Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) What started as a distinctive name for an Indian restaurant in Scotland soon turned into an unexpected legal battle over race, identity and cultural interpretation for Glasgow-based restaurateur and Scottish National Party (SNP) senior member Alok Singh. Today, Firangi is one of Scotland’s recognised Indian restaurants, attracting customers as much for its intriguing name as for its cuisine. But Anil says the very word that made the restaurant memorable nearly forced hi…
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Boston, July 15 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Boston has issued a public advisory warning members of the Indian diaspora and other residents about a rise in fraudulent calls from scammers impersonating officials of Indian diplomatic missions and law enforcement agencies.Sharing the advisory on X, the Consulate said: “Scam Alert! India in Boston has seen reports of fraudsters impersonating Indian Embassy/Consulate officials/ spoofing official telephone numbers! Please see the advisor…
Boston, July 15 (IANS) Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has made a landmark appearance at SAIL Boston 250, with the Consulate General of India in Boston highlighting the vessel’s participation as a symbol of India’s maritime heritage, naval capabilities and growing India-US maritime cooperation.The Consulate General of India in Boston said on X on Tuesday that a media briefing was held during the Captain’s Reception aboard the ship.“At the Captain’s Reception on board INS…
Seattle, July 13 (IANS) The Indian mission in Seattle organised a special event to honour Indian Armed Forces veterans and their families, recognising their dedicated service, sacrifice and enduring commitment to the nation. The gathering, organised on July 12 (local time), brought together veterans and their families residing across the Greater Seattle area and highlighted their continued contribution to society even after retirement from military service.The event was hosted by the Consulate G…
Shanghai, July 11 (IANS) India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, reviewed the preparations for super typhoon Bavi on Saturday along with Indian community associations from Shanghai Municipality and Zhejiang Province.”Consul General Shri Pratik Mathur took a hybrid format review meeting with Indian community associations from Shanghai Municipality and Zhejiang Province on preparations for super typhoon Bavi at the Consulate today, and reviewed preparations for emergency response meas…
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Belfast hosted a special reception for Team India, who are in Ireland for the two-match T20I series, in the Northern Ireland capital. Consul General of India Kiran Khatri welcomed the ‘Men in Blue’ as they will take on the hosts in the second match of the series here at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Sunday. The India men’s cricket team returned to Ireland three years after their last visit. To welcome Team India, Belfast City Ha…
Berlin, June 12 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Germany’s Frankfurt organised a mango festival on Friday, offering a unique taste of India’s agricultural heritage.“Celebrating India’s Mango Heritage in Frankfurt, the Consulate General of India organised a vibrant Mango Festival at Taj Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt, bringing together over 80 guests, including diplomatic corps, business and industry leaders, think tanks, academia, media representatives and friends of India to celebrate In…
Washington, June 10 (IANS) As preparations gather pace for the 12th International Day of Yoga across the United States, India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has said yoga has become so deeply embedded in American society that “pretty much in every street” one can find a yoga studio, underscoring the growing global appeal of what he described as “a great treasure of our civilizational heritage”.”If you walk around in Washington, DC, indeed anywhere in the United States it would be a ve…
Dubai, June 8 (IANS) Several Indian nationals died in a road accident in Dubai, the Consulate General of India, Dubai, informed on Monday. “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of several Indian workers,” the Consulate General wrote on X.Consulate officials visited the hospital and met the injured Indians. They are working closely with local authorities to provide all possible assistance and support.“Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the …
Hyderabad, June 7 (IANS) A youth from Telangana was shot dead in the United States while he was delivering pizza after receiving what is suspected to be a fake order.Anshul Kuncha (28) was shot multiple times, resulting in his death in the north-eastern city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.According to information received by his family in Gundlapochampally of Medchal Malkajgiri district in Telangana, the youth was killed on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.Anshul, who was employed in …