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IRCTC rolls out special Jagannath yatra package: Railways Minister

IRCTC has announced yet another tour package for travellers. IRCTC has proposed to run a ‘Sri Jagannath Yatra’ Rail tour package by...

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.

Hundreds of hungry writers out there: Shobhaa De

A legendary author, columnist and journalist, Shobha Rajadhyaksha, popularly known as Shobhaa Dé, is one of the foremost pioneers among...

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...

No Diwali deadline for India-UK Free Trade pact, says UK minister

Free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline, United Kingdom (UK) Trade Secretary Kemi...

On visit, Jaishankar hold talks with US to deepen business ties

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with key stakeholders including Congressmen, business chambers and think tanks...

FIFA releases 'Captain Fantastic', docuseries featuring Indian football star Sunil Chhetri

FIFA, world football’s governing body, have released a docuseries featuring the life and career of Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri,...

IHC welcomes Singaporeans to Little India for Deepavali 2022 festivities

Little India in Singapore resplendent and lit up for Deepavali 2022. Indian Heritage centre is excited to share Deepavali 2022 festivities.

DPM Heng Swee Keat to kick off LISHA Deepavali festivities

Indian community in Singapore is set to celebrate Deepavali this year, the Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association announced the...

Nium bets big in ICC T20 World Cup

Singapore-headquartered Nium has decided to ride on the popularity of cricket by coming on board as the global fintech partner for the ICC...

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).

Hooked by the stories that objects tell: Soumya Ayer

Here are excerpts from Connected to India's interview with Soumya Ayer, the author of the book 'The Ghost of Malabar' about her life, work...

VK Arts connecting the past to the present with ‘Samnidhi’

Classical arts performers VK Arts are exploring the rich heritage of Sangam Literature, which showcases the emotional states of our...

Lucky to be part of 'Darlings' journey with Alia: Red Chillies’ COO Gaurav Verma

Gaurav Verma, an Indian producer and Chief Operating Officer at Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment talks with Connected to India...

South Korea reopens travel for Indian tourists

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the travel and tourism arm of the Republic of Korea has announced the re-opening of South Korea to...

Indian-origin Singaporean T Raja Kumar appointed FATF president

Global monetary watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has appointed Indian-origin T Raja Kumar, who has over 35 years of leadership...

Excited to see innovations in virtual production industry: Epic Games' Dean Reinhard

Epic Games: Connected To India talked with Dean Reinhard, Technical Account Manager, Epic Games, to learn more about the fast growing...

NDA chooses ex-Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu as Presidential candidate

Former Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu was chosen as the government candidate for President, and will most likely become the first tribal...

Seeing big demand from India for properties in UK: One Global Group CEO James Puddle

Singapore-based boutique real estate agency One Global offers international investors property investments across the UK, Singapore, Hong...

Dr Tausif Malik: Entrepreneur, evangelist and Muslim Spelling Bee founder

The new treasurer for Democrats Abroad India, Dr Tausif Malik is the founder of America’s largest community-based Spelling Bee competition...

Looking to mentor members’ creative spirit: SGS president Viral Patel

Excerpts of our interview with Viral Patel, the newly elected president of the Singapore Gujarati Society.

STB is looking to expand India-Singapore corridor: Keith Tan

As part of a sustained campaign to revitalise international tourism, especially in the India-Singapore corridor, the Singapore Tourism Board...

Singapore, India can collaborate to tap green power: President Halimah Yacob

Singapore President Halimah Yacob has told an Indian business community that both the countries jointly work for green economy to resist the...

Indian diaspora powerful force of our foreign policy: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was the head of a delegation of MPs on a multi-nation tour of Southeast Asian nations to affirm diplomatic...