Trump says US needs Indian students, they shouldn't be kicked out

E-Paper | May 04, 2026

WASHINGTON: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has said that Indian students can stay in the United States as they are 'smart people' and the US needs them, reported Hindustan Times on Tuesday.

“We educate a lot of people, very smart people. We need those people in the country,” Trump told Fox News in an interview.

Also Read: New US visa rules for international students

Trump, who has openly called for a temporary ban on Muslim immigration in US, was of the view that Indian students come and get themselves enrolled in institutions like Harvard, study and then go back to India where they set-up companies and 'employ lots of people'.

Regarding Indians who have US H1B visas, he said that many of them want to stay in US.

The US H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialised fields such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, science, and medicine.

Trump, during his campaign for White House, has repeatedly criticised the H1-B visa program maintaining that it has taken away jobs from American workers.

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M. Emad

Mar 15, 2016 04:31pm

Agree with Donald Trump .

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Big T

Mar 15, 2016 04:36pm

'Indian students come and get themselves enrolled in institutions like Harvard, study and then go back to India where they set-up companies and 'employ lots of people'. Agree with this point. I've witnessed this!

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Hitesh

Mar 15, 2016 04:37pm

Trup is right about Indians being Smart.. but he has to change his overall mindset towards immigrants and Non-christians

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salman

Mar 15, 2016 04:37pm

why only indian ? why not any other smart people ?

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Faisal

Mar 15, 2016 04:37pm

Agree... with Trump.. Will he clear does his term indian students also includes Indian muslims ? This guys race for President is a very horrifying knightmare and hope it goes away very soon.

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Adnan

Mar 15, 2016 04:38pm

power of Indian education. i wish IIT can set up campuses in Pakistan. ok and may be some cross learning as well!

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Singh

Mar 15, 2016 04:40pm

Not only students but Indian community is well respected everywhere for their hard work and dedication hence the reason Indians are at very high position all over the world be it defence minister of Canada or CEO's of major global brands.

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Hitesh

Mar 15, 2016 04:40pm

Trump is right about Indians being Smart.. but he has to change his overall mindset towards immigrants and Non-christians

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RAJA CHILL

Mar 15, 2016 04:41pm

He is business man. At least on economics his brain is sane.

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lafanga

Mar 15, 2016 04:42pm

So on one hand he wants to curb H1 B Visas, which is used by most Indians going to the US, but on the other hand he wants to invite Indians. Yes ... this is Trump ... this guy has no clue about anything other than yelling at the podium.

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Pakistan1

Mar 15, 2016 04:44pm

Looks like Donald Trum bases his whole perception of America via HollyWood

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Mar 15, 2016 04:45pm

He says stuff that a lot of Americans are thinking but afraid to say it out loud.

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Raja Ragu Raman

Mar 15, 2016 04:46pm

Most sensible statement.. I feel he is going to win the presidential election...

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 04:49pm

Trump is just a incompetent candidiate who has been hired to entertain americans and world audience with his pompous and exaggerated stance on many issue, so enjoy the show until it isn't over.

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 04:51pm

USA has a soft corner for Indians, that's no secret, so Trump isn't different in expressing what we already know.

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M.Saeed

Mar 15, 2016 04:55pm

@M. Emad : He is not talking about Bangladeshi students, who are 95% Muslims!

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Arvind Ajimal

Mar 15, 2016 04:58pm

I think he wakes up every morning and then thinks...."achha aaj kya kya kah doon".

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Visionary

Mar 15, 2016 04:59pm

I think he has lost it big time.I seriously question his capacity to run this race.Does he think that intelligence is limited to certain country,colour,race or religion? Only a person with only few neurones can make such a statement.We are witnessing the fall of an Empire. Karma at its best.

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Dr. Farooq Khan

Mar 15, 2016 05:00pm

Poor man works hard to survive. Nationality does not matter.

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SardarSuri

Mar 15, 2016 05:00pm

Trump likes India and Indian work ethic. A Trump presidency will be good for India/USA relations.

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Mar 15, 2016 05:01pm

Mr. Trump; that includes Indians Muslims also..;)

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Mar 15, 2016 05:02pm

Imagine the impact of this statement in U.S where Indian are the fastest develpoing economically strong ethnic minority????

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Mar 15, 2016 05:02pm

@Pakistan1 Actually he is basing this on people like Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Indra Nooyi and many other people

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SAEED MASOOD

Mar 15, 2016 05:04pm

Unfortunately the Americans will destroy America themselves from within... George Bush Jr.,Clinton with all the scandals, Obama the most unimpressive...and now Donald Trump will add another nail in the coffin...

