Welcome to the April 2015 edition of INDIA LIVE, your source for what's happening with India,
presented by the Embassy of India, Washington D.C.
TECH LIVE

India's Satellite-Launching Efforts are Booming

Since January 2012, India has successfully launched 24 satellites -- including 11 Indian satellites and 13 foreign satellites -- without any incidents of failure. 

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TRAVEL LIVE

BBC Names Chennai One of Top 5 Cities to Visit and Live

The new air-conditioned Chennai Metro Rail, easy access to beaches, and historic temples help make this East Coast city an attractive place for expats and tourists alike.

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PEOPLE LIVE

Arun Kumar Singh Appointed India's Ambassador to US

Indian Ambassador to France Arun Singh has been appointed as India's Ambassador to the US succeeding S. Jaishankar, who was named the Foreign Secretary in January. 

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INTERESTS LIVE
Saina Nehwal Becomes World No. 1 In Badminton.
Saina Nehwal has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to secure the World No. 1 position in badminton. President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nehwal on her big victory.
BIZ LIVE

Harley-Davidson's India Plant Poised for Intl Growth

The Indian unit of Harley-Davidson Inc. will start exporting the Street 750, India's recently-named Motorcycle of the Year, and Street 500 models to Europe and other parts of Asia

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EMBASSY LIVE

Charge d'Affaires Hosts Members of Congress

Congressmen George Holding (R-NC), Ami Bera (D-CA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) were hosted for dinner by Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu, Charge d'Affaires, at the Embassy on March 3. 

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MoreTECHLiveMore TECH LIVE

  • Prime Minister's Office, Google Partner on App Development Contest. >Read More
  • Tata Consultancy Services Named Top Employer in Europe Once Again. >Read More
  • Govt's 'Digital India' Program to Expand Service Centers for Citizens. >Read More
MorePEOPLELIVEMore PEOPLE LIVE
  • Time: PM Modi among 30 Most Influential People on the Internet. >Read More 
  • 'Water Man of India' Wins Stockholm Water Prize. >Read More
  • Two-Year-Old Archery Prodigy Sets National Record. >Read More

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  • India Overtakes US as Third Biggest Steel Producer. >Read More
  • India Sees 800 Percent Growth in Luxury Car Sales Since 2007. >Read More 

  • CSR Efforts Spur Hiring Binge for Indian Companies. >Read More
MoreTRAVELLIVE1More TRAVEL LIVE
  • Virtual Travelers Flocking to Taj Mahal via Google Street View>Read More 

  • Finding Adventure-and Zorbing?--in Bangaluru. >Read More 

  • Stunning Photos of Holi, the Festival of Colors. >Read More
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  • Scientists Have Figured Out What Makes Indian Food So Delicious. >Read More

  • Beautiful Jaipur Stars in 'Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.' >Read More 
  • Government Approves Plans for All India Institute of Ayurveda. >Read More 

MoreEMBASSYLIVE1More EMBASSY LIVE
  • Embassy, Peterson Institute, USIBC Host Post-Budget Briefing Session. >Read More
  • Congressional Staffers Attend Holi Event Celebrating Bilateral Ties. >Read More
  • US-India Business Council Hosts March Reception. >Read More
  • Embassy Celebrates Vasanta (Spring) with Concert>Read More
  • Embassy Hosts Leaders and Members of AAPI and GWAPI. >Read More
  • Consulate's Outreach Program: Massachusetts>Read More
     
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