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

Indian Americans have expressed outrage over a citation issued by the general assembly of the US state of Connecticut recognising an anniversary of the so-called 'declaration of Sikh independence.'......

NRIs seek Rajya Sabha seats, voting rights

An international convention of people of Indian-origin in the US has demanded voting rights for Indian citizens living outside India and Rajya Sabha seats for Non-Resident Indians. "The Election......

Pravasi Special: A look back in anxiety

‘Non-Resident Indians know that India’s problems are the combination of many factors over the centuries, including foreign rule, lack of resources and the ever-growing population, among......

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

India needs to come up with new ideas to make the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas more appealing to overseas Indians. Their talents should be used for the country’s development, says Thomas......

Battle over tax disclosure continues

The Department of Treasury has finally responded to a letter by a coalition of Indian-American organisations, led by the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), but reiterated the......

Indians in US discuss tax woes with IRS

With the August 31 deadline for the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative nearing, four community representatives met Internal Revenue Service officials in Washington, DC, August 18, to voice......

NRI lobby to repeal FCRA

As the Indian government seeks help from the People of Indian Origin in changing the face of rural India, the powerful lobby of the American-Indians has asked the Centre to do away with the......

Trade fair for Diaspora in Malaysia

The Global Organisation of Persons of Indian Origin, Malaysia, through its Hyderabad-based authorised agent SKAB Impex, is organising an International Indian Trade Fair 2003 at Kuala Lumpur from......