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Sant Chatwal to invest $215 m in India New Delhi, Aug 31 Prominent Indian American Indian hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal will invest Rs.10 billion ($215 million) on bringing his "Dream" range of boutique hotels to five Indian cities and hopes to have at three least up and running less than two years from now. Virginia Governor appoints Nair, Jadhav to new health council New York, Aug 31: Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine has appointmented Balan Nair and Gopinath Jadhav to his Health Information Technology (IT) Council, created by Executive Order earlier this month. Senator Satveer Chaudhary appointed to new commission in Minnesota New York, Aug 31: Minnesota State Senator Satveer Chaudhary (Democrat Farmer Labor Party) has been appointed to the newly established Legislative and Citizen's Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). India cautions US Navy on Bahrain firm Dubai, Aug 30: The Indian embassy in Bahrain has asked the US Navy not to do business with a Bahraini engineering firm blacklisted for cheating its workers. Parsec Loans to expand in US New Delhi, Aug 29: Parsec Loans, the Indian subsidiary of the California-based Parsec Interact Inc, has secured funding worth $3.3 million from Baring Private Equity Partners India (BPEP India) for expanding its US operations that cater mainly to people of south Asian origin. Indians celebrate Ganesh festival in KL Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 The Hindu community in Malaysia held special prayers in their homes and visited the Sithi Vinayagar temple here to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. ECR only for class X fail Malappuram, Aug 29: Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed Monday announced that only those who have not cleared their Class 10 will be required to get an emigration clearance. British Indian sculptor's work in NY New York, Aug 28: A leading British Indian sculptor's work will be showcased in New York's Rockefeller Center next month. Swami Ramdev honoured in UK London, Aug 28: Well-known Indian yoga expert Swami Ramdev has been honoured by the Harrow Council in Britain. 'Outsourcing is not a one-way street' Washington, Aug 27: Indian Ambassador to US Ronen Sen says outsourcing is not a one-way street as generally believed and jobs flow both ways between India and the US. UAE's pvt sector has 1.3 m Indians Dubai, Aug 27: The total number of Indian workers in the United Arab Emirates' private sector is currently between 1.2 million and 1.3 million, according to the latest figures. US trade mission to visit India New York, Aug 26: The United States Department of Commerce is organising a business development mission to India in November-December to be led by Undersecretary for International Trade Franklin L. Lavin. Asit Biswas gets environmental prize Stockholm, Aug 26: Indian origin scientist Asit K. Biswas, a tireless water proponent who constantly challenges the status quo, received the 2006 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate (SWP) known as the Nobel prize in environment. Indian American reappointed New York, Aug 26: Indian American Ramesh C. Verma has been reappointed as commissioner on the services to the aging in Michigan. Indian temple opened near Birmingham London, Aug 25: The largest Hindu temple in Europe based on the architecture of the Tirupati Tirumala temple is being opened during a five-day religious festival in Tividale, near Birmingham. Cops alerts Indo-Canadian community Toronto, Aug 25 (IANS) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has warned the wealthy Indo-Canadian business community in Surrey in British Columbia province to take care following a series of abduction and extortion attempts. Indian American to star in TV series New York, Aug 24 Indian American actor Kal Penn, star of the film "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle", has joined the cast of Fox TV's popular series "24". Kerala to host workshop on NRI marriages New Delhi, Aug 24 Concerned over the increasing number of complaints of fraudulent non-resident Indian marriages, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) will hold a workshop in Kerala in September to address the issue. NZ gets Indian origin governor general Wellington, Aug 23 Amid trumpets and a 21-gun salute, Anand Satyanand, a person of Indian origin, was Wednesday sworn in on the steps of parliament as New Zealand's new governor general. Indian American population at 2.3 mn New York, Aug 23: The Indian American community was the fastest growing Asian community in the United States during the period 2000-2005, new data has shown. Kumbha Mela to be held in US New York, Aug 23 Kumbha Mela, the most sacred of all Hindu pilgrimages, will be held for the first time in the United States. First US-India Investment Seminar held New York, Aug 23 India has called upon American businesses to explore possibilities of