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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Trump administration revokes visa ban for online-only students

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Nepalese women in dilemma over temple visits

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Future of Kapoor ancestral home in Pakistan hangs in balance

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The lost temples of Karachi

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Indian-origin leader elected Suriname president

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Community schools in Nepal reach students through radio programmes

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Pakistanis sing 'Vande Mataram' alongside Indians in London protest against China

Pakistanis singing Indian national song is rare. But Sunday saw quite a few of them joining hundreds of Indians, literally hand in hand, in a protest organised outside the Chinese Embassy in London

International sex-work racket busted in Bangladesh

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Of Minnette, Le Corbusier and Plastic Emotions: Colombo's lockdown badinage

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India's megastar Amitabh Bachchan tests COVID-19 positive, hospitalised

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital on Saturday evening. On Twitter, the actor confirmed that he has tested COVID-19 positive

Maha Ganeshotsav: Ganpati idols to be only 2 or 4 feet tall

The Maharashtra government on Saturday issued guidelines restricting the height of Ganesh idols, and containing other stringent regulations, for the 11-day Ganeshotsav festival starting from August 22

Second underwater museum in Sri Lanka declared open in Trincomalee

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