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atif

Mar 15, 2016 05:04pm

@Adnan everything of ours as been affected due to politics and politicians..even education Hope they will realize what they have done

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Vamsi

Mar 15, 2016 05:08pm

@DIVERGENCE, Yes you are right. US has a soft corner for Indians. It is not without a reason. The percentage of Indian origin working NASA, Microsoft or even as Doctors (to name few areas) is mind boggling. They are very much driving the growth engine of US.

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R S Chakravarti

Mar 15, 2016 05:22pm

I wonder if the number of people in India working at companies started by people who studied in the US is a significant fraction of the total. Maybe only in some IT companies in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

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Irfan

Mar 15, 2016 05:22pm

So he will welcome the non-Muslim Indians and ban the Muslim Indians! Way to go the 'Land of The Free'!!

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Sameer

Mar 15, 2016 05:24pm

@Adna from next year onward IIT r going to enrol foreign students for various courses from 8 different countries including pakistan.. They ll soon hold a workshop thr..I m an iitan n feel privileged to be a part of this institutions.. If students thr feel secure they can get education here in iits n I assure u in all iits u ll get very broadminded ppl n forget abt ur security,u ll be safe, secure n well educated to serve ur country back home..

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Ali

Mar 15, 2016 05:24pm

Does he know that there are Muslims in India too?

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Lost cause

Mar 15, 2016 05:24pm

@Faisal He means Indians and that means all Indian Passport holders. Indians are mostly Law abiding.

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Ajay

Mar 15, 2016 05:27pm

it's true Indians are the most educated people in USA and also the highest earning group. If you do good things even bad people will say good about you.

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Saad q

Mar 15, 2016 05:28pm

Truth is American companies cannot survive without Indian and Chinese students with advanced degrees. Indians have the advantage of language over the Chinese.

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nurul huda

Mar 15, 2016 05:29pm

Everything what he said is truth about India & Indians. Besides, these truths one can see the main reason behind these truths that Indians are one of the highest nos of immigrant groups in US. He is playing politics wisely here and no surprise he is a superb businessman after all.

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Ahmad

Mar 15, 2016 05:32pm

What if the Indian students are Muslims or Hindus?

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Ajmal

Mar 15, 2016 05:35pm

@Faisal you are right. He is horrible as well as terrible. He has literally destroyed replubican party.

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SDA

Mar 15, 2016 05:37pm

There other nations with smart people. I think someone must have promised him some support and that is why he is saying all this. Otherwise, Indians in the US are primarily democrats.

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East indian

Mar 15, 2016 05:37pm

@lafanga he is welcoming indians but not the indian companies which steal USA jobs by H1B visa. He knows what he is doing.

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athar

Mar 15, 2016 05:38pm

What a non sense guy I have ever seen in USA presidency election. A man from the nation of migrants is regularly using word kicking out for different communities. I don't think our Indian friend will be happy the way he is praising them.

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Harish

Mar 15, 2016 05:38pm

As Always everybody welcome Indians,

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Desi Dimag

Mar 15, 2016 05:40pm

I support Donald trump. He is a brave man speaks truth.

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East indian

Mar 15, 2016 05:41pm

Well, indian students means hindus, MUSLIMs, sikhs, christians, budhhists, jains, parsis, jews need to retained in USA for good, Mr. Trump.

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M. Emad

Mar 15, 2016 05:43pm

@M.Saeed Sahib: I Agree with you, too.

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Changez_Khan

Mar 15, 2016 05:50pm

I have good Indian friends so I am not going to bash Indian people.

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 05:51pm

@Divergence until it is over. correction

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Zahir

Mar 15, 2016 05:52pm

@RK well Pity then, alot of Americans are clueless, not only about the world affairs but also about how things work at that level in general.

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pavan

Mar 15, 2016 05:52pm

This shows how influential India diaspora is. Good that they succeeded in strengthening their position. It will indirectly benefit India in many ways.

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desidude

Mar 15, 2016 05:54pm

Trump is a hatemonger. I don't think we Indians should take any pleasure from him words. Today he is against other groups. Tomorrow he will be against Indians. If you are against bigotry, you should be against it no matter which group it is targeted at.

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Khwaja

Mar 15, 2016 05:54pm

Most Indians will no doubt puff up their chests, but wouldn't realize how insulting this is, if you think about the fact that Trump had to single out Indians for this special treatment.

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plain truth

Mar 15, 2016 05:54pm

president TRUMP you da man, he speaks the truth.

