NRI Stories

Indian scientist Archana Sharma is pushing the boundaries of physics at CERN

Physicist Archana Sharma is one of the modern trailblazers of the Indian science community.

NRI student in USA found living on the streets; her mother appeals to MEA for help

A viral video has reportedly brought the plight of an Indian woman found starving on the streets of Chicago into the public eye.

Modi lauds NRI community development, announces new consulate, work visa programme during France visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed members of the NRI community in France and described India as a "model of diversity".

Batting for a better game: Dr Akshai Mansingh is a sports medicine pioneer in the West Indies who lives for cricket

Dr Akshai Mansingh, Dean of the Faculty of Sport at The University of the West Indies, has grown up with superstar cricket players and has...

Becoming 'Druv Kent': Indian-origin composer Dhruv Shrikent shares his journey from banker to music creator

Dhruv Shrikent quit banking for creating music in 2013, and he hasn't looked back since. Catch Connected to India's exclusive interview...

Indian students facing deportation from Canada launch protest; EAM takes up matter

The Punjab government today sought the Indian Central government’s intervention in the case of 700 Indian students facing imminent...

From cricket to content to commerce, Unmish Parthasarathi has done it all

Unmish Parthasarathi, Founder of Picture Board Partners, is a sportstech entrepreneur with almost three decades of experience as a...

Listen to your instincts to find your career path, and prioritise reskilling, advises Saurabh Singhal of DBS Singapore

Saurabh Singhal, Group Head – Marketing & MarTech for Institutional Banking at DBS Singapore, talks about how he found his perfect role.

Karnataka High Court rejects petition seeking to allow NRIs to vote from abroad

The Karnataka High Court rejected a plea filed by Non-Resident Indian (NRI) voter Ravi M seeking to allow registered NRIs to vote from...

Sacked Indian-origin CEO Ankiti Bose at heart of Zilingo debacle: Reports

According to media reports, Ankiti Bose, the Indian-orgin co-founder of Singapore fashion start-up Zilingo who was sacked as CEO in May last...

Missing NRI techie’s body found in a lake in Maryland, US, nine days later

The body of an NRI software engineer named Ankit Bagai, 30, was found in a lake in Maryland, United State, nine days after he went missing.

Pioneer Indian pop star Prateek Kuhad set for Singapore show after seven years

Indian multilingual singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is returning to the Singapore after seven years following the success of his global tour...

Pushpendra Sharma: Putting the healing powers of turmeric to good use with Haldy

Singapore-based entrepreneur Pushpendra Sharma has turned the increased pandemic-drive focus on immunity and health boosters into a nifty...

India-born Ajay Banga set to become World Bank chief unopposed

Ajay Banga, the US pick to head the World Bank, appears almost certain to become the anti-poverty lender's next president after nominations...

Need more awareness about variety in Indian music: Tanuj Khosla

Poet, playwright, and, incidentally, an investment professional, Tanuj Khosla is one of Singapore’s most versatile story creators.

My writings are the blessings of Lord Shiva: Amish Tripathi

In the latest Spotlight on Connected to India, we’re joined by Amish Tripathi, whose bestselling Shiva Trilogy, Rama Chandra series and...

Harsha Thangirala's passion for music takes him on global journey

Harsha Thangirala’s childhood interest in music has blossomed into a fruitful career. The young music editor has not let anything get in...

Refugee to riches: UK-based entrepreneur Sukhpal Ahluwalia’s remarkable story

London-based Indian businessman and entrepreneur Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia has lived an eventual life, journeying across three continents.

My heart belongs everywhere and nowhere: Award-winning author Priyanka Pradhan

Catch up with Dubai-based author Priyanka Pradhan, who wrote the award-winning book 'Tales from the Himalayas', an illustrated collection of...

Satya Nadella bags Padma Bhushan; eyes India visit

Microsoft head Satya Nadella formally received the Padma Bhushan - the third-highest civilian award in India - from India’s consul general...

Meet Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan, next CEO of Starbucks

Global coffee chain Starbucks has named Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Nine-year-old yoga prodigy Indira Sharma following in her family's footsteps

Nine-year-old Indira Sharma is following in the footsteps of her father Dr Nanjundiah Vishwanath and elder brother Ishwar Sharma as a yoga...

British-Indian army officer Harpreet Chandi first woman of colour to reach South Pole solo

British-born Sikh army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi has made history by becoming the first "woman of colour" to complete a solo...

Indian-origin Leena Nair is new Chanel Global CEO

Indian-origin Leena Nair, the first female and youngest-ever Chief Human Resources Officer of Anglo-Dutch FMCG major Unilever has stepped...