An Indian politician hailing from Kerala was killed in a road accident in the city of Sharjah in the UAE. She fell from the car and hit a lamppost as she was reportedly not wearing her seat belt.
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Along with India, 4 other countries celebrate Independence Day on August 15
August 15 – the day when Indians across the globe celebrate Independence Day. Coincidentally there are five other countries, which celebrate their Independence Day on August 15.
Indian diaspora has influenced world’s fashion trends: Anita Dongre
Fashion designer Anita Dongre, who has unveiled two stores in New York, said the Indian diaspora has influenced fashion across the world.
Sikh postmaster in UK victim of knife attack; assailant still at large
UK News: Sikh postmaster in the UK, was stabbed in the neck and head and his turban ripped off by a robber during a violent knife attack.
Action against hate crime: Jury charges American for assaulting Indian-origin man in US
Some relief for Indian-origin people came when a federal jury in the US charged an American for committing a hate crime against an Indian-origin person.
Indian diaspora councils to host world convention in Trinidad from today
The Indian Diaspora Councils of New York and Trinidad will be hosting an Indian Diaspora World Convention from March 17-20 at various venues in Trinidad.
Dating app that connects the Indian diaspora
The leading dating app Woo has acquired DUS – a Los Angeles-based dating app focused on the South Asian community and connected Indian diaspora all over the world.
Indian diaspora seeks PM Modi’s intervention in exchanging demonetised currency
Indian diaspora faced problems in exchanging their demonetised currency at RBI and has demanded the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention in solving their woes.
Indian govt to file mercy petition for two Indians on death row in Qatar
The Indian government will file a mercy petition on behalf of the family members of two men who were sentenced to death by Qatar’s Supreme Court, said Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
NRIs must show old notes to Customs during airport arrival
NRIs and Indians returning from overseas would have to physically show the Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes to Customs at the airport and get a declaration form stamped before depositing the demonetised currency in the Reserve Bank of India.
