Jyothi Yarraji breaks self records with gold in UK athletics She made a new record while taking the gold medal for the women's 100m hurdle race on Sunday. She clocked 13.11 seconds with +0.3m/s wind speed.
INSACOG confirms BA. 4, BA. 5 sub-variants of Omicron in India The first instance of the BA.4 subvariant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus in India was detected in Hyderabad from a genomic surveillance program.
Canadian MP speaks Kannada in Parliament Indian descent Canadian member of Parliament Chandra Arya's parliamentary speech in Kannada garnered him many admirers.
National Gallery of Victoria celebrates Indian utsav community day An exhibition titled, “Transforming Worlds: Change and Tradition in Contemporary India”, is the main attractions of the event.
Students from 25 countries can appear for IIT-JEE Many of the IITs in India are globally recognised among the top institutes in the world.
Indian expat team wins football tournament in Qatar The embassy congratulated the team in a tweet describing their win as a “proud moment” for the Indian diaspora in Qatar.
WHO honors India’s ASHA volunteers PM Modi also hailed the selfless service of the Asha Volunteers and congratulated them as their efforts were recognised by WHO.
PM Modi to meet New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Modi has arrived in Tokyo to participate in the Quad summit. Before leaving New Delhi, he noted that “he was looking forward to the newly elected Australian PM"
PM Narendra Modi to Tokyo visit for Quad summit 2022 The Quad grouping has been interpreted as a way of incorporating pressure on China as it increases its economic and military weight in the region. The forthcoming summit is anticipated to be dominated by the China issue, in addition to the Ukraine war and the climate change crisis.
Saudi Arabia bans travel to India and 15 other nations Saudi Arabia has set travel restrictions due to the Covid outbreak in 16 nations
Indian restaurant in UK holds food and art event Founder Roop Pratap Chaudhary reveals details of the event and why the restaurant has a personal significance for him in this exclusive interview.
Indian Consulate in Dubai to hold walk-in camps for emergency passport renewal The consulate stated that only urgent and emergency cases with documents proof from particular categories would be accepted.
Expat takes Indian cuisines all over the US with his 5-minute meal kits The US-based start-up is both a product and a service. Meal kits with over 25 vegetarian recipes from five different Indian regional cuisines are available on the platform.
AirAsia India reduces excess baggage fees by half for passengers taking connecting international flights It also mentioned that discounted excess baggage costs can be purchased up to two hours before to the departure of a domestic aircraft.
Prime Minister Modi to attend the Quad Summit in Tokyo next week During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a business event with Japanese business leaders and hold a bilateral meeting with the President of the USA Joe Biden.
Survey shows how Indian Australians will vote ahead of general elections The two important political candidates in Australia tried everything from cooking curries to visiting Hindu temples to gain the favour of the growing Indian community in Australia.
Kamal Hassan makes his YouTube debut for the promotion of upcoming Action-thriller flick Vikram is an action thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj featuring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles.
Canada intends to reduce the Express Entry wait time to six months According to data released by the Canadian government, Canada's immigration backlog surpassed 2.1 million in April across all lines of business.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G-7 summit next month This will be PM Modi's second trip to Germany in less than two months.
Indian boxer enters IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship finals Zareen, who competed in the 52kg category, defeated Caroline De Almeida of Brazil
Telangana marks global presence through UK visit Telangana Industry, IT and Urban Development minister will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting from May 22 to 26.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in American Indie film ‘Laxman Lopez’ Nawazuddin Siddiqui will star as the protagonist of ‘Laxman Lopez’, a Christmas themed movie directed by Mexican director Roberto Girault.
Temple in New Jersey holds a pre-opening event Sri Sai Balaji Temple main purpose is to combine North and South Indian Hindu traditions into one Sanatam Dharma
Parineeti Chopra collaborates with PADI to promote ocean change PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world's largest ocean exploration and diver organization, with a global network of more than 6,600 dive facilities and resorts.
Indian origin student first bullied then suspended by Texas school While incidents of bullying are not uncommon in schools, what caused outrage among the netizens was the reaction of Shaan’s school towards the incident.
President Kovind inaugurates Ambedkar Street in Jamaica This is the first visit of an Indian President to Jamaica, which is taking place in the 60th year since the two nations established diplomatic relations. On his arrival, the President was greeted by a guard of honour.
PM Modi launches 5G test bed The testbed was built at a cost of roughly INR220 crore. It was created as a multi-institute collaboration initiative by eight institutes lead by IIT Madras.
American India Foundation raises $2 Million to aid India's underprivileged AIF will host two more charity galas in New York and New England on June 2 and 18 respectively.
Anurag Thakur poses with the Indian delegation on the red carpet at Cannes Several Indians have previously been members of the Cannes Jury including Mrinal Sen (1982), Mira Nair (1990), Arundhati Roy (2000), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (2003), Nandita Das (2005), Sharmila Tagore (2009), Shekhar Kapur (2010), and Vidya Balan (2013).
Australian-Indian mother-daughter duo join Royal Australian Airforce Manjeet Kaur had arrived in Australia in 2009 on a student visa with her husband S. Roop Singh Sandhu and two daughters. In 2013, the family became permanent residents of Australia and Manjit Kaur joined the RAF‘s medical wing in 2017.
Indian IT worker in UK documents his alcohol addiction "I’ve been at the bottom of the barrel," says the 48-year-old Jit Chauhan from Leicester, UK.
Soorarai Pottru bags six awards at Osaka Tamil International Film Festival Previously, the film was chosen as one of ten Indian films to be presented in the Best Foreign Film category at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.
Vatican echoes with Tamil anthem during canonization ceremony M K Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, tweeted a stanza from the invocation hymn, indicating that Tamil is honoured and applauded in all directions.
'Shang Chi' star Simu Liu performs bhangra, makes Indian fans ecstatic The Juno Awards that was held on May 16,2022, is an annual music awards show organised to recognise and honour Canadian musicians.
Developing Guwahati as a people-friendly city In recent years, the government has initiated to develop North Guwahati to reduce the population presser in southern bank of Brahmaputra, writes veteran journalist Nava Jyoti Thakuria.
Kids learn to sing Indian National Anthem in Prague The workshop also taught the kids the meaning behind the anthem and the colors of the Indian flag.
Singapore President inaugurates Indian diaspora organization FSIO FSIO was launched during the pandemic as an umbrella organization having 26 Indian diaspora groups under it, that would function as a collective voice of the Indian community.
Indian films will be screened at Cannes film festival 2022 Seven Indian films will be screened at the annual Cannes Film Festival (Marché du Film).
Despite government concerns, Bitmex begins spot trading in India Coinbase, a competitor exchange, recently had a sour experience after beginning its India operations, as it was forced to halt buy orders due to payment difficulties with the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
US Presidential panel recommends processing all green cards in 6 months; relief for Indian-Americans They were suggested to set new internal cycle time objectives by streamlining processes, removing redundant steps if there are any, automating any manual approvals and improving their internal dashboards and reporting system.
Alok Sharma marked six months of COP26 in Glasgow On Monday, Mr Sharma outlined the plans for the second half of the UK’s COP Presidency, alongside delegators from business, and civil society.
Amul shares doodle on Depp- Heard defamation trial "#Amul Topical: High profile and highly publicised legal battle!" read the caption on the picture.
IIFA awards to be rescheduled International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) announced that it has rescheduled the 22nd edition of the IIFA Awards to July.
Pope declares 18th century Indian a saint. Devasahayam Pillai, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century is the first Indian layman to be canonised.
Legendary LGBTQ+ activist Urvashi Vaid dies at 63 Vaid was an award-winning author and a leader in various LGBTQ+ and other social justice organisations.
Indian community in France celebrates Indian food festival All events were conducted by Indians living in France who demonstrated how Indian dishes could be easily prepared by locally available ingredients.
Federation of Indian Associations gets mention in congressional record FIA vice president and event chair Himanshu Bhatia said it was a historical moment where the event has been logged in the Congressional records and thanked everyone who made the event possible.
RRR is set for OTT release RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, will release on the OTT platform on May 20.
American actress makes her Bollywood debut Emily Shah, an American actress, is set to make her debut in an Indian film, Jungle Cry
Student Diaspora organization in UK Nominated for 2022 PIEoneer Awards In 2012, the organization, NISAU was founded to create a collective voice for students from the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom.
U.S.-India hydrogen task force hosts discussion with industry experts The hydrogen task force was set up as a high level bi-lateral collaboration between the governments of both countries
India is saddened by the death of UAE president India has announced one day of national mourning following the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
India scripts history in Thomas cup 2022 by reaching final World Championships silver medalist Kidambi Srikanth, Chirag Shetty, and HS Prannoy represented India at the tournament.
India prohibits wheat exports citing food security factor The Indian ban will lift global wheat prices since there is no big supplier in the market other than India.
Sai Pariwar hosts fundraiser for new temple in New Jersey The goal of Sai Pariwar is to raise 3 million dollars to complete the construction of new temple.
India mission in Germany announces Independence Day cricket cup 2022 The Independence Day Cricket Cup 2022 would be the flagship event that would kick off a special week of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations.
SRK’s Knight Riders group acquires team in UAE T20 league The Abu Dhabi team will carry the flagship Knight Riders name and be called Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR).
Google Translate now includes eight new Indian languages All of the languages introduced in the most recent update will only be supported by the text translation tool for the time being, and the other crucial features will be added in the near future.
PM Modi to visit Lumbini in Nepal on May 16 This will be the fifth visit by the Prime Minister to Nepal since 2014.
Air India appoints new CEO Campbell Wilson was named as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India.
Sonaskshi Sinha launches her own beauty brand SOEZI is a brand that is curated to offer press-on nails to make the lives of women easier
Govt revises guidelines for Indians traveling abroad Nine months after the second dose, everyone above the age of 18 becomes eligible for the preventative dose or booster shot.
Keith Krach seeks to advance US-India ties through his “trust principle” The trust principle is based on democratic values, such as respect for the rule of law, sovereignty of nations, human rights, labor practices, press freedom, and the environment.
India contributes US$800,000 to expand use of Hindi in UN The government of India started a ‘Hindi @UN’ project in 2018 in collaboration with the UN department of Public Information.
India elected as chair of the Asian election body The decision to elect India as the AAEA's next Chair was made at an Executive Board and General Assembly meeting in Manila, Philippines.
Sadhguru addressed 195 nations at UNCCD COP15 Sadhguru as a keynote speaker in 15th session Conference of Parties addressed three-pronged strategy
India suggested the adoption of RuPay card in Oman The proposal was made during the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi on Wednesday.
DD India has become India’s window to the world says Govt DD India aims to offer the global Indian diaspora with updated information about the country and also India’s perspective on all domestic and global developments.
Rang Barse 2022 event honors South Brunswick first responders The event also featured scrumptious delicacies offered by local food vendors such as Playa Bowls, South Brunswick, Persis Indian Lounge and Ice Gola Express
Turkey orders Indian wheat for the first time The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the government of India sent a delegation to Turkey to speed up the process.
GWU museum holds exhibition of age old Indian textiles A program invited the public to bring ancient rugs and textiles from their personal collection for inspection and comments by experts in the museum
UAE delegation is visiting India in order to strengthen trade ties. The visit intends to establish long-term processes that would enable the business communities in both nations to get the most out of the CEPA.
