Indian missions across globe celebrate Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO list

IANS | December 11, 2025 12:00 PM

Kingston, Dec 11 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- marking the global recognition of one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals.

PM Modi 'deeply touched' by warm welcome from Indian community in South Africa

IANS | November 21, 2025 8:38 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in South Africa's Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, lauded the rousing welcome given by members of the Indian community, highlighting that India's vibrant cultural diversity was on full display in the African nation.

Indian community steps up for relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica

IANS | November 15, 2025 12:55 PM

Kingston, Nov 15 (IANS) Reaffirming India's solidarity with Jamaica, members of the Indian community in Kingston visited affected communities in St. Elizabeth Parish of the Caribbean nation and assisted in the recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.