Defining Diaspora
Diaspora: Definitions The term Diaspora literally means “scattering” or “dispersion.” Derived from Greek word dia (over, through) and speiro (to sow, to scatter) (Cohen, 507-520; Bhat and Sahoo, 141167), the…
Challenges of Indian Diaspora in Canada Indo-Canadians
Challenges of Indian Diaspora in Canada Indo-Canadians are among the largest and most important diaspora in Canada. However, they do not have the influence of their American East Indian counterparts.…
Indians in US worried about financial stability due to COVID-19: Survey
The survey also finds that 30% of Indian-Americans have had financial impact on their jobs due to US's unparalleled surge in COVID-19 cases. Representational Image. (AFP) Washington: Two in five…
Indian Diaspora in Canada
The Indian Diaspora in Canada The early Indo-Canadian community was mostly composed of young Sikh men from Punjab, who came to British Columbia with the hope of finding the better…
For Indian Diaspora, Panic and Anger Over Trump’s Immigration Plans
Indian citizens fill critical jobs in the United States in tech and business. Now, they fear for their futures — the “upending of life by a tweet.” Families gathering at…
INDIAN DIASPORA: AUSTRALIA
The Diaspora includes a group of individuals who can either trace their birthplaces to India or who are Indian residents living abroad, either temporarily or permanently. It incorporates Non-Resident Indians…
A Comparative Chart on NRI/ PIO/ OCI Cardholders
How are Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), People of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardholders different? NRIPIOPIO CardholderOCI CardholderWho?An Indian citizen who is ordinarily residing outside India and…
An introduction: Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme
picture credit: Financial Express Before delving into the concerns or challenges to the OCI Scheme, here is an information guide to offer a better understanding of the same. In response…
Africa emerges as a new battle ground for India and China for trade, commerce war
India sees this initiative as an effort by China to flex its economic muscle and extend the reach of its influence. “However, India’s engagement with Africa is not limited to…
India closely monitoring developments relating to expat quota bill in Kuwait
Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said the issue figured during recent telephonic conversation between foreign ministers of the two countries. India on Thursday said it was…