Indian-expat sets new Guinness World Record Moradiya, sets a new Guinness World Record by holding the upside-down scorpion pose for 29 minutes and four seconds
US intelligence mentions strained ties between India and China The report highlighted how prior standoffs between India and China have shown that the low-level friction along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) can quickly grow
BV Doshi's Royal Medal brought down to India from UK The 94-year-old couldn't travel to the UK, so the RIBA team, led by their president, visited him at his residence & studio, Sangath in Ahmedabad.
Netflix announces release date of 'Never Have I Ever' season 3 Anirudh Pisharody has been cast in a recurring role on the show. Des, an Indian American teen, will be played by Pisharody.
Famous Santoor player dies at 84 Renowned santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, 84, died due to a heart attack.
Brahmastra becomes first Indian film to make Disney's global theatrical release slate The yet to be released movie has been making headlines ever since its announcement and is expected to be a blockbuster hit.
Kris Kolluri nominated for CEO of NY NJ Development Commission The Gateway Development Commission’s Board will consider Kolluri’s nomination at its May 16 meeting.
Gandhi’s personal items could peak to US$650 thousand in UK auction The sale includes 70 items with his self produced loincloth on Charkha, and the last photo of him, sitting in a chair.
Late photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among four Indians to win Pulitzer in 2022 Siddiqui died aged 38 last year while on an assignment in Afghanistan.
KGF 2 becomes the first Kannada film to be screened in South Korea After smashing box office records in India and around the world, 'KGF: Chapter 2' has made its way to South Korea.
US-India collaboration launches Green Health Alliance in Delhi The GHA will involve both public and private sector expertise to build strong and resilient health ecosystems through positive climate action.
Taj Mahal is the top searched UNESCO World Heritage site According to Zitango Travel data, the mausoleum, one of the world's seven wonders, had 1.4 million searches in a single month.
Malaysia Airlines adds more flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia also intends to reinstate the Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) program for Indian visitors, which was paused due to the pandemic.
Emma Chamberlain draws backlash for wearing Maharajah of Patiala’s choker The choker famously known as the “Patiala Necklace”, reappeared in London, but vanished for a while before being "purchased" by Cartier.
Silver lining for Expats and NRIs as Indian Rupee falls to all-time low While this makes times tough for the ones living in India, it comes off as beneficial for Indians living abroad or expats who can make the most of the conversion rates when they remit money to India.
India UK concludes third round of FTA, appoints new task force The joint commission formed on Monday, May 9 will facilitate the cross-industry relations for business benefits of both nations.
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas share first picture of daughter The couple welcomed their baby via surrogacy on Jan.16, 2022 while she was reportedly due in April.
Indian American women launch digital platform to screen movies, host events The content of this digital platform will include both worldwide and regional projects. It would be based on an annual subscription model and will be available in India and abroad.
Trishneet Arora among St. Gallen Symposium Switzerland's Leaders of Tomorrow Arora was chosen by the St. Gallen Symposium as a bright young leader and a skilled problem solver.
Iconic songs of Rabindranath Tagore released in Arabic in Dubai Aman Puri, the Consul General of India officially released the musical album at the Indian Consulate Auditorium in Dubai.
Farhan Akhter to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe While details about Farhan's character in the movie are currently unknown, it is expected that the actor will make a memorable cameo appearance.
AAIRE honors Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian American congressman In 1949, Saund became a US citizen after his efforts made the US Congress pass a bill to allow Indian immigrants pursue naturalization
Bollywood stars play charity football in Dubai Bollywood stars led by Abhishek Bachchan put on a wonderful performance, however the Emirates United squad won the night.
Toyota to invest US$ 620 million in India Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts signed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka as part of the Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission.
MoS Muraleedharan interacts with Qatar's Indian community The Union Minister is on an official visit to Qatar from May 8-10 in order to engage in dialogue with Qatari dignitaries and to meet a cross-section of the Indian community
Aryan Simhadri joins the cast of the Percy Jackson series Percy Jackson and the Olympians' first season will consist of eight episodes and will begin filming later this year.
India-UK weekly bulletin: May 1-7 Increased investment was perceived from both the countries. While the UK assigned an anti-extremist task force to extradite Nirav Modi.
Shah Rukh Khan meets diplomats of several countries Alan Gemmel, the South Asia trade commissioner and deputy high commissioner for Western India, thanked SRK for meeting everyone. They also talked about his shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Scotland.
Akshaya Patra Foundation USA uses NFTs to send children to school in India With the usage of NFT, the Akshaya Patra Foundation, the world's largest non-governmental organisation (NGO) will feed 1.8 million children every day in India.
Aeroflot resumes direct flights between Delhi and Moscow The absence of direct connectivity between India and Russia has caused important pharma shipments to be delayed, according to Delmos Aviation, which represents Aeroflot in India.
Gangubai Kathiawadi reaches the top non-English film on Netflix globally Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film ‘Gangubai’ drew viewers from all over the world and quickly became the top non-English film on Netflix worldwide.
Pfizer inaugurates Asia’s first R & D facility in Chennai The newly inaugurated centre, which is part of Pfizer’s global network of 12 research facilities.
India to sign FTA with the EU by 2023 A FTA is a bilateral agreement that reduces government tariffs, quotas, prohibitions, on the import and export of items between two countries.
Six Indian teenagers captured aboard a sinking boat from Canada to USA The Indian teenagers had deployed a boat from Canada near Ontario and were heading to the United States.
UK and Africa eyeing IPL global media rights They will have to deal with Viacom-18, Zee Entertainment, Sony, Dream11, and Star Sports, who holds the current media rights.
No special treatment for star wrestlers; will go through selection trials The winners of the trials will be part of the Indian team sent to the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences announces new Indian-origin members Indian novelist Salman Rushdie and Fashion Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee are amongst the several Indians inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences this year.
Biden appoints Richard Verma to Intelligence Advisory Board Richard Verma is a former US Ambassador to India and also served as the assistant secretary of state and national security advisor to the Senate Majority Leader.
Paramount announces 2023 India launch in partnership with Viacom18 Access to the "Star Trek" universe, new seasons of the "Yellowstone" series, South Park" and the "MTV Shores" franchise, both kid and family favourites like "SpongeBob SquarePants," "PAW Patrol," and "Rugrats," as well as other upcoming projects, were highlighted by Paramount+.
Congressman Ami Bera part of Presidential delegation to Seoul The Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, D-California is among the members of presidential delegation
‘Fauda’ actor Tsahi Halevi lauds India for its creativity 'Fauda' fame Tsahi Halevi discussed his involvement in India's first co-production with Israel while praising India’s inventiveness and experience.
NY Mayor appoints Indian American to international affairs team Dilip Chauhan was named as the Deputy Commissioner, Trade, Investment, and Innovation for International Affairs
UK to launch new visa to bring in talented graduates A degree from a world-renowned university is the first requirement for the visa. The list will be published on the Gov.uk website once a year by the British government.
Arun Majumdar is the inaugural dean of Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Majumdar, a mechanical engineering professor is currently serving as the chair of the advisory board to the U.S. Secretary of Energy and has expertise in energy solutions and policies.
Karan Johar's announcements on Twitter stuns fans Koffee With Karan season 7 is to be streamed soon on the OTT platform
Elon Musk to testify on Twitter for UK Parliament The Commons Digital Committee invited Musk to discuss his plans to balance "free speech" with "obligations to protect Twitter's users."
Indian Canadian MP moves motion to observe Nov as Hindu heritage month in Canada The motion is supported by diaspora organizations like the Hindu Federation, Coalition of Hindus of North America and Canada India Foundation.
UK Asian Film Festival's grand opening in London It will celebrate this years' theme “Dare to Dream” from May 4-15 in venues across the UK, honouring 75 years of India and Pakistan’s Independence.
Local Piscataway cricket pitch named after late Indian American activist Jay Mody will be remembered for organising the first India day parade in Piscataway
Amazon targets US$ 20 billion in exports from India by 2025 The Amazon Global Selling programme assists Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in lowering the entry barrier to expanding their export business by utilizing e-commerce as a platform.
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2022 announces winners The 20th edition of the annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles recently announced the award winners for the year 2022.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness set for release in India Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will release in several Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
USCIRF expresses concern about India’s dwindling press freedom situation India was placed in the 150th position out of 180 countries in the index hence it has put the Indian media in an alarming situation with respect to freedom of press.
Indian American Impact Project to host ‘Dream with Ambition’ Summit and Gala This summit is the latest effort by Impact Project to engage and elevate the Indian American and South Asian communities into positions of political authority, as well as mobilize the country's greatest growing voting bloc.
Lawfully offers free remittance service for U.S. Immigrants Lawfully Case Tracker, eases the stress of tracking the visa applications and empowers immigrants to track and predict their applications based on A.I. empowered algorithms.
Arvind Krishna elected to the New York Fed Board of Directors Indian-American CEO of IBM Arvind Krishna, has been appointed as a Class B Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
PM Narendra Modi participates in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit Multilateral collaboration in post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, sustainable development, innovation, digitization, and green and clean growth were amongst the several topics discussed at the summit.
Over 8000 Muslims gather for Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations in Naperville While Eid prayers were performed at several locations around the region, Naperville witnessed the largest gathering. The ICN organised five spells of Eid prayers, at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m, with different Imams for all the five sessions.
Indian American technocrat among Nation’s Top 50 IT Leader of the year list The StateScoop 50 Awards honor the finest and brightest who make state government to improve efficiency and productivity.
India, Canada work together to set up direct flight from Amritsar to Canada In the absence of a direct flight route from Amritsar to Canada, passengers must first travel to New Delhi, to board a their Canada bound flight.
India retains the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings India has been in outstanding form in the format following their setback at the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman when they failed to qualify for the semi-finals.
UK's heating system on trials in Indian farming London-based heating and hot water systems company, Eneraqua signed a contract with the Department of Horticulture, State Govt of Uttarakhand.
Indian students win NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge The challenge by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) involved as many as 91 teams from across the world, including 58 institutions and 33 high schools.
India hits a century in unicorns with a Bangalore based startup Celebrating the milestone, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a jubilant tweet, "India = Ideas+Innovation+Investments.”
MAFF launches "A Journey to Find Mutual Value in Indo-Japan Food Culture" The Indo-Japanese Food Culture Exchange campaign has posted a number of Japanese summer weather recipes on their official website for people living in the hotter parts of India.
Indian Startup made country’s first self-balancing scooter The self-balancing scooter makes moving easier and provides impact protection. In the event of a collision, the scooter will automatically counterbalance, preventing a fall that would occur on a two-wheeler.
Manika Batra achieves career best rank in ITTF Rankings Indian Table Tennis player Manika Batra achieved career-best as No. 38 and Sathiyan placed at No. 34 in the recently released International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings.
India will be the country of honor at the Cannes Film Market This is the first time a country has been designated as the official country of honour at the market, and the new tradition will be carried on annually with different countries in subsequent editions.
Vishwanathan Anand to mentor 20 member squad for Chess Olympiad Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, has decided to skip the forthcoming Chess Olympiad and stay at home.
AAPI brand launches apparel for Asian American Heritage Month All American II was made to show the truth: Asian Americans are All American too : Founder Pierre Rivera
Indian startup Zepto crosses over USD 900 million valuation The Zepto team has grown to 1,000 workers and is now profitable in small micro-markets, which are dense metropolitan districts served by a warehouse or dark store.
Quicklly starts delivery of Indian mangoes across America The company also provides other Indian items such as ready-to-eat meal kits, desi spices, and sauces.
Indian immigrants pleased as US stretches renewing outdated work permits deadline by 1.5 years The 180-day extension duration will automatically be stretched to 540 days from the present Employment Authorisation Cards’ (EAD) expiration date.
