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THE 63rd REPUBLIC DAY
R-DAY IN PICTURES
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:: Diaspora News
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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