Bigger, Better Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2017 kicks-off in Bengaluru

What is called to be the biggest celebratory event for Indian diaspora in India – 14th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas has begun in Bengaluru on January 7, 2017.

Om Puri passes away, Narendra Modi, Bollywood celebs pay tribute on Twitter

Bollywood News: Indian cinema has lost one of the finest actors – Om Puri. The actor passed away after a massive heart attack early on Friday morning, he was 66.

PBD 2017: Short film highlights efforts of MEA

To mark PBD 2017, MEA has released a short film. Shot in the beautiful city of Bengaluru, the film highlights how the government has focused on its engagement with the Indian diaspora and the Indian community overseas over the past few years.

How will the new Singapore-India DTA impact NRIs?

To have a better understanding of how the new DTA will affect the NRIs and NRI owned companies, we reached out to Abhijit Ghosh, India Desk Leader & Tax Markets Leader, PwC Singapore.

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.