News for 'People of Indian Origin'

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My face is my greatest USP'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.'

Joe Biden not visiting India as Republic Day chief guest

Joe Biden not visiting India as Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

United States President Joe Biden is not travelling to India next month to grace the Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, and New Delhi is looking at holding the next Quad summit later next year instead of its earlier plan to host it in January, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Aditi Sings Ang Laga De, Noodle Sa Dil

Aditi Sings Ang Laga De, Noodle Sa Dil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss race for British PM ends, results on Monday 6 pm IST

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss race for British PM ends, results on Monday 6 pm IST

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The race to replace Boris Johnson as the Conservative Party leader and the British prime minister entered the final countdown stage on Friday, when voting officially closes for Tory members to choose between former chancellor Rishi Sunak or Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

'Happy film-makers are rediscovering me'

'Happy film-makers are rediscovering me'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

'Whatever you see of me on celluloid will be with the idea of wanting to push the envelope.'

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The Centre decided to drop one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymns Abide with me from this year's Beating Retreat ceremony as playing more Indian tunes would be appropriate in view of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, which celebrates the 75th year of India's Independence, government sources said on Sunday.

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by 'user trials' ahead of facing battle in high-altitude deserts of eastern Ladakh and Sikkim, reports Ajai Shukla.

PM appeals people not to 'spread dirt' through social media

PM appeals people not to 'spread dirt' through social media

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The 'Swachhta Abhiyan' or cleanliness drive is not just about sanitation but also about mental purity, he said, asking people to share good things around them on social media.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

Sudan situation highly volatile; focussing on evacuation: Foreign secy

Sudan situation highly volatile; focussing on evacuation: Foreign secy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Briefing reporters on the ongoing evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri', Kwatra said approximately 1,700 to 2,000 Indian nationals were moved out of the conflict zones and they included the citizens already evacuated out of Sudan as well as those who are on their way to Port Sudan from capital city Khartoum.

Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The mega procurement proposal will shortly be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council, the defence ministry's top body on procurement, they said.

Trudeau says India has violated international law

Trudeau says India has violated international law

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that India's decision to revoke the diplomatic immunity of 41 Canadian diplomats is a violation of the Vienna Convention and it should worry all countries, hours after New Delhi rejected Ottawa's attempt to portray the implementation of parity as a violation of international norms.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Congress slammed Ravi Shankar Prasad, accusing him of distorting, twisting and lying "with a straight face".

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

'Women can thrive at any age'

'Women can thrive at any age'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'

Indian investors lapping up UK properties

Indian investors lapping up UK properties

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Property investments by Indian buyers in the UK could touch 10-15 billion (Rs 81,829-1,227,44 crore) in the next 10 years, according to a report by property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle. Though the consultancy did not provide the current numbers, it expects the value of investments to grow 10 per cent every year.

In love with all things Indian

In love with all things Indian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Nishita Shah of Indian origin creates a place for herself amongst the high and mighty of Thai business.

For Indian American techie, Boston run was special

For Indian American techie, Boston run was special

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

"This was my first time at Boston Marathon, and to get into the race you have to qualify certain criteria. It's more of a challenge you set for yourself," Andotra told rediff.com. "It was very unfortunate to see what happened. The commotion, the way people were disturbed. My family and I did go through some trouble but obviously it's nothing compared to people who were injured and lost their life."

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'We are working with a few housing finance companies to drive affordable lending because that's where we believe our sweet spot is.'

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Dr Parikh is a physician, activist and philanthropist.

More Indian Americans returning to India

More Indian Americans returning to India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The number of Americans of Indian-origin coming back to India, especially South India, has increased in the last few years as the opportunities available for them here had increased, an American official said on Tuesday.

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

This could impact non-resident Indians staying in countries such as UAE which does not impose income tax on individuals under local tax laws.

'Racism may force Indians out of UK'

'Racism may force Indians out of UK'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

"Racism is worst today than ever before because of immigration and terrorism. What is happening around the world is reflecting in people's attitude," Apache, who is in Goa to perform in a concert, said.

Indians the third largest immigrant group in US

Indians the third largest immigrant group in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The United States is home to about 1.6 million Indian origin people, making them the third-largest immigrant group in the country after Mexicans and Filipino, a Washington-based think tank has said.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Decoding India's Dress Code

Decoding India's Dress Code

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan.

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

"I am confident that Indians living overseas will join in the endeavour to contribute to India's growth. As members of the Indian diaspora, you know better than others the challenges and opportunities that a resurgent India represents," Patil, who is the first Indian Head of State to visit the UK in the last 20 years, said.

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.' 'But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.' 'I was working every day on the writing and I was struggling with that.'

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

UK: Indian jewellery shops high on burglars' list

UK: Indian jewellery shops high on burglars' list

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

With rising prices of gold, Indian-owned jewellery shops in United Kingdom's east Midlands town of Leicester have become major targets of burglaries that saw at least two shops -- Alankar and Bipin -- being ransacked in the last fortnight.

6 Indians among 111 charged in major US healthcare fraud

6 Indians among 111 charged in major US healthcare fraud

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The 111 people charged across nine cities are accused of various healthcare fraud-related crimes, including conspiracy to defraud Medicare, criminal false claims, money laundering and aggravated identify theft.

India has no problem in making payment for Russian oil: Hardeep Puri

India has no problem in making payment for Russian oil: Hardeep Puri

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There is no payment problem for Russian crude, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday. He said there is no proposal to cut retail fuel prices at the moment. Addressing a press conference, the minister said India enjoys a buyers' position and foreign suppliers are approaching Indian companies with offers to sell oil.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.