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Celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Honoring Indian Expats Who Keep Our Heritage Alive

Celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Honoring Indian Expats Who Keep Our Heritage Alive

Introduction: The Significance of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Every year on January 9th, India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as Expatriate Indian Day. This special day honors the millions of Indians living abroad who continue to keep our rich culture and traditions alive across the globe. As we commemorate this important occasion, we pay tribute to the Indian diaspora's immense contributions to both their adopted countries and their motherland.

The History and Importance of Expatriate Indian Day

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was first established in 2003 to recognize the achievements of the Indian community overseas. The date, January 9th, was chosen to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa in 1915, a pivotal moment that sparked India's freedom movement.

This day serves multiple purposes:

To acknowledge the role of Indian expats in India's development

To create a platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora

To celebrate the cultural diversity of India through its global citizens

To strengthen the ties between India and its expatriate community

Contributions of the Indian Diaspora

The Indian diaspora, estimated at over 32 million people spread across 150 countries, has made significant contributions in various fields:

Economic: Indian expats are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and have founded successful companies worldwide. They also contribute through remittances, which play a crucial role in India's economy.

Cultural: By sharing Indian traditions, festivals, cuisine, and arts, expats have helped popularize Indian culture globally.

Academic: Many Indian scholars and researchers have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, and other academic fields.

Political: Indian-origin politicians have risen to prominent positions in several countries, influencing global policies.

Celebrating Indian Culture Abroad

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Indian diaspora is their dedication to preserving and sharing Indian culture. This is evident in various ways:

Cultural Events: Indian expats organize festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Navratri in their adopted countries, inviting locals to participate and experience Indian traditions.

Food: Indian restaurants and grocery stores have proliferated worldwide, introducing global palates to the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine.

Yoga and Meditation: These ancient Indian practices have gained immense popularity globally, promoting health and wellness.

Bollywood: Indian cinema and music have found fans across borders, becoming a soft power tool for cultural diplomacy.

Languages: Many expats teach Indian languages to their children and even to interested locals, helping preserve linguistic diversity.

The Role of Expats in Strengthening India's Global Presence

Indian expatriates play a crucial role in enhancing India's image and influence on the world stage:

They act as unofficial ambassadors, sharing positive aspects of Indian culture and values.

Their success stories contribute to India's reputation as a land of talent and potential.

Expats often facilitate business and diplomatic ties between India and their host countries.

They contribute to knowledge transfer, bringing back expertise and innovative ideas to India.

Challenges Faced by Indian Expats

While celebrating the achievements of Indian expats, it's important to acknowledge the challenges they face:

Cultural adjustment and homesickness

Discrimination and stereotyping in some countries

Balancing integration with preserving their Indian identity

Maintaining connections with family and friends in India

Navigating complex immigration policies

Government Initiatives for the Indian Diaspora

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to engage with and support the Indian diaspora:

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award: This is the highest honor conferred on overseas Indians for their outstanding achievements.

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI): This scheme provides various benefits to eligible overseas Indians, including lifelong visa-free travel to India.

Know India Programme (KIP): This initiative helps young overseas Indians connect with their roots and contemporary India.

Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC): This offers financial assistance to NRI and PIO students for higher education in India.

Success Stories of Indian Expats

The Indian diaspora has produced numerous success stories across various fields:

Sundar Pichai: CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google

Indra Nooyi: Former CEO of PepsiCo

Satya Nadella: CEO of Microsoft

Kamala Harris: Vice President of the United States

Rishi Sunak: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

These individuals, among many others, serve as inspirations to both the Indian diaspora and people in India.

The Future of Indian Expatriates

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the role of Indian expats is likely to grow:

They will continue to be key players in fostering innovation and technological advancements.

The diaspora will play a crucial role in India's economic growth through investments and knowledge transfer.

Indian expats will likely take on more leadership roles in global organizations and governments.

They will continue to be cultural ambassadors, further popularizing Indian traditions worldwide.

Conclusion: A Tribute to Indian Expats

As we celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, we honor the millions of Indian expats who continue to spread our culture and traditions across the world. Your dedication to our heritage serves as an inspiration to all of us. By proudly upholding and reflecting the richness of Indian culture, you introduce India to the world and reinforce the values of unity and togetherness.

To quote Dr. Nowhera Shaik, MD & CEO of Heera Group of Companies:

"This special day symbolizes respect and appreciation for every Indian who proudly upholds and reflects the richness of Indian culture and traditions, no matter where they reside. By doing so, you introduce India to the world and reinforce the values of unity and togetherness."

To all Indian expats: Your contributions are invaluable, and your success is India's pride. Happy Expatriate Indian Day!

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4 ways to send money to India for free

The rapidly ever-expanding technology has made our world, our beloved Earth, a smaller place. Hasn’t it?

