Indians

Xiaomi beats Samsung, Apple as most preferred upgrade brand for Indians: Report

I refuse to agree that Indians are intolerant, says President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday made it clear that he does not agree with those who label Indians as intolerant.

Two Indians jailed for smuggling foreign nationals into US

A federal court in US has sentenced two Indians to 17 months in prison for smuggling foreign nationals into the United States.

50 pc rise in Indians going online to find dates: Google

When it comes to using online search tools, 50 per cent more Indians are now using the Internet to find prospective dating partners, Google has revealed in its 'Year in Search' report.

India eases visa policy for Afghans to boost people-to-people ties

In an effort to boost people-to-people ties and to make easier for Afghans visiting the country, the Indian embassy in Kabul has further liberalised its visa policy. The duration of a tourist visa has been

Indians celebrate 68th Republic Day across the world with enthusiasm

Indian diaspora across the world celebrated the 68th Republic Day on Thursday with zeal and fervour by hoisting the national flag and organising cultural events. In Beijing, Indian envoy Vijay Gokhale unfurled the tricolour at

Indian consumers most optimistic in Asia-Pacific region despite note ban: Report

Indian consumers remain the most optimistic in the Asia-Pacific region and their outlook on economy and stock market showed highest levels of confidence even after their government's recent demonetisation measure, a report said on Monday.

How Indians bought their smartphones in the year 2016

The smartphones market in India has undergone immense transformation in the past few years. We have seen consumers transition from using feature phones to becoming active smartphone users. Within the smartphone segment as well, consumers

Around 95 crore Indians to still come online: Study

Despite cheapest data plans in the world and average retail prices of smartphones dropping steadily, nearly 950 million Indians still don’t have an Internet connection, a joint study by Assocham-Deloitte found. "Internet penetration is increasing

India fourth-most vacation deprived country: Study

In the competitive world where people are so busy earning their livelihood and struggling with the hectic work schedule that they are unable to find time for themselves, Indians are no exception.

74 per cent Indians believe country is moving on right track: Poll

A whopping 74 per cent of Indians believe that India is moving on the right track while 46 per cent people see terrorism as the biggest threat, according to a recent poll.

ATTENTION! Study finds nearly 200 million Indians suffering from high blood pressure in 2015

At least 200 million Indians had high blood pressure, a key risk factor for heart attack, in 2015 while China reported 226 million, a study has found. Globally, the number of people with high blood

Indians consume over twice the salt recommended, at higher risk of early deaths: Study

Indians are consuming more than double the recommended amount of salt by WHO in their diets, putting themselves at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and early deaths, a study claimed today.

Indians on top in helping strangers, giving money for charity: Report

A study shows India tops in terms of number of people helping out strangers, volunteering their time and giving money for charity.

World Heart Day: Young Indians more prone to heart disease, say experts

Heart diseases, that have been on a rise in India in the recent years, have affected the young Indian population 10 years ahead of their Western counterparts, particularly over the last three decades, experts have

Two Indian teachers held captive in Libya rescued, confirms Sushma Swaraj

Two Indian teachers who were abducted in Libya’s Sirte, an area controlled by the Islamic State, over a year ago have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday.

Why 1.1 mn HIV+ve Indians don't get drugs they need

Each of an estimated 2.1 million Indians infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) should be getting a cocktail of drugs to prolong their lives and reduce infections, but no more than 44 per cent

‘Beware of areas with Indians, Pakistanis’: Air China’s ‘racist’ advice to London visitors

Air China has come under fire for an article in its in-flight magazine, which has advised London visitors to take precautions when entering areas populated by "Indians, Pakistanis and black people", according to a media report.

Two more Indians infected with Zika in Singapore

Two more Indians have been infected with Zika virus in Singapore, taking the total number of Indian nationals tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease in the city-state to 15, health officials said on Sunday. As

13 Indians among 115 Zika-hit patients in Singapore, confirms MEA

India’s Ministry of External Affairs today confirmed that 13 of its nationals had tested positive for the deadly Zika virus in Singapore.