Podcast: Executive Editor Simran Sodhi answers questions about safety, travel and investments as the situation escalates

Why India’s $3 Billion Toy Story is Good News for the UAE — and the Global Market
Toy Biz 2025 — to be held in New Delhi between 4 to 7 July — will be a platform for international procurers to scope out 400 brands manufacturing world-class, competitively-priced products

Germany is now the go-to destination for NRI students
The US, the UK and Australia, which were sought after destinations for several years, are trailing behind because of Germany's excellent post-study options for graduates from around the world
Editor’s Picks

Once based in the US, this NRI now runs a street food business in India
After a decade in the US, Maninder Singh returns to India for good to start his venture

Just for NRIs: Indian Bank launches new savings accounts
NRIs with global access can avail of exclusive offerings that come as a package

Why is the Indian govt silent when NRIs are treated as criminals?
Podcast: The video of an Indian student being tackled and held down by US immigration officials has raised the hackles in India. Executive Editor Simran Sodhi says the Modi govt should get tough and act against racism by the West

NRI techie detained in Qatar seeks govt help
Amit Gupta was detained by Qatari authorities in January for reasons 'unknown'
Explainers

What are the best investments and savings strategies for NRIs?
NRIFOCUS.COM spoke to CA Dhaval K Jasani, Founder and CEO, ZTI Global Consulting on property tax, saving schemes and investment options for NRIs. Part 2 of the series

What are the tax obligations for NRIs on property in India?
NRIFOCUS.COM spoke to CA Dhaval K Jasani, Founder and CEO, ZTI Global Consulting to find out all about property tax, saving schemes and investment options for NRIs in the UAE. Part 1 of the series.
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Indian passport holders now have visa-free entry to The Philippines
The new policy has been launched to boost tourism and attract Indian expats

World Environment Day: June 5 – How Indian realtors are pitching sustainability to NRI buyers
From net-zero homes to low-carbon construction techniques, from smart energy management systems to on-site solar integration, this trend is now the focus of NRI-targeted campaigns

Indian pilot Shubhanshu Shukla set for journey into space on Axiom-4
The Group Captain of the Indian Air Force says he carries 'hopes and dreams of a billion hearts'

‘Bilateral agreement means two sides agree on one thing,’ says IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers
His comment is in the context of Gulf carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways demanding increased flying rights to and from India

Kerala NRI group under fire for hosting Pak cricketer Afridi in Dubai
Indian supporters took to social media, pointing out the Pakistan cricketer's anti-India stance in many instances, including the Pahalgham terror attack

NRI student Megha Vemuri banned from MIT graduation ceremony
The college chancellor says her pro-Palestine speech was 'a violation, disrupting an important institute ceremony'

Around the world in eight pieces
From Arabesque motifs on Jamdani rugs to Italian chandeliers styled like Venetian gondolas, to hand-carved rock sculptures bringing ancient European monuments to life, here's a list of travel-inspired decor and furniture for your home

West’s hypocrisy on show. Has India lost the narrative on terror after Operation Sindoor?
Podcast: Executive Editor Simran Sodhi says India's outreach to the world on Pakistan's terror plots may be too little, too late