Colombo, April 4 (IANS) Hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora community braved heavy rain to give a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Colombo late Saturday evening as he arrived from Bangkok on a State Visit at the invitation of Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Colombo, April 4 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday from Thailand, Indian and Sri Lankan citizens living in the country have started gathering at the hotel where he will stay to welcome him. Around 500 people from both Indian and Sri Lankan communities are expected to attend the reception.
Bangkok, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Thailand for their "warm welcome" and described watching Ramakien, the Thai adaptation of the Ramayana, as an "enriching experience."
Bangkok, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday witnessed 'Ramakien', the Thai version of the Ramayan, after arriving in Bangkok, symbolising the deep cultural ties between India and Thailand.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the importance of staying connected to one's roots, stating that "when one remains connected to roots, no matter how big the storm, it cannot uproot them."
Houston, March 28 (IANS) An Indian-American student and activist has said said the content of the course on Hinduism offered by the the University of Houston is "Hinduphobic" and "distorting India's political landscape".
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) About 1.4 billion Indians are praying for the safe return of Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore -- who spent about 285 days in the International Space Station (ISS) -- to Earth, said experts on Tuesday.
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the Indian community in his country on Monday for its significant role in shaping the island nation's progress.
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in India on Sunday for a five-day visit.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) As Indian talents like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella - and many more - continue to rule top tech companies globally majorly in the US, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that generally, people raised in India -- especially those coming from joint families and brought up in an open society -- find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively.
