INDIA’S TOP 25 SOCIAL INNOVATIONS TO BE FACILITATED DURING 2017 PBD
As part of the activities lined up for the forthcoming Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), a government-sponsored conclave for the Indian Diaspora also known as the Non-Resident Indian Day, in Bengaluru, Karnataka the Ministry of External Affairs (EMS) is organizing a national contest to identify the country’s top 25 social innovations. The Ministry will be conducting […]
SURENDRA BORAD PATAWARI – CONVERTING WASTE TO WEALTH…
With mankind today desperately seeking a viable and sustainable blueprint for the future, one of the spotlights is currently on managing the monumental quantum of ‘waste’ generated by human society that has been rapidly industrialising for the past two centuries. ‘Waste management’ has thus become one of the key catchphrases of late, on which the […]
India’s top 25 social innovations to be facilitated during 2017 PBD
As part of the activities lined up for the forthcoming Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), a government-sponsored conclave for the Indian Diaspora also known as the Non-Resident Indian Day, in Bengaluru, Karnataka the Ministry of External Affairs (EMS) is organizing a national contest to identify the country’s top 25 social innovations. The Ministry will be conducting […]
Indian-origin Portuguese PM to be the chief guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
The Indian-origin Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa, 54, will be the chief guest at the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention. The PBD Convention is scheduled to be held from January 7 to 9, 2017 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Mr. Costa will participate in the inaugural session of the PBD Convention on January 8 and […]
Lord Diljit Rana
Lord Diljit Rana is a successful businessman in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is Chairman and Chief Executive of Andras House Group, Northern Ireland’s biggest hotels and hospitality organisation. Born at Sanghol in Punjab, Lord Rana has been living in Northern Ireland since 1966. He was awarded an MBE in 1996, for his contribution to the […]
SC makes the national anthem a MUST at Indian movie halls
Indian Supreme Court (SC) has instructed that the national anthem be a must at Indian movie halls as this will stimulate a feeling of dedicated patriotism, nationalism and love for the motherland. Displaying of the national flag on screen while the anthem is played will create a feeling of integrity and legitimate patriotism for our […]
Trump picks Indian-origin Nikki Haley as UN ambassador
South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley, 44, has been picked by the US President Elect Donald Trump as the US Ambassador to the United Nations. Haley’s appointment marks several firsts. If confirmed by the Senate, she is the first women for posts in his administration from South Carolina Government. She is also the first woman […]
RIP JAYALALITHA – TAMILNADU CM PASSED AWAY AT 68
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) and the beloved politician Ms. J Jayalalitha (popularly known as Amma) passed away late on December 5th evening, post suffering a cardiac arrest after multiple organ failure in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. The 68-year-old politician, known for her myriad social welfare measures, had been undergoing treatment at Chennai’s Apollo hospital for […]
The Amritsar Declaration entitles dismantling the terror sanctuaries
Combating terrorism was at the centre-stage of Heart of Asia (HoA) conference held at Amritsar, India. The conference called for an immediate elimination of terrorism to help the war-ravaged country in its political and economic transition. The conference also sent a clear message to Pakistan, holding terror and violent extremism as the biggest threat to […]
INDIAN FEMALE MARINER CONFERRED WITH THE GLOBAL MARITIME AWARD
Radhika Menon becomes the first woman worldwide to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for 2016, from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Importantly, the IMO is the United Nations specialised agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. She was presented with this […]
Indian-origin South African humanitarian gets Global Citizen Award
An Indian-origin South African, Imtiaz Sooliman, who founded the internationally-lauded Gift of the Givers Foundation, has been recently awarded the prestigious Global Citizen Award for his “innovative and visionary” contribution to the global community. Imtiaz Sooliman founded the internationally-lauded Gift of the Givers Foundation, which is Africa’s largest disaster relief organisation. “It will build faith […]
KNOW Five-star – Ashwin
Indian Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is a proven India’s trump card. He is currently world’s top-ranked test bowler at the moment and his 22nd five-wicket haul in only his 41st test earlier helped bring an end to some stout resistance from the tourists. His 22nd five-wicket haul has put in the company of other bowling greats […]
Know the first Canada’s Sikh Senator – Sarabjit Singh Marwah
Indian-origin Sarabjit Singh Marwah has become the first Sikh to be appointed to the Canadian Senate (upper house). He was appointed to Senate by the Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Speaking on the appointemt, the Canadain PM Trudeau lauded Marwah for his efforts for showcasing the “rich diversity of Sikh and South Asian art and culture”. […]
Thailand’s Princess is the recipient of first ‘World Sanskrit Award’
Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, 60, of Thailand was recently conferred with the first ‘World Sanskrit Award’ tomorrow for her exemplary contribution towards promotion of the Sanskrit language. The award was presented by the Indian Vice President (VP) Hamid Ansari at a function held in New Delhi. Congratulating the awardee the Indian VP said, “I […]
Indian journalist conferred with the 2016 International Press Freedom Award
Indian journalist Malini Subramaniam was recently conferred with the International Press Freedom Awards given by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, the US. She has been honored for her reporting from the Naxal-infested Bastar area and for the commitment to a free press. Ms. Subramaniam extensively reported on the abuses […]
Know HIMANSH – a high altitude glaciological research station in Himalaya
A high altitude glaciological research station in Himalaya called HIMANSH (meaning a slice of ice) recently begun functioning above 13,500 ft (4,000 m) the sea level in a remote region in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. This is an Indian government’s initiatives to better study and quantifies the Himalayan glacier responses towards the climate change. […]
CURRENCY DEMONETISATION – SHORT TERM LOSS, LONG TERM GAIN
The landmark move by the Modi government to demonetise high value currency notes to stamp out black money, will have a far reaching impact on capital- intensive real estate sector where almost one third of transactions still involve unaccounted money.Though initially in the short term, the bold move of the government will hit the sentiment […]
POWER OF INDIASPORA SHINING EVERYWHERE
NRIs, PIOs, OCIs all over the world are making waves by their sheer intelligence, smartness & hard work. This is the reason that their sucess stories are emerging everyday from every nook & corner of the world. From running businesses to helming multinational corporations, from forming the very backbone of the much acclaimed NHS to […]