BAPS mandir celebrates 10-year anniversary Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) mandir in Melbourne celebrated its 10 year anniversary along with devotees
“Productive talks” with Denmark PM, says Modi; interacts with Indian community in Copenhagen At the Bella Centre in Copenhagen, both Modi and Frederiksen addressed and engaged with the Indian community. The event drew around 1000 members of the Indian community in Denmark, including students, researchers, professionals, and businesspeople.
Jai Bhim wins big at 12th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Written and directed by Tha Se Gnanavel, the movie is based on a real-life case handled by former Madras High Court Judge K Chandru and has been widely appreciated by the audience.
Nimisha Shukla appointed to NJ medical board of examiners Under Governor Murphy's administration, an Indian American physician will serve on the NJ Medical Board of Examiners for the first time.
CEO of AAAS honored with the Health Education Visionary Award Sudip Parikh, the chief executive officer of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, he is also an executive publisher of the Science journals
Victor wong Fellowship for AAPI The fellowship aims to mentor the upcoming of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) talent.
Indians traveling to UK on EU carriers can’t fly without Schengen visa Many travellers who had not secured a Schengen visa but were booked on EU carriers were denied boarding at Indian airports.
Indian Consulate in New York celebrates Gujarat and Maharashtra Day The prestigious event was co-hosted by the umbrella organisation Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), which works to protect and nurture the Indian American communities' values and culture.
Indian girl wins prestigious Canadian scholarship Radha is the only student from the Arab region to receive the scholarship this year.
Photo feature: Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Lucknow Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, built the Bara Imambara, also known as Asfi Imambara, in Lucknow in 1784. The word bara signifies "big." After the Nizamat Imambara, this is the second-largest imambara. The Shias offer their prayers here.
Malaysia To Reinstate Visa On Arrival (VOA) Facility For Indian Travellers Malaysia is now working to revive its tourist business, and as a result, a Tourism Malaysia delegation is in India promoting vacation to the country.
Indian American entrepreneur sues local restaurateur for civil rights violations In the lawsuit Thakore also mentions that Melone fabricates false stories to tarnish his reputation and that is his company
Nirav Modi’s appeal in the UK court over extradition case The 51-year-old fugitive will appear in the British court on June 28 for the extradition case to appeal against it on grounds of mental health.
Indian Americans outraged over US state assembly's open support for Khalistan Indian-americans express unhappiness over a citation published by the general assembly of the US state of Connecticut commemorating the "declaration of Sikh independence".
UK Indian diaspora gathers to chant ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ The chanting was led by Abhi Yogi, who runs the YouTube channel Simply Sanatan. Nearby Muslims were celebrating Eid and offering namaz. The event passed off peacefully, with no police protection.
India Germany sign green bilateral deal As part of the deal Germany committed 10 billion Euros towards green projects in India until 2030.
Tanzanian star Kili Paul gets attacked by unidentified people Kili Paul had been recently felicitated by the High Commission of India in Tanzania for his videos lip-syncing to popular Indian film songs.
UK's Shell steps in India amid power crisis Shell continues to grow in India as it acquires 100 percent of Solenergi Power, the flagship company of Sprng Energy for US$1.55 billion.
NBA player Dwight Howard pays a visit to Varanasi; praises PM Modi for the city's renovation He was seen wearing sandalwood and a 'tilak' on his forehead in one of his photographs. The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department also tweeted about the basketball player's visit.
Central Intelligence Agency appoints first ever CTO Nand Mulchandani named as the CIA's first Chief Technology Officer
Australian Telugu diaspora body raise funds to help kids of deceased NRI couple The fundraising initiative has so far had over 2000 donors who have raised approximately US$1,40,195.
Photo feature: Jharkhand state shifting from traditional agriculture to horticulture products We are working on a convergence model in agriculture where the allied departments like horticulture, Animal husbandry, Soil conservation are working in tandem to provide High Value Agriculture( HVA) inputs in form of seeds, technology etc to the farmers for increasing their income; Nancy Sahay
NJBiz names Anoop Gala as leader in finance Gala has more than 25 years of experience in the finance industry.
Amid intense heatwave Indian states at risk of blackouts With temperatures touching 45 degrees in the northern states, there has been a sharp increase in the electricity demand. According to official figures the demand in April 2022 rose by 12.1 percent as compared to the same time last year.
Ominous developments and signals from Pakistan The International Monetary Fund will already be thinking twice on future assistance to Islamabad after coming to know that some of its recommendations like cutting subsidies on fuel are non-starters.
Most Indians keen to travel abroad in next six months: Survey According to the survey, 51 percent of Indian travellers say that international travel is still a vital way to broaden their perspectives and engage with different cultures.
India-UK weekly bulletin: April 26-30 India-UK relations have improved after Johnson’s visit to India. While Ambani sets to step in UK’s market, Sandhu operates flying taxis in the UK
Asia’s two richest men prepare to battle with Netflix and Amazon The Viacom18 investment and Adani's foray into media mark a new era in the struggle for subscribers and content in a market with a thriving local film industry, a burgeoning middle class, and fast-increasing internet connectivity.
Chennai based NGO aids poor and vulnerable Srilankan families “Our small gesture meant a great timely help to so many poor people, who battled the repercussions of a National Economic Crisis”: CEO of Thaagam foundation
Now 50000 migrant workers to be allowed in community space over weekends in Singapore The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will keep an eye on the application numbers and continue to check for potential congregation hotspots on a regular basis.
Meenakshi Lekhi on official visit to Panama, Honduras and Chile she will meet with the Chilean Foreign Minister, Antonia Urrejola Noguera, and the Chilean Minister for Culture, Arts and Heritage, Julieta Brodsky Hernandez. The visit will add fresh momentum to India-Chile relations under the new government of President Gabriel Boric Font.
Glenn Maxwell and Indian origin wife Vini Raman attend wedding reception party organized by RCB Traditional Indian costumes were also worn by the former South African cricketer and his wife. Du Plessis was dressed in a kurta-pyjama, and his wife was dressed in a lovely saree.
IndiGo lands plane using GAGAN India is the first country in Asia Pacific Region to utilize GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation
Google establishes MoU with Telangana government The pivotal aim of the MoU is to deliver the benefits of the digital economy to young and female entrepreneurs, as well as to the construction of its three million square foot facility in the city.
Indian conservationist wins UK Wildlife Charity Award The award was presented to Dr Mishra for his work across the world to protect snow leopards with a community-led approach.
UK to grow ties with India for Network of Liberty: Foreign Sec She claimed that Boris Johnson led government was “focussed on providing a better offer on development, with investment to low-income countries".
Tata's Air India proposes AirAsia India acquisition in a consolidation move Air India has proposed to buy low-cost carrier AirAsia India and has applied to the Competition Commission for permission to do so. This decision is most likely to be part of the conglomerate's ongoing efforts to streamline its airline operations.
JoySauce network launches for Asian American audience The program schedule includes a video podcast by Indian American business owner Bella Sangar
Manushi Chhillar promotes World Health Day Manushi has been working with UNDP since World Health Day, as well as World Immunization Week
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival features ‘Writing with Fire’ Writing with Fire is a 2021 Indian documentary film made by Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas which tells the story of journalists who manage the Dalit women-led daily Khabar Lahariya as they transition from print to digital journalism via cellphones after 14 years in print.
Rishi Sunak cleared over US green card by watchdog He was earlier fined by the UK police, along with Johnson and some 50 others, for attending a party in the PM's office during lockdown.
India approves new diplomatic mission in Lithuania The decision to open an embassy in Lithuania is part of the government’s forward-looking step in pursuit of its national priority of growth and development
Sindhu, Saina win first round of the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 Saina Nehwal, the London Olympics bronze medalist, had to battle hard for a 21-15 17-21 21-13 victory over Sim Yujin of South Korea and Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei put two-time Olympic medalist Sindhu to the test
Ambani to bid for UK’s leading pharma and beauty retailer Boots The company values at £6 billion with around 2,200 stores, from local pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores across the Kingdom.
Nandan Nilekani to protect India's retail sector from Walmart and Amazon the goal is to eventually rein in Amazon.com Inc. and Walmart Inc.-owned Flipkart, which is famous for its online dominance
India overtakes US to be top destination country for Australians In January 2020, just before Covid struck, short-term residents returning from India stood at a staggering 88,390. Most of the trips to India are thought to be family reunions that had been on hold for the last two years due to the pandemic.
Dalmia group to help establish Indian doctors with foreign degrees in India This initiative of the group falls in line with the government’s vision to medical education accessible to all and produce a record number of new doctors in India the coming ten years.
Indian American Arun Venkataraman is Assistant Secy of Commerce With over two decades in experience in trade and law, Venkataraman is also tasked with enabling U.S. companies expand into international markets and attract foreign direct investment into the United States.
Indian Defence Minister talks with UK’s defense procurement minister The new defence partnership between India and the United Kingdom was addressed during the meeting. Separately, Ajay Kumar met with Greg Moriarty, secretary of the Australian Department of Defence, to discuss bilateral defence cooperation.
Dance Pe Chance 2022 The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), NY NJ CT, will host Dance Pe Chance 2022
Aviation thriller 'Runway 34' releasing on April 29 in UAE The film is directed and produced by Ajay Devgn. It is also co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Vikrant Sharma, Sandeep Harish Kewlani, Tarlok Singh Jethi, Hasnain Husaini and Jay Kanujia.
The Metaverse Token 'TRACE' listed on Bitbns The Trace Network's indigenous, interoperable utility token is available for trade and staking in the TRACE/INR pair. Trace Network is a decentralized system that allows any multichain metaverse to have a lifestyle fueled by NFTs and digital fashion.
Rajnath Singh meets UK’s defence minister for stronger ties The event was followed by Boris Johnson’s recent visit to India and both parties negotiated terms to expand India-UK defence coordination.
India's eminent Parliamentarian Suresh Prabhu honored in Chicago The renowned Indian politician was paid glowing honours for his excellent work as a former central minister who left indelible imprints of his sterling reputation as a man of perfect integrity.
Netflix collaborates with I & B to honor real-life heroes ‘Azadi ki Amrit Kahaniya’ narrated by Neena Gupta, will chronicle the incredible journeys of those individuals who cracked the glass barrier in their respective industries, ranging from science to sports.
India’s Deaflympics contingent gets a warm send-off A total of 65 athletes will compete in the Deaflympics in Caxias Du Sul, Brazil, making it the largest and youngest delegation from India ever to compete in the event.
Indian-origin Sandhu brings flying taxis & delivery drones to UK The display at Air-one site in Coventry will last until May end at demonstrating controls and flight operations of the smart vehicles.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi endorses candidates for Illinois Legislature Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has announced his endorsements for four key Asian American candidates in the Illinois State House races, including two Indian Americans, Nabeela Syed and Kevin Olickal.
Canadian NRI shot dead in Punjab According to information obtained from phone call records, the DSP was in contact with a woman who was allegedly responsible for the murder
Four Indian football winners to visit Old Trafford United We Play's second season premiered earlier this year
Little girl in Australia tries Indian food for first time The video is now receiving a lot of likes and comments as the girl has left internet users in awe.
Kimico Mehta appointed to Chicago Board of Elections Mehta will assist South Asian and Hindi-speaking voters with registration, early voting, vote-by-mail, multilingual poll worker recruitment, accessibility, and other issues.
