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Maha Kumbh 2025. 🙏 Come and experience the divine energy, vibrant rituals, and timeless traditions that make this the largest spiritual gathering in the world!
Did you know? Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is the largest spiritual gathering in the world, where millions come together to cleanse their souls in the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. In 2013 saw close to 120 million visitors!
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Dive into the rich culture, heritage, and diversity of India with the BharatKoJaniyeQuiz! Test your knowledge and stand a chance to win a free trip to Incredible India! Take the quiz now! Visit www.bkjquiz.com or scan the QR code in the image. Let’s explore India together!
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated once in every two years to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their cultural roots. The 18th PBD Convention is being held from 8th-10th January, 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The theme of the 18th PBD Convention 2025 is "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat".
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Consul General joined the special event to celebrate the “Hindu Heritage Month” organized by Mr. Kamal Sharma, KVP entertainers in Surrey. The event was also attended by Hon’ble Premier of British Columbia, Ministers, Mayor of Surrey, MLAs and religious and community leaders. The event saw representation of various dance forms and vocal performances by diaspora artists. November is celebrated as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada.
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Consulate General of India in Vancouver organized a consular camp at Aria Banquet & Convention Centre, Surrey on December 1, 2024, for the benefit of Indian diaspora pensioners and issued life certificates & provided other consular services.
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Chetna Association of Canada organized a ceremony at Simon Fraser University library to pay tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on his ‘Parinirwan Diwas’ on 6th December.
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Announcement of 80th and 81st Edition of Know India Programme (KIP) Applications are invited from Indian Diaspora Youth Members (excluding non-resident Indians) in the age group of 21-35 years for participation in the 81st edition of KIP.
81st edition of KIP : 02 January 2025 to 21 January, 2025
To apply,
please email to: cul.vancouver@mea.gov.in, pic.vancouver@mea.gov.in
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Here’s a glimpse of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. Witness the diverse tribes and their kaleidoscope of cultures, traditions, and unity that makes this celebration unforgettable. Truly, Incredible India!
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Startups have key role to play in space sector: ISRO Chairman
ISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasizes the crucial role of private sector and startups in expanding India's space activities, aiming to increase the country's global market share from 2% to USD 1.5 trillion by 2047. He highlights the growing number of space-related startups, signicant contributions from MSMEs, and collaborative projects like Gaganyaan and the Indian Space Station. Private sector and startups have a key role to play as India looks to boost its space activities to grab more share of the global market, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said on Friday He was speaking on 'ISRO's vision and the rise of India's space Tech companies' at the country's agship startup festival Huddle Global 2024, .....
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Saint-Gobain mirrors global mood, says India business will grow 3-fold in 10 years
Saint-Gobain, a France-headquartered sustainable construction major, targets threefold growth in India, aiming for a turnover increase from ₹14,200 crore to nearly ₹50,000 crore by 2035. The company plans to leverage local manufacturing, diverse leadership, and extensive operations in glass, gypsum, abrasives, and construction chemicals to drive growth. France-headquartered light and sustainable construction major Saint-Gobain is eyeing a three-fold growth in the Indian market over the next decade, senior company executives told ET at a meeting in Chennai. Saint-Gobain India expects.....
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How One Nation, One Subscription Can Spur Knowledge Revolution
In 2011, frustrated by the high cost of accessing scientific literature, Aaron Swartz, a young programmer and internet activist, downloaded millions of academic articles from JSTOR, one of the largest digital libraries for scholarly journals. Swartz's act was a protest against a system that locks away publicly funded research behind paywalls. His tragic death in 2013 brought global attention to the inequities of academic publishing .....
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Prayagraj set to welcome 40 crore for Maha Kumbh '25
Hoping to attract more than 40 crore devotees from across the globe, UP govt and Union ministry of culture and tourism have joined hands to make 'Maha Kumbh 2025' in Prayagraj - cited as one of the world's largest religious congregations - a showcase of the rich diversity of Indian culture. Plans are under way to deck up the cityscape for the 45-day fair with art installations, murals and decorations on the city walls.....
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India’s organic food products export reaches $448 Mn, set to surpass last year’s figures
India’s organic food products export reached $447.73 million in the first eight months of this fiscal (FY25) and is on track to surpass last year’s total export of $494.80 million, the Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Navneet Singh Bittu, stated that 263,050 metric tonnes (MT) of organic food products have been exported as of November 25 this year. While the Ministry of Food Processing .....
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'Charted path that other emerging economies can emulate': Oxford university lauds PM Modi's 'PRAGATI' initiative
A University of Oxford study praises India's PRAGATI initiative for transforming government project management and setting a global standard for governance innovation. Launched in 2015, PRAGATI accelerates infrastructure and social sector projects through real-time data integration, leading to significant economic growth and societal progress. A recent study by the University of Oxford highlighted how Prime .....
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Brand India has improved tremendously, says Oxford University Professor
The perception of Brand India has improved tremendously with the economic progress in recent years, and the country is now seen as a land of investment, Oxford University Professor Soumitra Dutta told IANS in an exclusive interview. Dutta, the Dean and Professor of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, said, "When I talk to young people in India, I tell them that the brand that you have right now is a huge benefit and they don't take it for granted. When I sort of had to go for foreign studies, 30 years ago, the brand of India was very, .....
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India emerges as major hub for GCCs
India has taken "a very proactive role, a very geostrategic role, not only in the neighbourhood, the region but also at large" under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Denmark 's outgoing Ambassador to India Freddy Svane has said and noted that the world needs a strong India that is not shifting from one camp to the other. In an interview with ANI, Freddy Svane said India is seeing rapid expansion of infrastructure including highways, expressways.....
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PM Modi One Of The Wisest Persons In World, Says Kuwait Foreign Minister
Calling India a "very important partner", Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the West Asian nation believes that the Indian leader is one of the wisest persons in the world. "I would like to thank you for the invitation and also for the opportunity of meeting Prime Minister Modi, who we believe is one of the wisest persons worldwide. I am sure that the Prime Minister puts India on a better level, and I am sure that he will .....
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FDI inflows into India cross $1 trillion, establishes country as key investment destination
About 25% of the FDI came through the Mauritius route; the key sectors attracting the maximum of these inflows include the services segment, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, trading, construction development, automobile, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly .....
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India’s export boom: Strategic policies to propel nation towards global economic leadership by 2047
India's robust export growth, spanning sectors like petroleum, agrochemicals, semiconductors, and precious stones, highlights its emergence as a global economic force. Government initiatives such as the New Foreign Trade Policy and PM GatiShakti are driving innovation, manufacturing, and global market integration, bolstering India's path to becoming an economic powerhouse by 2047. The Aatmanirbhar Bharat and “Swa”-based .....
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