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Raj real voice

Mar 15, 2016 05:54pm

Very smart trump !! U need indian smart people becoz to run america .. But after 10 year india will become global power .. Then we dont need you Mr Trump!!

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Rajesh

Mar 15, 2016 05:56pm

@Changez_Khan even your bashing won't change the truth. Mr trump is speaking the truth.

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Hasan

Mar 15, 2016 05:58pm

It's funny seeing hindustanis on this message board lining up to agree with Trump and praise him, just because he's thrown them a casual compliment. Congratulations, you guys are now on the same list as most right-wing extremists in the US, and on the opposite side to almost every single civil rights campaign group on the planet who despises this man's politics of divisive hate. You must all be very proud of yourselves. Hasan

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 05:59pm

@Rajesh he isn't save your breath. We Pakistanis are mostly very level-headed people and know we have our own work to do. India isn't always on our minds

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Alam

Mar 15, 2016 06:01pm

Trump is genius who realised the truth. There are more smart people equal to US population living below poverty line. He should avail the opportunity and call them to USA to expedite the economic progress of USA.

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Vivek (Indore)

Mar 15, 2016 06:02pm

Yeah Trump, just two months and I'll be there at California.

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Sunil

Mar 15, 2016 06:02pm

@Divergence Why Trump would have soft corner for Indians?

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Rajesh

Mar 15, 2016 06:03pm

@Khwaja it's all about creating a good image abroad by doing good work.

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james

Mar 15, 2016 06:04pm

I personally believe Indian r needed in India to employ massive population but that's just my opinion

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kranti

Mar 15, 2016 06:08pm

Such is the reputation of Indians in the world...

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Truth Serum

Mar 15, 2016 06:14pm

Trump is the future!.

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Vijay

Mar 15, 2016 06:15pm

@Vamsi There was a time when the Medical profession was a Jewish domain, it's now the Indians.

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Logic speaks

Mar 15, 2016 06:16pm

Perhaps only sane statement coming out from this guy in the bunch of nonsense utterances.

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Sachin

Mar 15, 2016 06:25pm

Bright Indians should stay in India to fix problems of India first. Brain drain. Maybe go to US for few years but then return back to India.

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Skeptic

Mar 15, 2016 06:28pm

Ah, more divide and rule tactic.

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Sunil

Mar 15, 2016 06:32pm

All the SPELLING BEE competitions are won by Indians in US.

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shahid

Mar 15, 2016 06:32pm

Trump is keep on changing his messages. Internet companies in the US, want cheap labor. Trump will change his stand on other issues as well due to pressure by business groups. Banning non-muslims can make rich Muslim countires to cut ties with the US companies. Same is true for sending back 11 million illegals. Trump knows it however he is going after certain segment of the population who is too angry to use logic.

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Harish

Mar 15, 2016 06:32pm

@Khwaja some new logic has just appeared... We Indians and our government always worked in the interest of country whenever it is to deal with America or any other country.

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Andy

Mar 15, 2016 06:34pm

10 more Years and India is the example for all how to live with peace and progress!

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Amit

Mar 15, 2016 06:42pm

@shahid The moment you join in US & especially any IT company, you are not a cheap labor, at least on global standards.

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Vir SINGH

Mar 15, 2016 06:52pm

Indians must support Trump !!! he is not bad

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ROHIT PANDEY

Mar 15, 2016 06:53pm

Indians wish to master US technology and make products, at one-tenth the its cost of in the US?. It is happening already, and the US possibly has a very strong competitor in the making? The $ 2500 Tata Nano or the $73 million Mars mission are a portend of things to come?

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Anil Kumar

Mar 15, 2016 06:54pm

I think young Indians are desperate to succeed for a variety of reasons like being socially challenged or just fun or for bringing pride to self,parents,community or country.Some may be intellectually driven to make a social impact that will perpetuate their existence beyond their physical age.As many reasons as number of ambitious people.Nothing succeeds like a desperation to succeed.

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Irad

Mar 15, 2016 06:56pm

More Important if premier institutions like Harvard, Yale, Princeton & Stamford have to function smoothly then Indian & Chinese students should be welcomed as they are full fee students.

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amit

Mar 15, 2016 07:02pm

It is not important whether he means what he says or is it just election time rhetoric. Whatever may be the case but the fact that he so need to patronise Indians by itself show the Indian influence on US politics. I don't think he mean anything less or more then that. Nither its matter that people from other countries are smart as well and it definitely not matter what faith they belong to. I think people should stop too much reading into it.

