The impact of small interactions is not only subjective, but also neurobiological. Such interactions aren’t just polite, they’re protective. They signal to your body to not always remain in a state of hyper vigilance, but to learn to let loose in a safe and secure manner. It reminds the heart and mind of the prevalence of basic human kindness
‘NRIs must evolve into investors, entrepreneurs, and knowledge partners,’ says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
In order to attract investment from NRIs, Kerala plans to ease regulations and unlock its 'land bank' to foster development in important sectors such as aviation, logistics, and shipping
FCNR deposit scheme: Banks seek RBI approval to permit NRIs to prematurely withdraw funds
The FCNR deposit scheme, subject to certain conditions, offers almost double the returns of regular term deposits. Banks are offering 6% to 7.1% for three- to five-year deposits under the special scheme. Earlier, it was 3.35% to 4% only
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Indian expat dies during cricket match in Dubai
Mohammed Safwan Shanu collapsed during a game of cricket and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. He was only 38 years old
When clothes speak a language of their own
Are garments second skin - the reason why we love that ikkat kurta our mom wore, and that flaming red Banarasi brocade our grandma left for us? Discarded textile scraps tell painful stories of the Partition, as three textile artists embroider, dye, paint on waste, and crochet, to say that fabrics have emotion
Peace deal: a stronger return to business — and life — as usual for NRIs
As an Iran-US MoU takes shape, NRIs in the UAE share why they see it as a clear signal that the region and the opportunities within it — including the India-UAE corridor — are ready to get stronger than ever before
US, Iran agree to end war; Hormuz to open, nukes to be discussed in 60 days
In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said, “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all”
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Attacks on Indian ships in Hormuz are unacceptable. New Delhi’s silence is shocking
Podcast: Executive Editor Simran Sodhi says the Indian government remains a mute spectator as its sailors are killed when caught in the crossfire
RBI launches dollar-rupee swap scheme for NRI investors
Experts feel that banks may be required to raise the rates by at least 100 basis points to get NRIs to invest funds. The new FCNR(B) deposits scheme would be successful if banks offered higher rates to investors, like hiking the interest rates to 5.5% or more
Three Indian sailors killed in US military strikes on oil tanker off Oman
The three seafarers identified as deck cadet Aditya Sharma, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya and chief engineer Patnala Suresh were on board the Palau-flagged oil tanker, the Settebello, when one of the US warplanes fired on the tanker in the Gulf of Oman, disabling the vessel
NRI businessman Shamsheer Vayalil launches Dh1m fund for Dubai accident victims
The families of the seven deceased victims will receive Dh100,000 each, while Dh180,000 has been allocated to support the nine injured survivors based on medical and recovery needs
The Middle East war is hurting jobs in India as it fuels an energy and remittance crisis
Podcast: Executive Editor Simran Sodhi breaks down the impact of the protracted crisis and the strain on the India's finances and employment
Invisible loss: Dealing with grief and bereavement
The intensity of the bond existing between an individual and their cause of grief will not always match societal standpoints; because something considered a ‘loss’ in the eyes of someone may be inconsequential to another. Society allows a bouquet of flowers, comforting comments, and an expression of sadness to the bereaved; while it is important to know that grieving doesn’t end there
Over 7,000 people arrested for residency and labour violations in Saudi Arabia
In a nationwide enforcement operations, diligently conducted for an entire week from May 28 to June 3, Saudi authorities detained hundreds of people for breaching border security regulations too
NRI workers among seven killed in Dubai road accident
The accident involved a minibus that hit a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road