Earlier it would take a few weeks to travel to US or Europe on a ship from India but now we can travel to any corner of the world within a few hours.

This has changed migration and economic patterns as more people are now travelling abroad to study or work in reputed foreign schools and concerns. Moreover, the ongoing digitization and growth of the IT sector has led to ever increasing demand for Indian techies worldwide.

Yes, world is not the same. And Indians are no longer confined to India. We are found in all corners of this planet! Studying, earning, traveling, freelancing!

Thus, sending money to India has become a top concern for many of us desis. Whether we need to send money to our family back home, or pay for utilities and services, or invest back home, an excellent online money transferring option is required. Unless you’d like to visit India every time to a pay certain amount...

Though there are several options available through which you can send money to India but most of them are not free and they charge you considerable fees for the amount that you are sending. So, well, you end up sending less! When, our dharma says, we should be sending more!

But do you know that the dollars you would be spending on transaction fees can be saved? Get your gang or family ready for a treat as you are really going to save some bucks! Here we have compiled a list of the four best ways with which you can easily send money to India for free without any charges. 

So the next time you shop with your $ saved, don’t forget us!

Option # 1: Instarem

This FinTech start-up is changing the way people transfer money from Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong to India and many other countries across the globe. World bank has even ranked InstaReM number one in terms of cost-efficiency and speed throughout AUD-INR corridor. 

InstaReM is also gaining traction among the NRIs for transferring money from Singapore to India and sending money from Hong Kong to India.

So if you’re in Australia and want to send money to India, there’s no other better option.

Here’s what you get when you transfer money with InstaReM:

Pros:

§  Zero transfer fees from Australia

§   Transfers at near-live FX rates

§   Transfers on the same day, or next business day at the most (depends on when you initiate your transfer)

§   First Transfer Bonus. You get AU $10 added to your first transfer!

§   Refer your friends’ bonus. This is a substantial $20 bonus, whenever your friend registers and makes a transfer!

§   Live client services

Cons:

§   The company doesn’t spend much on marketing itself. It’s sort of a self-discovery and referral thing! So how would you have known, if not for us?

So, well, we did a transfer and found it smooth sailing. Try InstaReM yourself to find out 😃

Option # 2: Physical Transfer!

 Well, this is a given!

Population of Non-Resident Indians is at an all time high. As per Wikipedia, there were about 30.8 million NRIs in 2016. So practically you can find Indians in every nook and corner of the world. Yeah, there’s a desi food joint in Timbakhtu too! Getting back to the point, you can ask someone who you know is traveling to India to carry your hard-earned money back home.

Pros:

§   No online janjhat!

Cons:

§   It’s difficult to find someone you could trust, who also happens to be visiting India

§   Completely unsafe

§   Cash declaration and limitations at the airport.

§   You can be caught for money laundering 😉

 3. Google Wallet:

Google Wallet is mainly an app that promises free transactions to anywhere around the globe. Thousands of individuals prefer Google Wallet for saving on transaction fees.

Pros:

§  No fees are charged, yes, it is totally free to use

§  One does not need to have an account in Google Wallet to receive the money as it will be directly transferred to the bank accounts which are linked to email accounts. 

§  Money can be sent to the users who have an email account or verified phone number

§  24/7 check on the activities for fraud protection

§  Smartphone app as well as webpage available

Cons:

§  A bit messy but Google is constantly revamping for giving a better experience to the customers.

§   Limitations on the amount to be transferred ($10,000 maximum for each transaction and maximum $50,000 in a period of five days). The businessmen may have to suffer this limitation.

§  You will only be able to use it if you have a registered Google account

§  You will only be able to send money to those people in your email or mobile contacts

§  Not yet friendly for overseas remittances to India. We tried figuring how, but couldn’t. 

 4. Square Cash:

This may be not so popular among users but it is one of the safest ways to transfer money. On top of that, it is absolutely free.

Pros:

§  Instantaneous free money transfer through multiple methods

§  Feature to store money in the square cash account

§  Integrated with the new Apple watch

§  Attractive and user-friendly interface

Cons:

§  Doesn't support credit cards

§  Spending limits are low when compared to others. Hence, if you need to deal with a heavy amount then Squarecash is a disappointment.

§  The theory of $ cash tags that the company uses to promote itself is more interesting to hear than in actual reality

§  We tried figuring this application out. However couldn’t figure a way of transferring funds to India. 

Every service has its own pros and cons. Now, the ultimate choice resides with you. Carry money along with you  to India, or transfer it to India from the comfort of your home using InstaRem money transfer, you can always choose wisely and send your money to India without any cost.

The big question is : why pay for money transfers when you can get the same for FREE. Saving more, is sending more, after all!

Have more ideas on how to transfer money for free to India? Do comment below and we’ll be sure to look it up!

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