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Indian diaspora leaders to hold 'G20 Forum' in New Delhi

09-08-2023 Gday India

Indiaspora, a network of the global Indian diaspora, is organising a G20 Forum in New Delhi this month bringing together 200 leaders from 25 countries, according to its Executive Director Sanjeev Joshipura.

Cambridge University Offers Fellowship to Conduct Research on Indentured Indians

07-08-2023 Gday India

The University of Cambridge has created the first ever visiting fellowship into the study of indentureship, under which a record number of Indians were transported to labour in harsh conditions in British colonies.

Anti-obesity drug makers face lawsuit in US over ‘stomach paralysis’

07-08-2023 Gday India

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, makers of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs, have been sued in the US over stomach paralysis or gastroparesis.

Punjabis have sweet memories of Trudeau couple paying obeisance at Golden Temple

04-08-2023 Gday India

People in Punjab have sweet memories of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire's maiden visit to Amritsar in November 2018 during which they offer prayers at the Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine that gets millions of visitors annually.

Gatka inclusion in national games to give boost worldwide: Asian body

02-08-2023 Gday India

The Asian Gatka Federation, affiliated with the World Gatka Federation, on Wednesday expressed gratitude for inclusion of Gatka sport in the 37th National Games of India.

Over 60% of world now on social media

02-08-2023 Gday India

More than 60 per cent of the world's population, or nearly five billion people, are active on social media, a new study has shown.

US to hold second round of H-1B visa lottery for FY 2024

02-08-2023 Gday India

In a move that could benefit Indians, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will hold a second random lottery selection from the previously submitted H-1B visas for fiscal 2024.

UK opens second ballot for Young Professional visa scheme for Indians

02-08-2023 Gday India

The UK government has announced the opening of the second ballot of the Young Professional Scheme for Indian citizens between 18 to 30 years of age.

New Zealand, Australia PMs meet to celebrate close ties

02-08-2023 Gday India

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese met for their first annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting and the celebration of several anniversaries.

Third Indian American enters 2024 US presidential race

02-08-2023 Gday India

Aerospace engineer Hirsh Vardhan Singh has become the third Indian American vying for the Republican nomination for the 2024 US presidential race after former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

Japan is natural partner in India's modernisation process: Jaishankar

02-08-2023 Gday India

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that Japan is a natural partner in India's modernisation process.

Indian diaspora's success story has changed how US views India

02-08-2023 Gday India

The rapid rise of Indian-Americans from politics to administration, entrepreneurship to technology, medicine to hospitality, science to academia has put the global spotlight like never before on the high-achieving four million-plus strong diaspora.

Treats From Different Parts of India

02-08-2023 Gday India

One of the many pleasures of vacationing in India is the rich culinary tradition with differences in cooking styles from state to state. These go beyond the old-fashioned family recipes. No matter where you go, you can sample local cuisine.

Indian students pursuing Masters in France to get 5-year work visa: PM Modi

15-07-2023 Gday India

Indian students pursuing a Master's degree in France will now be given a five-year long-term post-study visa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.

Indian businesses, education community hope to get new dimension of ties during PM's UAE visit

15-07-2023 Gday India

Indian businesses and the education community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hope to get a new dimension of relations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit this week.