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Harsh Goenka’s satirical post on expat life sparks online debate

Industrialist Harsh Goenka’s cheeky take on the quirks of Indian expats has triggered both laughter and criticism, with many relating to the irony.

Harsh Goenka’s remark on NRIs divided the internet.(AFP, File Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:45 AM IST

NRI’s rant against Indians sparks debate: ‘Homeless people have better manners’

A US-raised student shares thoughts on India's challenges, highlighting poor manners and corruption, igniting mixed reactions online.

An NRI student criticised India's civic sense and infrastructure in a Reddit post(Representational)
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 01:16 PM IST

Man who moved to Canada with family realises India offers ‘better lifestyle’

A Reddit user shared how, after a year in Canada, he reconsidered returning to India, citing better lifestyle.

A Reddit user reflected on his year in Canada, feeling India offered a better lifestyle.(Representational image/Unsplash)
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:45 PM IST

'Chalta hai' in India, rule-follower abroad: Expat’s change sparks debate

A Reddit post highlighting the stark contrast in behaviour of Indians at home versus abroad has sparked widespread discussion.

The user recounted a video call with his friend who moved abroad. (Pexel)
Published on Mar 15, 2025 12:22 PM IST
BySimran Singh

'Living abroad makes you more Indian': NRI’s emotional post sparks debate

A Reddit post by an NRI sparked debate as she claimed that living abroad makes one feel more Indian.

An Indian woman living in Paris said that she feel
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:54 PM IST

I-T Dept uncovers 22,000 crore in undisclosed foreign assets and investments

The Income Tax department sends notices to taxpayers for failing to declare foreign assets, with penalties up to ₹10 lakh for non-compliance.

Revised Income tax slabs: Under the new tax regime, a nil tax slab will apply to annual incomes up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12 lakh ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12.75 lakh for salaried taxpayers with a standard deduction of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>75,000).
Published on Feb 18, 2025 04:38 PM IST

NRI booked for leaking female friend’s ‘lewd’ photos online

The case was registered at the cyber crime police station under Ludhiana Rural police; According to inspector Rupinder Kaur, investigating officer, the woman is married and alleged that her objectionable pictures were uploaded to a social media platform

During investigation, police found that the accused and the woman were earlier friends and had taken pictures together (Representational Image)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:36 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 32-year-old NRI ‘shoots self dead’ in moving SUV

The deceased had sustained two gunshot injuries, one in the chest and another in the leg. The revolver used was a licensed weapon that the victim had retrieved from a gun house earlier in the day along with newly purchased cartridges. On being informed the police reached the spot and found the revolver in the vehicle.

A 32-year-old NRI allegedly ended his life with his licensed revolver in a moving SUV at Gaunsgarh village on Friday under mysterious circumstances. The vehicle crashed into a field after hitting an electricity pole. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:51 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Agra man poses as RAW agent, rapes Canadian woman after meeting on Tinder

The Agra Police said, the accused, Sahil Sharma, befriended the woman on Tinder before meeting her at a hotel in March 2024.

The Agra police said the FIR was registered under the BNS sections 64 (rape), 123 (causing hurt by means of poison), 351 (2) (criminal intimidation), 74 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and section 67 of the IT Act.(Representational image)
Published on Dec 24, 2024 02:47 PM IST

Amritsar: Snatcher suffers bullet injury while trying to escape police custody

The accused identified as Suraj alias Mandi, a resident of Bhindisaida village in Amritsar, posed a threat to police and bystanders.

Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar with other police officials at the site of the incident where a criminal tried to assault policemen after snatching his rifle on the outskirts of Amritsar on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, Amritsar

'How to not smell like curry': NRI woman's viral video sparks debate

The viral video sparked discussion on a sensitive issue tied to the racial stereotype that associates Indians with the smell of curry.

The US-based content creator said she wears dedicated cooking clothes and immediately changes out of office attire after returning home. (Instagram/shiveetalks)
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 12:53 PM IST

Indian-origin woman, 24, found dead in car trunk in London

The neighbour also heard two men arguing on a different day, shortly before Ms Brella’s body was discovered.

Photo issued by Northamptonshire Police of Harshita Brella (Northamptonshire Police/PA)
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 01:15 PM IST
PA Media |

Ludhiana: NRI social media friend booked for uploading woman’s ‘obscene’ pics

The woman said she has been living separately from her husband following a domestic dispute and had befriended Sukhjeet Singh on Facebook.

Accused posted the images as his WhatsApp status, causing her humiliation within her family and society. (HT File)
Published on Nov 15, 2024 10:55 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

UPI available for NRIs who want to make no-fee transactions with people in India

NRIs from countries like the US, Canada, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia, and more can UPI to send money to family or make payments in India without any fees

There is however, a maximum transaction cap of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh per day, varying slightly depending on the bank. For new IDs, the limit is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 for the the first 24 hours only.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 04:06 PM IST

Woman in salwar kameez filmed stealing Halloween candy in Canada. Watch

A woman in Canada was caught stealing Halloween candies intended for children, sparking widespread reactions online, with many claiming she was Indian.


