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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). Indian American in Nevada biz body New York, June 30: Rajan Zed, an Indian American, has been selected for the board of the directors of the Nevada World Trade Council (NEWTRAC), Nevada's international trade organisation. Jaipur club an NRI hotspot Jaipur, June 27: An annual horse riding camp for youngsters conducted by the Rajasthan Polo Club is increasingly becoming popular among non-resident Indians (NRIs). Award for Indian-American girl New York, June 27: Benita Singh, an Indian-American girl studying in Yale University, is among 15 people chosen by Newsweek magazine for its "Giving Back Awards" in recognition to their "bravery or generosity, genius or passion and devotion in helping others". Indology gets boost in Germany Berlin, June 27: A flurry of activities by the Indian Embassy here in the field of culture and education in the last two years is helping Germany regain its position as a leading centre of scholarship on India-related subjects. Antwerp's Indians foster ties Antwerp, June 27: The flourishing Indian origin diamond business community in this Belgium port city - one of the diaspora's most prosperous success stories - has donated two children's projects in appreciation of their host country. Rajasthan hails Mittal's feat Jaipur, June 27: Lakshmi Mittal's native state Rajasthan is rejoicing like the rest of India at his success in clinching the Arcelor deal leading to the creation of the world's largest steel company. Indo-Belgian pact on social security Brussels, June 27: India and Belgium have concluded a landmark agreement on social security which will not only benefit Indians working in this country but eventually serve as a prototype for similar agreements with other nations. Ravi leaves on 2-week US visit New Delhi, June 27: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has left for the United States on a fortnight-long tour during which he will address the general body meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and hold a series of meetings with representatives of the Indian community. Biz plan for Indians in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, June 21: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), in collaboration with the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI), is developing an entrepreneurship training programme for Indians in this southeast Asian country. Malaysian Indian biz body polls held Kuala Lumpur, June 21: Incumbent Pradip Kumar Kuckreja has been re-elected president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) here. Call for law on NRI marriages Chandigarh, June 21: A legislation to address the issue of marriage frauds by a growing number of NRIs was sought in a workshop organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOAI) and the National Commission for Women (NCW) here on June 20. 'Create India-US JV firms' Chicago, June 17: Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar has called upon American corporations and Indian American companies to look at India as a manufacturing hub and to enter into engaging commercial partnerships with Indian companies. Guyana remembers Indian martyrs Georgetown (Guyana), June 17: Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo has recalled the martyrdom of five Indian origin workers, saying their sacrifice was connected to the development of political forces that led to the Caribbean country's independence. BoI plans branches in Qatar, UAE Thiruvananthapuram, June 17: Bank of India (BoI), which is celebrating its centenary year, is planning to spread its wings by opening several new branches, including in Doha (Qatar), Dubai (UAE), Indonesia and South Africa. Kerala move on core sector Thiruvananthapuram, June 17: The Kerala Government will float a limited company on the lines of the Cochin International Airport Limited to tap non-resident Keralites (NRKs) to raise capital for building much-needed infrastructure, Governor R.L. Bhatia said here on June 16. More UK student visas for Indians London, June 17: India is among five countries where there has been a huge increase in the number of student visas issued by Britain during 2004-05, according to official figures. A first by Indo-Fijian minister Suva (Fiji), June 17: An Indo-Fijian minister in Fiji's newly formed government has pledged to spend his salary on the constituency from which he got elected. Bihar to set up NRI cell Patna, June 17: Buoyed by the positive response from non-resident Indians (NRI), Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi has proposed an NRI cell to facilitate investment in the state from expatriates. BoB plans Qatar foray Dubai, June 15: The Bank of Baroda (BoB), India's fourth largest bank, is planning to open a branch in Qatar, the Gulf Times reported. NZ Indian students insecure: survey Wellington, June 15: Indian students in New Zealand report low levels of perceived security at school, with some remaining absent as a result, according to a new survey. 