News for '-indian-diaspora'

Desi Americans put up grand show for Modi in California

Desi Americans put up grand show for Modi in California

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A colourful show has been put up for PM Modi at the San Jose Stadium in California.

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Kalyan Jewellers is eyeing overseas expansion by catering to India-like markets and the diaspora

Kochi: Building up to a smarter city

Kochi: Building up to a smarter city

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

The Smart City project near Kochi is finally on track and, if all goes well, it should change the face of Kerala.

Pravasi Special: 'Modi has enthused the Diaspora'

Pravasi Special: 'Modi has enthused the Diaspora'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The Diaspora is no longer a mere remittance economy. It today claims dual loyalty and demands a say in Indian politics, says sociologist Shiv Visvanathan

'We do not understand power'

'We do not understand power'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

'Our response to the current crisis in Lebanon is indicative of our not being in a position today to act like a global power. Coalition politics is not going to help.'

FM keen to tap NRI remittances

FM keen to tap NRI remittances

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

We are one family: Dr Singh

We are one family: Dr Singh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

He also thanked the non-resident Indians in West Asia and other parts of the world for the handsome contribution their remittances make to the strengthening of our economy.

PIOs have chance to search ancestral lineage

PIOs have chance to search ancestral lineage

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

When people belonging to the Indian Diaspora come to participate in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held from January 7 to 9, they can avail of a special programme to retrace their roots.

In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism

In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The PM aso said said it was unfortunate that the UN was still unable to define terrorism.

'Pravasi Diwas is not a mela'

'Pravasi Diwas is not a mela'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

'A confident India is now coming in contact with NRIs,' says J C Sharma, secretary, ministry of external affairs on the first conference of overseas Indians.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

Western Union ties up with IOB

Western Union ties up with IOB

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Leading US-based money changer Western Union on Wednesday announced a strategic tie-up with Indian Overseas Bank to provide money transfer service to Indian diaspora.

Air India starts direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne

Air India starts direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

On Monday night, Air India hosted a dinner Melbourne for the Indian diaspora and Australian leader and government officials to mark its launch in Victoria.

Doordarshan to beam 4 channels into US by April

Doordarshan to beam 4 channels into US by April

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Indian diaspora in the US can watch four more Doordarshan channels by March-end as public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is all set to make these channels available there.

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Modi signed seven deals, including pacts on agriculture and water management with his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Here's are the highlights of Modi's second day in Israel.

India needs brain bank, PM tells NRIs

India needs brain bank, PM tells NRIs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Reaching out to the large Indian Diaspora in the United States, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured them that his government was committed to taking forward the reforms process.

Modi talks to new British PM; seeks 'stronger, closer' ties

Modi talks to new British PM; seeks 'stronger, closer' ties

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Thanking Prime Minister Modi, May said she looked forward to working closely with him for developing stronger bilateral ties.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit India from February 17-23

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit India from February 17-23

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

During the visit, the prime ministers will reaffirm the close friendship between the two countries, and discuss ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

'India Day' in Canada

'India Day' in Canada

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

The Municipality of Markham, a city near Toronto, has passed a unanimous resolution declaring August 15 as 'India Day.'

UK to raise Moody's 'ethnic tensions' report during Modi visit

UK to raise Moody's 'ethnic tensions' report during Modi visit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Britain's foreign secretary said Prime Minister David Cameron would take note of the assessment in the context of Modi's plans for the development of the Indian economy.

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Describing himself as "an extremely good arbitrator", Trump on Monday said he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agree to it.

India urges NRIs to invest in media, entertainment

India urges NRIs to invest in media, entertainment

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

India urges NRIs to invest in media, entertainment

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"Indian-Americans are an 'organic bridge' between the world's two largest democracies," he said.

BJP, RSS dividing India, spreading hatred, says Rahul in Germany

BJP, RSS dividing India, spreading hatred, says Rahul in Germany

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The Congress chief once again claimed that while China gave jobs to 50,000 people in 24 hours, India gave employment to only 450 people in the said period.

Trinidad and Tobago delegation for Pravasi Divas

Trinidad and Tobago delegation for Pravasi Divas

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

A cultural delegation will serenade Indians with 'chutney' and 'calypso' during the event.

Zee to launch global news channel

Zee to launch global news channel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

TV Today set to go global

TV Today set to go global

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

RIL plans US foray to sell music, movies

RIL plans US foray to sell music, movies

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Reliance Infocomm will roll out its enterprise and convergence business in the US by 2005, after they become operational in India by the first quarter of 2004.

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Over 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on November 13.

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The memorial is the first-of-its-kind built by India in France after the country's Independence. The announcement to construct the memorial was made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her last visit to Paris in June 2018.

The afterglow from Trump's visit will remain

The afterglow from Trump's visit will remain

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Modi may take satisfaction from his display of considerable political skill in managing a mercurial, temperamental and unpredictable US president and nudging him into uncharacteristic restraint and even carefully orchestrated remarks. This personal chemistry will come in handy if Trump returns as president in the November elections, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Congress of NRIs felicitates dispora

Congress of NRIs felicitates dispora

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

Nav Ratan and Hind Ratan awards were given to delegates from over 52 countries at the 22nd International Congress of NRIs in New Delhi.