Indian diaspora

  • Akshata Murty Celebrates Indian Heritage at 10 Downing Street: Bridging Cultures Through Tradition

    Akshata Murty Celebrates Indian Heritage at 10 Downing Street: Bridging Cultures Through Tradition

    Nov 24, 2025 09:36 pm CST

    Akshata Murty, wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, shares how she maintained her Indian cultural identity while living at 10 Downing Street, from lighting diyas to cooking traditional rasam. She highlights the importance of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London as a cultural bridge for the Indian diaspora, where she and her daughter now study Kuchipudi dance, demonstrating how cultural heritage thrives even in prominent political settings.

  • PM Modi Welcomed by Indian Diaspora in South Africa Ahead of G20 Summit

    PM Modi Welcomed by Indian Diaspora in South Africa Ahead of G20 Summit

    Nov 22, 2025 02:51 am CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Johannesburg for the G20 Leaders' Summit, receiving a warm welcome from the Indian community showcasing cultural performances. The visit highlights strengthened India-South Africa ties, including extended OCI benefits and planned bilateral meetings with world leaders focusing on global cooperation and development priorities.

  • Breaking Barriers: Ghazala Hashmi Makes History as Virginia

    Breaking Barriers: Ghazala Hashmi Makes History as Virginia's First Muslim and South Asian American Statewide Official

    Nov 20, 2025 07:15 pm CST

    Ghazala Hashmi, born in Hyderabad, has made American political history as Virginia's first Muslim woman and South Asian American elected to statewide office. In an exclusive interview, she discusses her journey from educator to politician, her commitment to education, healthcare, and immigration reform, and her response to Trump-era policies. Inspired by her Indian heritage and driven by a desire to protect marginalized communities, Hashmi shares her vision for inclusive leadership and empowering future generations.

  • Why Traffic Is The Main Dealbreaker Preventing NRIs From Returning To India

    Why Traffic Is The Main Dealbreaker Preventing NRIs From Returning To India

    Nov 19, 2025 04:58 pm CST

    A man who returned to India after 25 years in the US reveals that despite India's many advantages, chaotic traffic conditions remain the primary reason wealthy NRIs hesitate to return home for retirement. Despite financial stability and willingness to contribute to the Indian economy, the disorderly traffic infrastructure creates a significant quality of life barrier that outweighs other benefits for many expatriate Indians considering repatriation.

  • Shashi Tharoor Explains Congress Party

    Shashi Tharoor Explains Congress Party's Leftward Shift to Counter BJP's Divisive Politics

    Nov 14, 2025 04:07 am CST

    Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his party's ideological evolution toward more leftist positions as a strategic response to BJP's politics. The article explores his views on radical centrism, inner-party democracy, and the relationship between Indian talent abroad and national development, offering insights into contemporary Indian political dynamics.

  • Elderly Isolation in America: Indian Creator Shares Heartbreaking Discovery of Neighbor Who Died Alone

    Elderly Isolation in America: Indian Creator Shares Heartbreaking Discovery of Neighbor Who Died Alone

    Nov 13, 2025 01:40 pm CST

    An Indian-origin content creator reveals the stark reality of elderly isolation in America after discovering his 80-year-old neighbor had died alone and remained undiscovered for a day. Sachin Sindhu's viral video highlights the cultural differences between Indian family structures and American individualism, sparking discussion about aging, family connections, and the unintended consequences of independence.

  • Indian High Commissioner Celebrates 166,000 Indian Students Contributing to UK Academic Excellence and Bilateral Relations

    Indian High Commissioner Celebrates 166,000 Indian Students Contributing to UK Academic Excellence and Bilateral Relations

    Oct 31, 2025 01:08 am CST

    Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami honors the 166,000 Indian students in the UK as "the brightest and the best" during a special welcome event at King's College London, highlighting their academic excellence and valuable contributions to both British institutions and the broader India-UK relationship.

  • India as a Global Power Center: Stability, Sustainability and Spirituality - Secretary Sanjay Jaju

    India as a Global Power Center: Stability, Sustainability and Spirituality - Secretary Sanjay Jaju's Vision

    Oct 19, 2025 05:16 pm CST

    India's Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju outlines the nation's role as a center of stability, sustainability and spirituality rather than domination. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, Jaju highlighted India's contributions in culture, technology and diplomacy, emphasizing digital infrastructure achievements, ethical AI development, and the global impact of India's diaspora as ambassadors of competence and compassion.

  • Trump

    Trump's H-1B Visa Crackdown Reshapes Indian Marriage Preferences and Immigration Dreams

    Oct 07, 2025 01:47 pm CST

    President Trump's tightening of H-1B visa policies is transforming India's marriage landscape, with families increasingly reluctant to match their children with US-based Indians due to employment and immigration uncertainties. As the traditional "American Dream" pathway through marriage becomes less secure, matchmaking agencies are adapting with new features while prospective couples explore alternative destinations like Canada, the UK, and the Middle East for more stable futures.

  • Bill Gates Honors Gandhi

    Bill Gates Honors Gandhi's Legacy: "Mahatma Gandhi's Ideals Are Foundational To Our Work"

    Oct 03, 2025 02:24 pm CST

    At a special Gandhi Jayanti celebration in Seattle, Bill Gates emphasized how Mahatma Gandhi's principles of equality and dignity guide the Gates Foundation's work. The Microsoft co-founder praised India's role as a global innovation leader developing solutions for the Global South, while various commemorative events honoring Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary were held across the US, highlighting his enduring legacy of peace and non-violence.