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Junaid

Mar 15, 2016 07:02pm

@Faisal trump clearly said no Muslim should enter in USA , which also means indian Muslims are not allowed.

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Bored

Mar 15, 2016 07:06pm

@Divergence Level Headed people create developing nations,

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Khurram

Mar 15, 2016 07:10pm

Did someone tell Mr. Trump that India has one of the largest muslim population in the world. Does his this statement apply to all Indians or just non-muslim Indians.

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Ghani K

Mar 15, 2016 07:12pm

"Trump, during his campaign for White House, has repeatedly criticised the H1-B visa program maintaining that it has taken away jobs from American workers." Supporting Indian students to stay in US, is typical flip flop of Donald Trump. He knows he won't get Muslim American votes, now he is cozing up to Indian Americans.

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subrat

Mar 15, 2016 07:16pm

@Adnan hr minister smriti irani told next year onwards students from SAARC nations and ethiopia will be taken into IITs through exams conducted by indian embassy

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 07:17pm

@Bored You acknowledged it yourself, what makes you think Pakistan isn't a developing nation. Do you think we don't know the state of poverty in India, you can't hide the facts with some fake claims.

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 07:20pm

Irrespective of this story, if you rely on social media alone, world is dividing into lobbies hosted and sponsored by some nations which are collaborating with each other to further their different agendas, and in the same process, the spread of misinformation about their rivals is also accomplished. World is being ruled by 1 or 2 percent bigots and their own philosophy about how world should be run.

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Divergence

Mar 15, 2016 07:22pm

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Skeptic

Mar 15, 2016 07:22pm

Wait till he makes fun of Indians - Hindus, Sikhs etc, as those usually pumping gas or working at 7-Eleven or selling newspapers on NYC sidewalks! That's the limit of his vision. I expect the Indian community to mount a fierce campaign to counter his rhetoric. He can be quite ignorant, and excels in racial profiling and making offense just to create more sensationalism. Little does he realize that some of the biggest Corporations in the U.S. have executives from the subcontinent... Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Pepsi etc. to name the few. To speak nothing of a number of Indians in the new Canadian govt, or the chief of staff of Hillary Clinton - a Pakistani-Muslim. And the power of highly qualified Indo-Pak community in the U.S and Canada, is only growing.

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HajiMuhammad

Mar 15, 2016 07:30pm

Trump is Kejariwal of Delhi.. NO thought, after getting up in the morning just throw some calculated words and people will start debating

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Sudhanshu Swami

Mar 15, 2016 07:32pm

Reputation is not lottery, it is earned with decades of hard work.

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BOB

Mar 15, 2016 07:37pm

Watch the movie PERFECT STRANGER and there he is.

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Indian

Mar 15, 2016 07:39pm

That's okay, but any discrimination against Asian nations based on religion or other prejudice is NOT welcomed by Indians at large.

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Salim Khan

Mar 15, 2016 07:48pm

It is discriminatory. Mr.Trump will never be a president. This is for the record.

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Kamath

Mar 15, 2016 07:48pm

@Big T Indian students get the self enrolled in many other institutions other than Harvard , MIT or prestigious places. These places are Oliver loaded with applications from USA alone and can not accommodate all. Again, fees in these places are prohibitive and dis courage student entry. There are many top class institutions in the country.

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Kamath

Mar 15, 2016 07:52pm

@KB Agreed!

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avi

Mar 15, 2016 08:03pm

26% scientists in NASA are indians...Trump is well aware of that.

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Mar 15, 2016 08:08pm

There is some truth in this statement.

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JimmyG

Mar 15, 2016 08:08pm

My Dear Indian Freinds: Dont be so happy now. When Mr. Dump's white supporters start applying his hateful specches in their daily life, they will not differentiate b/w Hindu/Muslim or Sikh. They will just look for Brown color and you will be done.

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obivankanobi

Mar 15, 2016 08:17pm

@Hasan very well said.

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zaheedmalik

Mar 15, 2016 08:19pm

Indian are smart work force. Indian community is support Indian to bring them here at less salary and let them work. Indian students are different story, A student is student does matter Indian or Pakistani.

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M C

Mar 15, 2016 08:20pm

@Adnan It's a great idea but resources should be invested to first educate 100% Indian and there after anybody else. BTW IIT is opening up for foreign students including Pakistan, obviously with higher fees.

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roy meddock

Mar 15, 2016 08:25pm

The Surgeon general of USA is Indian. As are about 7% of all American doctors. One Supreme Court Justice Nominee is also Indian. The heads of Microsoft and Google are Indian. And Silicon Valley is about 20% Indian.