Air Arabia to start flights between Abu Dhabi and Ahmedabad The airline announced that direct flights between Chennai and Abu Dhabi will begin on April 27, 2022.
Neil Basu in the running to be Chief of UK’s National Crime Agency The 53-year-old is currently the senior most British police officer of Asian heritage.
PV Sindhu and Lakshaya Sen lead India’s campaign at Badminton Asia Championships 2022 This will be a great opportunity for 20 year old Sen, who won the Asian Junior Championships in 2016 and 2018
Musk’s Twitter buyout, what it means for Indian-origin CEO Parag Agarwal Sharing his plans for Twitter in an official statement Musk said, “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated.”
India sets world record for waving 78,000 national flags simultaneously Earlier, a world record was set by Pakistan about 18 years ago wherein 56,000 Pakistanis waved their national flag at an event in Lahore.
Oxford launches campaign in India to promote reading among kids 78 percent of parents in India believe that reading to their child helps them to bond and connect, according to a new study by Oxford.
India strives for a clean energy bank Cooperation in the green hydrogen space, according to Von der Leyen, is a key concern in Europe
FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges diaspora to be part of India’s growth Sitharaman’s ongoing official tour of the US began on April 18, 2022.
upGrad announces partnership with Golden Gate University upGrad looks to foray into the American markets through this partnership.
India's military spending 3rd highest in world According to the Stockholm-based institute, India's military spending is the third highest in the world, at USD 76.6 billion.
Korean Air to resume flights between Seoul and Delhi Prior to arriving in South Korea, international visitors must enter their vaccination records into Q-CODE and scan the QR code provided at immigration.
Three waterbodies recognized as World Heritage Irrigation Structures On November 7 the prize will be awarded.
Hollywood actor Will Smith spotted in Mumbai few weeks after his Oscars controversy Several media sites have allegedly speculated that his visit to Mumbai has something to do about his relationship with Sadhguru, a spiritual leader
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to attend Cannes 2022 The red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival 2022 will be graced by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
India’s forest man sets up digital forest in Metaverse on Earth day The buyers who purchase trees in the digital world apart from being part of a sustainable project will also be rewarded in future when the tree they planted bears fruits.
Vadilal International Gujarati Film festival 2022 to be held in the US After a two-year hiatus due to the worldwide corona epidemic, IGFF is gearing up to conduct a three-day film festival with the sole purpose of promoting Gujarati cinema on a scale that people have never witnessed before.
Photo feature: Celebration of Ramadan at Jama Masjid The magnificent Jama Masjid in Delhi serves as the epicenter of all activity during Ramadan and Eid
Chef Sarah Todd recreates a Rajasthani delicacy on MasterChef Australia Sarah Todd recreated a classic Rajasthani dish known as laal maas which is associated with the Rajputs of Rajasthan.
Western Oregon University appoints Sukhwant Jhaj as President Jhaj has worked in Arizona and Portland State Universities earlier
India to introduce special AYUSH visa for foreign nationals Keeping in mind the rising demand of traditional medicine, the special AYUSH visa category has been introduced for foreign nationals who want to come to India for AYUSH therapy and invest in the sector.
India’s Finance minister meets World Bank President During the meeting, various issues were discussed from the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They also discussed India`s upcoming G20 Presidency and World Bank leadership in India.
India-UK weekly bulletin April 17-23 This week, the relations between the two countries revived in strength with Boris Johnson’s visit to India.
India and UK to strengthen defence ties; conclude free trade agreement by October UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prime Minister Modi committed to reaching an agreement on a comprehensive and balanced trade deal by the end of October 2022.
Mumbai to host India's first International Cruise Conference The conference will also showcase ports on the west coast, such as Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, New Mangalore, and Lakshadweep, as well as Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Andaman as cruise centers of the country.
The Dallas Fort Worth South Asian Film festival set to take place in May The Dallas Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival (DFW SAFF) announced their 8th annual film festival.
Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma among Wisden’s five ‘Cricketers of the Year’ Both Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah had extraordinary performances in the past matches.
Cathay Pacific to resume scheduled flight services to India Travelers will have direct access to Hong Kong with the resumption of regular services.
Diaspora saved COVID hit Indian films while Man City deletes KGF With 24,180,000 hours, 83 was fourth most streamed in the non-english movie worldwide. Meanwhile Man City deleted KGF post on Friday.
NITI Aayog and UNICEF to work on child development report This approach will help India fulfil its commitments under the ‘2030 Agenda’ by providing a set of policy recommendations for concerted action in terms of speeding progress toward the SDGs and ensuring holistic development for all children.
Rapper Badshah makes global debut In collaboration with world-renowned rapper J Balvin and Tainy, Indian rapper Badshah is gearing up for his formal global debut.
PM Modi honors Guru Tegh Bahadur at Red Fort The Ministry of Culture, along with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, also organised the laser show. It was a grand light and sound show, that depicted the life of the Sikh guru.
Indian American defense executive receives Entrepreneur Leadership Award from IACC Lall is a Senior Advisor at the University of California San Diego's Center for Commerce and Diplomacy and a member of the Board of the Center for Advancing Global Business at San Diego State University
Import of organic soybean meal from India hurts US industry: USITC Soybeans are a common source of protein among vegetarians and vegans in the United States. In 2020, the United States imported USD 363 million worth of soybean meal, making it the world's 24th largest importer.
UK Prime Minister visits BAPS temple in Gujarat The Prime Minister was given a tour of a 23-acre spiritual Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple
Indians prefer sustainable products: Report With rising understanding of the benefits of sustainable products, 92 percent of Indian adults surveyed are willing to pay a premium for them.
India's Greco-Roman wrestlers win 3 bronze medals on opening day of Asian Championship Arjun Halakurki won the bronze medal in the 55kg event by defeating Davaabandi Munkh Erdene 10-7 in the bronze playoff. He had fallen against Kazakhstan's Amangali Bekbolatov in the quarterfinals. Halakurki also took home a bronze medal at the 2020 edition of the competition.
Akshay Kumar apologizes to fans for promoting tobacco consumption Akshay Kumar was seen recently in a Gutka (chewing tobacco) ad along with other famous Bollywood stars
'Gangubai Kathiawadi' gets OTT release date Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, tells the story of a young girl named Ganga who becomes Gangubai, a madame in Kamathipura's red-light district. The film is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on April 26, 2022.
Chess Olympiad For Disabled not to be held in India As per reports, hosting the Olympiad for People with Disabilities would incur additional expenses to the All India Chess Federation (AICF). The AICF, which is already facing several issues, will be unable to take up this event.
UK PM to bring a billion pound commercial deal to India Around 25 new Indian investment deals surfaced on Thursday while its counterpart offered around 15 export deals creating more job opportunity.
Shefali Razdan Duggal is inspiration for Indian Americans: community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria Former US President Barack Obama appointed Duggal to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council, and she has continued to serve as a Western Regional Advisor after her term expired, said the State Department.
Netflix losses 200,000 global subscribers “We’re trying to figure out over the next year or two. But think of us as quite open to offering even lower prices with advertising as a consumer choice," said Netflix founder and chairman Reed Hastings.
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) returns to screen after two years The addition of a masterclass with acclaimed director and IFFLA alumni Anurag Kashyap is a major highlight of the highly celebrated film festival.
Techstars appoints Aparna Ramaswamy as Chief Human Capital Officer In her free time she also serves as a board member of the American India Foundation Tri-State Board.
Biliti Electric to set up world's largest electric three-Wheeler unit in Telangana Telangana industries Minister KT Rama Rao welcomed the announcement as it is line with the state’s objective of promoting clean industries.
Indian American community leaders condemn the attack on Hindu religious procession in Delhi Few intolerant groups are spearheading this malicious response that must be curbed for the greater cause of one nation that stands for unity in diversity: Dr Sampat Shivangi
Trump bus seen on popular Little India in New Jersey Trump has started his public rallies again. Buses like this are seen making the rounds of various cities across the country.
Raveena Aurora performs ‘Dum Maro Dum’ at Coachella 2022 This year, Aurora wasn't the only Asian performing at the annual music and arts festival. Coachella 2022 featured a variety of Asian artists
PM Modi to inaugurate India's first Semicon Conference in Bengaluru The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will organize the Semicon India 2022 Conference from April 29 to May 1 at the ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru, with the theme - Design and Manufacture in India, for the World: Making India a "Semiconductor Nation."
Sikh history exhibition being held at Brampton library in Canada The first ever Sikhs arrived in Canada in the late 1890s
Indian American launches Kashmironline.com to give back to his roots The first of its kind platform apart from promoting tourism will also boost small businesses in the region.
Speaker Om Birla in Vietnam According to the Lok Sabha Speaker India and Vietnam have a long history of working together in difficult global situations
Boris Johnson’s fate under review while he visits India Govt claimed that his visit to India was ‘definitely happening’ allowing him to escape the debate. He is set to fly after PM’s Q&A on Wednesday.
UAE announces new visa rules The amendments allow the holder of a Golden Residence to sponsor his or her family members, including spouses and children, regardless of age, as well as support services (domestic) labourers in unlimited numbers.
PM lays the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine PM Modi praised India's contribution to medicine, saying, “India’s traditional medicine system is not limited to treatment. It is a holistic science of life."
Indian American appointed as Kamala Harris's defense adviser Shanti Sethi had commanded the USS Decatur, a missile destroyer ship with a crew of 281, including 33 commissioned officers, throughout her 29-year naval career
Desi version of The Archies Bollywood celebrity kids will make their debutant through Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’
Ocugen to market Covaxin in Mexico The news release by Ocugen mentioned that at this point in the pandemic, Covaxin could be an excellent immunization choice for Mexico. It has logistical benefits that could help people in hard-to-reach areas receive vaccines
Shilpa Shetty Kundra launches VFX studio SVS studios aims to be the one-stop destination for its clients offering services for all stages of film production up until release.
Indian Diaspora NGO supports Save Soil In alignment with the “Students for Soil” global initiative, Sewa will kick off a poster campaign involving the youth, amplifying their messages and designs through social media.
US Congressman applauds Sikhs for their philanthropic activities “The First District is fortunate to have a Sikh community that plays a prominent philanthropic role by giving back to those less fortunate."
Indian academician receives honorary professorship at University of California, Berkeley The 45-year-old research scholar is best known for co-authoring & publishing notable milestones in the patents of transdermal formulations and Anti-Cancer API’s.
Priyanka Chopra’s Hollywood film gets release date Directed by Jim Strouse, the romantic drama also stars Celine Dion, Russell Tovey, Omid Djalili, and Celia Imrie. The film has been shot in London and the US
Sai Pariwar to raise US$3 million for new temple Sai Pariwar, Inc. & Sai Mandir in North Brunswick will conduct a fundraiser event for the construction of a new temple and cultural center.
East Coast Chapter of Bihar Foundation launched in USA Alok Kumar was voted Chairman by the members of the organization
Wipro appoints Satya Easwaran for India Easwaran will assist clients in leveraging Wipro's cloud, digital, engineering R&D, data, analytics, and cybersecurity capabilities and investments for their business and digital transformation initiatives.
India and Finland to create virtual networks on quantum computing The goal of this bilateral collaboration between the two countries is to encourage creative research and development initiatives that solve a specific need or difficulty, have significant industrial relevance and will enhance the commercial potential for both nations.