co-operation in thrust areas of food processing, infrastructure, aviation and other knowledge-driven fields. Indians in US join flood relief effort New York, Aug 22: The Indian community in the United States has stepped in to help the flood-affected people in Gujarat. Indian food take over Toronto street Toronto, Aug 22: The fourth annual Festival of South Asia - sometimes dubbed as Taste of Little India - brought to this city the varied cuisines of the subcontinent. Indian Australian's film makes waves Sydney, Aug 21: A young Indian Australian movie director is making waves with the commercial release of his controversial debut movie in Australia. NRI's firm in space launch facility Toronto, Aug 21: PlanetSpace, the US-Canadian consortium co-promoted by Indian American entrepreneur Chirinjeev Kathuria, has signed an agreement with Canada's Nova Scotia province to build a space launching facility. Indian American to head new US bank New York, Aug 20: A new bank scheduled to be launched in Michigan state in December will have an Indian American as its head. New website to ward off fraudulent builders Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 19: Kerala will soon get a website listing all builders in the state who have been granted licences to build residential flats, much to the relief of non-resident Keralites (NRKs) who are often taken for a ride by fraudulent builders. Indian American to act in US television New York, Aug 19: Indian American actor Sendhil Ramamurthy will feature in a starring role in American TV channel NBC's much-hyped upcoming series 'Heroes'. Malaysian govt. eases visa rules Kuala Lumpur, Aug 19: The Malaysian government has decided to allow Indian nationals to apply for multiple entry visas (MEVs) on condition their stay does not exceed 30 days. Indians top Taiwan degree list Taipei, Aug 18: Indian students top the list of foreign students who have enrolled for the Taiwan International Graduate Programme (TIGP), the first scheme in the country offering doctoral degrees to foreigners. TV channel for Indian diaspora launched New Delhi, Aug 18 Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Thursday launched a television channel, called PIO TV, meant for the Indian diaspora that will now be able to connect with its motherland in real time. Asians second largest immigrants to US Washington, Aug 18 Every eighth person in America today is foreign born with Asians making up the second largest group of immigrants with India, China and the Philippines supplying the greatest numbers. India students are top business for NZ Wellington, Aug 18 India is fourth among New Zealand's top 20 source markets for its universities and higher education institutes with its student business valued at over $60 million a year. Narayana Murthy to join TiE New York, Aug 18 Infosys Technologies Ltd co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy is joining the board of trustees of The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) - a worldwide network of entrepreneurs and professionals of Indian origin started in the US. Rinku Sen to head US institute New York, Aug 18: An Indian American women's rights activist has been promoted president and executive director of Applied Research Centre (ARC), a public policy institute advancing racial justice in the United States through advocacy, research and journalism. 'Dal' shortage hits Indian Americans New York, Aug 17: The Indian government's decision to ban the export of dal (lentils) has hit Indian Americans hard. Indians in Bhutan celebrate I-Day Thimphu, Aug 17: Indians living in Bhutan Tuesday celebrated India's Independence Day with the national flag hoisted at its embassy here, a report Thursday said. Steps to ensure Indians are not duped Chennai, Aug 17: Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Wednesday said steps would be taken to ensure that job agencies and employers do not dupe Indians going to Malaysia for employment. Indian I- Day celebrated in Washington Washington, Aug 17: The Indian community in the American capital celebrated the 59th anniversary of India's independence on Aug 15 with Ambassador Ronen Sen hoisting the national flag at the Embassy Residence. Kiran Desai on Man Booker long-list London, Aug 16 "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, the Indian-born author, has been named as one of the 19 works of fiction long-listed for this year's prestigious Man Booker prize. Shimla may get passport office soon Shimla, Aug 16 A long standing demand for setting up a passport office in this resort town of Himachal Pradesh may soon be fulfilled. Indra Nooyi is next CEO of PepsiCo New York, Aug 15 Indian American corporate honcho Indra Nooyi, once described as one of the "most powerful women in America", has been named the next CEO of US multinational PepsiCo. Kerala exhibition in Washington Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 15 'Kerala Mela' will be celebrated on Oct 28 this year in the US