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Jawad

Mar 15, 2016 08:26pm

@avi in US Indian favor other Indians in job market every where in US. In medical field, in NASA, just name it. And they do it openly. Very brave people.

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Junaid

Mar 15, 2016 08:47pm

@roy meddock the last big boss of Deutsche Bank in germany was also an indian. But he was removed from his post after some time because Deutsche bank was going down during his tenure. Now the new bosses are german and a British.

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Prakash Puthalath

Mar 15, 2016 08:49pm

Indians, by far is the most law-abiding people outside India. Even in the Middle East, they are respected for their gentleness, intelligence and honesty.

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Saulat Haider

Mar 15, 2016 08:58pm

Trump is insane and divisive. He is unable to see beyond his personal biases.

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Desi Dimag

Mar 15, 2016 09:00pm

One day we will see an Indian President of USA.

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Asif

Mar 15, 2016 09:00pm

I don't agree. Everyone who gets an opportunity perform well.It has got nothing to do with Country or origin.

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Rustom E Hind

Mar 15, 2016 09:01pm

hope he becomes the next president of USA, actually anyone become the president of USA, india has no issue, republican, democrat, or say some day an independent no issues but love to trump for honouring indian students atleast verbally

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mayank mishra

Mar 15, 2016 09:01pm

Dont fall for it guys. His hatred to Non-immigrants is quite obvious so dont flatter yourself by cherishing this statement of him.

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Rustom E Hind

Mar 15, 2016 09:01pm

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Syed Ahmed, Canada.

Mar 15, 2016 09:03pm

Donald Trumps action amounts to discrimination and will cost him dearly.

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Arslan

Mar 15, 2016 09:05pm

From George Washington to ... Bush Jr to ... possible this Trump ... can anyone see the trend? Clearly American forefathers did not vision their beloved country to be headed by the likes of Bush's and Trump's.

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Abdulla Hussaun

Mar 15, 2016 09:10pm

Trump will take many U turns. He is not likely to come but if he comes he will have to follow American rules.

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Khalid Farooq

Mar 15, 2016 09:11pm

Trump would be shocked if he finds out India has a few million Muslims as well who could infiltrate the USA under the guise of doctors and engineers.

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trump knows

Mar 15, 2016 09:15pm

Trump knows Indian students are intelligent,educated and contribute to American economy.

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lala

Mar 15, 2016 09:45pm

Caution - Hitler of the 21st century

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Ateeque

Mar 15, 2016 09:46pm

@Singh You mean well named for corruption? I think, some one is just looking one side of the coin.

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atif

Mar 15, 2016 09:59pm

definitely get him elected ! he will make everything awesome!

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Ateeque

Mar 15, 2016 10:06pm

That's his personal opinion purely, which may or may not matter. Personally, I fully don't agree with him. Because there is always a flip side of the coin and he know how to press the buzz words, which for intellectual people doesn't matter much.

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NASR

Mar 15, 2016 10:20pm

I a Pakistani can vouch that this is so true what Trump has said. You can literally see this in every aspect of life here in US whether it is tech jobs or non tech jobs particularly in hospital jobs. One Indian is a governor. The well known CNN Dr. Sanjay is a health advisor. And now an Indian Sri Srinivasan, is a candidate for the Supreme Court justice and there are many many others. Of course here I do not mean to degrade my fellow country men. They are smart too but have not been able to make inroads to top level.

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Akhand Bharat

Mar 15, 2016 10:26pm

No thanks Mr. Trump. We are in process of our nation building. Too busy, can't help America.

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amit

Mar 15, 2016 10:39pm

INDIANS means " person of Indian origin regardless of any faith"........period. Indian Muslims never say they are Muslim at first. They always says they are Indian first

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lafanga

Mar 15, 2016 10:41pm

What is he going to do about Indian Muslim students? This sums up the entire IQ of Donald Trump which Indians here are so cheering. Wait till he gets to the Oval office then you will see what happens.

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NASR

Mar 15, 2016 10:45pm

One thing is true by this statement is that he distinguish people by race

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SardarSuri

Mar 15, 2016 10:45pm

Its plain and simple. The world needs Indian brain power, and USA needs it the most. Kudos to Indians for their success inside and outside of India.

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srinivas

Mar 15, 2016 10:46pm

@Jawad Very True. I am an Indian working for american company run by Indian CEO, Most of the employees are Indians. In fact very few Americans , you can count them literally.

