'JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos': The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

Vikas Datta | March 6, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Even amid themselves, they note how they seem to only make gulab jamuns and samosas by the hundreds for official occasions, but India's 'informal diplomats' frequently show their metier. Like this absent diplomat's pregnant wife, under house arrest in Dhaka with her young son amid the 1965 war, ensuring she burnt the cypher books and then browbeat her Pakistani captors into treating her properly.

India’s strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF

By Arul Louis | March 1, 2025 11:08 AM

United Nations, March 1 (IANS) Commending India’s “prudent” policies, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has said its strong economic performance can help it adopt critical reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047.

Indian embassy in San Francisco expresses solidarity with hospitalised Indian student Nilam Shinde's family

IANS | February 28, 2025 5:02 AM

San Francisco, Feb 28 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has extended its sympathy and support to the family of Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian woman, who remains in a coma following a severe road accident in California on February 14.

Akshardham New Jersey: A divine winter wonderland

IANS | February 15, 2025 7:16 PM

New Jersey, Feb 15 (IANS) Draped in a pristine blanket of snow, Akshardham New Jersey stands not only as a magnificent temple but also a living symbol of Hindu culture, devotion, and eternal values. The snowfall transforms this sacred site into a celestial vision, where intricate marble carvings blend seamlessly with the tranquility of nature.

Opening of Indian Consulate in Marseille marks new chapter in India-France ties: PM Modi

IANS | February 12, 2025 4:26 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 12 (IANS) Terming it as a "historic moment", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the opening of an Indian Consulate in Marseille marks a "new chapter" in India-France ties.

Trump appoints 2 Indian Americans as special assistants

IANS | January 25, 2025 8:25 AM

New York, Jan 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump has appointed two Indian Americans as his special assistants dealing with national security and personnel matters.

Medical leader urges caution amid reports of Indians seeking early C-Sections to beat Trump citizenship order

IANS | January 23, 2025 9:45 PM

New York, Jan 23 (IANS) Amid reports of Indians in the US on temporary visas requesting early C-Sections to speed up the birth of babies to beat President Donald Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship, a leader in the Indian medical community has expressed scepticism about the feasibility.

In difficult times, there is India, willing to help different parties: Jaishankar in Spain

IANS | January 14, 2025 10:43 AM

Madrid, Jan 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised India's growing global stature and its ability to provide meaningful assistance during challenging times.

President Murmu urges Indian diaspora to contribute towards Viksit Bharat mission

IANS | January 10, 2025 5:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the Indian diaspora can make significant contributions towards the realisation of India's mission of Viksit Bharat – a developed India by 2047, when the country will celebrate 100 years of its Independence.

Gender equality, women's development integral to India's foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet

IANS | January 10, 2025 10:54 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday chaired the fourth plenary session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, titled 'Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women's Leadership and Influence - Nari Shakti', and remarked that progress is superficial until the human side is addressed. He said gender equality and women's development are integral to India's foreign policy and international relations.

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'JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos': The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

India’s strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF

Indian embassy in San Francisco expresses solidarity with hospitalised Indian student Nilam Shinde's family

Akshardham New Jersey: A divine winter wonderland

Opening of Indian Consulate in Marseille marks new chapter in India-France ties: PM Modi

Trump appoints 2 Indian Americans as special assistants

Medical leader urges caution amid reports of Indians seeking early C-Sections to beat Trump citizenship order

In difficult times, there is India, willing to help different parties: Jaishankar in Spain

President Murmu urges Indian diaspora to contribute towards Viksit Bharat mission

Gender equality, women's development integral to India's foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet

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