India has a renewed focus on strengthening ties with neighbors: Jaishankar While addressing an event at the Bharat Chamber of Commerce event on ‘Post-Covid Economic Recovery’ Jaishankar said that Bangladesh and Nepal are now among India's top ten export destinations
President Ram Nath Kovind graces diamond jubilee celebrations of India International Centre According to the President, the IIC represents a vision of India as a thriving democracy in which dialogue may be initiated in an atmosphere of amity and understanding, with national and international participation.
Lockdown hero acknowledged by Queen, threatened to deport in UK Vimal Pandya from south-east London, faced forcible removal from the Home Office following admin errors. As of now, he can't work or volunteer.
Australia Eases Entry Requirements for Travelers The passengers travelling to Australia on or after April 18, will no longer be required to do a pre-departure Covid-19 test.
Vedaant Wins Silver and Gold in Danish Open Swimming Vedaant has shown immense improvement, having bettered his personal best times in all the three events he had participated in at the competition.
Qatar changes Visa On Arrival requirements for India Travellers who have taken the vaccines approved by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health will get extended visa waivers upon arrival.
FM Sitharaman to attend the spring meeting of IMF-World Bank during US visit During her visit, Sitharaman will meet World Bank President David Malpass and take part in an IMF-hosted high-level panel discussion on "Money at a Crossroad."
Extreme poverty in India down 12.3 percentage points: World Bank Economists Sutirtha Sinha Roy and Roy van der Weide co-authored the paper titled 'Poverty has Declined over the last decade But Not As Much As Previously Thought.' The paper used two approaches to estimate extreme poverty.
Women's IPL will begin with six teams next year Although the Women's IPL is being considered for next year, a three-team Women's T20 challenger is expected to take place in Pune during the IPL playoffs at end of May
Photo Feature: Famous International Ramnavami celebration at Hazaribagh, Jharkhand Ramnavami was celebrated after 5 years in the region due to communal riots in 2016 and Covid-19 restrictions. Given the deployment of over 5000 security personnel to prevent any untoward incident during the festivities this year’s celebrations were conducted peacefully.
Indian Americans criticize University of Pennsylvania Prof for racist remarks It may be interesting to note that this is not the first time Wax's statements have come under the scanner.
World Heritage Day: A day to celebrate India’s Monumental beauty The historic buildings of India speak volumes, from their magnificent architecture to their enduring legacy. The majority of these monuments were constructed during the reigns of Rajputana, Dravidian, and Mughal kings.
Joe Biden appoints Rachna Sachdeva as his envoy to Mali Rachna Sachdeva Korhonen currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary and Executive Director of the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Executive Offices.
UK PM to visit Gujarat first instead of New Delhi on official visit Other significant areas of discussion during the visit include trade and the UK's Indo-Pacific strategy. The third round of discussions on the free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom will begin later this month.
Rajasthani theme-based resort ‘Chokhi Dhani’ now in Dubai The new branch at Al Seef Mall, provides visitors with an aesthetically relaxing environment as well as activities such as a puppet show, traditional dance, sketch and rice artists, and an astrologer.
Eminent Odia singer dies at 83 Prafulla Kar had directed music for more than 60 Odia and four Bengali films.
India-UK weekly bulletin: 9-16 April This week marked Indian athletes’ two historic golds in Glasgow while changed travel rules post Brexit surfaced.
PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Global Ayush Investment & Innovation Summit’ The main motto of the summit is to attract lucrative investments to build India as the ‘Global Ayush Destination’ in the world. Due to the absence of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) restrictions, India has seen enormous investments in recent times.
Shah Rukh Khan gears up for Hirani’s immigration drama SRK was last seen on the big screen in Zero back in 2018.
Decorated Indian doctor guilty of 54 sex offenses in UK He kissed, groped, and passed sleazy comments to patients including teenage children and pregnant women, at various medical settings.
India to host Harvard’s Asia Conference for the first-time This year's Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Asia Conference (ACONF) 2022 is expected to attract speakers from all around the world.
India watching developments in Pakistan... but in no hurry The turn of events in Pakistan has naturally led to a lot of concern and interest in the region and beyond.
Mirchi teams up with FA Radio for debut in Dallas The company with this launch has established its presence in three North American cities in the USA i.e., The Bay Area, Dallas, and New Jersey.
19-year-old arrested in NY for attack on Sikhs Another suspect involved in the incident involving two Sikh men was also apprehended by the police.
Around 50 passengers denied boarding at London without transit Schengen visa For Indian passport holders, Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Spain ask for transit visas prior to boarding.
Direct flights from Indian cities to Europe and vice versa expected to start soon These flights will allow passengers to fly from four Indian cities, namely Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, and connect to locations throughout the world with ease.
Dev Patel's 'The Monkey Man' patchwork shoot to happen in India In the movie Patel plays the role of an unexpected hero who escapes from prison to confront a world consumed by corporate greed and declining spiritual values, seeking vengeance on those who took everything from him years ago.
Indian Consulate in New York celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, is an annual event commemorating the legacy of Bhimrao Ramji (B. R). Ambedkar, an Indian polymath and civil rights campaigner, whose birth anniversary is celebrated every year on April 14.
Shreyans Zaveri announces release of environmental short film "If Only" Indian American Shreyans Zaveri is a passionate storyteller. Some of his works have garnered over 9 million views on prominent YouTube channels.
Thalapathy Vijay's Beast enters the 100 crore club Thalapathy Vijay’s Beast has entered the 100 crores (INR) club worldwide within two days after its release. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun pictures, Beast registered a blockbuster opening on April 13, 2022.
Tarandeep Bawa receives Small Business Person of the Year Award 2022 Tarandeep Bawa will receive the award during the National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards Ceremony on May 5 via virtual summit.
Indians bagged 74 percent of the H-1B visas during fiscal 2021: Report Workers in the IT sector had the highest number of H-1B applications accepted.
Hirander Misra of GMEX Group receives Hind Rattan Award The award ceremony was held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi, at the 41st International Convention of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
India’s ties to Russia will not affect its relationship with U.S., says Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at San Francisco event India’s economic ties with Russia will not impact its stable relationship with the U.S., Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said at a community event in Milpitas, California April 14 evening.
UK's Winvesta offers Indian diaspora cheaper payment gateway The company claims that it will help reduce export cost by up to 8 percent with its foreign payment collections system for Indian exporters.
US, UAE based corporations invest US$525 million in renewable energy Tata Power Renewables is one of the largest renewable energy companies in India.
Indian documentary to be screened at Cannes Film Festival Directed by Shaunak Sen, the documentary ‘All That Breathes’ follows two brothers’ journey as they dedicate their lives to saving a bird known as the black kite, which has become a victim of stormy times.
US commemorates 75 years of bilateral relations with prominent Indian Americans The US Mission in India will continue its 75th Anniversary festivities throughout the year with a variety of events across the country.
School in Canada puts on grand Vaisakhi celebration Events like Vaisakhi, according to Randhawa, promote a sense of community among all pupils, which is especially crucial in the aftermath of the pandemic to encourage togetherness after so much time away.
New York Cares appoints new executive director Sapreet K. Saluja will begin her new position as new executive director of New York Cares on May 16
Arvind Venkat running for Pennsylvania State House If Venkat gets elected, he will be the only physician in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly and the only State Representative of South Asian descent.After relentless efforts and knocking on over 2,000 doors, a month after announcing his candidacy.
Chennai Super Kings biggest sports franchise in India As per the data released from the survey, CSK's fan base of 22.5 Million people is almost the same as the entire fan base for the sport of football in India.
Nominations open for NSW International Student Award 2022 This year, the NSW International Students Awards ceremony will happen in November.
American Institute of Indian Studies and SPPU sign pact to assist international students study Indian culture Students will be financed through the institute under this MoU, and The American Institute of Indian Studies will cover the costs.
Sri Lanka seeks India’s help at a time of economic crisis The Minister was briefed by the High Commissioner on the Government of Sri Lanka's debt halt announcement. He informed her that the Sri Lankan government is attempting to reach an agreement on debt restructuring through negotiation.
Perth Airport seeks direct flights to India Currently flights from India to Australian cities like Melbourne and Sydney are more frequent.
Four Indian Americans receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Hari Srinivasan, Sai Rajagopal, Syamantak Payra, and Rishi Goel were amongst the 30 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows for 2022.
Indian Consulate in Shanghai closes in-person services due to COVID crisis The notice from the Consulate comes as Shanghai, China's largest metropolis, still reels from the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, compelling officials to maintain the lockdown.
PM Modi inaugurates museum to honor all Prime Ministers The museum's architecture is inspired by the story of a rising India, shaped and molded by its leaders. The building's logo depicts the hands of the people of India holding the "chakra," which symbolizes the nation and democracy.
16-year old Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa wins Reykjavik Open R Praggnanandhaa won the title by reversing the situation after his opponent let down his guard during the match.
PM Modi extends festival and Ambedkar Jayanti greetings to Indians Marking the birth anniversary of India’s first law minister Dr. Ambedkar, Modi shared a video and wrote, “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. He has made indelible contributions to India’s progress.
Shah Rukh Khan receives Happiness card The Happiness cardholder will be benefited with various discounts and offers in Dubai.
Four students will represent India at Stanford University The four students devised a method for determining sub-surface water levels and other facts using data analytics to assist farmers and strengthen the country's agricultural industry.
Indian American appointed as CEO of leading US organ donation nonprofit As a physician, Garimella has been part of OneLegacy for 15 years.
India-UK welcome enhanced cyber relations amid war According to the framework signed by both governments, commitment to a free, open, peaceful, and secure cyberspace is collectively decided.
Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat express sets the international bench mark Every Vande Bharat Express unit is expected to be 40 percent less expensive than its European counterparts.
Embassy of India in Riyadh celebrate Telugu New Year 2022 The celebrations by the Embassy included traditional dance performances and other cultural performances by the members of the Indian Community.
UK MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi pays homage at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib On the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas, he urged the youngsters to reconnect with their ancestry
Indian books donated to the Edison Public Library The Indian Consulate in New York and GOPIO donated more than 100 books during the "India Collection Launch"
Police arrests killer of Indian student in Toronto, family in India seeks justice "Looks like a hate crime," Kartik's brother Gaurav tells Indian Star, as family remains clueless about the motive behind the attack on their son.
Mumbai is ‘tree city of the world’ Hyderabad had previously been the only Indian city to receive this honor.
Remembering a massacre and tragedy 103 years later On this day 103 years ago occurred the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar - one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian freedom struggle.
Future Flow calls for artists to bring diversity to India Participants of the program will learn how to curate and produce art exhibitions from experienced professionals.
2 Sikh men attacked, robbed in New York Queens Borough President, Donovan Richards, addressed the latest attack on twitter, calling it “another difficult day in the Richmond Hill area, as we learn of a second attack on a Sikh neighbour...”
H-1B visa holders are among the highest paid workers USCIS received 308,613 H-1B registrations for the 85,000 visas available in fiscal year 2022. The majority of these visas have gone to Indian IT companies.
Delhi international airport is the world's third busiest airport US airports dominated the list of busiest airports in March, claiming five of the top 10 spots.
Apple confirms manufacturing iPhone 13 in India The company is already manufacturing some of its most advanced iPhones in the country, including iPhone 11, and iPhone 12. Now, iPhone 13 will be made at the Foxconn facility, while iPhone SE and iPhone 12 are being assembled at the Wistron factory in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
World Bank to help provide internet access to schools in India The communiqué, issued after the Teacher Tech Summit 2022 advocated for EdTech to be built in collaboration with teachers and harnessed to minimise educational inequities.