to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the state's birth and to showcase it as a tourist destination. Bhutan lures Indian teachers Thimphu, Aug 15 Faced with an acute shortage of teachers, Bhutan's education ministry is now attracting tutors from neighbouring India with special packages and allowances. Apollo planning hospital in Fiji Suva (Fiji), Aug 14 India's Apollo group of hospitals is planning to set up a large hospital in the Pacific island nation of Fiji. NRI among 'Pride of Australia' winners Sydney, Aug 14: A prominent Indian Australian cookery writer is among 10 people who have won the "Pride of Australia" awards for 2006. ING Vysya woos Gulf NRIs Dubai, Aug 13 India's ING Vysya Mutual Fund is actively wooing non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the Gulf to its newly launched close-ended offering ING Vysya CUB (Competitive Upcoming Businesses). Ravi visiting Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Aug 12: India's Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi arrived in the Malaysian capital on August 12 morning on a four-day official visit during which he will meet senior government officials and members of the large Indian diaspora. 'Treat illegal workers hymanely' Kuala Lumpur, Aug 11: The sultan of the Malaysian state of Perak has called for humane handling in the repatriation of illegal foreign workers. When a mother's love knows no fear Kuala Lumpur, Aug 12: In a heroic act, a Malaysian Indian woman barged into a burning house and rescued her nine-year-old daughter who was sleeping inside. Indian mela in New Jersey New York, Aug 12: A festival to mark the growing Indian American community in south Jersey is being organised on August 12 at Camden in New Jersey state. Indian American gets top post New York, Aug 12: Srinandan Kasi, the Indian American deputy general counsel of the Associated Press, has been promoted vice-president and general counsel of the international news agency. Art show to mark India-Oman ties Dubai, Aug 11: An Indian schoolteacher in Oman is holding a unique exhibition of his paintings to commemorate 5,000 years of relationship between India and Oman. Indians in Gulf remit $5 billion a year Dubai, Aug 11: Over four million Indian workers in the Gulf region remit nearly $5 billion a year, says a report. Indians train UK call centre workers London, Aug 10: Indian call centre experts are now training British workers on how to manage message-handling services. Kerala CM pledges support to NRI investments Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10: Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan pledged full support for investment ventures by US-based Keralites, taking members of a North American Malayali association by surprise. Golden rakhis in demand in UAE Dubai, Aug 10: Rakhis made of gold were much in demand by the Indian community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as they busily shopped for Raksha Bandhan, an annual festival that marks the special bond between bothers and sisters. NRI wins global digital literacy award Washington, Aug 10: An Indian American pioneer in digital education has won the 2006 Champions of Digital Literacy Inspiration Award for making the most contributions globally to bridging the digital divide. Monty Panesar is now hot property London, Aug 9 Monty Panesar, the first Sikh to play Test cricket for England, is fast becoming not only a British cricket icon but also hot property for marketing professionals and a model for racial harmony. Indo-Fijian boy gets $458,000 compensation Suva (Fiji), Aug 9 A court in Fiji has awarded $458,755 in compensation to a 10-year-old Indo-Fijian boy who had lost his sight after being administered excessive oxygen in an incubator post-birth. Komagata Maru incident remembered Ottawa, Aug 9 Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said his government would come up with plans on how to "recognise" the hurt caused by the infamous Komagata Maru incident 92 years ago, when Indian sea passengers were stopped from reaching the Canadian shores. Indian mission blacklists Bahrain firm Manama, Aug 8 The Indian embassy here has blacklisted a Bahrain company for giving written contracts to its employees. Dubai cops rescue three Indian workers Dubai, Aug 8 Police in Dubai have rescued three Indian workers following a tip-off that their former employer had allegedly beaten them and locked them up in a labour camp. Hindujas bid for royal property London, Aug 7: The Hinduja brothers, the well-known non-resident Indian (NRI) billionaires, are negotiating to buy a prime property in London from none other than Queen Elizabeth. In Malaysia, prayers help achieve better grades Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7: When the Indian community in Malaysia found their children faring poorly in schools, they turned to god for help - and mixing of religion and education has indeed worked wonders over the years. MP for Indo-Bahrain shipping service Dubai, Aug 6: An Indian MP from