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Shakiel Ahmed

Mar 15, 2016 10:48pm

Donald Trump may be saying a lot of stupid things right now, but going against the Indian skilled workers is not something he will pride himself to do. He is not THAT stupid. He knows he doesn't want Microsoft, Google to move to India and be headquartered in India.

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Tayyav

Mar 15, 2016 10:56pm

He will do whatever it takes to win the elections. One day he is releasing a statement against H1B visa and the next day he is favoring indian students. I do agree with the thing that indians are smart people, being an international student in US From pakistan, my best friend is an indian. However, why the dumbtrump can't say the same thing for all internation students?

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Yunus

Mar 15, 2016 11:14pm

Q. Who said Indians should be kicked out? A. Trump. Q. Is he eating his words? A. Sure, he is a businessman. He needs Indian votes; a lot of them in the US. Once he wins, he WILL kick them out!

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Adnan Anwar

Mar 15, 2016 11:24pm

YES, Cheap Labour and low income , low wage cutting people from India is all I want - Trump

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Abid Hafeez

Mar 15, 2016 11:29pm

On one had Trump says Indians should stay and on the other he is afraid that H1B would create jobs for foreigners and hence natives would left unemployed. What a mockery.

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East indian

Mar 15, 2016 11:32pm

Mr Trump is a shrewd politician, he wont saying that wont give him political milage against other presidential candidates. So i may wonder what he is expecting from indian diaspora in USA? Obviously funds because indians in usa are not more than 1% but indian family income is one of highest in usa.

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Lakhkar Khan

Mar 15, 2016 11:35pm

Trump has no love for Indians. He is a good slave driver who is good at making money on others' expanse.

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Deepak

Mar 15, 2016 11:40pm

@KB - Indian and Indians.. Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikhs... they are same.. with Growth mindset.

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jagan

Mar 15, 2016 11:43pm

@Arvind Ajimal Don't think he plans that far out. Making it up as he goes along.

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Khan - Pakistani , USA

Mar 16, 2016 12:10am

Please dont trust this guy ! He never does what he says !

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Reshu

Mar 16, 2016 12:48am

Simple as Indians are career oriented and least involved in religious activities

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muhibbewatan

Mar 16, 2016 01:04am

So even Muslims (who are students from India) will be welcome here? Some clarification is needed here to get it straight. His dubious talk will never end, it seems. This is all a gimmick to 'snatch' the votes of NRIs even though they might be in favor of the Democratic regime which is clearly pro-India in many ways. Well, one should not really pay much attention to this 'bigot' who has overlooked the contributions of the Muslims in general over the past four or five decades to the US economy as well as the social fabric with the majority of them dedicatedly applying themselves to the general welfare of the US.

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sanjit indian

Mar 16, 2016 01:15am

u r right

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Ahmer

Mar 16, 2016 02:35am

How can anyone agree with Drumpf? Let's say it suits you so you don't care if it affects other nationalities. And as for Mr. Drumpf does he know that India has the second largest Muslim population right now. And it will overtake Indonesia by 2025 for Muslim population?

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Ali

Mar 16, 2016 02:41am

Trump has huge real estate investment's in India. He is just doing his job as a business man securing his investments as one should

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krishnan

Mar 16, 2016 02:55am

In US north Indians like Punjabis and Gujaratis get along very well with Pakistanis but they don't get along very well with Southerners like Tamils and Telugu (sundar pichai, Indra Nooyi, Srini srinivasan , Satya nadella are basically Tamils). They deliberately speak in Hindi with us. I have seen northies inviting Pakistanis home for dinner so often but rarely any southies. Sometimes I feel the partition was done on wrong side of the border.

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Truth

Mar 16, 2016 02:55am

This is true with most nations like Indians (in general with some exceptions) as they are good for local economy, bring in stability and are most peaceful (when outside India). who would have problem with them when they bring in so much wealth and stability ?

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Sidra

Mar 16, 2016 03:06am

What about red indians should they satay?

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Kodoo

Mar 16, 2016 03:16am

I beg to differ from Trump's statement. I think they are hard working and help each other ( seen that in my 15 year consultancy career in US). Some of them are smart but not all , other immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and other parts of the world are also very. Smart and talented but since they dont come in as many numbers like the Indians ( thanks to tata,infy,cognizant).... Thanks

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chamcha

Mar 16, 2016 04:49am

why all these rucksuck? who is to blame?

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Mani

Mar 16, 2016 05:48am

One needs to think, if a person like Donald Trump praises Indians, either he has some ulterior motive or something is wrong with Indians.

