Know IWT is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan
India has recently accepted an invitation to attend the next meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), to be held in Lahore in March 2017. This decision was taken by meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S […]
UK NRI teenager claims finding treatment to breast cancer
The 16-year-old Indian-origin researcher, Krtin Nithiyanandam, has claimed that he has instituted a way to turn so-called triple negative breast cancer into a kind which responds to drugs. The triple negative breast cancer is considered to be the most deadly form of breast cancer which is unresponsive to drugs. The UK NRI teenager claims that […]
Know the NRI philanthropist Ramesh Shah – awarded for working for tribal causes
An Indian-American philanthropist, Mr. Ramesh Shah was recently felicitated by the Indian Consulate in Houston, USA for his contribution towards the community and starting a mission that provides education to millions in tribal India. He was acknowledged for his over 40 years of contribution in spreading awareness about the welfare of the most neglected Indian […]
Know the ‘Swachh NRI Warriors’ of the Lonwadi village in Maharashtra
In 2012, Mr. Ashish and his wife Ruta adopted a backward village named Lonwadi in Maharashtra, on a part-time basis. The village was severely lacking in infrastructure – had no electricity, water system, toilet facilities or even proper roads. Later in 2014, the couple relinquished their job in the UK to devote their time to […]
India to provide free SIM cards to tourists at airports
Indian government has decided to provide free, pre-activated SIM cards to tourists on arrival in the country. The cards will be loaded with 50MB of data, also additional credit for phone calls; also they’re available to tourists from around 160 countries that come to India on an e-visa. Initially, they will be available at the […]
Know India’s first floating elementary school – Loktak Elementary Floating School
India’s first floating elementary school known as the Loktak Elementary Floating School was inaugurated at Langolsabi Leikai of Champu Khangpok floating village on Loktak Lake in Manipur. The first-of-its-kind school aims to provide education to drop outs students as well as illiterate adults. The floating elementary school was opened under the initiative undertaken by All […]
An Indian-American girl student among 2017 Presidential scholars
An Indian-American girl, Shreya Bhadriraju, of Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas is among 60 students in the US who have been nominated for the 2017 Presidential Scholars programme for exemplifying academic and artistic excellence. The National YoungArts Foundation announced the Arts nominees on January 31 for the 2017 US Presidential Scholars. Speaking on […]
Indian-origin scientist recipient of the UK’s top honour in Mathematics
Cayley Aerospace Inc Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eur Ing Bishnujee Singh has been elected Fellows of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications in the UK. He is also the first ever engineer from India to receive this major award in mathematics. The Indian-origin scientist is also a chartered mathematician of the same institute and […]
Indian-origin artist wins 2017 Genesis Prize
Renowned Indian-origin British sculptor Anish Kapoor, 62, who has emerged as a champion of Syrian refugees’ rights has won Israel’s prestigious one million dollar Genesis Prize for his commitment to Jewish values. The prize committee headed by Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky, acknowledged Kapoor as “one of the most influential and innovative artists of his […]
ISRO makes history, global media hails the achievement
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) created history by successfully launching a record 104 satellites in single mission. These satellites were launched on board of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C37, on its 39th mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. “The countdown for the launch of PSLV-C37/Cartosat2 Series satellite mission began at 5:28 […]
Trump appoints prominent Indian-American attorney to significant White House post
The US President Donald Trump has appointed a well-known Indian-American attorney Uttam Dhillon to a key White House position. The NRI attorney will assist the US President on ethics and compliance matters. Mr. Dhillon, has earlier served as chief oversight counsel for the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. In this position, as a as […]
NRI Australian woman dies after intentionally run-over in a road rampage
In a not so new case of a road accident, a 33-year-old woman of Indian-origin dies after becoming the sixth victim of an “intentional” road rampage. She was gravely incapacitated in an accident at a busy street. Ms. Bhavita Patel, was a director at a leading audit and economic firmin Melbourne. Her family took the […]
Know the three Indian-origin persons have been awarded Australia’s highest civilian honor
Three people of Indian-origin have been bestowed with Australia’s highest civilian honor, the “Order of Australia” for their remarkable contribution in the field of engineering, medicine and physics. The recipients include – Dr. Purshottam Sawrikar, Prof. Makhan Singh Khangure and Prof. Vijay Kumar. Dr. Purushottam Sawrikar, is a prominent medical practitioner based in Sydney who was […]
NRI’s team smashed the Guinness record for longest underwater human chain
A Mechanical NRI engineer, Suneet Jain, 24, and his astounding team of 182 scuba divers from Pune have beaten the previous world record for the longest underwater human chain and made a new world record. This marks their entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. The record attempt was planned with Absolute Scuba in India […]
Singapore NRI launches global online selling platform
An NRI in Singapore has launched a global online selling platform, SelluSeller, which enables merchants and enterprises to sell their products on various e-marketplaces across Asia. The Singapore-headquartered Anchanto has developed this innovative platform to be the most suitable tool for empowering sellers and giving them access to global marketplaces throughout South East Asia, Japan, […]
NRI counseled the distressed farmers in through tele-psychiatry
A Telugu psychiatrist, Dr. Vidyasagar Vangala, based in Florida, the US, working Medical Director of Mid-Florida Psychiatry Center with faculty appointments at NOVA Southeastern University and Barry University. The doctor is perturbed with the absence of such facilities to save the precious lives of farmers who take to the extreme step with emotional reasons. The […]
HINDI CINEMA COMES OF AGE WITH REALISTIC SMOOCH SEQUENCES
A peck on the cheek or a kiss on the lip onscreen is no longer something which can scandalise the viewer. The new crop of actresses today may not be brazen but are certainly bolder than the earlier coy actresses who were content running around trees to show their affection for their leading men. With […]
DEMONETISATION – A BLESSING IN DISGUISE ?
It’s been a couple of months now since PM Modi’s shock-treatment to the economy – by derecognising the large-denomination 500 and 1000 rupee bank notes, as a first step in the war against terror financing, corruption, shadow economy, tax evasion and circulation of fake notes. This ‘demonetisation’ rendered 86% of all circulating cash in the […]