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expat news

Indian woman reveals hidden cost of living alone in Dubai

An Indian woman revealed the loneliness and sacrifices behind her seemingly glamorous life in Dubai.
Published on Jul 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

'I still feel like an outsider': Man considers India return after 23 years in US

An Indian-origin man shared why he had thought about leaving the US and returning to India after 23 years.
Published on Jun 23, 2026 01:05 pm IST

After 15 years in Germany, Pune woman faces reverse culture shock

A Pune woman said returning to India after 15 years in Germany felt like relearning everyday life.
Published on Jun 22, 2026 01:26 pm IST

Mumbai woman in Dubai reveals reality behind city's glamorous Instagram image

A Mumbai woman opened up about moving to Dubai and said it took her nearly a year to feel settled in the city.
Published on Jun 08, 2026 01:18 pm IST

‘At 5 pm, people stop working’: Woman lauds New Zealand’s work-life balance

A Colombian woman said New Zealand’s work life balance surprised her even after living there for three years.
Published on May 31, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Indian man in Singapore warns of ‘comfort trap’ after 7 years abroad

An Indian man claimed Singapore’s ‘comfort trap’ made many expats afraid of returning to normal life.
Published on May 09, 2026 03:02 pm IST

US expat working in Mumbai says she's treated like an intern: 'I'm in my 40s'

The woman claimed that two previous fellows had faced similar challenges.
Updated on Apr 15, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Indian woman shares reality of expat life in Singapore

An Indian woman described the challenges of living in Singapore.
Published on Mar 07, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Internet finds Juhi Chawla’s doppelganger, and even Juhi can’t ignore it

Based in Riyadh, The Twinternet often offers a peek into her life as an expat and a mother on Instagram.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 03:40 pm IST

Indian man who helped many land UAE jobs gets roaring welcome

The Indian expat known as the ‘real-life Gafoor’ left UAE after decades of helping jobseekers and received a grand welcome in Kerala.
Updated on Aug 16, 2025 07:24 pm IST

Looking to move abroad from US? Here’s how

In an October survey of 7,000 Americans interested in emigrating, Barnett’s company found that political division was among the top reasons for wanting to leave, second only to “adventure and personal growth.”
Published on Nov 02, 2024 08:33 pm IST

Top 10 world's most expensive cities for expats in 2023 features 5 Asian names

Japan's Tokyo, and Seoul, the capital city of South Korea also featured in the top 10 list.
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 09:55 pm IST

Why do expat Indians choose 'arranged marriages'?

A traditional wedding in New Delhi
Published on Jul 10, 2022 04:37 pm IST

Now, Indian expats in UAE can renew passport in just two days: Report

Last year, the Indian mission here issued over 2 lakh passports, the highest count for an Indian mission across the world.
Published on Aug 01, 2020 04:03 pm IST

Kerala puts Covid-19 rider for chartered flights from West Asia for expats

Medics screen a passenger after an Air India Express flight brought stranded Indian nationals from Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of the repatriation exercise Vande Bharat Mission at the airport in Kochi.
Updated on Jun 13, 2020 03:57 pm IST

Expats leaving Dubai is bad news for the economy

Passengers wearing masks due to the coronavirus pandemic wait at ticketing for flights at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Published on Jun 11, 2020 12:11 pm IST

Indian mission looking for alternative accommodation for coronavirus-affected expats in UAE: Reports

The novel coronavirus, which originated in China’s Wuhan city last December, has claimed over 160,000 lives and infected over 3.7 million people across the world so far.
Updated on Apr 19, 2020 02:22 pm IST

Indian-origin man in Sharjah arrested after video showing wife with bleeding eyes: Report

An Indian expat was arrested by Sharjah Police after his wife posted a video of herself on social media saying he violently assaulted and abused her
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 12:51 pm IST

Indian expat kills compatriot in Dubai over sleeping spot

An Indian expat beat a compatriot to death for sleeping at his spot in a yard in Dubai (Representative Image)
Published on Nov 08, 2019 01:07 pm IST

Hindi bridging the communication gap for expats in Gurugram

While most take them to help communicate with people they come across on a daily basis, an increasing number of expats are seeking these classes to be more aware of their surroundings and what people say about them.
Updated on Aug 11, 2019 11:19 am IST

UAE-based Indian expat’s savings blocked after wife’s death

A Dubai-based Indian expat’s savings worth 1 million dirhams had been blocked following his wife death.
Updated on Jul 11, 2019 10:26 am IST

85-year-old UAE-based Indian expat collects over 2,000 coins as part of his hobby

An 85-year-old Indian expatriate in Dubai has collected over 2,000 foreign coins and banknotes, a hobby he started when he was just 12-years-old
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 11:12 am IST

Taste of home: Breaking bread with expats

A view of Le Oepra bakery, at Galleria Market, DLF phase-4, in Gurugram.
Updated on Dec 03, 2019 08:19 pm IST

Gurugram’s pollution, high AQI force Diwali-loving expats to leave city

As environmental conditions continue to deteriorate, expats are increasingly giving this quintessential Indian festival a miss in the city.
Updated on Nov 07, 2018 09:33 am IST