Indian diaspora news

Indian-origin comedians cracking up the world

Indian-origin comedians cracking up the world

November 19, 2020

Gone are the days when Indian comedians were known for their caricaturist acts. Many shades of brown have now dotted the comedy scenes and comedians of Indian origin have left audience in splits of laughter all over the world.

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6 athletes of Indian diaspora emerge on the scene

6 athletes of Indian diaspora emerge on the scene

October 26, 2020

While Indian diaspora has made a mark in many fields around the world, sport is an arena where not too many Indian names have traditionally stood out. However, that seems to be changing now, as more and more Indian diaspora sportspersons are making a name for themselves in their ...

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5 Female Indian diaspora authors telling stories of a mixed culture

5 Female Indian diaspora authors telling stories of a mixed culture

October 18, 2020

Often drawing a parallel between different cultures and varied experiences of women across the globe, female authors of Indian diaspora have to their credit a plethora of critically acclaimed pieces of literature.

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Fate of 800,000 Indian workers in doubt over Kuwait’s expat quota

Fate of 800,000 Indian workers in doubt over Kuwait’s expat quota

August 22, 2020

About a million Indian workers in Kuwait could be asked to pack bags and return home as Kuwait’s Parliament discusses a bill to limit the number of expats in the Sheikhdom. The tiny oil-rich Arab nation of Kuwait has a problem of plenty. Not just oil, which has made it the nati...

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Indian origin boy in UK wins over authorities with chess

Indian origin boy in UK wins over authorities with chess

August 13, 2018

Although it was time for little Shreyas to leave the UK and come back to India, the British authorities made him stay for his exceptional skills and the fact that the UK needs more people like him.

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Indian origin steel tycoon appointed as UK Skills Ambassador

Indian origin steel tycoon appointed as UK Skills Ambassador

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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US honours two Indian origin men with Great Immigrants award

US honours two Indian origin men with Great Immigrants award

July 5, 2017

Honorees from more than 30 different countries of origin, with two Indian origin men, have been presented with the Great immigrants award in the US.

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Ireland’s new Prime Minister of Indian origin

Ireland’s new Prime Minister of Indian origin

June 10, 2017

Ireland has got its youngest and first ever openly gay Prime Minister; and he is an Indian. Meet Leo Varadkar.

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Indian Republic Day celebrated across the world

Indian Republic Day celebrated across the world

January 30, 2017

Patriotic vibes were spread across the Indian community around the world as they celebrated the 68th Indian Republic Day by participating in flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural events and some interesting digital displays.

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