinivas Kuchibhotla killed: Hate crimes in United States have risen ever since the 2016 presidential elections campaign began, particularly after the US President Donald Trump's xenophobic rhetoric against immigrants.

Feb 24, 2017

Kansas shooting: Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla killed, 2 others injured in 'racial attack' in suburban Olathe bar

The Kansas police authorities declined to address a press conference to say if the Olathe bar attack that killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla and injured Alok Madasani was a hate crime.

Feb 24, 2017

The Selfie Assassin: Woman suspected of killing Kim Jong-nam poses in same 'LOL' t-shirt she wore during his 'murder'

Doan Thi Huong is currently being held in Malaysia for allegedly killing Kim Jong-nam at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Feb 23, 2017

US Secretary of State Tillerson visits Mexico to 'soothe tensions' after fiery spat over border wall

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto had cancelled his scheduled trip to Washington to meet Donald Trump after the US President signed an order to build a wall along the US-Mexico border.

Feb 23, 2017

Lahore blasts: At least 8 killed, over 20 injured in multiple blasts in Pakistan

Reports state that the blast occurred in DHA's Z block commercial area near a series of eateries in Lahore, Pakistan.

Feb 23, 2017

Pineapple pizzagate: Iceland's president wants to ban pineapple on pizzas, causes outcry on social media

The president was at the high school in Akureyri when he responded to students' questions stating he was "fundamentally opposed" to pineapple on pizzas.

Feb 23, 2017

Donald Trump now targets transgender students; withdraws federal protection for restrooms

Trump, during his election campaign last year, had suggested that he may move to protect the LGBT rights. However, his administration's latest move sides with the social conservatives.

Feb 23, 2017

Why the internet needs to 'Keep Calm and Ignore Shobhaa De'

It appears that Shobhaa De revels in the attention her tweets get, as they do go viral, albeit for all the wrong reasons.

Feb 22, 2017

George Clooney slams Donald Trump, calls him 'Hollywood elitist' over Meryl Streep remark

Clooney, in an interview with French channel Canal, said that Meryl Streep was right in speaking her mind at the Golden Globes.

Feb 22, 2017

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Articles by Namrata Tripathi

The Salesman director Asghar Farhadi boycotts Oscars 2017 citing Donald Trump's travel ban

Donald Trump's nominee for navy secretary Philip Bilden withdraws candidacy

Obama gets superstar's welcome in New York as he arrives with daughter for Broadway show

Boxer Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport, asked if he is a Muslim

White House bars CNN, BBC, New York Times, other news media from press briefing

China hotel fire: At least 10 killed, dozens injured after blaze engulfs multi-storey building

Donald Trump promises 'greatest military build-up in American history'

Indian expats in Saudi Arabia may soon find themselves jobless as country pushes to hire more nationals

The dark truth behind the 'cute' viral video of Siberian tigers chasing drones has been revealed

At least 45 killed in car bomb blast targeting Syrian rebels fighting ISIS in al-Bab

Kansas shooting: Who was Srinivas Kuchibhotla, the Indian engineer killed in the Olathe bar racial attack?

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shooting: In Donald Trump's era, here are instances of violence against the Indian community

Kansas shooting: Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla killed, 2 others injured in 'racial attack' in suburban Olathe bar

The Selfie Assassin: Woman suspected of killing Kim Jong-nam poses in same 'LOL' t-shirt she wore during his 'murder'

US Secretary of State Tillerson visits Mexico to 'soothe tensions' after fiery spat over border wall

Lahore blasts: At least 8 killed, over 20 injured in multiple blasts in Pakistan

Pineapple pizzagate: Iceland's president wants to ban pineapple on pizzas, causes outcry on social media

Donald Trump now targets transgender students; withdraws federal protection for restrooms

Why the internet needs to 'Keep Calm and Ignore Shobhaa De'

George Clooney slams Donald Trump, calls him 'Hollywood elitist' over Meryl Streep remark

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'