Indian origin students from Rutgers University-New Brunswickalong chosen as Goldwater Scholars The Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to excellent undergraduate students in order to encourage them to pursue professions in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab top NITI Aayog’s Energy and Climate Index Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have been ranked as the top three performers in the category of larger States While Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were ranked as the bottom three States
AAPI announces new leadership for 2022-2023 Dr. Kavita Gupta, Dr. Sunil Kaza, Dr. Malti Mehta will form the board of trustees for three-year period. Dr. V Ranga will serve as the chairperson of the board for the year 2022-2023.
India bags three bronze medals at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad The winning team will be honoured at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education in Mumbai on April 13.
India sends medical supplies to Fiji The Government of India supplied medical goods worth more than FJ$325,000 to the Government of Fiji
Bachchhan Paandey gets OTT release date The film is claimed to be a Hindi version of Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil crime comedy Jigarthanda, which was released in 2014.
Chennai added to the list of international flight destinations Air Austral to resume flights between Reunion Island and Chennai and Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new route to Chennai
Indian diaspora meeting held at Embassy of India, Dublin The meeting was attended by members of the Indian diaspora, including entrepreneurs, students, doctors, and other professionals.
India’s monthly Russian energy purchase less than Europe’s in one afternoon: Jaishankar Europe buys more energy from Russia in an afternoon than India does in a month said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
WHO to set up world’s first global centre for traditional medicine in India The global centre will the first-of-its-kind institution in the world to combine scientific research with ancient traditional methods of medicine.
Bollywood actor and screenwriter Shiv Kumar Subramaniam Passes away Shiv Subramaniam was known for his famous stage performances, especially in ‘The Dumb waiter’ and ‘Extremities'.
Two historic golds for India in World Doubles Squash 2022 Indian squash teams won the finals of mixed and women doubles against England, becoming the first Asian teams to do so.
AIA appoints new Chapter Executive Committee The chapter's proceedings were then taken up by Hina Trivedi, the new president, who addressed the Illinois Chapter's programs and activities for the next year.
Indian teenagers win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge The challenge involved teen entrepreneurs from different parts of the world, who pitched their business ideas to the judges to win a grand prize of US$5000.
Policy to safeguard interests of diaspora soon: NRI Minister The Minister said that a draft policy in this regard will be prepared in the next two weeks, and it will be discussed with the members of the NRI community for any changes if required. After which the draft policy will be brought before the Chief Minister for approval.
Indian expat in Dubai miraculously recovers from multi-organ failure in time for daughter’s wedding The doctors who performed the surgeries were surprised as according to them, “It is very rare that a patient presents with multiple complexities, each life-threatening by itself.”
Banaras Hindu University announces scholarship programme for international students Foreign students will get INR 6000 per month under the "Scholarship to International Students" programme, which will be renewed annually based on acceptable performance.
Drew Barrymore and Lilly Singh dance to bollywood song ‘Chura Ke Dil Mera’ Several celebrities, including Karan Johar, Frieda Pinto, and Akshay Kumar, expressed their enthusiasm for the post.
Australian PM cooks PM Modi's favourite dish "To celebrate our new trade agreement with India, the curries I chose to cook for curry night tonight are all from my dear friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gujarat province, including his favourite khichdi", said Australian PM Scott Morrison on his social media handle
Australia restricts international students from changing courses under new law The Student visa (subclass 500) is a temporary visa that allows students to study in the country for up to 5 years, travel in and out of the country, and work in any industry for an unlimited period as a temporary solution.
‘Beast’ …. first movie review out The film is receiving hype and positive reviews from critics even before its release, giving high hopes to the audience. ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay plays the role of Veera Raghavan in Beast, where he will be seen as a (Research and Analysis Wing) RAW agent.
Nawaz Sharif likely to return home as brother takes charge Focusing on improving electronic voting machines (EVMs) and overseas voting rights, Latif states, “EVMs are susceptible to external interference, this system can be tampered with easily
India records hottest summer in years, here’s how Indians deal with the sweltering heat Amid rising temperatures in the Indian subcontinent, Indians have resorted to the age-old methods of keeping their cool.
Abu Dhabi conglomerate to invest US$2 billion in Adani Group’s green portfolio IHC will invest AED 1.83 billion (US$ 500 million) in AGEL, AED 1.83 billion (US$ 500 million) in ATL and AED 3.67 billion in AEL (US$ 1 billion).
Sonu Sood honored with UAE golden visa During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Sood helped many stranded migrant workers in returning home, in addition to engaging in other charity initiatives. His efforts were internationally praised, and he was called "The Messiah of Migrants" by the people.
Priyanka Chopra praises Netflix’s Bridgerton Bollywood celebrity Priyanka Chopra praised the show's creators and actors on Twitter.
Boston Architectural College launches inaugural talk show video featuring Balkrishna Doshi Doshi is a globally acclaimed architect known for his contributions to the evolution of architecture in India.
Photo feature: Haunted historical Agrasen Ki Baoli (step well) in the heart of India's Capital Legends say that the Agrasen ki Baoli (step well) was originally built by legendary King Agrasen during Mahabharta Time around 3000 BC and the present architecture was rebuilt in the 14th century during the Tughlag or Lodi period of the Delhi Sultanate.
Number of Indian students in the USA rose by 12% last year: Reports The annual report also mentioned that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an adverse impact on international student enrolment in the United States.
India eager to have Yoga Instructors come to Australia as part of trade pact: Piyush Goyal Addressing the Indian Diaspora in Perth, Minister Goyal noted that Indian STEM graduates can greatly contribute to the Australian economy.
Karthik Aryan and Sara Ali Khan to perform at IIFA Awards Bollywood celebrities Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan are the most recent additions to the artistes slated to perform at IIFA.
After days of high drama Imran Khan finally shown the door The Biden administration is not exactly thrilled with Islamabad which is one reason why the American President was yet to place a call to Khan more than a year after coming to the Oval Office.
Sanjay Rai honored with the President's Lifetime Achievement award. He formerly served as Chair of the Mathematics Department at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, and Associate Professor of Natural Sciences at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.
India-UK weekly bulletin: 1-8 April Akshata Murty agrees to pay all the tax to the UK government while first Indian business steps in the UK sporting venues.
Qantas to operate direct flights between Sydney and Bengaluru The agreement proposed by Qantas would ensure that passengers can transit comfortably from Bengaluru, Delhi, or Singapore onto IndiGo services to other major Indian cities as well as smaller ones such as Pune and Goa.
Glasgow to return artifacts to India and other countries Representing the Government of India and Archaeological Services India, the High Commission of India in London requested repatriation of 8 items.
Indian Student shot dead in Toronto, family says ‘It was his dream come true to study in Canada” According to reports, Kartik was the sole victim of the attack.
PV Sindhu loses to An Seyoung in the semifinal Sindhu lost the semifinal match 14-21, 17-21 in 49 minutes as her campaign came to a crashing end.
Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata questioned for her nom-dom status Millionaire Akshata Murty has non-dom status, which exempts her taxes on the earnings outside the UK.
India’s President praises Indian community in Amsterdam The Indian community is the most important pillar of growing India-Netherlands bilateral relations and serves as a bridge between not just India and Netherlands, but between India and Europe: Ram Nath Kovind
Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’ first Hindi novel on prestigious literary award shortlist 'Tomb of Sand' by Indian author Geetanjali Shree is the Hindi language fictional novel to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
AIF Annual New York Gala to be held very soon The annual New York gala of the American India Foundation (AIF) will be held on June 2, 2022, to mark AIF's 20th anniversary. Hosted by Canadian television journalist Ali Velshi, the event will be held at the American Museum of Natural History
US lawmakers introduce bill for granting automatic right to work in America for H-4 visa holders The proposed bill, according to the two lawmakers, is aimed at addressing the country's labour shortage.
Mangoes arrive in America as USDA approves Indian mango Import Since 2020, the US had restricted the import of Indian mangoes due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. This was because USDA inspectors were unable to travel down to India to inspect the fruit – an important step before the US approves the import of mangoes into its country.
India aims to begin issuing e-passports to its citizens this year The E-passport will be a combined paper and electronic passport, with an embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and antenna embedded as an inlay in the back cover
India’s eminence scheme programs feature in top 100 world rankings Law at O.P. Jindal Global University is now ranked 70th in the world among private IoEs. According to QS, this is the best performance a private IoE has ever showcased.
Federation of Indian Associations in Australia conduct annual AusIndia Fair The elaborate event was attended by over 2000 people including dignitaries like the High Commissioner of India to Australia, Manpreet Vohra
Sanath Jayasurya thanks “big brother” India for helping Sri Lanka The Indian government has also announced the development of three wind farms in Sri Lanka with a budget of USD 12 billion. These will be in three islands off Jaffna. In order to fight the power shortage, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has decided to release 6,000 MT of diesel to help Sri Lanka.
India, US to hold 2+2 dialogue on April 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin will represent the United States.
Chinese hackers targeted India's power grid, attack unsuccessful The government said that the attack was unsuccessful
Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran reveals she faced colorism in India Charithra recognises her current position and the beneficial influence she may have, but she admits to still experiencing societal pressures to appear a certain way.
Indian American start-up raises US$200 million Vianai is one of Silicon Valley's fastest-growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) firms. It has raised US$200 million in two stages, with the last round being sponsored by Softbank's Visions Fund.
Piyush Goyal in Melbourne on a three-day visit to Australia Piyush said the India-Australia trade pact will raise bilateral trade from the present USD 26-27 billion to USD 100 billion by 2030, much faster than the initial expectation of rising to $50 billion in five years.
Fintech firm iPiD launches in India making cross border payments easy India is the largest recipient of remittances and has a large market for cross border payments, iPiD’s entry into the market will offer Indians an easy solution to make those payments
Clean Slate: First India-based OTT in the UK sporting venue The two have signed a two-year partnership starting this season. Clean Slate is scheduled to launch the world’s only female OTT platform in 2023.
India contributes USD 150,000 to UN Democracy Fund India has contributed USD 500,000 to the UN Women, which is the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment, to add to their core budget.
National chess championship organized by AICFB and Rotary club for visually challenged The top three from the totally blind and the top three from the partially blind men’s category will represent India at the Asian para games in China in October. The top two from the women’s and the junior category will qualify for the IBCA championship in France in August.
UGC to implement regulations governing international universities in two months The UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar said, "Recently, I have met a few ambassadors of several countries and many of them are showing interest to establish their campuses in India."
The Varli Cook-Off by VarliWare is back Celebrity Chef Prasad Chirnomula and Restaurateur Vishal Bakhshi judged the Varli Cook Off. Sudhir Parikh of Parikh Worldwide and ITV Gold, Bollywood Actor Ashmit Patel, and Bollywood Singer Shivangi Sharma served as guest judges.
Arjun Erigaisi wins first leg of Indian Chess Tour Arjun Erigaisi will also compete in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour after qualifying for the Tour finals
ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali Raj drops to the seventh spot, while Smriti Mandhana climbs to third Aside from the two, vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur moved up one rank to 14th.
American India Foundation partners with top U.S. firms to build care center in Delhi The facility would also be used as a research center for integrated research of Ayurveda and Unani in collaboration with modern medical science.
Ohio State Senate honors Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri The Ohio State Senate has presented director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri with a citation for his widely appreciated film ‘The Kashmir Files’.
Emirates IDs to be used as proof of residency for expats The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICA) has issued a circular announcing that residency stickers on passports will no longer be issued for expatriates and only Emirates ID cards will act as a proof for valid UAE residency.