'Gulf NRIs interested in K'taka' Bangalore, June 15: Non-resident Indians (NRIs) from Karnataka in the Gulf region have expressed readiness to invest in infrastructure and tourism projects in their home state. Biz school reserves seats for NRIs Dubai, June 14: The Asian School of Business (ASB), the less-than-a-year-old Kerala-based management institute, has earmarked a few seats exclusively for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign students for its post-graduate programme in management (PGPM). R&D unit on migration set up Thiruvananthapuram, June 13: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on June 12 announced a grant of Rs.14.70 million for a research unit here to study migration by Indians and the Indian diaspora. CVC officials for PoE offices Thiruvananthapuram, June 13: Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi has said all Protector of Emigrants (PoE) offices would have a Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) official to help check immigration fraud. Sharjah NRI's body cremated Dubai, June 13: The body of M.K. Madhavan, president of the Sharjah Indian Association who died in an accident last week, has been cremated in Sharjah. Know India Programme concludes New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) "Overwhelming", "Incredible India" were some of the words used by the 25 diaspora youth who participated in the Know India Programme (KIP) organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). Our diaspora our knowledge bank: PM New Delhi, June 11: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 10 said the young Indian diaspora is the country's "knowledge bank" and everyone should be proud of the achievements of people of Indian origin (PIOs) across the world. Union Bank plans Qatar branch Dubai, June 8: The Union Bank of India (UBI), India's fifth largest public sector bank, is likely to tie up with a local bank in Qatar to start retail operations in that country. Air-India Express may skip Doha Dubai, June 8: Air India's budget airline Air-India Express may skip Doha in its winter routes, a Qatar newspaper said. Apollo's Oman centre by year-end Dubai, June 8: India's Apollo group of hospitals is all set to open its 100-bed super-specialty hospital in Oman by the end of this year. UCO Bank re-launches 2nd S'pore branch Singapore, June 8: Signalling the growing presence of Indian banks in Singapore, UCO Bank has re-located and re-launched its second branch in this Southeast Asian city-state. 2 emigration officers suspended New Delhi, June 7: The Central Government on June 6 suspended two emigration officers in Kerala, who were accused of "abusing official position" of the Protector of Emigrants (PoE) Office. Kerala bank plans branch in Oman Dubai, June 7: The State Bank of Travancore (SBT) is planning to open a branch in Oman, besides setting up representative offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. Saudi secures Indian's release Dubai, June 7: His love for Indians made a Saudi Arabian businessman fly from Riyadh to Jizan at his own expense to secure the release of an Indian truck driver who was jailed for causing an accident. Indians among striking workers in Qatar Dubai, June 7: A strike called by around 2,000 workers, including Indians, employed with a local engineering company in Qatar, has been deemed illegal by authorities. Rushdie prefers gardening to politics London, June 7: Celebrated author Salman Rushdie says that he is increasingly losing interest in politics and would rather prefer gardening. Trinidad family traces roots to Bihar Patna, June 7: It will be happy homecoming for a family from the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad & Tobago when they visit Bihar, the land of their forefathers. Honour NZ's governor general-designate Wellington, June 6: Judge Anand Satyanand, the former ombudsman who is set to take over as Governor-General of New Zealand in August, has been made an Additional Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II in her 2006 birthday honours list. Prestigious post for Lord Patel London, June 6: Lord Naren Patel, a celebrated obstetrics expert here who had his initial education in India, has been installed as chancellor of the University of Dundee, Scotland. Nirmal Singh new MOIA Secretary New Delhi, June 5: Nirmal Singh, a 1970 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, took charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs on June 5. Indian Americans lose in Spelling Bee Washington, June 3: Indian American students' dominance over the United States' most prestigious word spelling contest, the Scripps Spelling Bee, came crashing down on June 1 with none among them finishing in the top three. Pension scheme for NRIs in Gulf Dubai, June 2: Bahrain's Fakhro Insurance Services (FIS) has announced that it will offer a pension scheme for NRIs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Distance education popular in Qatar Dubai, June 2: More and more Indian students in Qatar, especially Doha, are opting for distance education programmes after passing their higher secondary examinations. AIEEE centre in Gulf soon New Delhi, June 2: An examination centre for the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) will be opened in Saudi Arabia in the next academic year 2007, Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh has said in Riyadh. 'Don't leave Trinidad' Port of Spain, June 1: Trinidad and Tobago President George Maxwell Richards has urged people of Indian origin, who comprise nearly 50 percent of this Caribbean nation, not to migrate because of the "less than happy times" the country is witnessing. Climbing Kilimanjaro for charity Johannesburg, May 31 (IANS) Two South African women, one of them of Indian origin, are preparing to scale Africa's highest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, in July to raise funds for a regional hospice in this country. |
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