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British Medical Association plans collaboration with India Patna, Dec 31: The British Medical Association (BMA) plans collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to exchange scientific knowhow and to provide more opportunities for medical graduates to train in Britain. Ayushka Singh crowned Miss India USA New York, Dec 28: Ayushka Singh, a student from Las Vegas, has been crowned Miss India USA 2006, the longest running Indian pageant outside the country that celebrated its silver anniversary this year. Scotland's first NRI cop to retire London, Dec 28: Dinesh Joshi, who was the first non-white constable in Scotland's police force in the 1970s amidst considerable racial tension, is preparing to retire after having witnessed Edinburgh's transformation as a "truly multicultural city". Tagore bust unveiled in Berlin Berlin, Dec 28: A bust of Rabindranath Tagore has been unveiled at the Humboldt University where the Nobel laureate delivered his much-acclaimed lectures in 1921 and 1930. Indian American governor for a day New York, Dec 26: Kris Kolluri will be the first Indian American to become the governor of a US state, though he will hold the post only for a day. Indian origin cricketers in NSW team Sydney, Dec 26: For the very first time in Australian cricket, two promising Indian-origin boys have cemented their place in the New South Wales (NSW) under-19 cricket team. Sunita's new home in space Washington, Dec 24: Space Shuttle Discovery has returned to earth from a "resoundingly successful" 13-day mission after dropping off Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams at her new home amid the stars. NRI investors facing problems can approach me: Ravi New Delhi, Dec 22: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said Thursday that overseas Indians facing problems about investing in India could approach him any time. Singapore deputy PM to be chief guest at diaspora conclave New Delhi, Dec 22: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar, a person of Indian origin, will be the chief guest in the 5th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, to be held here Jan 7-9. Now an American firm will make Ganesha idols New York, Dec 22: After the Chinese, US gift and collectible major Lenox has begun manufacturing idols of popular Hindu god Ganesha after being convinced by an Indian American of their huge market potential. Overseas Indian Citizenship cards in high demand New Delhi, Dec 22: The Overseas Indian Citizenship (OCI) card scheme, launched by the government in January this year, has been a great success and the demand for OCI cards has been very high. Make your presence felt, Ravi urges diaspora youth New Delhi, Dec 21: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Wednesday urged the Indian diaspora youth to make their presence felt in the countries they live in. US business upbeat about India nuclear deal Washington, Dec 21: As the US business community hailed the India-US civil nuclear deal, a leading daily suggested that it would complicate Washington's strategy elsewhere - such as North Korea. Bollywood set to scale new heights in US, Canada Washington, Dec 21 As Bollywood films made their most successful run ever in the US in 2006, a New York-based media company announced two new partnerships to expand North American distribution of hit films from India. British Indian postmaster gets accolade London, Dec 20: A British Indian postmaster from a small city in the south of England has been named one of the best - for his services. Desi Society now official NYPD organisation New York, Dec 20 The New York Police Department's (NYPD) Desi Society, formed nearly three years ago, has become an official fraternal organisation within the New York police department. Indian-American surgeon bags US hospital top post New York, Dec 20: The South Nassau Communities Hospital here has appointed a noted Indian-American surgeon as vice-chair of its surgery department. Rajiv Datta is recognised as a leading head and neck surgeon in the US and is an internationally known leader in surgical oncology. Indo-US nuclear deal hailed New York, Dec 20: The Indian American Security Leadership Council (IASLC), a bipartisan organisation created to encourage closer ties between America and India, has hailed the signing of the Indo-US nuclear deal. Suni takes her first walk in space Washington, Dec 18: Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams took her first walk in space to complete the rewiring of her new home, the International Space Station, with some help from a veteran spacewalker. Sunita asks Indians to dare to dream Washington, Dec 17: Indian American astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams wants the people of her ancestral land to dare to dream like her for "if you believe in it, it will come true". NRIs asked to invest in Orissa New Delhi, Dec 17: Describing Orissa as a state blessed by god, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Saturday urged the Indian diaspora, especially Oriyas living abroad, to invest in the state for its faster development. Over 43,000 Indians got H-1B visa in US fiscal 2006 New Delhi, Dec 16: A total of 43,167 H1-B visas were issued to Indians in the US fiscal year 2006 which ended on September 30. Over 80,000 Indian students in US now New Delhi, Dec 16: Indian students, numbering over 80,000, today constitute the largest number of foreign students in the United States. Indian American donates $30 mn to healthcare system New York, Dec 15: An Indian American entrepreneur in Ohio has donated $30 million to University Hospitals (UH), a major not-for-profit hospital chain. Manmohan praises Indian community in Japan Tokyo, Dec 15: As India's image acquires a new shine here, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday made it a point to heap praise on the nearly 15,000-strong Indian diaspora in Japan for building "new bridges" of understanding between the two Asian powers. Indian American doc's innovative way New York, Dec 14: An Indian American doctor here is using milk instead of commonly used barium as a way of highlighting the bowel for radiological studies. India, UAE sign labour welfare pact New Delhi, Dec 14: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to safeguard the interests of the Indian workers in that country and to ensure their welfare. 