Indian students in UK discuss over Pariksha Pe Charcha While Modi addressed the students virtually, India’s Deputy High Commissioner to London, Sujit Ghosh, was physically present in the seminar.
Shreya Ghoshal to perform in Dubai Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the Coca-Cola Arena on May 7 to commemorate her 20-year journey as a playback singer in the Indian film industry, and also for Eid.
Bridgerton's Simone Ashley, Lilly Singh bond at South Asian culture celebrations The season's starring ladies, Simone Ashley's Kate Sharma and Charithra Chandran's Edwina Sharma, are both of south Indian, Tamil descent. Bridgerton's return for a third and fourth season was confirmed even before the second season's release.
Binance appoints a new CTO and head of product Both office-bearers would focus on making Web3 services more accessible and usable and drive innovation within the Binance ecosystem.
RCB beat RR by 4 wickets and 5 balls Harshal Patel hit the winning runs, by hitting a massive six, pulling it well from the cow corner. With that, RCB registered their second win of this season, scoring 173 runs in 19.1 overs. Dinesh Karthick was awarded the man of the match.
Q India launches channels in Canada Given the rising demand of Indian content, the Q India launch in partnership with Toober aims to provide a fresh and unique new offering for the India diaspora in Canada at a low subscription price.
Doha — Amritsar direct flight resumes Qatar Airways restarted its direct flight service from Amritsar
KGF: Chapter 2 Metaverse to be launched soon as ‘KGFVerse’ The metaverse ‘KGFverse’, will go live on April 7.
Demand for international tickets on the rise, say tour operators International bookings have climbed by 80 percent after the Indian government announced the start of scheduled international flight operations on March 27 compared to January this year, according to a Cleartrip representative.
FIA — Chicago commemorates Indian Heritage Night During the pregame, the Chicago Dance Varsity Group, directed by Puja Joshi, demonstrated Indian dance traditions. The Dancing Divas & Little Angels group's Pregame Dance performance on Bollywood Instrumental, followed by the freestyle Bollywood Dance, won everyone's heart
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata witnesses 150,000 visitors in 10 days The event witnessed 150,000 visitors over a period of 10 days at the iconic 17th-century monument. Its closing ceremony received an overwhelming response from visitors and was visited by Piyush Goyal, Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles.
India to help nations with food shortage: Russia-Ukraine conflict Commerce & Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal claimed it after the Economic Cooperation and Trade agreement between India and Australia on Saturday.
Indian students celebrate Hindu New Year in Austin It was the first time that the Hindu New Year was celebrated on campus.
Faiz Qureshi to shoot Bollywood web series in Dubai The web series, whose title is yet to be revealed, is said to be a suspense thriller that will feature some of Bollywood’s top senior actors, as well as actors from Dubai.
U.S firm partners with Indian foundation to benefit farmers in India The first project called the Guar(cluster bean) project involved 250 farmers from 10 villages in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan.
Trailer for Vijay’s ‘Beast’ crosses 30 million views There are many fights, shootings and knife attacks, which have been perfectly shot, tempting the audience to visualize the movie in theatres.
Three Canadian colleges to reopen after a long break Three Canadian colleges are to reopen after a Toronto-based education group bought M College in Montreal, CDE College in Sherbrooke, and CCSQ College in Longueuil.
Meet Ricky Kej, the Indian music composer who won a Grammy The 41-year-old musician became the youngest Indian to win at the Grammys when he won his first award in 2015 for his album ‘Winds of Samsara’.
Ranbir and Alia to get hitched soon Ranbir and Alia are preparing for their nuptial party to be a low-key occasion in Mumbai
Saudi Arabia's culture minister meets Bollywood stars After meeting Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, Saudi Arabia's culture minister, Bader bin Farhan Alsaud, released a series of images with them on social media.
India will produce 108 military items as part of the 'Atmanirbhar' campaign The government's attempt to increase the acquisition of indigenous heavy weaponry has resulted in the army spending 64 percent of its capital expenditure on indigenous choices in 2021-22.
President Kovind prioritizes strong ties with Central Asia He was addressing young diplomats of Turkmenistan at the Institute of International Relations in Ashgabat.
Australia appoints Indian origin Harinder Sidhu as New High Commissioner to New Zealand Sidhu’s most recent role was as head of the Multilateral Policy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. There, she was responsible for relationships with the UN and UN agencies, the UN Security Council and the Commonwealth
Bharat Biotech is temporarily slowing down Covaxin production The company will now shift focus on pending facility maintenance.
India’s first Integrated Smart City launched in Tamil Nadu It is the first-of-its-kind project in India with 150 world-class amenities, including a helipad, a 50,000 sq. ft clubhouse, 1,663 villa plots, as well as 26 commercial plots.
India Revival Group celebrates 75 years of Indian Independence with colorful dance sequence in New Delhi Indian Revival Group is a premier dance ensemble of India that marks 74 years of steady existence since its founding in 1948. It was founded by Yog Sunder, who has been honoured by Government of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his lifetime contribution to the field of dance.
Now there is a Ganesh Temple Street in New York This is a historic day.. Now the children of this community would be able to walk up the block and feel a sense of belonging,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
Need of the hour is cool thinking not chest thumping Only if the modalities of a ceasefire is first worked out then efforts could be on to turn off the plug on economic sanctions which is a much more complicated process and efforts
HUL wins outstanding company of the year Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) was presented the outstanding business of the year award at CNBC-TV18’s Indian Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai.
Greater Noida Sector likely to change their Greek names "The names of residential sectors of Greater Noida may be changed soon. Instead of Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta etc., the sectors would be renamed by numbers like one, two, three, four," the GNIDA said in a statement.
Schneider Electric names Indian American Amit Chaturvedy as Partner As managing partner Chaturvedy is charged with identifying, investing, and partnering with best-in-class startups to help create and scale innovative offers and businesses.
Finnair launches Helsinki- Mumbai direct flight The regular services between Mumbai and Helsinki will commence in July 2022
Biden appoints two Indian Americans to crucial administration posts Kalpana Kotagal is a partner at Cohen Milstein and a member of the firm's Civil Rights & Employment practice division. Additionally, she is co-chair of the firm's Hiring and Diversity Committee.
U.S.-India launch alliance for women's economic empowerment The alliance was first announced in Oct. 2021 in Washington, D.C. by USAID administrator Samantha Power.
Weekly Bulletin: 26-31 March During this week, the UK's foreign minister paid an official visit to India while Indians bagged honours in the Kingdom.
Indians top as Canada admits 108,000 new immigrants in the first quarter Nearly 100,000 Indians became permanent residents of Canada in 2021, when the country welcomed a record 405,000 new immigrants.
Centre withdraws TCS on tour package to NRIs visiting India The CBDT said it had received complaints from domestic tour operators who were having trouble collecting tax from non-resident visitors to India that were booked abroad tour packages.
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Born To Shine' international tour begins April 9 Diljit Dosanjh has been waiting to interact with his fans and return to the world of live concerts
Nehru Memorial Museum renamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum as the PM Museum
Chef Manav Tuli wins the Michelin Star Chef Manav draws on a wealth of expertise in some of India's and London's finest kitchens, sharing his love for reproducing the flavours of his motherland in every mouthful of his cuisine.
BC- INDIA appoints new president The BC-INDIA Business Network's new president is Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan
UK Foreign Secretary visits India to strengthens ties External Affairs Minister of India, Dr S. Jaishankar, held bilateral consultations to discuss trades, defence, security and migration.
Resolution introduced in US Congress to designate April 14 National Sikh Day Sikh caucus committee, Sikh coordination committee, and American Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee have endorsed the Resolution.
Indian violinist joins artists from 24 countries in charity concert for Ukrainian refugees Sandip Halder, was part of the 94 artistes, who played a Ukrainian folk song which has since been describes as hauntingly beautiful by the Vvewers.
Ukraine; Untold Glimpses by travel photographer Avantika Meattle Photographs, reproduced in various materials such as archival paper, metal, and lenticular prints, among others, are exhibited on the gallery walls with textual comments of Meattle's perspective on the picture.
Indian American Josh Patel bags an Academy award for “Summer of Soul” Summer of Soul, is a never-before-seen archive film of the Harlem Cultural Festival, honoring African American music and culture and encouraging Black pride and togetherness.
Indian American student's artwork to be displayed at the US Capitol According to the release, her artwork will be displayed for a year. Sraddha Karthik has used various shades of graphite to bring depth and dimension in her artwork.
WeWork names CEO Sandeep Mathrani as Chairman Mathrani, a real estate sector veteran, was named WeWork's CEO in 2020 and tasked with managing a turnaround following an IPO effort and investor worries over corporate governance standards.
Apple introduces US$50 million global upskilling fund Apple is expected to train tens of thousands of staff throughout India as part of the initiative. The following year, eligible workers can engage in programmes run by the global fund.
Trial begins for Sunny Balwani, ex-boyfriend of convicted felon, and Theranos chief Elizabeth Holmes Ex Theranos Chief Operating Officer Sunny Balwani is on trial for two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 10 counts of wire fraud, and faces a possibility of 20 years in federal prison.
UNESCO regoconizes Meghalaya’s living root bridge Meghalaya’s living root bridge has been added to the UNESCO world heritage site list
Indian Consulate in NY celebrates Rajasthan Day The aim of the event was to celebrate Rajasthani language and culture for which speakers representing different Rajasthani communities were invited to participate.
Indian surgeon receives one of the UK’s highest civilian awards The award was presented by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, in an investiture ceremony at the Windsor Castle near London.
Pritam Siwach Academy clinches Khelo India Women’s Hockey League (U-21) title Tannu, Ritika and captain Bharti Saroha scored one goal each while Manju Chorsiya scored two goals. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Sports Authority of India (SAI) ‘B’ team and the SAI ‘A’ team stood 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively.
RCB beat KKR in a low-scoring game While everybody expected runs to come from one of the best finishers, Dinesh Karthick, unexpected sixers came from the right-arm seamer, Harshal Patel, making the win easier.
IOM, NITI Aayog jointly organize panel discussion on migration Three sessions of the one-day event focused different aspects of migrants.
Tata announces reorganization of overseas business Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL), on March 29, 2022, announced a reorganization plan in line with its strategic priority of unlocking synergies and efficiencies.
Vipin Narang appointed as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy He is also a member of the Security Studies Program at the Center for International Studies, according to his MIT profile.
Princeton University names Suneetha Vaitheswaran as data officer Princeton University recently announced University’s first data officer Suneetha Vaitheswaran
Indian man stabs 22-year-old student in London The police are yet to determine the reason behind the assault and have asked people with any information to approach them or the charity 'Crimestoppers'
Hero Vired and LaLiga launch the ‘eLaLiga Trophy’ in India Players will compete in online tournaments for the chance to win official merchandise as well as a 'Money Can't Buy Experience' to Spain.
S P Balasubrahmanyam's last song will be auctioned off as NFT. Diginoor, an NFT platform, has released a previously unreleased Tamil devotional song by the iconic Indian playback artist.
India Fair 2022 to take place in New Jersey The India Fair will be a platform where people can create significant exposure to their brands and differentiate their products from competitors in the South Asian Market. It will allow the businesses to showcase, engage and promote their products.
Lulu group to set up shopping malls in Tamil Nadu The first hypermarket is expected to be launched by this year-end in Coimbatore at Laxmi Mills compound, while the first shopping mall will come up in Chennai by 2024, said a release issued by Lulu group.
