|
||||
| ||||
|
|
| :: Current Issue |
 |
|
------------------------- :: Hindi ------------------------- |
|
:: Archives
|
|
:: Contribute an article 
THE 63rd REPUBLIC DAY
R-DAY IN PICTURES
|
|
:: South East Asia
|
|
Thai hotel appoints Indian as IT head
Bangkok, Feb 13: Leading Thai hotel group Amari Hotels and Resorts has appointed an Indian to head its e-commerce division. Bali beauty winners love Bollywood, Ganges, Taj Mahal New Delhi, Feb 10: The teenage winners of the first Miss and Mr Bali-India contest are itching to visit India and meet their favourite Bollywood stars besides taking a dip in the Ganges and see the Taj Mahal. Sikhs in Malaysia set up biz network Kuala Lumpur, Jan 25: A group of Sikh businessmen in Malaysia has set up a Network of International Sikh Entrepreneurs (NISE). Singapore deputy PM to be chief guest at diaspora conclave New Delhi, Dec 22: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar, a person of Indian origin, will be the chief guest in the 5th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, to be held here Jan 7-9. Manmohan praises Indian community in Japan Tokyo, Dec 15: As India's image acquires a new shine here, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday made it a point to heap praise on the nearly 15,000-strong Indian diaspora in Japan for building "new bridges" of understanding between the two Asian powers. Environmental activist dies Kuala Lumpur, Dec 1: Malaysian Indian social and environmental activist Bishan Singh, who was the winner of Malaysia's first Consumer Advocate Award, has passed away. He was 62. Singapore president launches Indian diaspora encyclopaedia Singapore, Oct 11: An encyclopaedia showcasing the history and development of the Indian diaspora across the world has been launched by Singapore President S.R. Nathan. MIC for more Tamil schools Kuala Lumpur, Sep 26: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) plans to submit a proposal to the Malaysian government for setting up 14 new Tamil schools. Indians celebrate Ganesh festival in KL Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 The Hindu community in Malaysia held special prayers in their homes and visited the Sithi Vinayagar temple here to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Malaysian govt. eases visa rules Kuala Lumpur, Aug 19: The Malaysian government has decided to allow Indian nationals to apply for multiple entry visas (MEVs) on condition their stay does not exceed 30 days. Ravi visiting Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Aug 12: India's Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi arrived in the Malaysian capital on August 12 morning on a four-day official visit during which he will meet senior government officials and members of the large Indian diaspora. 'Treat illegal workers hymanely' Kuala Lumpur, Aug 11: The sultan of the Malaysian state of Perak has called for humane handling in the repatriation of illegal foreign workers. When a mother's love knows no fear Kuala Lumpur, Aug 12: In a heroic act, a Malaysian Indian woman barged into a burning house and rescued her nine-year-old daughter who was sleeping inside. In Malaysia, prayers help achieve better grades Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7: When the Indian community in Malaysia found their children faring poorly in schools, they turned to god for help - and mixing of religion and education has indeed worked wonders over the years. India to address problems of workers Kuala Lumpur, Aug 5: India's High Commissioner to Malaysia R.L. Narayan has said the various problems faced by Indian workers in the country will be addressed when the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on foreign labour. Malaysian Indian Congress turns 60 Kuala Lumpur, Aug 4: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), the premier political party representing the ethnic Indian community in Malaysia, has turned 60. Indian students prefer Australia Sydney, Aug 2: With more and more Indian students opting to go to Australia for higher studies, Indians have now become the third largest migrant group in Australia and a "spectacular" source for skilled professionals. Toddler's bhajan album makes waves Suva (Fiji), July 27: A nine-year-old Indo-Fijian, Arjun Pawan Sami, has hit the headlines by releasing an album of bhajans. Temples in Malaysia to be protected Kuala Lumpur, July 20 The Malaysian Hindu Sangam (MHS) has come up with a set of guidelines to save Hindu temples from demolition in the country. In Malaysia, cheques can be written in Tamil Kuala Lumpur, July 14: The Malaysian Central Bank has said that there is no restriction on writing cheques in Tamil. Malaysian Indian baby suffering from rare disease Kuala Lumpur, July 12: Efforts are on to set up a trust fund for the treatment of a 14-month-old Malaysian Indian baby who is suffering from a rare disease. Indian Bank to expand S'pore ops Singapore, July 6: Indian Bank is planning to expand its operations here by using its newly launched Asian Currency Unit (ACU). Biz plan for Indians in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, June 21: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), in collaboration with the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI), is developing an entrepreneurship training programme for Indians in this southeast Asian country. Malaysian Indian biz body polls held Kuala Lumpur, June 21: Incumbent Pradip Kumar Kuckreja has been re-elected president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) here. UCO Bank re-launches 2nd S'pore branch Singapore, June 8: Signalling the growing presence of Indian banks in Singapore, UCO Bank has re-located and re-launched its second branch in this Southeast Asian city-state. Taking charity to new heights Kathmandu, May 18: A Malaysian businessman of Indian origin has literally taken corporate responsibility to new heights by ascending Mt Everest, the highest peak in the world, for charity. Punjab warning to migrants Chandigarh, May 13: The Punjab government on May 12 cautioned people against migrating to the Philippines due to reported attacks on Indians in that country. SBI remittance centre in S'pore Singapore, April 19: The State Bank of India opened its first remittance centre in this city state recently. The move is being seen as a prelude to the entry by India's largest bank into the retail banking sector here. Orissa formation day in S'pore Bhubaneswar, April 6: Cultural events, dances, feasts and competition for kids were organised as Oriyas living in Singapore celebrated Orissa formation day with much pump and gaiety. |
|
- India Factfile ----------------------- - Ministry ----------------------- - Books ----------------------- - India Features ----------------------- - Opinion ----------------------- - In the Media ----------------------- - Festivals -----------------------  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2012
-----------------------
PBD-2012 In Pictures ----------------------- Key Speeches ----------------------- Jaipur Diary ----------------------- Watch PBD-2012 on YouTube ----------------------- :: PBD 2010 |
|
::
Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs |
Vayalar Ravi, who assumed office as Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs on January 30, 2006, was born in 1937 in Vayalar village... ---------------------------
Special
Chaurasia's magic flute charms Poles |
The profile of Poland has gone up by many notches as a cultural destination for Indian art...
|