Kerala has called for the resumption of a shipping service between Bahrain and India for the benefit of low-paid Indian workers in that Gulf country. "Ban the term Indo-Fijian" Suva (Fiji), Aug 6: A Fijian minister has called for a ban on the term Indo-Fijian to describe ethnic Indians in this country. India to address problems of workers Kuala Lumpur, Aug 5: India's High Commissioner to Malaysia R.L. Narayan has said the various problems faced by Indian workers in the country will be addressed when the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on foreign labour. IIT alumni plan to meet in December New Delhi, Aug 5: The ball was Friday set rolling for the fourth annual convention of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) alumni scheduled to be held in Mumbai Dec 23-25. Jet connects Amritsar to London Amritsar, Aug 5: Jet Airways Friday started its flights directly between Sikh holy city of Amritsar and London. MP for cheaper airfares to Gulf New Delhi, Aug 4: A Lok Sabha MP sought the central government's intervention to provide cheaper airfares for Keralites working in Gulf countries to visit their home state. Mittal keen about J'khand project Ranchi, Aug 4 Global steel major Mittal Steel will decide next month on whether to go ahead with its proposed 12-million-tonne-steel plant in Jharkhand. Malaysian Indian Congress turns 60 Kuala Lumpur, Aug 4: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), the premier political party representing the ethnic Indian community in Malaysia, has turned 60. Music fest delights NRIs in Canada Toronto, Aug 4: Bollywood hit songs, peppy bhangra numbers and the strains of pure classical Indian music merged as thousands of people, mainly from the Indian community, gathered to enjoy the music, delicacies and ambience at a festival in Canada's largest city to connect with their roots. Call for minimum wages for Indian workers New Delhi, Aug 3 Two MPs, who have just returned from a visit to the Indian worker-dominated labour camps in Oman, Wednesday urged the government to sign a bilateral agreement with Muscat to ensure the workers are given the basic minimum wages there. There are 53 Hindu temples in US Washington, Aug 3 There are 53 Hindu temples in 33 American states, says a just published coffee table book that details the history, architecture, deities and other salient features reflecting the growing spread of Hinduism in this country. Indian writers to attend Frankfurt book fair Frankfurt, Aug 3 More than 30 Indian writers are set to attend the Frankfurt book fair this October to woo world publishers, organisers said here Wednesday. A friend of the Mahatma passes away London, Aug 2: Richard Symonds, a UN development worker and friend of Mahatma Gandhi, who once insisted on providing Symonds medical treatment at the Birla House in New Delhi, has died at the age of 87. Indian students prefer Australia Sydney, Aug 2: With more and more Indian students opting to go to Australia for higher studies, Indians have now become the third largest migrant group in Australia and a "spectacular" source for skilled professionals. TN offers relief to Bahrain victims' families Chennai, Aug 01: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Monday announced a compensation of Rs.200,000 to each of the families of the 16 Indian workers killed Sunday in a fire accident in Bahrain. NRI MP's help to poor farmers New Delhi, Aug 01: When he became the first non-resident Indian (NRI) MP two years ago he was driven by a mission - to help impoverished farmers who were on the verge of suicide in his Andhra Pradesh constituency. Today, Madhu Goud Yaskhi of the ruling Congress is happy to have partially succeeded in doing so after his widely telecast interview to CNN. India evacuates 411 more from Lebanon New Delhi, Aug 01: India evacuated 411 more people, including 82 Indians and 324 Sri Lankans, from Lebanon Monday in the fourth round of "Operation Sukoon" aimed as rescuing men and women from the war-ravaged country. 'C'wealth more credible than UN' London, Aug 01: The Commonwealth, an organisation of democratic nations and the second largest trading bloc, is seen as a credible and viable alternative to the United Nations and the European Union by leading British economist Lord Meghnad Desai. Panesar: A prospective cricketer London, July 31: Monty Panesar is the ninth cricketer of Indian origin to play for England and, of them, has perhaps made the most contribution to any England victory by his performance during England's crushing innings win at the Old Trafford Saturday. 