British-Indian entrepreneur Harpreet Kaur wins UK TV Show Running a dessert parlour in Northern England, Harpreet Kaur, won £250,000 investment from business tycoon Lord Sugar in ‘The Apprentice.’
U.S. to witness traveling exhibition on Hindu civilization Darshana will highlight the different principles and techniques involved in the Hindu way of life.
Deputy NSA Daleep Singh visits India to discuss India-U. S cooperation Singh’s visit is important as he is leading Biden’s committee on imposing sanctions on Russia.
Cambridge under analysis as Indian companies eye UK Dr. Vishwanathan had a positive outlook about Cambridge after the meet as he took to twitter to give a green light to the potential investors.
Deepika Padukone honored with TIME 100 Impact Award Padukone is the founder of the Live Love Laugh Foundation, which aims to make mental health issues less stigmatized. Her own experience as a person who has struggled with depression has been extremely influential in her work as a mental health advocate.
YuppTV to broadcast Tata IPL 2022 in 99 countries The platform serves the global Indian Diaspora with their content.
Mirabai Chanu is ‘BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year’ Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, Chief Minister of Orissa Naveen Patnaik, and other prominent figures congratulated Chanu on winning the prestigious award.
Bihari Diaspora in Silicon Valley celebrate Bihar Diwas For the past several years Bihar Foundation has been engaged in various developmental and non-profit activities in the field of health, education and rural development.
Gujarati singer raises $300,000 for Ukraine victims The 26-year-old vocalist has numerous hit songs to her name and is well-known for her live appearances in Gujarat and beyond.
Tanuj Khandelwal appointed as the new CEO of ETAP Khandelwal has been part of ETAP for 21 years and in his previous position has been the organisation’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Global Vice President of Business Development.
Central trade unions observe two-day Bharat Bandh Bank unions are protesting against the government move to privatize two public sector banks as announced in this year's Union Budget
Christie’s partners with Good Earth to auction Indian items in London Some pieces included in the auction are paintings from the Mughal Era in India.
The US eases COVID-19 travel rating for India from ‘Level 3’ to ‘Level 1’ The CDC said that it has changed its COVID-19 travel recommendation for India to “Level 1: Low” from a “Level 3: High” which urged unvaccinated Americans to avoid travel to those locations.
Union minister grooves with Actor Ranveer Singh Ranveer Singh dances with Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting at Dubai Expo 2020
Indian Students Association celebrate Indian culture in Kansas Classical dance by the Nartan Academy of Dance, Odissi dance from the Eastern state of Odisha, a dance arrangement set to a medley of Bollywood music was one of the many highlights of the event.
Anurag Thakur launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo Tejas aims at creating pathways for enabling the Indian workforce to get equipped for skill and market requirements in UAE.
Indians crowd airline desks for traveling abroad Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic have also announced intentions to boost flight capacity ahead of the main summer travel season.
Jaya Manchikanti wins Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year Award Anthony Carbines, the Australian Minister for Disability, Aging, and Carers, today revealed the winners of the 2021 Volunteering Awards, which honor the amazing achievements of the state's dedicated volunteers.
Ranjit Manchanda awarded Infosys Chair in Oncology The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi awarded the Infosys Chair in Oncology award to UK-based Indian Ranjit Manchanda
Indian American doctor sentenced to 96 months for health care fraud Over a seven-year period, he preyed on the trust placed in him and cheated patients and insurance companies.
Senthil Kumaran wins World Press Photo regional award Senthil Kumaran was awarded under the category of Long Term projects in the Asian region.
Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurates Tamil Nadu pavilion at Dubai Expo In the course of the visit the Chief Minister and the state delegation will have interactions with UAE investors council, Indian businesses in the UAE, professional groups, and CEOs of major global firms in Dubai as a part of Tamil Nadu Week.
PV Sindhu clinches Super 300 titles at Swiss Open 2022 Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, defeated Ongramrungphan 21-16, 21-8 in 49 minutes to win the Swiss Open 2022 women's singles title.
Indian-origin CEO's company wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects Malhotra is the grandson of cinematographer MN Malhotra and the son of Bollywood film producer Naresh Malhotra.
Indo-Canadian artist displays traditional Indian textiles in Toronto It is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition, which was inspired by Indian rich textile traditions but given a contemporary form
IPL 2022 — Delhi, Punjab and Kolkata on top of table The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which commenced on March 26, 2022, has been a great start to Delhi, Punjab and Kolkata as they won their first match against Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai respectively.
Indian restaurant in Bahrain shut for not allowing women in hijab to enter The restaurant's management issued an apology on social media for the "mistake" made by one of its employees, which resulted in embarrassment for the organization.
Kerala’s Iconic Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held in UAE According to the organizers, the move aims to build on the close ties between the Gulf nation and Kerala and highlight the vibrant culture of the South Indian state on the world stage.
Airbus, Airlift Global join hands for chopper ambulance service in India The news release mentioned that the two companies will address key frameworks, road maps, and feasible investment instruments required to enable and sustain credible, effective emergency air medical services in the nation.
Photo feature: India's Iconic Ghazipur Flower Market Waking up early to visit the Ghazipur flower market is an experience in itself.
Indian embassy in Argentina launches ‘Yoga Capacitation Project’ for Federal Police The Yoga Capacitation Project was launched by Indian Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia and Juan C Hernandez, Chief of Argentina Federal Police and Dean of the Argentine Federal Police Institute University.
U.S. and India to establish advanced orthopedic centres The Gardner Orthopedics, in collaboration with Shalby Advanced Technologies, announced the establishment of Advanced Orthopedic Centres of Excellence across India
Name calling is not helping things in this Ukraine war ... only hurting Upping the ante with name calling or for that matter giving the impression that President Putin will have to go is certainly not helping Ukraine or conflict resolution.
India-UK Bulletin: 18-26 March While India and the UK concluded the first round of FTA negotiation, Wockhardt and Serum Institute of India joined hands to make 150 million jabs.
Biden has restored America's Leadership on the world stage Biden came into the White House vowing to restore American leadership on the world stage writes Ajay Bhutoria, a member of President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander and a national Indian American community leader.
UK’s anthropologist denied entry in India, Shashi Tharoor asks for apology Osella came on a valid research visa till April to present a three-day conclave in India on Kerala’s traditional fishing.
Government considering utilizing Aadhaar to allow Indians overseas to vote online During Question Hour, Rijiju said, “Our aim is to ensure 'one nation, one electoral roll'
Daler Mehndi purchases land in the 'Metaverse’, names it 'Balle Balle Land' Priorly, Mehndi became the first Indian singer to appear in the Metaverse, following international celebrities such as Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Marshmallow, and Ariana Grande.
Peace in border areas critical to maintain relations — India to China Wang visited National Security Advisor Ajit Doval earlier in the day after arriving from Kabul on an unannounced visit.
Deloitte expands WorldClass initiative to improve literacy rates for 50 million women and girls Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen announced March 24 the expansion of his company’s WorldClass initiative, which will improve literacy rates for 50 million women and girls in India.
UK's Royal College of Surgeons collaborates with India's Rela Hospital The two-day programme is designed to deliver information, experience, and insights with participating doctors in order for them to acquire and improve abilities to manage critical circumstances in surgery in a methodical manner.
Asia’s largest aviation event- Wings India 2022 Among the various attractions at the event are the helicopter aerobatic performances by the "Sarang" team of the Indian air force. Viewers were able to visualize plenty of breathtaking moments.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja Legendary wicketkeeper and batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and decided to hand over the leadership to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
Biden names Indian American Padma Raghavan to President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science The President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science consists of eminent researchers and scientists who evaluate nominees for the award.
BYJU’S is official sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 BYJU'S will leverage its rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022 emblem, marks, and assets, as well as operate unique promotions to engage with enthusiastic football fans worldwide.
Russell Family Foundation appoints Amitra Vatsal to its investment and audit committee Vatsal will advise the Foundation on the strategic direction of its endowment, including developing methods to strengthen the principles congruence of TRFF's investments
Kavita Puri reappointed for UK's Victoria & Albert Museum In 2018, then-Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Puri as a trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum for a period of four years.
Unauthorized publishing of Granth Sahib has Akal Takht forming a panel to investigate The Akal Takht has created a committee of Sikh experts to probe the alleged uploading of altered Gurbani scriptures on the website
Yogi Adityanath sworn-in as Uttar Pradesh CM in presence of Modi and Shah BJP supporters turned up in huge numbers at the stadium, hailing his historic win and terming his new term in office as “Yogi 2.0.”
‘Passage to India 2022’ begins at Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar The festival aims to exhibit and promote India’s diverse cultural richness and the achievements of modern India while boosting India-Qatar friendship.
Canada sets record issuing 450,000 study permits in 2021, with India in first In 2020, Canada had issued slightly over 255,000 study permits due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Hijab is our constitutional right: Jamia University students protest in New Delhi The protest was led by hijab-clad Muslim students supported by the CFI and the other students of the university. Some students displayed posters with the words "Seek Respect, Not Attention" on them.
India will host inaugural matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League The tournament's inaugural match will take place between Oct. 28 and Nov. 6.
World Peace Center coming soon in India The World Peace Center will be built in Gurugram for the first time in India by the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti organization.
British Council announces new scholarships for Indian students Each scholarship is valued at £10,000 and is intended to cover the tuition fees of a one-year postgraduate course.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Elected as fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh Mazumdar-Shaw will be listed alongside other eminent RSE fellows such as American Founding Father and inventor Benjamin Franklin and Scottish inventor James Watt who is famous for his work on the world’s first modern steam engine and many others.
U.S. Air Force allows Indian-origin Man Dharshan Shah to wear Tilak Shah grew up with his parents and two elder sisters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. However, he was raised by his grandparents in Gujarat when he was two years-old and stayed with them for a couple of years.
India crosses US$400 bn milestone in exports Every month, commodities worth almost USD 33 billion were shipped, and about USD $ 1 billion was shipped every day.
India is a pivotal QUAD partner for the United States, says top US official “The fact is that we are a partner of India now. We are a partner of India when it comes to shared interests when it comes to the values we share in a free and open Indo-Pacific.” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
Man arrested after Indian-origin student murdered in London The 19-year-old psychology student was found severely injured and later died on spot when police arrived at Arbour House in Clerkenwell.
Bank of America honors Manju Kulkarni Kulkarni co-founded the Stop AAPI hate campaign, which has become a strong voice to identify and oppose hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Indian-born Australians are country’s second highest taxpaying Diaspora: Report The report also noted that Indian-born Australians earn a higher income than the general Australian population.
Every sector of the Indian economy is open to radical innovation, says billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla at TiECon Delhi Legendary venture capitalist Vinod Khosla March 24 morning urged entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams at the annual TiECon in New Delhi.
Indian American foundation aids war victims in Ukraine As of now 1.7 million meals have been served through TPRF’s support.
Paralympian Manoj Sarkar on the importance of a balanced diet Manoj also narrated his life story, explaining how difficult life was for him when he started his journey as an athlete with a racket bought by his mother for ten rupees and how he realized that the lack of a proper diet was a factor behind his losses at state-level competitions when he was 18.
President Kovind to visit Turkmenistan, Netherlands in April The upcoming visit is also noteworthy since India and the Netherlands will be commemorating 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2022.
Italy and France express interest in establishing educational institutions in India. Internationally renowned campuses will help provide not only Indian students, but also students from neighbouring countries, with access to high-quality education that meets global standards.
Greek Foreign Minister visits India This exchange of visits would consolidate and expand India's diverse relationship with Greece, said a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs.