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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, inspected the site of Abu Dhabi's first ever Hindu temple and reviewed its construction progress
Nikki Haley: The doughy Indian American who is taking on Trump
Will American women respond to Nikki, count her as one of them, and make her the President of the USA, now or in 2028?
'Global Indians' in the 21st century: Why Desis are the most prepared diaspora for the mad new world order
Given that Indian settlers are generally law-abiding citizens with a high focus on education and are positive contributors to the local economy they are considered a model minority group. India’s rising economic stature and the government of India’s regular engagement with the diaspora have raised the diaspora’s stock within the host nation.
GOPIO Convention 2024 to discuss opportunities for Indian diaspora in India's 'manifest future'
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) will host GOPIO 2024 Global Convention of People of Indian Origin April 26-28, 2024 at the Royal Albert Palace in New Jersey., US The convention will focus on India’s Present and the Future and what role the Diaspora Indians can play in helping to realize this desirable future. The theme of the convention is ‘Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India’s Big Manifest Future.’
Basdeo Panday, celebrated first prime minister of Indian descent in Trinidad and Tobago, dies at 90
He became the first prime minister of Indian descent since the arrival of Indians in this Caribbean nation as indentured labourers from India between 1845 and 1920.
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Republican Hindu group seeks Trump's assurance on immigration reform
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Indian Americans in US politics: 'Our time has come'
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Nepali woman recognised by Bill Gates
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Daughters of Indian-Pakistani couple await Indian passports in Dubai
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Bangladeshi American stands for Pennsylvania auditor general election
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Varanasi girls invent 'smart' knife to prevent crime against women
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Malala joins Prince Harry, Meghan for virtual discussion
Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai joined the UK's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle for a discussion, during which they talked about amplifying women's voices and standing up for their rights, it was reported
UK's first Hindu Mandir executive conference with participation from 135 temples from 94 towns
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Biden Administration will seek to mediate between India and China: Democratic Congressman Himes at GOPIO event
Describing the situation on the India-China border as "very serious", US Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from the state of Connecticut, said if elected to power the Joe Biden Administration will continue to offer mediation between India and China
Bihar girls set up sanitary pad bank with a rupee-a-day contribution
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Sikh Briton fined for holding rally in support of Punjab farmers
A Sikh Briton has been fined 10,000 pounds for violating Covid-19 restrictions by organising a car rally in support of the protesting farmers in Punjab in India
Another Indian American Srikant Datar appointed Harvard Business School dean succeeding Nitin Nohria
Harvard University has appointed Srikant Datar as the next dean of its business school, taking over from another Indian American, Nitin Nohria
Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel in NYC to shut doors
The Roosevelt Hotel, a Pakistani possession in the heart of Manhattan, announced on Thursday it would shut its doors on guests permanently on Oct 31
A heartbreaking video that ended in a heartwarming tale
Destiny of an elderly couple, who were struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic-induced lockdown, changed overnight when a huge crowd thronged outside their make-shift food joint to enjoy home-cooked food after a heartbreaking video went viral on social media
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