September 19, 2016
3:33 pm

The group of Himalayan trekkers from 'My Hero Brother,' a documentary about siblings (Courtesy 'My Hero Brother')

He ain’t heavy, he’s my sibling

‘My Hero Brother,’ Yonatan Nir’s latest film, looks at a trek through the mountains by special needs adults and the siblings who help them along the way

By Jessica Steinberg

September 4, 2016
2:10 pm

Irma Escuero, of New York, holds a statue of Mother Teresa prior to the start of a mass celebrated by Pope Francis where will be canonized in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on September 4, 2016. (Gregorio Borgia/AP Photo)

Pope declares Mother Teresa a saint, model of mercy

Beatification of Nobel Prize-winning Albanian-Indian nun feted in Rome, Kolkata, Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo

By Nicole Winfield

August 2, 2016
1:10 pm

Members of the fire forces and volunteers participate in relief operations in a low-lying flooded area of Bangalore, India, July 29, 2016. (AFP/MANJUNATH KIRAN)

India flooding kills 96, forces 1 million into relief camps

Incessant monsoon rains cause damage across eastern areas; 17 rare rhinos die after national park swamped

By AP

July 28, 2016
5:30 pm

The town of Manali Anoop Pandit, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh , India. (CC-BY-SA - Anoop Pandit/Wikimedia)

6 arrested in gang rape of Israeli woman in India

Victim was assaulted after accepting a ride early Sunday in Himachal Pradesh; police say 3 of the suspects are minors

By Tamar Pileggi

June 30, 2016
8:45 pm

The Israel Navy launches its new 'Barak 8' missile defense system on November 26, 2015. (screen capture: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

India successfully tests missile defense system developed with Israel

New Delhi defense officials confirm test-firing of Barak 8 ‘met all the targets’ and dub it ‘a grand success’

By Times of Israel staff

June 22, 2016
5:45 pm

The Magen David Synagogue in central Mumbai, in a photo taken in February 2014. (photo credit: Joshua Davidovich/Times of Israel)

Indian state grants Jews minority status

Maharashtra is home to over 110 million people – and more than half of India’s 5,000 Jews, who will finally enjoy special privileges

By Times of Israel staff

June 22, 2016
1:09 am

Hundreds of people join in the master class for the Second Annual International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2016 in Tel Aviv. (Melanie Lidman)

Inner peace on International Yoga Day isn’t such a stretch

Over 300 people join 2nd annual International Yoga Day events in Tel Aviv; Jerusalem, Rosh Hanikra also host gatherings

By Melanie Lidman

June 16, 2016
5:50 pm

Israelis practice yoga at Habima Square in March 2016 (Courtesy Flash 90)

India brings sun salutations to Tel Aviv’s Tachana

After massive success of first effort, local embassy invites residents to stretch out for second International Yoga Day

By Jessica Steinberg

June 13, 2016
1:21 pm

The area of the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower in Shanghai, China, September 14, 2013. (Liron Almog/Flash90)

Asian interest may foster ‘2nd-generation’ Israeli tech companies – VC investor

Aleph’s Eden Shochat says start-up nation is witnessing a new golden age as firms aim for higher valuations

By Shoshanna Solomon

May 31, 2016
9:06 am

A child slave in Haiti (YouTube screenshot)

More than 45 million trapped in modern slavery — study

28% more enslaved globally than previously estimated; North Korea only country yet to criminalize the practice

By AFP

May 6, 2016
1:55 pm

An Ecoppia robot cleaning-crew system (Courtesy)

Israeli solar panel robot cleaners ‘outsourced’ to India

Ecoppia to partner with local company to build photovoltaic cleaning system facility in Chennai

By Times of Israel staff

May 3, 2016
4:34 am

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee meets with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during the first official visit to Israel of an Indian leader, October 14, 2015 (Photo by Mark Neyman/GPO)

India wishes Israel happy Independence Day — 9 days early

In letter to Rivlin, President Mukherjee hails ‘profound respect’ for Jewish state, strengthening ties and ‘new bonds of trust and partnership’

By Ilan Ben Zion

April 27, 2016
4:18 pm

File: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on March 14, 2016 at the United Nations in New York (AFP/Don Emmert)

UN chief says end ‘madness’ of nuclear weapon testing

Ban Ki-moon urges world powers to finally sign 20-year-old Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

By AFP

April 13, 2016
10:59 am

Members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community from across northeastern India gathering in Churachandpur, in the Indian state of Manipur, to celebrate Hanukkah, Dec. 8, 2015. (Shavei Israel)

India’s Jews renew push for official minority status

Local rabbi says 5,000-member community seeking recognition in order to ‘practice and promote our culture’

By JTA and Times of Israel staff

April 10, 2016
3:23 pm

6.6 magnitude quake rattles Afghan mountains

Tremors felt as far away as Islamabad and New Delhi, but no immediate reports of injuries or damage

By AFP

Topic: India

He ain’t heavy, he’s my sibling

‘My Hero Brother,’ Yonatan Nir’s latest film, looks at a trek through the mountains by special needs adults and the siblings who help them along the way

Pope declares Mother Teresa a saint, model of mercy

Beatification of Nobel Prize-winning Albanian-Indian nun feted in Rome, Kolkata, Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo

India flooding kills 96, forces 1 million into relief camps

Incessant monsoon rains cause damage across eastern areas; 17 rare rhinos die after national park swamped

6 arrested in gang rape of Israeli woman in India

Victim was assaulted after accepting a ride early Sunday in Himachal Pradesh; police say 3 of the suspects are minors

India successfully tests missile defense system developed with Israel

New Delhi defense officials confirm test-firing of Barak 8 ‘met all the targets’ and dub it ‘a grand success’

Indian state grants Jews minority status

Maharashtra is home to over 110 million people – and more than half of India’s 5,000 Jews, who will finally enjoy special privileges

Inner peace on International Yoga Day isn’t such a stretch

Over 300 people join 2nd annual International Yoga Day events in Tel Aviv; Jerusalem, Rosh Hanikra also host gatherings

India brings sun salutations to Tel Aviv’s Tachana

After massive success of first effort, local embassy invites residents to stretch out for second International Yoga Day

Asian interest may foster ‘2nd-generation’ Israeli tech companies – VC investor

Aleph’s Eden Shochat says start-up nation is witnessing a new golden age as firms aim for higher valuations

More than 45 million trapped in modern slavery — study

28% more enslaved globally than previously estimated; North Korea only country yet to criminalize the practice

Israeli solar panel robot cleaners ‘outsourced’ to India

Ecoppia to partner with local company to build photovoltaic cleaning system facility in Chennai

India wishes Israel happy Independence Day — 9 days early

In letter to Rivlin, President Mukherjee hails ‘profound respect’ for Jewish state, strengthening ties and ‘new bonds of trust and partnership’

UN chief says end ‘madness’ of nuclear weapon testing

Ban Ki-moon urges world powers to finally sign 20-year-old Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

India’s Jews renew push for official minority status

Local rabbi says 5,000-member community seeking recognition in order to ‘practice and promote our culture’

6.6 magnitude quake rattles Afghan mountains

Tremors felt as far away as Islamabad and New Delhi, but no immediate reports of injuries or damage

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