‘Global Indians’ Archives
Why are NRIs so touchy about India?
Call them NRIs, people of Indian origin (PIOs), or the most recent label – overseas citizens of India, they have one thing in common – their overt patriotism. Does it occur to them that “patriotic non-resident Indian” is an oxymoron? Just like [Read More]
Indian becomes world’s youngest millionnaire
A five-year boy of Indian origin became the youngest millionnaire in the world after he won a lottery in Dubai. Ebrahim Fahimuddin Shaikh became a millionnaire when he won a drawof National Bonds Corporation. His father couldn’t believe their luck when he received a [Read More]
Indian-origin woman heads US Navy ship
“One of my young cooks has been intereested (sic) when I cook. He joined me for this set of food experiments,” writes Shanti Sethi in her blog article. No, she is not a chef or a home-maker. Far from it. She is a US Navy commander in chief on a ship visiting [Read More]
Japan earthquake: Indian employees safe
Indians in Japan safe Following 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan, there are no reports of any Indians in Japan affected by the worst earthquake in the country’s history. Indian employers, mostly IT companies, with staff in Japan have said that none of their employees [Read More]
Little Indians to donate to earthquake fund
Two Indian restaurants are donating a part of their profits to help rebuild Christchurch. One of the businesses affected by the Christchurch earthquake is donating a part of their national sales to the earthquake fund. Little India, a popular Indian chain of restaurants in [Read More]
Christchurch earthquake kills 65
Following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand’s Christchurch at 12.51pm local time, 65 people have reportedly tied. The South Island city has experienced more than two dozen aftershocks. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double. New [Read More]
