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Canadian university opens Indo-Canadian studies centre Toronto, Oct 30: Keeping in view Canada's rapidly growing Indian community and its crucial contribution to the Canadian society, the University College of Fraser Valley (UCFV) has inaugurated a Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. New address for Indian millionaires in Britain London, Oct 30, Northwood, a small quite suburb here, is turning out to be the new address for many ethnic Indian millionaires. Now, a Punjabi-French Canadian folk album Toronto, Oct 28: Two folk singers - an Indo-Canadian Sikh and a French Canadian - have launched what must rank as the world's first Punjabi-French Canadian album, Ble d'Inde. Indian American in Arizona poll fray New York, Oct 28: "A professional, not a politician." That is the platform on which an Indian American woman is running for the post of state treasurer in the Arizona elections this year. A new NGO for children New York, Oct 28: An Indian American student has started an NGO in Chennai to provide computer education to children of sex workers. Sahara to launch new service for NRIs New Delhi, Oct 27: Sahara India is launching an online subscription service to offer NRIs services like money transfers, medical cover, filing income tax returns, wedding planning and even delivering fresh flowers and gifts. Online contest for Indian American short films New York, Oct 27: An online entertainment network is organising a competition for Indian American short films in the run-up to the first Atlanta Indo-American Film Festival (AIAFF) to be held in the second week of November. 'Gita' hit among big bizz in US Washington, Oct 26: Big business in the United States is embracing Indian philosophy in a significant but sometimes quirky new trend. Indian American in running for Delaware seat New York, Oct 26: In a repeat of the 2002 contest, Indian American Democratic candidate Prameela D. Kaza is challenging incumbent Republican Nancy Wagner in the Delaware state House of Representatives. Remain united, Ravi urges Indians in NZ Auckland, Oct 25: Visiting Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi urged the Indian diaspora in New Zealand to remain united and strong and be fully integrated with the country's multi-cultural ethos. BBC plans to move jobs to India London, Oct 24: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is moving its finance-based work from Britain to India. Indians in Canada celebrate Diwali in typical style Vancouver, Oct 23: Dancing to popular Bollywood numbers, applying mehndi on palms and lighting of candles marked the enthusiastic celebration of Diwali by the Indian community in Canada. Indian restaurant in Washington among 20 best Washington, Oct 23: An Indian restaurant in Washington is among the 20 best new restaurants in the US in 2006 named by leading men's magazine Esquire. Kiran Desai gets Booker Prize Kiran Desai, daughter of prominent Indian origin writer Anita Desai, created literary history by becoming the youngest ever woman to win the prestigious Man Booker Prize for Fiction at the age of 35. Indian born professor to be honoured in US New York, Oct 21: An India-born professor, Murli Shanker, will be conferred the 'Distinguished Teaching Award 2006' by Kent State University, Ohio. Vayalar Ravi arrives in Fiji Suva, Oct 21: India's Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi arrived in Fiji Friday from Melbourne as part of the three-nation tour in the Pacific region. White House celebrates Diwali Washington, Oct 21: The White House celebrated Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with more than 150 guests attending, among them many prominent members of the Indian American community. Unscrupulous recruitment agents Sydney, Oct 20: The Indian government will take stern action against unscrupulous agents harassing Indian students in Australia. Indian appointed BBC's editor London, Oct 19 (IANS) Mihir Bose, a prominent sports journalist of Indian origin whose writings in The Daily Telegraph have been widely read for the last decade, has been appointed the BBC's first sports editor. Indian in the finals of US TV game show New York, Oct 20: For the first time a South Asian, a businesswoman of Indian origin, has been chosen to join a group of women entrepreneurs across the US to compete for the 'Make mine a $million business' awards. Vyas visits Derby project London, Oct 19: Girija Vyas, chairperson of India's National Commission for Women (NCW), travelled to Derby in the east Midlands to visit a prominent project set up to help women and children who become victims of domestic abuse. Conservative leader woos Hindu community London, Oct 19: Continuing efforts to widen the Conservative Party's support among British Hindus, party leader David Cameron lavished praise on the achievements of the community at the Bhaktivedanta temple here. Indians in Nottingham celebrate Diwali London, Oct 19 Hundreds of people came to see fireworks and the lighting of traditional Indian lamps and celebrate Diwali in Hyson Greens, Nottingham. Vatican sends message of peace Vatican City, Oct 18: Believers of all religions must overcome the "evil of hatred" and distrust, the Vatican said in a message on the occasion of Diwali, making a specific reference to the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts. Immigrants no burden on US: scholar Washington, Oct 18: Contrary to popular perception, immigrants to the United States do not lower American wages or displace American workers, and do not represent a burdensome economic cost, according to a US research scholar. Diwali may soon be a holiday for Edison students New York, Oct 17: Students of Edison, with a large South Asian population, could get a holiday on Diwali from next year thanks to the burgeoning number of Indian students in this New Jersey township. Ravi urges NRIs to play key role in India-Australia ties New Delhi, Oct 17: Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, who is on a visit to Australia, Monday urged the Indian community there to play a more crucial role in strengthening ties between the two countries. Festival of lights celebrated in Auckland Auckland, Oct 16: The Indian community here celebrated Diwali, the traditional Indian festival of lights, with great gusto. First Punjabi-owned flight lands at Amritsar Amritsar, Oct 15: The first flight of an airline owned by a Punjabi settled in Britain arrived in this Sikh holy city Saturday from London. Diwali in House of Commons London, Oct 13: The House of Commons was transformed into a