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Independence Day 2026: Where am I from? The complicated meaning of home for Indians abroad

Independence Day 2026: Where am I from? The complicated meaning of home for Indians abroad

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One of the freedoms of being Indian today is the freedom to leave India, make a home elsewhere. Leaving a country, however, does not necessarily mean leaving behind the part of you that belongs to it. So, on a sultry New York afternoon, the question “Where are you from?” came as a surprise. We had been talking for 10 minutes. He was wearing a Brazilian soccer shirt, half-wet from the sweat pouring down his bald head. I hesitated to answer. Shouldn’t he have figured out by now, from my accent, that I was Indian? But was I really from India? Would it not be Sweden, the place I had called home for the last 20 years? I gave my roundabout answer: I was born in India, but Sweden is home now. For the last year, though, I have been here in the U.S. America doesn’t feel like home, merely a transit point before I head back to Sweden. I left the last part out. It reeked of homesickness. A disorder I have suffered from ever …

PM Modi gives Shah Rukh Khan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai a diplomatic twist in Jakarta, Karan Johar reacts; watch

PM Modi gives Shah Rukh Khan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai a diplomatic twist in Jakarta, Karan Johar reacts; watch

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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia. His trip serves as the first stop of a three-nation tour, which will take him next to Australia and New Zealand. After receiving a grand welcome, on Wednesday PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, using Karan Johar’s film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’s title to redefine ties with the country. PM Modi and Karan Johar In his speech, PM Modi shared, “Yahan Bharat ka gana Kuch Kuch Hota Hai bahut hi lokpriya hai. Aaj maine is par kaha ki jab Bharat aur Indonesia saath milkar chalte hain, toh ‘Kuch Kuch’ se bhi aage badhkar ‘bahut kuch’ hota hai.” Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji with Salman Khan in a cameo, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai marked KJo’s debut as a director. Elated, Karan re-posted this clip from the speech on his Instagram Stories and wrote, “Elated and honoured to have our esteemed Prime Minister @narendramodi ji speak about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Jakarta. There is indeed a language that transcends all—it’s love. Thank …

Prime Minister Modi to address nation in 135th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ today

Prime Minister Modi to address nation in 135th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ today

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The much-anticipated broadcast, which has become a significant platform for the Prime Minister to share his thoughts on key national issues, policy initiatives, and inspirational stories, will once again reach millions of listeners across the country and abroad Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights India’s growing innovation potential

PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights India’s growing innovation potential

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.  After concluding a successful round of meetings at the G7 Summit in France’s Evian, PM Modi arrived in Paris where he received a ‘warm welcome’ by the Indian diaspora. “PM Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive innovation and expand AI capabilities,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), wrote on X. PM @narendramodi met Mr Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive… pic.twitter.com/qCux9pfWaW — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2026 PM Modi also met Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom, and discussions focused on opportunities in mobility and railway modernisation. …

Lilly Singh: Indians now see my presence in the West as meaningful

Lilly Singh: Indians now see my presence in the West as meaningful

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Lilly Singh started off her journey as a content creator on social media, but owing to her popularity in the Indian diaspora in the West, she became the first female late night show host and also bagged acting opportunities. Recently, she was seen in the show Deli Boys 2, and Lilly Singh insists that her work credit has changed the way people in India look at her. Lilly Singh (Photo: Facebook) “Years ago, when I used to go to India, people would be excited because I was this comedic personality on YouTube and they were like ‘you’re really funny and we watch your content and we laugh a lot’. Now, the reaction is a little different. It’s not so much like, ‘we watch your content and we think you’re so funny’. It’s like, ‘wow, it’s really meaningful. Your presence in the West is really meaningful and the conversations you’re having are really important’,” she says, adding that the reaction from Indians has evolved over time on her work and she is enjoying that more. Watch …

How world yogasana championships brought Mauritius’ Gen Z closer to its Indian roots

How world yogasana championships brought Mauritius’ Gen Z closer to its Indian roots

