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Are you planning to travel to India? Here’s what you need to do

There are two sets of guidelines. A standard operating procedure (SOP) for all international travellers and additional procedures for those coming from a few countries.

Three Indian-Americans appointed as White House Fellows

Selection into the program is based on a record of professional accomplishment, evidence of leadership skills, the potential for further growth, and a commitment to service.

‘Fabindia’ copes severe backlash for appropriating Deepavali as ‘Jashn-e-Riwaaz,’ deletes tweet

Many social commentators said that with missing bindis and tilak on the foreheads of the models, one thing is clear that Fabindia is not celebrating a Hindu festival but it's appropriated version.'

India’s top medical institute apologises for derogatory and Hinduphobic Ramlila skit

"A video clip of a Ramlila skit done by some students of AIIMS has been circulating on social media. On behalf of the students, we apologise for the conduct of this skit which was not meant to hurt anyone's sentiments. We will ensure that no such activity takes place in the future."

Barbarism at farmers’ protest in India: Man’s body with wrist chopped left hanging at Police barricade

In the video, Nihangs who are carrying spears can be seen surrounding the young man's body.

“We are migrants not virus. Allow us back”: Visa holders stage protest in India

“I had come with my wife and daughter after the baby’s birth, but then got stranded here due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, our temporary visas expired, and now neither the Indian nor the New Zealand government are helping us return to our homes.”

How Indian Acharyas Controlled Epidemics in China earlier

Knowledge about aromatic plants reached China when Indian medicinal texts were taken and translated over the centuries. It resulted in Indian Acharyas being revered as gurus and even worshipped gods.

Indian-Australian fireman to climb 100k steps for mental health awareness; Can you also help?

Karthick is setting a goal of completing 5,000 steps on his step ladder every day of the month and hopes to raise more than $1,000.

Ill-informed US Congressman condemned for objecting former US Ambassador’s meeting with RSS Chief

Hindu Human Rights activists and Former Student President at the University of Oxford, Rashmi Samant pointed to David Trone's ignorance highlighted via his own letter.

British Indians protest against forced conversion of Hindu girls in Pakistan

“Each year over 1,000 minor Hindu girls are abducted, forced to convert, married to people twice or thrice of their age or pushed into the sex trade."

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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