'Suni' gets a room with a view in space Washington, Dec 13: Indian American astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams moved into a room with a view at her new home amid the stars for six months as she arrived at the International Space Station with her six companions on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Indian expats lapping up property in Singapore Singapore, Dec 13: An increasing number of Indian professionals working in Singapore are buying luxury apartments in upmarket areas, says a property consultancy here. Rise in Asian students across NY region New York, Dec 12: Indians and other Asian students who are the fastest-growing minority in the towns across the New York region have helped change the general profile of suburban school systems that were once predominantly white. Citizenship test to settle in Australia Sydney, Dec 12: Immigrants to Australia will be required to clear an English test under a new citizenship law. Glasgow's first Indian restaurateur passes away London, Dec 11: Muhammid Jamil, the India-born owner of the first Indian restaurant in Glasgow and a respected businessman in Scotland, has passed away aged 70. With Ganesh, the Gita and samosas, Sunita Williams heads for the stars Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) Carrying among other things a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, a statue of Lord Ganesh and a packet of samosas, Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams soared into space on board space shuttle Discovery toward the International Space Station that would be her new home in the stars for the next six months. Indian American honoured New York, Dec 9: An Indian American professor at Stanford University has been awarded the 2007 Medal of Honour by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), one of the most prestigious technology associations in the world. Over 750 register for PBD' 07 New Delhi, Dec 8: With only a month to go before the curtain rises for the 5th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, over 750 delegates from across the world have confirmed their participation. Now, Hinduism classes in a US college New York, Dec 8: A college in Nevada is offering classes in Hinduism from the next academic session. Asians growing fastest in NZ Auckland, Dec 7: The ethnic Asian population in New Zealand is growing faster than any other in the country, reveals the latest census. Indians in Fiji are safe New Delhi, Dec 7: A day after the coup in Fiji, India Wednesday said that people of Indian origin in the South Pacific island, who form 44 per cent of total population there, are safe. IIT graduate named int'l scholar New York, Dec 7: An IIT-Mumbai graduate has been honoured by the Washington University in St. Louis by being named McDonnell international scholar. Technovators awards for 10 Indians New York, Dec 6: Ten young innovators of Indian origin, working at the cutting edge of technology, have been awarded the Global Indus Technovators Awards 2006, an initiative of the Indian Business Club (IBC) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). US may refund social security contributions New Delhi, Dec 6: The US is considering a pact with India to refund social security contributions by Indians on their return even if they had not worked for a requisite number of years, a top official said Tuesday. Siemens scholarship for Indian American New York, Dec 6: An Indian American student from Long Islands has shared a $30,000 annual scholarship sponsored by Siemens, the German electronics conglomerate. Indian- American woman elected US judge Mureka (Bihar), Dec 5: It is a typically poor village in Bihar but with one key difference. A girl born here occupies a top judicial position in the US and the small village is waiting to felicitate her. Zubin Mehta honoured by Kennedy Center New York, Dec 5: India-born Western classical music conductor Zubin Mehta was among five stalwarts from the arts and entertainment field honoured by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this year for their lifetime contribution. Missing Indian in Dubai found Dubai, Dec 3: An Indian national who was thought to have gone missing in Dubai three months ago has finally been traced to a hospital here. 'Promote health tourism in Kerala' Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2: Kerala should appoint a brand ambassador to boost its health tourism industry in the US, says an umbrella grouping of Malayalis based abroad. Indian origin in football body poll Johannesburg, Dec 2: A former Indian origin player of the Seychelles football team is among three candidates in the fray for the post of president of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA). Amartya Sen to chair C'wealth meet London, Dec 1: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will chair the first Commonwealth meet on respect and understanding Friday, Commonwealth Secretariat sources said here. UK docs' body gets new head London, Dec 1: Prominent dentistry expert Raman Bedi has been appointed chairman of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO), which espouses the interests of South Asian doctors in Britain. Environmental activist dies Kuala Lumpur, Dec 1: Malaysian Indian social and environmental activist Bishan Singh, who was the winner of Malaysia's first Consumer Advocate Award, has passed away. He was 62. Lord Patel quits health programme London, Dec 1: Indian-origin Lord Kamlesh Patel has resigned as the national director of the British Department of Health's black and minority ethnic mental health programme, saying he was shocked over allegations by some patients that they were not treated fairly by the nursing staff. New UK citizenship rules for soldiers London, Dec 1: Soldiers from Commonwealth countries serving in the British armed forces abroad can now gain British citizenship under a rule change announced by the home office here. Sunita Williams set for space trip Washington, Dec 1: Another Indian American astronaut, Sunita Williams, is all set to go into space on December 7 with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) clearing space shuttle Discovery for its first night time launch in four years. India-born lady to head BBC London, Nov 30 India-born Dr. Chitra Bharucha is set to become the first woman to head the BBC, albeit in an acting capacity, following the resignation of BBC chairperson Michael Grade. Community first, profit later New York, Nov 30: If your shop burns down, would you try to rebuild it and resume business or first ensure that your customers do not suffer? An Indian American in Wisconsin felt the second was the better option. Top 100 Indian American firms New York, Nov 30: The top 100 private held Indian American companies collectively generated over $2.7 billion in revenues in 2005, provided full time jobs to over 18,000 employees, and operated at an average revenue rate of over $150,000 per employee, a new survey has found. |
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