Diaspora

Indians to now pay double for health services in UK

Indians to now pay double for health services in U...

February 7, 2018

The surcharge is paid by all visitors from outside the EU who live in the UK for six months or more to work, study or join family members.

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Two Indian-Americans inducted into US National Inventors Hall of Fame

Two Indian-Americans inducted into US National Inv...

February 1, 2018

Two Indian pioneers have been recognised for their inventions in wireless technology and for a dental filling material that mimics the natural teeth. Two Indian-American innovation pioneers – Arogyaswami Paulraj and Sumita Mitra have been inducted into the prestigious Nati...

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Indian-American appointed for a key role in the US state department

Indian-American appointed for a key role in the US...

January 22, 2018

With her new role as the assistant secretary of state for economic and business affairs, Manisha Singh has become the highest-ranking Indian-American official in the US state department.

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Indian origin woman comes on-board in UK shadow cabinet

Indian origin woman comes on-board in UK shadow ca...

January 21, 2018

Britain's first woman Sikh Member of Parliament (MP), Preet Kaur Gill has been chosen by the Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to be a part of the Shadow Cabinet.

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Sikh officials barred from entering gurdwaras in Canada, US and UK

Sikh officials barred from entering gurdwaras in C...

January 13, 2018

In what is an ongoing aftermath of the Operation Bluestar, Sikh officials have been barred from entering gurudwaras in a formal capacity.

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NRI voter registration doubles in numbers

NRI voter registration doubles in numbers

December 30, 2017

The number of NRIs voting in India has doubled, as per government reports; however, a major chunk of the Indian diaspora continues to shy away from voting due to the inability of being physically present in India at the time of elections. Although measures like proxy voting are t...

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India tops in number of migrants abroad

India tops in number of migrants abroad

December 26, 2017

India has become the largest country of origin of international migrants, with the numbers doubling lately. Here is an account of the rapid immigration taking place to and fro several countries and how India is at the helm of it.

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India to be the ‘Guest of Honour country’ at Abu Dhabi Festival

India to be the ‘Guest of Honour country’ at A...

December 4, 2017

India will be the ‘Guest of Honour Country’ in the Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF) 2018 and is set to showcase its diverse cultural hues to the world as well as the large Indian diaspora settled in UAE.

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Help reaching Indians in Bali as volcano alert rises

Help reaching Indians in Bali as volcano alert ris...

November 28, 2017

After the volcano alert was raised to the highest level in Bali, the Indian Mission there is providing aid to Indians in trouble.

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West Bengal CM unveils Sister Nivedita’s plaque

West Bengal CM unveils Sister Nivedita’s plaque

November 14, 2017

On her 150th birth anniversary, Sister Nivedita gets a permanent place in the history of UK

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