Indians
Seven Indian-Americans in Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in US
September 14, 2020
Sixty-one-year-old Jay Chaudhry, CEO of cybersecurity firm ZScaler, has been named the richest Indian American in the rankings for 2020 released by Forbes magazine, which goes on to list six other Persons of Indian Origin amongst the 400 richest persons in the United States. Inte...
Read MoreA talk on Gandhi and Rolland
May 31, 2019
Nobel laureate Romain Rolland, a French writer was one of the foremost European popularisers of Gandhi and even wrote his biography.
Read MoreNagpur youngsters rescue malnourished wolf from death
July 13, 2018
A few youngsters from Nagpur rescued a starving wolf who had gotten a plastic container stuck in his head.
Read MoreIndians stand up to the crisis of Telegu techie’s death in Kansas
July 11, 2018
Indians living in the US mobilised an amount of USD 50,000 through crowdfunding, in order to stand up to the crisis of Indian techie Sharath Koppu's death.
Read MoreHola Mohalla – a unique Sikh festival
March 9, 2018
Hola Mohalla is a festival celebrated by Sikhs, held annually at Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) in Anandpur Sahib in north Indian state of Punjab. It is usually celebrated one day after the Hindu festival, Holi that celebrates the arrival of spr...
Read MorePerfume Culture in Middle-East
October 5, 2017
Dark and woody, some traditional perfumes from Middle-East can be intensely fragrant. With fusions of spices and flowers, the aromas in the air also cater to personal preferences. The way Indians use incense sticks during pujas, Arabs use perfume sticks or incense-like concoction...
Read MoreBrussels Airlines connects India and Brussels
April 1, 2017
Belgium’s leading airline Brussels Airlines connects Mumbai to Brussels with a direct flight, which will be beneficial for the thousands of Indians who travel to Belgium for both leisure and for business.
Read MoreIndia slashes prices of stents
February 24, 2017
As cardiovascular diseases emerge as the number one killer among the billion plus population of India, the country has finally slashed the prices of stents by 85 pc. Heartening news indeed! The question is, whether the manufacturers and hospitals will fall in line.
Read MoreFive unique Guinness World Records by Indians
January 27, 2017
Indians are known to be colourful and diverse, and we are always on a record-breaking spree, with the motto, the more unusual, the better!
Read MoreManipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of state
November 29, 2016
The annual Manipur Sangai Festival put on display the vibrant traditional performance art and sportive nature of the inhabitants of the north-eastern state.
Read MoreCall for boycott of Chinese goods gaining popularity in India
November 3, 2016
As a social media call for boycotting Chinese goods in India gains impetus, many are pointing out the impracticality and harm it entails to business in India.
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