Indian Diaspora

Indian cinema shines brighter at box office Down Under with record run

Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK

Datanomics: Indians flock to OECD countries as migration surges

India leads as the top source of new migrants to OECD nations, with rising citizenship acquisitions and student enrolments highlighting a growing global footprint

Big countries, little people: Indian diaspora as seen in Bollywood films

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the Indian diaspora that it had wooed is in troubled waters

Datanomics: Indians' leisure overseas travel saw sharp uptick in 2024

Among top 10 destinations for Indian travellers in 2024, Thailand led with 92.93 per cent visiting for leisure, followed by Singapore (47.34 per cent) and Canada (43.09 per cent)

Rudraksha seeds gain popularity in Switzerland among diaspora and locals

Once largely confined to spiritual use among Indians, Rudraksha seeds are now gaining popularity in Switzerland, with rising demand from both the diaspora and local Swiss, an official said. "It is a niche market now, set to be solidified by the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which comes into force from October 1," an official said. India and the four European nations bloc, EFTA (European Free Trade Association), signed the agreement on March 10, 2024. In 2024-25, India exported the commodity worth Rs 0.97 crore. "While Switzerland's Indian diaspora of over 27,000 people provides a foundational market for these seeds, the primary driver is a burgeoning wellness and mindfulness movement among the broader Swiss population," the official said. Swiss online retailers and yoga shops now market Rudraksha malas (prayer beads) not just as religious items, but as tools for a secular kind of spirituality. A Zurich-based online yoga store sells a simple Rudraksha

Australia's anti-immigration group targets Indian migrants: What happened

Thousands marched in Australian cities under the 'March for Australia' banner; officials condemned the rallies as racist and neo-Nazi driven

Australia faces far-right rallies as Indian diaspora continues to grow

Far-right rallies target Indian migration in Australia, as govt condemns racism and diaspora emerges as nation's fastest-growing community

Watch: PM Modi lands in China for SCO Summit 2025; meets Indian diaspora

After wrapping up his visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2025.

Indian Americans increasingly occupy liminal space between self-identities

A new survey finds multiple forms of connectivity with India and Indian-origin identity; interestingly, acknowledgement and appreciation of Indian-ness seems to be rising rather than falling

India building comprehensive database of Girmitiya community: PM Modi

Addressing the Indian community in Port of Spain during his first visit to the Caribbean country, PM Modi underlined the deep emotional and cultural ties that bind India with its diaspora

'Very Excited': Indian diaspora looking forward to PM Modi's Ghana visit

PM Modi is set to begin a five-nation tour on Wednesday, with Ghana as the first stop. During his visit, he will address the Ghanaian Parliament, the first such address by an Indian Prime Minister

Indian diaspora hails PM Modi's visit as new beginning in Canada-India ties

"With the change of government and stance in Ottawa, and the current reality that Canada needs to diversify economically, this relationship will improve" says Nidhi Lodha, member of Indian diaspora

Two Indian-Americans secure significant city council seats in Texas

In a significant political stride for the Indian diaspora in the United States, Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur, both Indian Americans, have won city council runoff elections in Texas, while Carol McCutcheon has been elected as Mayor of Sugar Land, a Houston suburb with a large Indian-origin population. In Sugar Land's District 2, Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and graduate of IIT Delhi, secured a decisive victory over his nearest rival Nasir Hussain. According to unofficial results from Fort Bend County, Singhal received 2,346 votes to Hussain's 777. "This victory belongs to the residents of District 2," Singhal told supporters. "I am deeply grateful for the community's support and ready to serve with transparency and dedication." Singhal, who has lived in Sugar Land for over 30 years with his wife, their two sons and daughters-in-law, ran on a platform focused on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and accountable governance. In San Antonio, Sukh Kaur, a Sikh ...

Indian all-party delegation wraps up Saudi visit, calls it 'productive'

An all-party Indian delegation wrapped up a key visit to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming strong India-Saudi ties and India's firm zero-tolerance stance on cross-border terrorism amid rising regional tension

CNBC-TV18 launches Prime, global business channel for Indians abroad

CNBC-TV18 Prime to deliver data-driven global news for Indian business leaders with programming tailored for CXOs and decision-makers across international markets

Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Indian diaspora in France to back anti-terror push

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad exhorted members of the Indian community in France to make every effort to showcase Brand India as a beacon of peace that is fighting against the global curse of terrorism. Addressing a gathering of community leaders and prominent members of the Indian diaspora in Paris on Monday evening, the all-party delegation led by Prasad conveyed the message that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam last month was a deliberate attempt to undermine peace and development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. India's response with Operation Sindoor was precise, targeted, proportionate and non-escalatory and targeted at Pakistan-backed terrorist camps. When I see the growth of India, I am very proud of all of you because you are the brand ambassadors (of the country), said Prasad. Please properly showcase Brand India, that we are for peace, we are for amity. But if innocent Indians are killed by terrorists, they will have to pay a cost. That is the winning Operation

US remittance tax plan raises discrimination concerns for overseas Indians

The bill proposes the levy on all cross-border remittances made by non-citizens, including H-1B, L-1, and F-1 visa holders, as well as green card holders

High stakes for Indian diaspora in Canada and Australia elections

With the US administration's crackdown on immigration and questions being asked about the issue of migration in Canada and Australia as well

India extends aid to diaspora in quake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma

As part of ongoing outreach efforts following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, India, under Operation Brahma, extended its support to the Indian diaspora in Myanmar's Yangon region, delivering essentials.According to the Embassy of India in Myanmar, Ambassador of India to Myanmar Abhay Thakur handed over 15 tonnes of rice, cooking oil and food stuff to a community relief group there.Meanwhile, the Consulate General of India in Mandalay provided a genset, water purifier and cooking oil for the Ambika temple kitchen serving 4000 pax daily."Giving a helping hand to our diaspora. This week, Ambassador Abhay Thakur handed over 15 T rice, cooking oil & foodstuff to the community Relief Group in Yangon, and the Consulate General of India in Mandalay gave a genset, water purifier & cooking oil for Ambika temple kitchen serving 4000 pax daily," the Embassy of India in Myanmar stated on X.India has been actively engaged in the relief efforts following the ...

Investments from Indian diaspora in GIFT City funds surpass $7 bn: IFSCA

Investments by the Indian diaspora in GIFT City-based funds have crossed USD 7 billion, a top official from the International Financial Services Centres Authority said on Tuesday. Over USD 129 billion were remitted by the non-resident Indians (NRIs) and people of Indian origin to the homeland in 2024, and it is fair to assume that they have investments of similar quantum in the global markets, chairman of the financial regulator K Rajaraman said here. "...as of now, about 5,000 NRIs have invested about nearly a billion and a half... in various banking products. They have also invested close to USD 7 billion in the fund ecosystem," he said at an event organised by the Institute of Internal Auditors here. Dedicated facilities for attracting the diaspora money into the GIFT City in Gujarat were started in 2024. Rajaraman said the over 19 million-strong diaspora is a big catchment of funds, and explained the idea behind it. "The thought process is how do we create a platform which can