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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
More 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
More BIZ LIVE
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
More 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
More INTERESTS LIVE
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
More 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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Jai Ho
A.R. Rahman has single-handedly catapulted Indian film music on to the world stage and is one of the world's all-time best-selling recording artists. This short film brings an unseen and unheard narrative of one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known.