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kublai

Mar 16, 2016 05:54am

@Sameer its what a LOT of americans think and want Mian..

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kublai

Mar 16, 2016 05:55am

@Desi Dimag an indian is going to to be nominated to the Supreme court by Obama..Srinivasan

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Feroz

Mar 16, 2016 06:08am

People are jumping to conclusions. The US has retained its technological edge by attracting the brightest students and retaining them there, more so in Science and Engineering streams. Trump well knows that many Indian origin students have contributed immensely by living the American dream. When Trump says Indians, he does not indulge in any religious, ethnic, casteist or language discrimination. Whatever ones background may be, if you originate from India you are Indian. Indian expatriates have done a wonderful job wherever they have gone, winning laurels and goodwill. Makes it much easier for those wishing to follow in their footsteps.

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wasim

Mar 16, 2016 06:13am

american education and what solution has it brought to majority?

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Hemant

Mar 16, 2016 06:19am

If a dumb say that you are smart, than most probably you are not... If a smart guy says you are dumb you may have a chance of being smart....

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aussie

Mar 16, 2016 06:20am

Indians never go back.... trupm don't know they only look for citizenship as they have got population crisis back

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Uzair khan

Mar 16, 2016 06:36am

a simple move to get vote from Indian community in USA as it is in large number..a simple trick. nothing surprising in it

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Salim Khan

Mar 16, 2016 07:44am

I live abroad and I see lots of Indians and I agree Indians are the smartest people. They are successful in science, technology and entrepreneurship. We were part of the same breed. But our diversion away from that smartness has affected our thinking. We must collaborate with Indians to get some of their shine on to us.

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Pramod Kumar

Mar 16, 2016 09:01am

@Hasan That does not need any proof . Indian is highest earning community in USA with and average income of 105000 USD almost double than White Americans and much ahead than any other community. Indian make 13% of total graduate from US universities against only 1% of total population. Many big companies have Indian CEO . and above all Indian community gets mixed with local much better than their counterpart.

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Pakistan Zindabad

Mar 16, 2016 03:16pm

Accepting the US students are dumber then those Indians. That's why he is lacking the measurement the true status of Muslim students.

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Bin Adam

Mar 17, 2016 12:57am

This is a realistic statement from Mr. Trump about Indian students. Indian students' in view of their simplicity, sincerity and dedication with the cause of education are one of the best in USA and every where they go. As in democracy it is not the higher values but the higher numbers of voters matters. Who so over is elected as next President of USA the Muslims will equally respect and welcome the mandate of majority.

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Bin Adam

Mar 17, 2016 01:25am

There is no doubt that Indian students in USA and abroad are the best of all in their sincerity for the pursuit of knowledge. Nevertheless Mr. Trumps statement about banning all the Muslims is incomprehensible because in every religious community there are the worst and the best people. All major religions including Christianity believe that there is Only One Creator God of all mankind. That One Creator has never ever given the pre-option to any single human soul of the earth planet to pick or chose his/her religion before coming into the womb of mother. When no one is born into any religion with own choice but only with exclusive judgment of the same One Creator of all, why any human should be hated or discriminated for his/her religios origin? If Mr. Trump been sent into any Muslim parents by the same One Creator of all mankind would he have any choice to tell God that, " sorry I do not want to be born into Muslims"? In that case what been his feelings on total Muslims ban?

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Mar 17, 2016 03:00am

@Skeptic Her father is Indian and mother is Pakistani. That makes her of Mixed heritage. She was born in Michigan that makes her US citizen. Not Pakistani Muslim by any strech.

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Ramesh Sharma

Mar 17, 2016 04:44am

@SDA Not really more Indians are republicans than democrats just because of the income.

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Ramesh Sharma

Mar 17, 2016 04:58am

@Alam Mr. Alam I have known Mr. Trump for a long time during my stay in USA. I do not agree with his pre-poll statements. But your comment about poor people is in very poor taste. Even if you don't like, India and Indians please don't make fun of poor people no matter where they live.

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Ramesh Sharma

Mar 17, 2016 04:59am

@Dr. Farooq Khan Well said sir and I hope some people on this board who are making fun of poor people.

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Ramesh Sharma

Mar 17, 2016 05:04am

@Sunil So what is that suppose to do. i have lot of friends from Pakistan and many other countries who do great work in USA. It is sad trump only picked Indianns.

