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US President Joe Biden appointed two Indian Americans, Sohini Chatterjee and Aditi Gorur, to the leadership team of the US mission to the UN on Tuesday
Canada's policy of giving a free run to South Asian separatists might boomerang on it
When the LTTE waged ethnic war in Sri Lanka with a base on Canadian soil, Sri Lanka could do nothing about it, as it was a small country facing a tough local challenge. But such would not be the case with India, a large country with considerable muscle power to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
US disinclined to jeopardize India ties over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist
It is obvious that the U.S. sees India as perhaps its most important strategic relationship not just in Asia but even globally in the context of an increasingly assertive China.
Nikki Haley: The doughy Indian American who is taking on Trump
Will American women respond to Nikki, count her as one of them, and make her the President of the USA, now or in 2028?
'Global Indians' in the 21st century: Why Desis are the most prepared diaspora for the mad new world order
Given that Indian settlers are generally law-abiding citizens with a high focus on education and are positive contributors to the local economy they are considered a model minority group. India’s rising economic stature and the government of India’s regular engagement with the diaspora have raised the diaspora’s stock within the host nation.
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Dubai-based Indian boy makes special portrait of Modi
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Nepali women migrants repatriated from Beirut
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Indian expat wins $54,451 in Dubai draw
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Turkey deports 40 illegally residing Pakistani citizens
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Daughters to testify in Indian couple's murder in Dubai
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Biden's speechwriter Vinay Reddy makes Indian village proud
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Bangladeshi man beaten to death in South Africa
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Bahrain urged to take back Bangladeshi expats
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A 'desi' at the White House: Kamala Harris says she'll ensure a pathway for Asian community
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