16 Indian workers perish in Bahrain blaze, 11 injured New Delhi/Manama At least 16 workers from Tamil Nadu died and 11 others were injured after a devastating fire broke out in a three-storey building at a labour camp in Bahrain capital Manama early Sunday. Tamil Nadu CM condoles Bahrain deaths Chennai, July 31 Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi expressed "shock" over the death of 16 workers from Tamil Nadu in a building fire in Bahrain. Reshammiya captivates New Jersey crowd Trenton (New Jersey), July 31 Popular Indian composer-singer Himesh Reshammiya held a crowd of a few thousand spellbound, belting out some of his hit numbers including the qawwali "Aapka suroor", during a show in this New Jersey town. Bihar to woo NRI investments Patna, July 30 Bihar is planning to invite non-resident Indians (NRIs) for a meeting here aimed at attracting investments in the state. Three PIOs get Order of Canada Patna, July 30 Bihar is planning to invite non-resident Indians (NRIs) for a meeting here aimed at attracting investments in the state. Jharkhand CM meets LN Mittal Ranchi, July 29:Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda met steel giant Lakshmi. N. Mittal in London to impress upon the India-born magnate his government's eagerness to translate into reality a proposed mega steel plant project in the state. NRIs to honour M.J. Akbar, late Sunil Dutt New York, July 29: Well-known journalist M.J. Akbar and late actor-parliamentarian Sunil Dutt will be conferred the Pride of India award for 2006 by the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI). Sabeer Bhatia to set up Nano city New Delhi, July 29: Hotmail creator Sabeer Bhatia is all set to develop a knowledge park near Chandigarh. India evacuates 408 more people New Delhi, July 28 The Indian government brought back 408 more people, including those from Sri Lanka and Nepal, from Lebanon early Friday as the evacuation operation from that war-hit country continued. India to revamp immigration laws Dubai, July 28 The Indian government will soon tighten immigration laws for unskilled labourers travelling abroad for work. About four million Indians in Gulf New Delhi, July 28 The number of Indians in the Gulf is estimated to be about four million. UK NRIs top remittance to India London, July 28 India is among the top recipients of money sent by expatriates in Britain, according to a survey conducted by the Department for International Development (DFID). Arcelor shareholders back Mittal Rotterdam, July 27: Mittal Steel said Wednesday it has secured the backing of over 90 per cent of Arcelor shareholders for its takeover bid for the Luxembourg-based steel maker. Toddler's bhajan album makes waves Suva (Fiji), July 27: A nine-year-old Indo-Fijian, Arjun Pawan Sami, has hit the headlines by releasing an album of bhajans. Indian crew released by UAE court Dubai, July 27 The captain of an Indian ship and his crewmembers, held for murder, will soon be home after a Fujairah Court of Appeal ruled that courts in the emirate had no authority to try an accused involved in a crime committed in international waters. Talks to end Indian doc row London, July 26: Britain's health authorities are in talks with doctors of Indian origin who have been adversely affected by recent employment rules that in effect make it virtually impossible for them to gain employment in the National Health Service (NHS). Varsity denies closing Dubai centre New Delhi/Dubai, July 26: Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirapalli-based Bharathidasan University has denied closing its distance-learning centre in Dubai and said exams that have been delayed will be held next month. NRI to pay damages to daughter-in-law London, July 26: In a landmark case likely to be used by victims of abuse and domestic violence in Asian homes, a British court has ordered a mother-in-law of Indian origin to pay 35,000 pounds compensation to her daughter-in-law. Gandhi statue to be installed in SA Ahmedabad, July 25: A statue of Mahatma Gandhi may soon grace the Tolstoy Farm in South Africa as Indians there celebrate the centenary of the Satyagraha movement initiated by him. More students in S'pore learning Hindi Singapore, July 25: Increasing numbers of students in Singapore are learning Hindi as opportunities in India expand, the Hindi Society said Monday. Over 1,300 Indians evacuated from Lebanon New Delhi, July 26: A total of 1,384 Indians besides 44 Nepalis and 21 Sri Lankans have been evacuated so far from strife-torn Lebanon by the Indian government. 'NRIs important to Bollywood' London, July 24: Non-resident Indians are important to the Indian film industry not only as symbols and themes in storylines but also as a significant market for Indian films, according to noted director Karan Johar. Indians return from Lebanon Chennai/Mumbai, July 22 Emotional scenes werewitnessed Friday night as two Air India aircraft carrying 602 Indiansevacuated from violence-hit Lebanon landed at Chennai and Mumbai. Indian American files for re-election Washington, July 22 State Senator SatveerChaudhary, the first Indian-American senator ever elected to stateoffice in Minnesota, is seeking re-election. Belgium honours Indian businessman Brussels, July 21 Belgium has awarded its highest civilian honour to Antwerp-based Indian-origin diamantaire Dilip Mehta, CEO of the world's largest diamond company Rosy Blue. Amitabh gets honorary doctorate