News for 'People of Indian Origin'

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his running mate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. If elected she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and African vice president of the country.

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

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.

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The arrests have been made by officials of Sector 126 police station as part of a crackdown on narcotics ordered by police commissioner Laxmi Singh, deputy commissioner of police (Noida) Harish Chander said.

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.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

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."

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

WC star Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Dr Parikh is a physician, activist and philanthropist.

Will Rahul Gandhi choose Wayanad over Rae Bareli?

Will Rahul Gandhi choose Wayanad over Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, where Rahul Gandhi won for the second time in a row, comprises three assembly constituencies each in the tribal district of Wayanad and the Muslim-dominated Malappuram, as well as one in Kozhikode district where Christians hold a significant vote base.

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'India's fundamentals are a lot better (than those of other emerging market economies).' 'India will suffer (witness a fall in its stock market) what I call the second order effect.' 'And the second order will happen when these funds (belonging to macro and hedge fund investors and which have leveraged Japanese yen-carry trades), because they lose money elsewhere as lot of their positions were financed by borrowing Japanese yen, will have to book profits in investment destinations where they are making money, including in markets like India.' 'They (these investors) will have to effectively sell in countries like India and which is the consequence (the crash in equity markets) that Indian markets might see.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Dr Malhotra, who has demanded a full safety review into the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, told PTI Covishield "should never have been rolled out in the country in the first place".

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.

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions.

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed.

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.

Debris of IAF plane found in Bay of Bengal 7.5 years after crash

Debris of IAF plane found in Bay of Bengal 7.5 years after crash

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

The wreckage of a transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been located at the depth of around 3.4 km in the Bay of Bengal, nearly seven-and-a-half years after the plane with 29 personnel on board went missing.

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought data on the beneficiaries of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam, saying there was no material before it which could indicate that the effect of granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi immigrants between 1966 and 1971 was so great that it impacted the demographic and cultural identity of the border state.

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.

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that there is a "huge difference" between pre- and post-2014 India, saying the country is now moving ahead at an "unprecedented speed and scale" as he showcased the achievements of his term in power to the Indian diaspora in Indonesia.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

Indians 3rd largest migrant group in Australia

Indians 3rd largest migrant group in Australia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Of the 10,600 permanent arrivals in May this year, 10 per cent were Indians, up 6.6 per cent from the same month last year, ahead of China (eight per cent).

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

From massed band's 'Shankhnaad' to Navy's lilting 'Mission Chandrayaan', mellifluous tunes reverberated across the Raisina Hill in the heart of Delhi as India's rich heritage and towering accomplishments were celebrated during the Beating Retreat ceremony on Monday.

'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'He has emerged as a formidable leader who cannot be ignored anymore, who cannot be mocked.'

Ten Indians in Forbes '30 under 30' list

Ten Indians in Forbes '30 under 30' list

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

From a 29-year-old Goldman Sachs director to a graduate student developing energy conserving sensors, about 10 Indian-origin young turks have been named in a Forbes list of "tomorrow's brightest stars" who are "reinventing the world".

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'

'We will listen to Indians abroad'

'We will listen to Indians abroad'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

'This is because earlier we didn't have any ministry. People came, spoke and went away. There was no follow-up. But the two PBDs have focussed on the problems,' says Jagdish Tytler.

Lovely Beaches: Arambol, Shirgaon, Hedvi, Shivrajpur...

Lovely Beaches: Arambol, Shirgaon, Hedvi, Shivrajpur...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Rediff.com Readers Suhas Aher, Bhuvansingh Mehta and Deepak Verma share their beach pictures.

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Amid attacks on Indian-origin people in the United States, an anti-immigration website has caused alarm among the community after featuring a video showing a man secretly filming Indian families at an Ohio park and commenting that the "Indian crowd" has "ravished the Mid-west".

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2024

With 19 border polling stations along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch, a contingency plan has been worked out to deal with cross-border shelling though chances are negligible given the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan that came into effect in February 2021, officials said.

Dubai-based Indian donates $20 mn to Boston Varsity

Dubai-based Indian donates $20 mn to Boston Varsity

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Money will support Boston University's recently established Honours College.

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rights activist Kailash Satyarthi is the eight Indian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rediff.com takes a look at other Indians or Indian-origin people, who have been awarded the honour.

US state issues citation on 'Sikh independence', raises red flag

US state issues citation on 'Sikh independence', raises red flag

Rediff.com3 May 2022

In the 'official citation' dated April 29, the Connecticut general assembly congratulated the pro-Khalistan organisation World Sikh Parliament 'in recognition of the 36th anniversary of the declaration of Sikh independence.'

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.