A woman in Canada stole Halloween candy meant for children.(X/@Harry__Faulkner)
Published on Nov 02, 2024 11:44 AM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Wave of racist remarks against Indians in Singapore after MRT vomiting incident

A video of a man vomiting on a Singapore MRT sparked racist remarks against Indians, despite his nationality being unconfirmed.

A vomiting incident on Singapore's MRT sparked racist remarks against Indians, despite no confirmed nationality.
(Facebook)
Published on Nov 01, 2024 06:44 PM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

NRI calls out fellow Indians on Germany flight: ‘Behave like human beings’

A Reddit user claimed that on his flight from Munich to Delhi, fellow Indians behaved rudely and created chaos.

A Reddit user's post for fellow Indians has gone viral. (Unsplash/rparmly)
Published on Oct 26, 2024 01:48 PM IST

Swiggy now lets NRIs order food, book tables for loved ones and friends in India

Swiggy says the feature, long requested by NRIs will result in a new gifting layout, making sending festive gifts or making dinner reservations back home easier

Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024.(Priyanshu Singh/Reuters)
Published on Oct 25, 2024 06:45 PM IST

‘What’s stopping you from returning’: Redditor’s question for NRIs goes viral

People posted varied comments to the question about what is stopping NRIs from returning to India. A few wrote they plan to return after a decade or so.

A Reddit user’s question about NRIs returning to India has sparked a discussion on social media. (Unsplash/Martin Jernberg)
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 10:14 AM IST

Guest column | Chandigarh chronicles: The non-resident residents

When NRIs embark on their journeys back to India, their arrivals are nothing short of festive occasions. They traverse oceans laden with suitcases that are treasure troves filled with gifts and goodies, meticulously selected for friends, family, and influential contacts

NRI residences are meticulously designed to showcase contemporary elegance blended with cutting-edge technology. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 07:58 AM IST
ByPoonam Khaira Sidhu

3 new PPF rules from October 1 for minor accounts, multiple accounts, and NRIs

The updated guidelines for PPF accounts announced in a circular on August 21, 2024, are for minor accounts, multiple accounts, and for NRIs

The updated guidelines were initially announced in a circular on August 21, 2024, and were aimed to “regularise irregular small savings accounts” (Representational Image/Shutterstock)
Published on Sep 12, 2024 01:52 PM IST

Punjab: Kapurthala NRI shot dead in US

Police have arrested a person in connection with the murder and sealed the liquor store for further investigation.

Naveen hailed from Kuka Talwandi village in Punjab’s Kapurthala district and had moved to the US around 30 years ago. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:32 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

41 LPA Bengaluru job vs Canadian citizenship: Indian techie faces dilemma

A young Indian engineer in Canada contemplates moving back to India for a managerial role in Bengaluru while weighing the benefits of Canadian citizenship.

The Indian techie moved to Canada in 2019.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Father of Amritsar NRI’s former wife among five held for murder bid

Five people, including the victim's first wife's father, were arrested after an NRI was shot at his home in Amritsar. Police are still searching for two assailants.

HT Image
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:55 AM IST
By, Amritsar

Amritsar NRI shooting: Five including father of victim's first wife arrested

Amritsar NRI shooting: Five including father of victim's first wife arrested

Amritsar NRI shooting: Five including father of victim's first wife arrested
Published on Aug 25, 2024 02:12 PM IST
PTI |

NRI shot at in Amritsar, family of ex-wife under lens

A 43-year-old NRI from the US was shot by two assailants in Amritsar. His family suspects his former wife's relatives. Police are investigating.

NRI shot at in Amritsar, family of ex-wife under lens
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 05:46 AM IST
By, Amritsar

NRI shot at inside Amritsar home; opposition slams AAP govt over law and order

NRI shot at inside Amritsar home; opposition slams AAP govt over law and order

NRI shot at inside Amritsar home; opposition slams AAP govt over law and order
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 09:39 PM IST
PTI |

Kochi or Bengaluru? NRI with British wife turns to Reddit before moving to India

The NRI turned to Reddit as he considered relocating to Kochi instead of Pune or Kolkata.

Kochi is the commercial capital of Kerala.(Unsplash)
Published on Aug 23, 2024 06:04 AM IST

NRI booked on sexual harassment charges

The Ludhiana Rural Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against an NRI for alleged sexual harassment following a complaint by a woman living in his house in Sudhar town. The NRI, who resides in Canada, is currently in India.

The Ludhiana Rural Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against an NRI for alleged sexual harassment following a complaint by a woman living in his house in Sudhar town. The NRI, who resides in Canada, is currently in India. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 05:12 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

NRI family picks this city over Gurgaon after living in Australia: ‘Okay with…’

The Indian family in Australia said they're looking for better opportunities for children as they prefer Bengaluru over Gurgaon.

Bengaluru, India's IT capital, is notorious for its traffic.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:20 PM IST
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