India on Sunday celebrated ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas’ to mark contribution of the Indian community staying abroad to the country’s development. The day is being commemorated on January 9 every year.
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Social media storm as Indian deported from Australia for ‘hate crimes’ receives warm welcome in Haryana
A storm of controversy erupted across social media as Vishal Jood, a 24-year-old erstwhile student who had been in jail in Australia since April and was recently deported, received a grand welcome on his return to his native Haryana.
Dubai-based Indian philanthropist awarded UAE’s 10-year golden visa
An Indian social worker and philanthropist based in Dubai was awarded UAE’s coveted 10-year golden visa for humanitarian efforts.
Singapore world’s 17th most expensive location for expats: Survey
Singapore has emerged as the 17th most expensive location across the world for expatriates, with the average pay package for a mid-level worker costing companies USD 225,171 annually, a survey by MyExpatriate Market Pay published by ECA International, said.
Can’t think of a time when I didn’t want to be a racing driver: Karun Chandhok
In an exclusive interview, Indian racing icon Karun Chandhok talks to Connected to India about his life in racing, his career both on and off the track as well as the future of motorsports.
Sirisha Bandla becomes third Indian-origin woman to fly into space
Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla became the third Indian-origin woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed suborbital test flight from New Mexico.
Singapore PM Lee wears turban, welcomes Sikh community with ‘Sat Sri Akal’
Highlighting the multi-cultural nature of the city-state, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wore an immaculate white turban at the inauguration of a gurdwara and greeted the community members in perfect Punjabi, saying “Sat Sri Akaal”.
Model Tenancy Act to boost NRIs’ investment hopes in Indian rent market: ANAROCK’s Shajai Jacob
The Indian Cabinet’s recent approval for the Model Tenancy Act is being hailed as a landmark moment in Indian rent market.
Living in Singapore is a delight: popular Indian-origin crime fiction writer Damyanti Biswas
Singapore-based author Damyanti Biswas’s thriller You Beneath Your Skin, set in New Delhi is now being made into a multi-part drama series.
One in two Indian Americans faces discrimination, mostly owing to skin colour: Study
Survey is based on a poll of 1,200 Indian Americans — including citizens, Green Card holders and Non-Resident Indians — in September of 2020, in the run up to the November election during trump presidency.
