Diaspora
The June Denizens
June, the month when monsoon arrives in India, is also the birth month of many celebrities. Here are 10 key denizens of the film industry who celebrate birthdays in the…
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Diaspora
Karur Vysya Bank Offers 7% Interest on USD FCNR Deposits for NRIs
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), one of India’s leading private sector banks with a legacy spanning more than 110 years, has increased interest rates on its Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits,…
Diaspora
Exclusive: Indian Sarees Find New Global Homes
For centuries, India’s saree traditions evolved in response to geography, climate and local livelihoods, creating a remarkable diversity of fabrics, weaving techniques and draping styles across the subcontinent. Today, while…
South Asia
South Asia Notes: My Neighbor, My Friend
Two visits from Nepal to India in quick succession from the new establishment there. The first (June 1-5) was by Rabi Lamichchane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the newest…
Diaspora
Exclusive: Missiles Strike Gulf Dreams
For more than a decade, Ramesh's life followed a familiar rhythm. He worked at a petrochemical plant in Oman, sent money home every month to Andhra Pradesh, and dreamed of…
Cricket
Who Gets the Better Bargain in the IPL?
The 2016 IPL got over on May 31. 1,426 sixes were hit, which is a new record. And once again this series led to some animated discussions on the role…
Australia
Eligibility vs Selection: The Legal Reality Behind Skilled Migration
Question: Is a 65-point system built on youth, high-level English, and top-tier degrees, mathematically useless for securing a skilled visa today? The continued projection of a 65-point threshold as the…
Economy
When Institutions Fail to Ask Questions
India has seen its share of corporate scandals. From the stock market manipulations of the 1990s to accounting frauds, banking blowups and governance failures, every decade seems to produce a…
Diaspora
Soul Talk: Rediscovering the Meaning of Dharma
श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्। स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥ Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3 (Karma Yoga), Verse 35 (Roman transliteration is: Shreyan svadharmo vigunah paradharmat svanushthitat.Svadharme nidhanam shreyah paradharmo bhayavahah. Meaning: "One's own duty (dharma), even if performed imperfectly, is…
Diaspora
Tax Reform Beyond Rates: India Fixes Unequal MAT Treatment
A good tax system should be uniform for all similar businesses. India has made a step in that direction by fixing a huge gap in the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)…
Diaspora
Akshay Kumar Leads Comedy of Errors Packed With Chaos and Action
After months of teasing audiences with glimpses of its enormous cast, Welcome To The Jungle has finally unveiled its trailer June 11 with a grand event at Yash Raj Studios, where a jungle…
Diaspora
Sarpreet Singh Set to Make History as First Sikh Player at FIFA World Cup 2026
They say no major global sporting event is complete without a Singh. While India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, is absent from the FIFA World Cup 2026, the tournament will…
Bhutan
Suresh Wadkar Inaugurates GHAMMAK, a Unique India-Bhutan Music Festival
A delegation of nine renowned Bhutanese artistes, cultural representatives and creative professionals is in Mumbai for a week-long exchange of music, ideas, traditions and artistic experiences. This initiative is being presented…
Diaspora
Indian American Impact Endorses Vichal Kumar in New York’s 7th Congressional District Race
The Indian American (IA) Impact, a national organization focused on strengthening political representation for Indian and South Asian American communities, has endorsed Vichal Kumar, a public defender and Democratic candidate…
Diaspora
Web Review: Undekhi Season 4 is a Solid Culmination to a Stellar Saga
When I interacted with actor Surya Sharma last year, he had informed me that the fourth season of Undekhi, the series for which he is best known, was being shot.…
Diaspora
Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 as FIFA World Cup 2026 Opens with Three Red Cards
The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway with a dramatic opening match as co-host Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City, in a contest overshadowed by three red cards,…