Diaspora

Maori Elders invited for the International Conference of the Elders of Ancient Traditions & Cultures

The International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) is organising the 7thInternational Conference of the Elders of Ancient Traditions and Cultures on 20thand 21stFebruary 2021 with the theme “Ancient Cultures Championing Humanity”..

Our Diaspora is our face to the world and champions India’s cause on the global stage: President Shri Ram Nath Kovind

Our Diaspora is our face to the world, and champions India’s cause on the global stage. It has always come to India’s aid, whether it is for advocacy regarding international issues of concern to India, or contributing to the Indian economy by way of investments and remittances, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind while addressing the valedictory session of the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention today (January 9, 2021) via video conferencing. ..

Grand Hindu temple hall inaugurated in Madagascar

A grand Hindu temple is also under construction, which is likely to be completed within 3-4 months. It will be the first Hindu temple in Antananarivo, Madagascar when completed. ..

‘The Neasden Temple has been at the forefront of many community service initiatives’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prince Charles hail 25 years of Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London

“The first of its kind outside India, Neasden Temple serves the local community as a place of worship, learning, celebration, peace and community service”...

Indian Americans and Friends of India hold Protest against China at Times Square in New York

Seek diplomatic isolation and economic boycott of the Chinese Communist party. Urges Prime Minister Modi, President Trump and Prime Minister Abe to lead a global coalition against China..

US based tech couple with roots in Gujarat goes for digital wedding ceremony; Online guests chose to contribute in @PMCares as wedding gift

US based tech couple with roots in Gujarat goes for digital wedding ceremony; Online guests chose to contribute in @PMCares as wedding gift..

Sewa4Community - A collective of Hindu organisations in USA render great service in its fight against COVID19

A collective of Hindu organisations and individuals in the USA have come under one umbrella as Sewa4Community which are working in as many as 11 different spheres to aid the country's fight against COVID19...

US Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard admits to being a victim of Hinduphobia; Says ‘Hinduphobia is very real... political leaders & media foment it’

US Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard admits to being a victim of Hinduphobia; Says ‘Hinduphobia is very real... political leaders & media foment it’..

Efforts of Hindu Youth in nation building of New Zealand lauded at Hindu Youth Conference

Hindu Youth efforts in building New Zealand was lauded by Minister of Ethnic Communities and Race Relations Commissioner at the 4th New Zealand Hindu Youth Conference organised by Hindu Youth New Zealand and New Zealand Hindu Students Forum in Auckland...

After a long struggle, Tamil Hindus to have their own temple in Jakarta Province - Permission to build temple in Bekasi granted after a 60 year wait

Plan to construct Hindu temple in Jakarta was met with protests by Jihadis last year. Finally, foundation for the temple was laid on 14th February by Governor of Jakarta in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Indonesia...

Indonesia's first Hindu state university instituted - Hindu Dharma State Institute in Bali becomes first Hindu state university after presidential regulation

Indonesia's first Hindu state university instituted - Hindu Dharma State Institute in Bali becomes first Hindu state university after presidential regulation..

Indian origin lawmakers take oath on Bhagavad Gita in UK’s House of Commons

Indian origin lawmakers take oath on Bhagavad Gita in UK’s House of Commons..

British PM Boris Jhonson wins General Elections in UK; 15 Indian-origin politicians elected to House of Commons

15 Indian-origin politicians elected to House of Commons..

The Myth of Islamophobia

Prime Minister Imran Khan has floated an idea for Islamic alliance among Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey to combat growing Islamophobia in order to get the reprieve from his domestic failure and legitimise his rule and relations with Army for the sake of Islam like General Zia did in Pakistan..

Anita Anand becomes Canada’s first Hindu cabinet minister

Her late mother Saroj Ram was from the Amritsar area in Punjab and her father SV Anand is from Tamil Nadu ..

How Mahatma Gandhi played a role in the Independence of Mauritius

Mauritius owes its independence to many great personalities and prominently to Mahatma Gandhi. He was the one who inspired them to fight for Freedom and taught them “the future depends on what steps you take today”...

Howdy Modi! When Indian American Story meets Modi's vision for Bharat

When Indian American Story meets Modi's vision for Bharat..

Pakistanis attack Indians celebrating Independence day at Indian Embassy in London; Mayor Sadiq Khan unconcerned

Pakistanis attack Indians celebrating Independence day at Indian Embassy in London; Mayor Sadiq Khan unconcerned..

Nearly 500 stranded Punjabis rescued by Modi government in the last 6 months from Saudi Arabia; It is our second birth say survivors of the ordeal

Nearly 500 stranded Punjabis rescued by Modi government in the last 6 months from Saudi Arabia; It is our second birth say survivors of the ordeal..

Narendra Modi's first term as PM saw NRIs evolve into PIOs

As CM of Gujarat Narendra Modi had already laid down solid foundations for a far greater involvement of NRIs turned OIs in nation’s development through series of investment conclaves. As PM he continued his legacy of involving PIOs in the nations development...

Rich tributes paid to Basaveshwara and Ambedkar in London

Rich tributes paid to Basaveshwara and Ambedkar in London..

#PravasiBharatiyaDivas : Indians Settled Abroad Connect to Bharat

The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas began on January 21 in Varanasi at a time when two women of Indian origin in the United States of America are in news and being discussed world over..

Hindus are the Most Educated of All Religious Groups in the US

Hindus in the US accounted for the largest share of those holding the 4 year college degree, with 77 per cent. Unitarians came second, with 67 per cent, Jews & Anglican Church believers were third with 59 per cent..

Devaswom Board Rejects Filing Review Petition, Deadlock continues in Sabarimala

An emergency meeting has been convened by the members of Devoswom board in Thiruvananthapuram in the Sabarimala case, but it failed to end the deadlock because the board rejected the proposal to filing a review petition in the Supreme Court..

Deepavali Utsav 2018: Expats Celebrate Deepavali in Dubai

The event commenced with play of national anthems of both countries by the Special band from “Dubai Police”..

PIO Parliamentarian Conference : Building Bridges With Diaspora

Over 120 PIO Parliamentarians and Mayors from 23 countries came together to discuss how cultural, economic and business links between India and their adopted countries can be reshaped in the changing global scenario..