Diaspora

Indian origin scientist finds new way to produce hydrogen fuel from sunlight

Indian origin scientist finds new way to produce h...

May 5, 2018

Overcoming the challenge of harnessing the energy potential of the greatest energy source to earth, Indian-origin scientist with his team comes up with an innovative plan.

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Indian origin steel tycoon appointed as UK Skills Ambassador

Indian origin steel tycoon appointed as UK Skills ...

March 14, 2018

Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed by Britain's Prince Charles as an official ambassador for the Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills.

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Indian-American from Florida to run for US Congress

Indian-American from Florida to run for US Congres...

February 21, 2018

Indian-American, Sanjay Patel has announced his run for candidature at the US House of Representatives from Florida district in a bid to address unaddressed issues and make a change.

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Doordarshan India may soon broadcast in 100 countries

Doordarshan India may soon broadcast in 100 countr...

February 14, 2018

With intentions to outreach the mammoth of Indian diaspora and put across India's outlook on various domestic and global affairs, the Indian ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is contemplating expansion of Doordarshan's (Government of India’s official broadcaster) 24-hou...

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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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