Leicester, July 21 Combining the famous baritone with characteristic modesty and courtesy, Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan swept across this British town with a large minority of Indian origin residents, picking up a honorary doctorate and charming one and all. Temples in Malaysia to be protected Kuala Lumpur, July 20 The Malaysian Hindu Sangam (MHS) has come up with a set of guidelines to save Hindu temples from demolition in the country. Indian musical to be staged in Germany Frankfurt, July 19: The Indian musical Bharati is to be staged in Germany from September, concert promoter Marek Lieberberg said Tuesday. Ethnic Indian wins scholarship Wellington, July 19: Madhura Karnik, a New Zealand Indian, has become the third ethnic Indian in as many years to receive a $15,000 scholarship to pursue her university career. About 500 Indian students in St Petersburg St Petersburg, July 18: St Petersburg has around 900 members of the Indian community, of which nearly half are students. Most are pursuing medicine and wait for an opportunity like the G8 Summit to make some extra pocket money. India evacuates 49 nationals from Beirut New Delhi, July 18: As conflict in Lebanon escalates, India on July 17 evacuated 49 Indians from Beirut and issued a safety advisory to nearly 12,000 Indians living in that country. MOIA signs MoU with ICCR New Delhi, July 17: In order to boost its cultural activities targeting the Indian diaspora, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has signed an agreement with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) here. Sanskrit can be fun, says US youth network New Delhi, July 16: What do the Bollywood blockbuster "Sholay" or the popular Hindi film song "Aati Kya Khandala" from the Aamir Khan starrer "Ghulam" have to do with Sanskrit? NRI dancers adapt classical dance New Delhi, July 14 Bharatanatyam performed to jazz music in flowing red gowns and a collaboration between Kathak and tap dancers - these are how some dancers from the Indian diaspora have adapted classical Indian dance to appeal to Western audiences, says a noted expert. Siamese twins to be separated in four months Johannesburg, July 14: The first ever pair of South African Indian Siamese twins are doing well and are expected to be separated in four months. Gaiety marked first global Gujarati meet in US New York, July 14: Kite flying, songs and display of culinary skills marked the first International Gujarati Convention in New Jersey. In Malaysia, cheques can be written in Tamil Kuala Lumpur, July 14: The Malaysian Central Bank has said that there is no restriction on writing cheques in Tamil. NRI plans hi-tech eye hospital in India Ottawa, July 13: Anup Singh Jubbal, an Indo-Canadian and president of Canadian Eyesight International, is planning to raise $500,000 to set up a state-of-the-art eye treatment facility in Amritsar district of Punjab. Jharkhand CM may meet Mittal in London Ranchi, July 13: Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda is planning to meet steel baron Lakshmi N. Mittal in London to discuss how the state government can remove the bottlenecks of the proposed steel plant project. NRI varsity awaiting Cabinet nod New York, July 13 A proposal for a university exclusively for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and people of Indian origin (PIOs) is ready and awaiting the crucial nod of the Indian cabinet. Film on Indian doctors in UK London, July 12: The highs and lows of Indian doctors in Britain's National Health Service (NHS) have been captured in a romantic Hindi film produced by a senior doctor of Indian origin. Malaysian Indian baby suffering from rare disease Kuala Lumpur, July 12: Efforts are on to set up a trust fund for the treatment of a 14-month-old Malaysian Indian baby who is suffering from a rare disease. Thrissur to benefit from NRIs Dubai, July 11: An organisation of expatriate Keralites in Qatar is planning to extend its activities to its core area of interest in Thrissur, Kerala. Youth fest to kick-start Malayali meet Kochi, July 11: Around 700 Malayalis from across the world and India are expected to participate in an International Youth Festival (IYF) that will kick start a global conference of the World Malayalee Council (WMC) here on August 1. NRIs to set up hospital chain Dubai, July 11: The Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) is planning to launch a chain of satellite hospitals in Kerala. NRI donates college building Hoshiarpur (Punjab), July 11 (IANS) A non-resident Indian has donated a sprawling engineering college he had built three years ago to the Punjab University. It's a Bollywood summer in Britain London, July 11: If you visit London or any part of Britain in the next few weeks, chances are that you will run into Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Yash Chopra or Aamir Khan, or an Indian crew shooting in the sylvan countryside. Help sought for ailing Indian Dubai, July 11: An Indian expatriate organisation