An Indian origin healthcare worker, who allegedly held a woman against her will in his car with duct tape, and threw chilli powder into her eyes while making threats to kill her, has been refused bail. A bail hearing was told on Wednesday the woman had to appease him by making a video admitting she … Read more
Indian-origin Reni Abraham Chacko has been recognised and appointed as one of the Peace Commissioners for Ireland. With that, he is an authorised signatory for any document or ID verification in Ireland. Minister for Justice, Simon Harris, passed the order appointing Renee Abraham Chacko as Peace Commissioner for County Tipperary. Reni Abraham Chacko, a resident … Read more
With all the stressful moments of a cricket match, Finglas Cubs claimed victory in the Mixed Cubs A-League championship game. In a competitive game that lasted the entire time, the visiting Finglas Cubs defeated the home Railway Union Cubs by five runs. The young boys from both sides handle the pressure situation of a big … Read more
Indian origin Michelle Shochan achieved a stunning victory in her first match at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Michelle, Ireland’s U17 badminton player, defeated Varsha Kumar of Team England 22-20 24-22 21-15. The European Olympic Committee owns the unique rights to the European Youth Olympic Festival, which is a part of the EOC. EYOF … Read more
Indian-origin IM Tarun Kanyamarala won the 101st Irish Chess Championship which was held in Dublin from 2-10 July. The 18-year-old Tarun convincingly succeeded in the event scoring an unbeaten streak of 7 wins and 2 draws out of 9 rounds, with a rating performance of 2565, gaining 18 Elo points. Ireland’s youngest ever International Master Tarun … Read more
Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, former Finance Minister of Britain is believed to be the competitor for the next British Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as the chancellor of the exchequer triggered a series of resignations against PM Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak, 42, announced his decision on Twitter saying:” I’m standing to be the next leader … Read more
The 93-year-old Indian-Irish business magnate, Pallonji Mistry, head of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, passed away on Monday night at his home in Mumbai. Pallonji Mistry was the richest person in Ireland and the chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth is estimated to be €27.4 billion as of … Read more
Indian-origin Donegal student Hari Pranavam claimed an overall grand prize at this year’s Hong Kong Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB). Grace Ní Ifearnáin from Tralee also won her first-place category award at international sci-tech competition in Hong Kong. Two SciFest projects represented Ireland at the virtual Hong Kong Global Youth Science and Technology … Read more
Indian origin Michelle Shochan made history today by beating Denmark’s Anne Mouritsen in the final of the German U17 Open badminton tournament. Ireland’s U17 badminton player, Michelle defeated Anne Mouritsen 23-21 21-18 in the girls singles final match at Gladbach, Bergisch Germany. Michelle entered the final of the U17 German Open after beating France’s Clara … Read more