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For many young people in Mauritius, India is a place they have heard about in family stories but never seen. The names of ancestral villages in states like Bihar and Tamil Nadu have faded over generations, family records have been lost, and what remains are fragments of a journey that began more than a century ago when their forebears crossed the Indian Ocean in search of a new life. This week, however, the first-ever World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad became an unlikely bridge between those distant memories and a new generation eager to understand where they came from. Among those making the journey were Mauritian athletes Chethnaa Reesaul, Parineeti Kalkah and Ganisha Bajah, all of whom trace their roots to Bihar. Aarya Chelumbrun’s family is from Tamil Nadu, while Dakshesh Sai Joorun’s mother is from Tamil Nadu while his father’s side traces its origins to Bihar. For all five athletes, the trip to Ahmedabad was about much more than competing on the world stage. It was their first opportunity to set foot in the country …

‘Every country has stupid people’: US secy Rubio’s tense exchange over ‘racist remarks’ question at Delhi press meet

‘Every country has stupid people’: US secy Rubio’s tense exchange over ‘racist remarks’ question at Delhi press meet

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday asserted that stupid people exist in every country. He was defending the United States over racist comments against Indians. At his joint press conference with India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, Rubio was asked a question on a “racist remarks from the US against Indians”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference on the India-US bilateral ties at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on Sunday. (Jitender Gupta/ANI Photo) When asked by Rubio pointedly, “Who made those comments?”, the reporter from a TV channel did not name specify but noted that such a post had been “endorsed” and “we all have seen it”. US President Donald Trump had recently reshared a social media post that called India a “hellhole”, but later sought to clarify by praising India and PM Narendra Modi. Rubio, when told the racist post “endorsement” was well-known, said on Sunday, “I don’t know how to address that, but I’ll take that very seriously.” “I’m sure that there are people that …

PM Modi in Amsterdam: Clean energy, meeting with Rob Jetten, trade ties and more on cards

PM Modi in Amsterdam: Clean energy, meeting with Rob Jetten, trade ties and more on cards

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands for a two-day visit. After concluding his trip to the United Arab Emirates, the BJP leader arrived in Amsterdam, where he will meet his Dutch counterpart, Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The visit to the Netherlands marks Modi’s second trip since 2017. As per the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister will be in Amsterdam from May 15 to 17. (Narendra Modi on X) The visit to the Netherlands marks Modi’s second trip since 2017. As per the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister will be in Amsterdam from May 15 to 17. After arriving in the Dutch capital, PM Modi stated that his visit would focus on strengthening trade and investment relations with the country, especially after the free trade agreement between India and the European Union. Also Read | PM Modi landed, signed key deals, left UAE — all in 2 hours | Full list of pacts “This visit to the Netherlands is taking place at a time when the free trade agreement …

Indian Embassy in Lebanon facilitates return of 5 Indians from Gulf

Indian Embassy in Lebanon facilitates return of 5 Indians from Gulf

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The Indian Embassy in Lebanon facilitated the return of five Indian nationals from the Gulf region. The Embassy expressed gratitude to the Lebanese authorities for the smooth exit. In a post on X, the Embassy said, “The Embassy of India in Beirut has successfully facilitated the return of 5 Indian nationals to India. Our sincere thanks to the Lebanese authorities for their cooperation and support in facilitating their smooth exit.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

EAM Jaishankar says India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’

EAM Jaishankar says India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the ties between India and Jamaica are characterised by “continuity and change” as he emphasised that this relationship is rooted in a shared history, energised by current cooperation, and aimed at a future filled with greater possibilities. Kingston [Jamaica], May 03 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Kamina J Smith during his first visit to Jamaica, in Kingston on Sunday. (@DrSJaishankar/X) In an interview with The Jamaican Gleaner, Jaishankar also said that both countries “must continue to work together to build a deeper and more resilient partnership that works for both our people and contributes to a more just world.” On Saturday, Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica on his first visit to the Caribbean nation to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. He said that the Indian diaspora, which has a link with Jamaica for 180 years, “gives our ties a special flavour”. He further mentioned that, for many Indians, the mention of Jamaica will immediately elicit thoughts of the cricket of Michael …