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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.

Forced to cancel visit over Covid, UK PM greets India on R-Day

Forced to cancel visit over Covid, UK PM greets India on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In his video message to celebrate the birth of an "extraordinary Constitution" that established India "as the biggest sovereign democracy in the world", the UK PM reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months.

UK court begins hearing on allowing Hindu pyres

UK court begins hearing on allowing Hindu pyres

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

A top British court on Tuesday began a landmark judicial review on allowing funeral pyres according to Hindu rites, a decision that could impact millions of Indian diaspora living in the United Kingdom.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

Western Union, India Post to expand operations

Western Union, India Post to expand operations

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Indian Postal Services and the Western Union plan to expand their joint operations aiming at a bigger slice of the hundreds of thousands dollars that are transferred by Indian diaspora to their loved ones every year.

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A group of Indian-origin British members of parliament on Tuesday pledged to donate the pay rise they will receive next month towards a major event to be held by Indian community for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.

Band, bajaa and masti: Indians celebrate Independence Day in New York

Band, bajaa and masti: Indians celebrate Independence Day in New York

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The 36th India Day Parade ran through about 13 streets in Madison avenue in Manhattan.

Tax survey at BBC offices: UK govt 'closely monitoring' situation

Tax survey at BBC offices: UK govt 'closely monitoring' situation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

While there has been no official statement related to the action, British government sources said they are 'closely monitoring reports of tax surveys conducted at the offices of the BBC in India'.

PHOTOS: NaMo's day out in London

PHOTOS: NaMo's day out in London

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Here are the highlights from NaMo's visit.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India needs to come up with new ideas to make the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas more appealing to overseas Indians. The Diasporas talents should be used for the country's development, says Thomas Abraham, founder of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin

BJP, Cong in war of words over UK leader's Kashmir remark

BJP, Cong in war of words over UK leader's Kashmir remark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Labour Party leader, whose stand on Kashmir has not gone down well with the Indian government, also tweeted a picture of the meeting.

Lanka 'probes' Indian media report on LTTE planning attack

Lanka 'probes' Indian media report on LTTE planning attack

Rediff.com15 May 2022

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is currently facing public demand for his resignation over his mishandling of the economic crisis, is the man who ruthlessly ended Sri Lanka's nearly 30-year civil war with the LTTE with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009.

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.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Not everyone is happy

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Not everyone is happy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The students who attended the PBD were an unhappy lot. Over 80 students attended the PBD as part of the Know India programme, and several students complained that there was no proper forum for them to interact with each other.

FM keen to tap NRI remittances

FM keen to tap NRI remittances

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

'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.'

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

With the war in Ukraine entering its 12th day on Monday and tensions between Kyiv and Moscow showing no signs of easing, the students said there is panic in Belarus and their families in India too are concerned about their wellbeing.

Dubai plans Madison Square-like event for PM Modi

Dubai plans Madison Square-like event for PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Modi will be visiting the UAE on August 16-17, a first for an Indian PM in 34 years.

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

'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.'

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.

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

World is looking at India as a trusted friend: PM Modi in Sweden

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Modi said that in the last four years the government has worked for creating a New India by 2022.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

ASEAN goof-up: Tricolour upside down as Modi, Abe shake hands

ASEAN goof-up: Tricolour upside down as Modi, Abe shake hands

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The national flag was in the background of Modi and Abe's customary handshake at the Summit and was hoisted on a stand next to that of Japan.

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.

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

Indian students, families caught up in UK flight suspension

Indian students, families caught up in UK flight suspension

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Diaspora groups in the UK urged for calm and advised non-resident Indians and people of Indian origin to follow the new lockdown rules, which mean a majority of the UK is under the strictest lockdown with all non-essential businesses now closed.

The life of a gigolo

The life of a gigolo

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Director Rajeev Nath is sure his next film will create controversy.

AIF raises $3 mn for projects in India

AIF raises $3 mn for projects in India

Rediff.com22 May 2007

US-based charitable group America-India Foundation, which is involved in various social development projects in India, recently raised $3 million from a fund-raising dinner in New York.

Terror, economic ties high on agenda for PM Modi's Israel visit

Terror, economic ties high on agenda for PM Modi's Israel visit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

On the eve of his unprecedented visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he will discuss with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu the common challenges like terrorism and ways to boost the economic ties.

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism: PM Modi

India eliminated big reason behind terrorism: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Bangkok, Prime Minister Modi said his government was working to fulfil those aims that seemed impossible.

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The PM held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman and signed eight agreements, including pacts on cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism.

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'

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.

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

'We are called artists, just like the film people and dancers and actors. But there's a very little value to what we do as artists.'

Craze for Rajni's film hots up

Craze for Rajni's film hots up

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Craze for the Rajnikanth starrer shows no sign of abating.

Aim to build 'forward-looking vision': Modi ahead of US visit

Aim to build 'forward-looking vision': Modi ahead of US visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Modi said he looked forward to the opportunity to have an in-depth exchange of views.

TV Today set to go global

TV Today set to go global

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004