Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is a celebratory day observed on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India. The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
Connected to India covers PBD extensively making sure Indians abroad are kept abreast of what goes on at the biennial event.
Mauritius PM reaches India to participate in PBD at Varanasi
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth has reached India to participate in the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), the Indian diaspora...
Varanasi decked up, welcomes Indian diaspora to PBD 2019
NRIs, diaspora, and people of Indian origin from round the world converged in the ancient city of Varanasi today to mark the start of...
Uttar Pradesh to showcase investment opportunities during PBD 2019
The Yogi Adityanath government will showcase investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh to NRIs from the state on the first day of Pravasi...
PM Modi to award medals to 'Bharat ko Janiye' quiz winners at PBD: Sushma Swaraj
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will award medals to the winners of the ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz on January 22 during the Pravasi...
Four floating terminals set up for Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj Sangam
For safe and smooth movement of the pilgrims and passengers during three month long Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, the Inland Waterways Authority...
Ahead of Kumbh, Modi opens new airport, integrated command & control centre at Prayagraj
Ahead of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a state-of-art integrated command and control...
In Pics: 71 mission heads inspect Kumbh preparations, satisfied
Mission heads from 71 different countries visited Prayagraj and made a first-hand assessment of the preparations for upcoming Kumbh Mela on...
Rijiju exhorts diaspora youth to attend Varanasi PBD, explore India
The Indian Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has exhorted the diaspora youth to attend the upcoming Pravasi Bhartiya Divas at...
PBD 2019 to link with Kumbh Mela, Republic Day celebrations: Sushma Swaraj
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Uttar Pradesh state government are both gearing up for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas...
In Pics: Day 2 at PBD, Sushma Swaraj touches 'Bharatiya' chords of Indian diaspora
After the full-house attendance on the Day 1 of ASEAN India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) yesterday, Day 2 opened with much more galore....
In Pics: The Raghu Dixit Project brings down the house with their performance at ASEAN India PBD
Band frontman Raghu Dixit is not afraid to shake it up. The stately Marina Bay Sands Ballroom turned into a club with the audience getting...
In pics: Indian, ASEAN leaders and thinkers forge new connections in Singapore PBD
Bright minds of India and the ASEAN are meeting at the ongoing Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which is being organised in Singapore to commemorate...
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Singapore, to attend ASEAN-PBD today
Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj arrived here in Singapore to inaugurate much awaited ASEAN-India Pravasi Bhartiya Divas,...
Nitin Gadkari at ASEAN-India PBD Singapore: Come to India, we are ready to create a joint venture
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, India, who...
Under the theme of ‘Ancient Route, New Journey: Diaspora in the Dynamic ASEAN-India Partnership’, The ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya...
He's back! Fusion maestro Raghu Dixit to headline Singapore PBD's cultural evening
Indian Fusion music sensation Raghu Dixit is set to headline the cultural evening during the regional ASEAN India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas...
Cool Yoga and happening Ayurveda: Ancient sciences get modern makeover at PBD health showcase
Celebrating the rich heritage of Yoga and Ayurveda in India and highlighting their global popularity, the regional ASEAN India Pravasi...
ASEAN India Cinefest - specially curated for Singapore PBD 2018
Any congregation of Indians is not complete without movie talk. We enjoy films, love our jamming on popular songs, play Antakshari and get...
Indian roots, Singaporean exposure: Leaders to address delegates at PBD 2018
The Indian diaspora in Singapore has notable representatives in politics, education, diplomacy and the law. They have made a mark as leaders...
Leaders, entrepreneurs and savants: PBD 2018 awaits a star-studded speaker lineup
In a change from inviting the diaspora to their motherland, the ASEAN India regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is bringing affluent...
Dial D for Diaspora: ASEAN's Indians set to play big role in country's resurgence and influence
The excitement and buzz around the ASEAN India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), to be held in Singapore, is palpable. The event is a showcase...
IIT Alumni Association: PBD 2018 will boost capital and people movement
IIT Alumni Association, Singapore, home to one of the largest overseas IIT alumni communities with over 3,500 IITians and nearly 100...
PBD 2018 recognises ASEAN where army was created to fight for Indian Independence
Holding the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2018 in Singapore is quite significant for the Indian diaspora to recognise its contribution to...
Music icons Raghu Dixit, Sonam Kalra to showcase Indian culture at upcoming PBD
There is going to be an exciting cultural extravaganza as part of the most awaited upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) set to open in...
Students at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) are gearing up for the regional ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2018....