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NRIs in the US asked me these 5 questions about Yogi Adityanath: Biographer

At various events across US, Indian diaspora from Harvard and Stanford asked me tough questions — from Yogi's electoral to policy success.

Why NRIs won’t be able to vote in Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala, Puducherry elections

Several issues need to be ironed out before the proposal can be implemented, including identification of voters and venues for voting.

Kabaddi’s rural cousin has recovered from Covid. It’s now giving Harley Davidson as prize

Live-streaming and rich prizes have made circle kabaddi a big deal in rural Punjab and Haryana. It’s coming back to life after lockdown and amid farmer protests.

Stranded abroad but not part of Vande Bharat mission — why these Indians feel ‘abandoned’

Overseas Citizens of India card holders are allowed a multiple-entry, multipurpose lifelong visa but Modi govt suspended the privileges in March prior to the lockdown.

The fall of NRI: How Covid-19 has altered the image of Punjab’s darling community

Punjabi culture puts the needs of visiting NRIs above those of local residents. But coronavirus pandemic has turned the community into a threat best avoided.

Not just Rishi Sunak, Indian-origin politicians are everywhere — Fiji to Portugal & Canada

These are some of the politicians of the world whose roots trace back to India. Many have held the some of the top positions in governments.

NRIs earning in UAE, Bahrain won’t have to pay tax in India: Revenue Secretary Pandey

Revenue Secretary A.B. Pandey says govt is open to changing the law to clarify this, and adds that it aims to plug holes in existing regulations.

Modi govt all set to tax NRIs who don’t pay income tax in other countries

Tax experts say this could hurt NRIs residing in countries such as the UAE and Bahrain. NRIs have been aggressively wooed by the Modi govt so far.

Howdy Modi and Trump showcase Indian lobby in US. But double loyalties can’t go far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Houston event is set to witness the ‘largest-ever’ turnout for a foreign elected leader on US soil.

PAN & Aadhaar to be interchangeable to ease filing of taxes, proposes Modi govt in budget

The previous Modi govt's move to make Aadhaar mandatory for filing tax returns led to several legal issues.

On Camera

Why Bihar migrates has a 500-year old answer — from Mughal taxpayers to peasant warriors

Migration in North India isn’t just due to lack of development today. It was shaped by the evolution of labour markets under Sher Shah, Mughals, and the East India Company.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.