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News and events featuring or of interest to Indians living abroad, whether they are Indian expats or of Indian origin. Connected to India gathers news and reports about Indian Diaspora across the world, especially in Singapore, US, UK and Dubai.

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...

NRI Stories Spotlight - @work

Indian-American representatives welcome Shri Thanedar to 'Samosa caucus'

The Indian-American lawmakers of the informally named 'Samosa Caucus' in the US House of Representatives have welcomed Shri Thanedar's...

USA

DBS CEO Piyush Gupta among 27 NRIs Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardees

DBS Bank CEO Piyush Gupta was among 27 NRIs of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA).

India

Responsibility of Indians living overseas growing manifold: PM Modi

Delivering the keynote address at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi said that India has...

India

Preeti Rana: Spreading India's Dharmic culture through art

The latest exhibition of Preeti Rana's work is being held at the India International Centre (IIC) Annexe Art Gallery in New Delhi from...

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Joe Biden nominates ex-US ambassador to India for a top exec post

US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American lawyer diplomat Richard Verma, also a former US ambassador to India, to a top...

USA

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...

NRI Stories NRI Stories

Volunteering makes better people out of us: Singapore lawyer Arfat Selvam

The Abdeali Tayebali Trust has honoured prominent Singapore lawyer and community leader Arfat Selvam with the Eighth Abdeali Tayebali...

Singapore Spotlight - @work

Singapore High Commissioner invites diaspora to attend PBD 2023 in Indore next year

News: Indian government has once again invited members of the Indian diaspora to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 will be held at Indore.

Upcoming

Self-reliant India embodies the spirit of global good: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with over 800 members of the Indian diaspora and Friends of India in Bali, Indonesia,...

Global

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...

NRI Stories Spotlight - @work

An intense love story of three individuals: Gautam Marathe on ‘The Last Wish’

Gautam Marathe's film ‘The Last Wish’, for the Indian diaspora in Singapore is a moving story of missed connections in love. A Marathi...

Movies Spotlight - @work

Ukraine’s Indian embassy asks its citizens to leave war-torn country

The Indian embassy in Ukraine issued a fresh advisory for all Indian citizens in Ukraine to immediately leave Ukraine.

Global

So much potential for NRI stories going global, says 'Third Rail' star Shrey Bhargava

This Diwali, Mediacorp is launching explosive action drama 'Third Rail' casting NRI Shrey Bhargava; a thriller with plenty of suspense and...

Entertainment Spotlight - @work

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...

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Indian-origin UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigns

Indian-origin Tory MP Suella Braverman quit as United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary, creating more doubt about the survival chances of Prime...

UK

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...

Global Spotlight - @work

Washington's ties with Islamabad have not served the American interest: EAM Jaishankar

S Jaishankar has raised questions over the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and said that Washington's ties with Islamabad have not...

Global

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...

Singapore Spotlight - @work

Indian-American activist Shefali Razdan Duggal confirmed as US envoy to Netherlands

Indian-American political activist Shefali Razdan Duggal was confirmed as the country's next envoy to the Netherlands by the US Senate.

USA NRI Stories

Two Indian-origin ministers in UK PM Truss' new cabinet

PM Truss appointed a new cabinet with people from diverse backgrounds. It also includes two Indian-origin ministers, Suella Braverman and...

UK

Vikram Doraiswami to be India's next high commissioner to UK

Indian diplomat Vikram K Doraiswami, an Indian Foreign Service officer of 1992 batch, has been appointed India's new High Commissioner to...

UK

Indians in UK hold 'havan' for PM candidate Rishi Sunak

The Indian diaspora in UK has stepped up efforts to ensure his well-being and victory by organising havans for former British Finance...

UK

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...

Movies Spotlight - @work

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss final contenders in Tory leadership vote

Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin former UK Chancellor, has emerged as one of two candidates to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the...

UK