Nikki Haley and Donald Trump

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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Partition through ordinary eyes/Niranna : The Starved (Volume 2)

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Two Afghan women climb country's highest peak

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Doyen of Indian classical music Pandit Jasraj dies at 90

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Idli will kindle global interest, says Indian chefs

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Foreign mountaineers to participate in season's first climb in Pakistan

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Indian actor flies 12 ill Filipino kids to India for urgent liver transplant

After sending off thousands of migrants back to their hometowns, Indian film actor Sonu Sood has now extended his altruism to save 12 Filipino children, suffering from acute liver disease and requiring an organ transplant urgently

513 animals go 'missing' from Islamabad zoo

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Afghan women demand presence in peace process, presence in government institutions

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Hilsa production on the rise in South Bangladesh

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Indian cricketing legend M S Dhoni bids adieu to international cricket

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Islamabad gets first 'public fruit garden'

The first phase of Islamabad's inaugural public fruit garden has been completed after 200 saplings were planted on a greenbelt adjoining a major road in the Pakistani capital, the media reported on Friday