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Ramesh Sharma

Mar 17, 2016 05:45am

@krishnan Sorry Krishnan please visit our hometown in USA and see all south Indians, North Indians and Pakistan share their happiness and sorrows together. Let me know if you live in USA how to contact you so you can see yourself. There are also times when south Indian have separate parties and North Indians and Pakistanis dine together just because of common language and food.

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Jindal

Mar 17, 2016 08:20am

Indians from Nehru and Gandhi time have been denying the truth. Hope they wake up to the reality and stop tom toming their fake secularism.I believe Trump have just paid greatest tribute to the truth and virtues of Two Nation Theory. Let's not dupe good people of South Asia anymore and work with reality to create new paradigm based on old wisdom of Toe Nation having unique identity and belonging to distinct, opposite separate civilisations.

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ysk

Mar 17, 2016 08:24am

So basically, the only jobs trump wants to give his white folks are lowly jobs. Nobody knows his constituency like he does

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satya

Mar 17, 2016 08:26am

This student get admission on merits..they can't kick students from colgs BT they can stop giving admission to students from other countries. BT they can't do that too as it's a massive business for them

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ZARRAR ANIS

Mar 17, 2016 09:20am

Yes! Mr.Trump what about smart Indian students who happen to be muslims!!!!

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jay

Mar 17, 2016 09:26am

@Faisal We are INDIANS ONLY. No Hindu Indian No Muslim Indian.

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idea

Mar 17, 2016 10:00am

Few days back he said he liked illiterate voters and now this ... He is taking Americans for a ride ..

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Amit SIngh

Mar 17, 2016 10:12am

@Hasan I kind of agree with you.. Trump although appreciative in his words is a danger to civil rights, if he goes on to the White House and implements what he is trumpeting (unlikely though as geopolitical considerations will kick in). I wud take his words with a pinch of salt as action speaks louder. Its quite sad to hear the current level of debates in the ongoing primaries.

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Trump

Mar 17, 2016 11:16am

I say this with full responsibility and knowledge that Indian students are prized assets to USA. They are needed to make America great again. And don't forget to thank for the discourse that is initiated here. One deserves a praise and not scorn for that.

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Sunil

Mar 17, 2016 11:26am

@Ahmad It does not make different whether Hindu or Muslim After all Indians are smart people accepted all over the world for their intelligence

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Patriotic

Mar 17, 2016 11:34am

Only Indian students are smart in the World, may be they achieved their education from Trump University. According to Better Business Bureau report (BBB) Trump University is MINUS -D grade.

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Proud Indian

Mar 17, 2016 11:43am

@idea Students form Indians continents are all smart whether Indian, Pakistani Bangaladeshi or Srilankan. Its due to the DNA inherited by these people from ages. This Continent was one long back, only its divided in small parts later on as few countries. I stay in gulf and see all these nationalities are equally smart. Its because our forefathers (Wise and learned Rishis especially) have developed these characteristics in the people. Jai Hind.

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Mady

Mar 17, 2016 11:41pm

@krishnan Vaṇakkam. Although I'm from north-india, have most of friends from Kerala, Tamilnadu (in fact love south-Indian food, music). You cannot generalize.

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Sudhir Neyalasinger

Mar 18, 2016 05:36am

@Faisal No doubts it includes Indian Muslims too. Very few Indian Muslims are radicalised and the ones who have moved to the US have done pretty well for themselves. If you look at Indian businessmen like Azim Hasham Premji, the chairman of Wipro, they have large numbers of Americans on their rolls.

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Sudhir Neyalasinger

Mar 18, 2016 05:37am

@Adnan IITs have now opened their doors to Pakistanis. Time bright youngsters in Pakistan made use of the opportunity.

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Sudhir Neyalasinger

Mar 18, 2016 05:46am

@lafanga H1B visas are mostly used by companies for cost arbitrage. The people hired by these companies are mostly slave coders and the cream of the talent. Indians who go study in the US in good universities are the cream and they end up working there or even become entrepreneurs who generate jobs for Americans. Serial entrepreneur B.V.Jagadish who pioneered the server farms with his company Exodus in the early days of dot com, Sabeer Bhatia who invented web mail with Hotmail, Vinod Khosla who started Sun Microsystems and later the VC company Kleiner Perkins and Pramod Haque of Norwest Partners are a few examples. Then you have professionals like Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, Indra Nooyi, the CEO of Pepsi, Sundar Pichai of Google and many more. So Trump does have a point.

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Sudhir Neyalasinger

Mar 18, 2016 05:49am

@Irfan A muslim Indian is as much an Indian as any other. Trump can't say Indians are welcome and deny it to certain sections of our population.

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