Diaspora

Hoboken city in New Jersey gets its first Sikh Mayor

Hoboken city in New Jersey gets its first Sikh May...

November 8, 2017

Ravinder Bhalla served the city council for seven years, yet had to fight malicious callings against him before he could be finally titled as Hoboken city's first Sikh mayor.

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The plight of Indian workers in the Gulf

The plight of Indian workers in the Gulf

October 31, 2017

Infamous for ill-treating Indian workers, the Gulf continues to stand in bad light as some migrants return back to the country after facing fraud and torture, and some families weep over the demise of their loved ones.

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Resolution on Diwali tabled in US Congress

Resolution on Diwali tabled in US Congress

October 23, 2017

In a first, many Congressmen celebrate the festival of lights at the US Capitol, while US Congress tables resolution on Diwali for Indian-Americans.

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Ministry of Tourism organises ‘Paryatan Parv’

Ministry of Tourism organises ‘Paryatan Parv’

October 11, 2017

To encourage the Indian diaspora to visit India, with special focus on Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who have never visited the country, the Indian Ministry of Tourism is hosting ‘Paryatan Parv’ (Tourism Fest) from October 5-25 this year.

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Durga Puja celebrations in London

Durga Puja celebrations in London

October 6, 2017

The Bengali community in London is celebrating Durga Puja, just the way their peers are back home. From traditional food to classical performances, the festive fervour is familiar, and grander than ever before.

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India Day festivity in Luxembourg

India Day festivity in Luxembourg

September 21, 2017

Indians in Luxembourg came together to enjoy the special day with various traditional treats and fun filled activities.

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Trump appoints Indian-American in White House

Trump appoints Indian-American in White House

September 15, 2017

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump appoints Indian- American Raj Shah as his principal deputy press secretary at the White House.

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Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Xiamen

Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Xiamen

September 5, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Xiamen, China ahead of the ninth BRICS Summit that concluded yesterday. He addressed the Indian diaspora at Wyndham Hotel in Xiamen with hopes of strengthening and promoting bilateral relations.

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Indian students in UK leaving after degree

Indian students in UK leaving after degree

August 28, 2017

The second most popular education destination in the world, the United Kingdom (UK) is now seeing lesser students choose it, and more are leaving it soon after receiving their degree.

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New IITs and IIMs seek out Indian diaspora

New IITs and IIMs seek out Indian diaspora

August 20, 2017

The younger cousins of the already established IITs and IIMs are reaching out to the Indian diaspora in different corners of the world to tap the potential of a possible global brand presence.

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