in Bahrain is on a fund-raising campaign to send back home for treatment a Malayali tailor who is in a Manama hospital in an unconscious state. CM's assurance to overseas Keralites Thiruvananthapuram, July 10: Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan has reiterated that his government would utilise the resources of non-resident Keralites in the most suitable manner. Rajasthani convention held in US New York, July 9: Colourful turbans were in abundance at a Rajasthani convention here attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who used the occasion to "connect with the community" for "new partnerships" for her state. Oriyas in US hold meet Bhubaneswar, July 9: Cultural and children's programmes, seminars and discussions aimed at improving research and development in Orissa were the highlights of a three-day meet of overseas Oriyas in the US. Overseas Rajasthanis plan investments Jaipur, July 8: Rajasthanis settled abroad, particularly in the US, have plans to invest in their state. A notable proposal is a Rs.400-million fully equipped heart centre. Dhorasoo's help sought Port-of-Spain, July 8: France's Indian origin footballer Vikash Dhorasoo's help is being sought to inspire Trinidadian youth of Indian extraction to take to the sport. Brighton to have auto-rickshaws London, July 8: The roads of the sylvan seaside town of Brighton are set to acquire a unique Indian flavour - 12 auto-rickshaws imported from India will begin plying tourists and local commuters across the British town from July 10. Indian Tamils rejoice in US New York, July 7: A message from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi and delightful cultural shows marked a three-day meet of the Indian Tamil community of North America here. Top post for Indian origin woman London, July 7: An eminent Indian origin woman physician has taken over as president of the British Medical Association (BMA). Indian American breaks pi record Washington, July 7: Gaurav Raja, a 15-year-old Indian American high school student, has memorised 10,980 digits of pi, a mathematical term representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to the diameter, to break a North American record. Indian plans IT museum in Oman Dubai, July 7: An Indian engineer in Oman is planning to set up an IT museum in that country. NRI centre in US mooted Washington, July 7: India proposes to open an NRI centre in Washington to "encourage, instigate and provoke" Indian Americans to become partners in the progress of their native country, according to visiting Minister for Overseas Indians Affairs Vayalar Ravi. SBI branch in Birmingham London, July 7: The State Bank of India has opened another branch in Britain - this time in Birmingham, which is fast emerging as a world-class location for international financial services. On becoming US citizens Washington, July 6: A large number of immigrants from India, China, Taiwan and El Salvador among others turned up at a Citizenship Day workshop in California to learn the right way to get American citizenship in view of the new US Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines. Kerala to get a global village Kochi, July 6: Kerala is set to get a global village complex costing Rs.1 billion (around $22 million) to bring together Malayalis from around the world. Indian Bank to expand S'pore ops Singapore, July 6: Indian Bank is planning to expand its operations here by using its newly launched Asian Currency Unit (ACU). Tributes paid to PIO senator in Trinidad Port-of-Spain, July 6: Members of the senate, Trinidad and Tobago's upper house of parliament, on July 3 paid glowing tributes to Ganace Ramdial, the Indian origin former president of the house, who passed away last weekend. Leading S African Indian dies Johannesburg, July 6: Pundit Tulsiram Satyanand, a leading member of the South African Indian community, has passed away after a short illness in Durban. He was 77. Ailing Indian worker seeks aid Dubai, July 5: An Indian labourer in Bahrain, suffering from partial paralysis, has appealed for financial help so that he can procure an air ticket to India and undergo further free treatment. UK reconsidering new visa rules London, July 5: Britain's health authorities are reconsidering recent changes in visa rules that in effect make thousands of doctors of Indian origin ineligible to work in the National Health Service. NZ ups immigration intake Wellington, July 1: New Zealand has included India and China in its list of preferred countries for migrant workers in areas of "absolute skill shortage". A-I, Indian may up seat capacity from Qatar Dubai, July 1: Air-India and Indian are likely to increase their seat capacities from Doha in Qatar to destinations in India from early next year. Amity forays into Oman Dubai, July 1: Leading Indian education group Amity is now offering its various management training programmes in Oman through the Khimji Training Institute (KTI). |
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