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STRONG ECONOMIC GROWTH A KEY DRIVER OF NRI INVESTMENT IN INDIA
India’s strong economic growth remain major driving force of increased investment from overseas Indians in the country, finds a new report by WealthInsight. India’s economy has overtaken China’s to become the world’s fastest growing major economy in late 2015. The economy grew by 7.3% in …
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Talented South Asians on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List
Talented South Asians on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Lis Every year, Forbes magazine announces its 30 Under 30 list of young entrepreneurs who surprise the world with their ingenuity and excellence. In 2016, its fifth year of running the list, the business magazine named 600 of …
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Craning for the Peak
The year was 1957. Clutching a hundred rupee note given by his father, a youngster in Guntur started out on his supari business and an entrepreneurial dream. He believed that sticking to quality alone would help him find a place in customers’ hearts. Today, his …
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Mohini Bhradwaj
Propelled to Blinding Fame – Success is always sweet. Regardless of how and when it comes, fame and achievement have something special about them. When success comes at an early age, however, it usually comes with a heavy price to be paid. No one, …
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Srilata Zaheer
Paving the Way for Intellect and Opportunity – Education is a seriouscause among girls – especially when it comes to the girl child in India. It is commonly known that girls often do not get the same platforms and opportunities as boys are given. …
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Padma Lakshmi
The Recipe for Success – Padma Lakshmi We all are slaves to our destiny. Life has its own secret plans. While we plan and work and dream of the future, life has its own ways of surprising and throwing us off guard. Many people have …
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The Pledge to Make a Difference – Kamala Devi Harris
The Pledge to Make a Difference – Kamala Devi Harris Very often in life, we are motivated by something that we look up to. This could be in the form of a person, an ideal or even a goal. In each of these cases, the …
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In honor of Women’s History Month – Indra Nooyi
In honor of Women’s History Month, Desh-Videsh will highlight a few notable women who continue to make headlines around the world. The rise of Indra Nooyi from her teen days at Chennai, India through the struggling days at Yale University to her imminent numero uno position at …
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In honor of Women’s History Month – Anoushka Shankar
In honor of Women’s History Month, Desh-Videsh will highlight a few notable women who continue to make headlines around the world. Orchestrating a Perfect Life: Anoushka Shankar A young lady holds an instrument gingerly in her arm. The long neck balances precariously in the clever clasp of …
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In honor of Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, Desh-Videsh will highlight a few notable women who continue to make headlines around the world. “The widespread nature of aspiration among Indian women is extraordinary with a whopping 80 percent of them ready to go extra-mile to achieve their …
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NRI Statistics
Handbook for NRIs –Click Here Indian-American Population, State-wise United States Census State 1990 2000 2005 2010 Total 815,447 1,678,765 2,313,463 2,843,391 Alabama 4,348 6,900 7,813 13,036 Alaska 472 723 1,090 1,218 Arizona 5,663 14,741 22,029 36,047 Arkansas 1,329 3,104 3,483 7,973 California 159,973 314,819 449,722 …
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Indian-Origin, Ishaan Patel ‘s Charity Honored In U.S.
A 13-year-old Indian-origin boy has been honored in the US for his efforts to improve access to education for underprivileged students in America and around the world through his charity organization. Ishaan Patel, founder and CEO of Planting Pencils was recently honored by the Milan …
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67th India Republic Day
This year, India celebrated its 67th Republic Day with a much pomp-filled spectacle, including daredevil stunts and flamboyantly coordinated acts. It was a gallant affair showcasing military prowess and glimpses of the nation’s rich heritage. The occasion was graced by French President Francois Hollande as …
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Desh-Videsh Presents Leading Indian CEOs
The recent announcement by Google Inc. to appoint a 43 year old Indian, Sundar Pichai as the CEO of Google has created a tremendous ripple. It has bought back the focus on tremendous success of Indians in the Silicon Valley, the past few decades. Indians …
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Desh-Videsh Community Award 2015
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NGOs in the South Florida Indian Community jan 2016
NGOs in the South Florida Indian Community There are over 1.5 million non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in America, and as members of one of the most affluent ethnic communities in the country, Indian Americans are well poised to dedicate their wealth and time to a variety …
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2015 Community Leader Awards Banquet
On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Desh Videsh Media Group honored 15 accomplished members of the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities in Florida at the first ever 2015 Community Leader Awards Banquet. Over 250 South Asians and Indo-Caribbeans came together in South Florida for this memorable event, …
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NRI ACHIEVERS – MAKING INDIA PROUD ABROAD
We see that the number of millionaires of Indian origin in Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa and East Asian countries held together far exceeds the number of millionaires in India. There is a popular saying that “Indians are best when they are out of India”. …
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2015 Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Awards
Those who leave the comforts of home to conquer new challenges across the globe have a true adventurous spirit. To honor the exceptional and meritorious contributions of Indians living overseas as well as recognize their role in India’s growth, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs …
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