mini-India as Chancellor Gordon Brown lit a lamp to mark Diwali celebrations and lauded the contribution of the Hindu community to British society. Indian American gets award New York, Oct 13: An Indian American, Alka Patel, has been named as the winner of the 2006 Distinguished New Engineer Award by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Kerala ready to welcome investors Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13: Determined to eliminate red-tapism and an investor-unfriendly tag, Kerala Industries Minister Elamaram Kareem and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) are getting ready to welcome 50 non-resident Kerala industrialists from abroad to invest in the state. Doha Bank to begin e-remittances to India New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Doha Bank, which is awaiting the nod to open a branch in India, will soon offer e-remittances via a tie-up with State Bank of India, a bank official said here Tuesday. New Indian cookbook on Canadian bestsellers list Toronto, Oct 12: A new Indian cookbook by a popular Indo-Canadian chef has made it to the bestseller list. Kiran Desai wins Booker Prize London, Oct 12: Kiran Desai, daughter of prominent Indian origin writer Anita Desai, created literary history by becoming the youngest ever woman to win the prestigious Man Booker Prize for her book "The Inheritance of Loss" at the age of 35. A unique Dussehra in Scotland London, Oct 12: A series of unique features marked the Indian festival of Dussehra in Scotland this year. While Edinburgh resident Andrew Cross played the role of Hanuman in the traditional Ramlila to mark the victory of good over evil, local bands accompanied the procession taken out on the occasion and the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad were built by inmates of a local prison. Singapore president launches Indian diaspora encyclopaedia Singapore, Oct 11: An encyclopaedia showcasing the history and development of the Indian diaspora across the world has been launched by Singapore President S.R. Nathan. After bhangra, Poles swing to dandiya Warsaw, Oct 11: The Poles, already swaying to Punjabi bhangra and pulsating Bollywood hip-hop, are now swinging to dandiya tunes. Diwali lights up Leicester Leicester, Oct 10: Thousands of lights came on in this British Midlands town in celebration of Diwali as the large Indian population and other residents enjoyed a colourful fireworks display and cultural shows Sunday night. Manmohan praises British 'openness' London, Oct 10: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday hailed "the openness of British society" while lavishing praise on the Indian community in the United Kingdom. 'Indians shining across globe' Raipur, Oct 9: The world's leading corporate houses are vying to hire Indians who have proved their mettle across the globe, said London-based Vedanta Resources plc chairman Anil Agrawal. Indian American firm gets award New York, Oct 9: An Indian American-run company is among four companies honoured as this year's outstanding minority businesses by the Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC). India festival opens in Brussels Brussels, Oct 9: Indian folk and classical dancers enthralled a 2,000-strong gathering in the Belgium capital at the start of a four-month Festival of India, the first such extravaganza from India after a 15-year gap. Rushdie to join US varsity faculty New York, Oct 8: India-born British writer Salman Rushdie will join the faculty of Emory University in the United States. Ravi meets French minister New Delhi, Oct 7: India will soon finalise a social security agreement with France for its citizens living in that country, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, who is on a European visit, has said. Canadian scholarships for 3 New Delhi, Oct 7: Three Indian researchers received the prestigious Canada-Hope scholarships Friday for their study on healthy aging, organ damage and stroke research. Qatar Keralites send most money Dubai, Oct 7: Kerala continues to attract the bulk of remittance by Indian expatriates living in Qatar, followed by Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. Indian family size gets smaller London, Oct 7: The size of an Indian family in Britain has fallen between 1991 and 2001, reflecting the move away from the joint family system to a more nuclear household, latest official figures reveal. 30,000 Indians get UK work permits London, Oct 7: About 30,000 Indians were given permits to work in Britain in 2005, even though immigration from the sub-continent pales into insignificance compared to the number of people who moved here from the new member-states of the European Union, official figures reveal. PM praises overseas Indian community New Delhi, Oct 6: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has praised the overseas Indian community for the remittances they send which has been an important factor in keeping the country's current account deficit in the balance of payments in a zone of comfort. IIT among world's top universities London, Oct 6: The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are among the world's best 100 institutes, according to a latest global ranking by the Times of London. Indian ex-diplomate gets top varsity post Sydney, Oct 6: Australia's Central Queensland University (CQU) has appointed Dr. Martand Joshi, former honorary consul of India in Melbourne, as its international cultural advisor. Indians in NZ face job bias: survey Wellington, Oct 5: Indians in New Zealand face job discrimination up to 10 times or more compared to New Zealanders, a survey has found. NRI police cell's work appreciated Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5: A police cell set up a year ago to tackle the problems of non-resident Keralites (NRKs) and their families here has won appreciation for its work. Indo-American film fest in Atlanta New York, Oct 5: The first annual Atlanta Indo-American Film Festival (AIAFF) is to be held Nov 10-14, 2006. Swraj Paul to take over as chancellor of Westminster varsity London, Oct 4: Prominent industrialist Lord Swraj Paul will take over as the chancellor of the University of Westminster in October, official sources here said. Vijayadashami celebrated in Oman Dubai, Oct 4: The Indian community in Muscat celebrated Dussehra or Vijayadashami at the end of the Navratri period with traditional gusto. 'Lage Raho' inspires Indians in Dubai Dubai, Oct 4: Many Indians living in this Gulf city marked Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary this year by watching "Lage Raho Munnabhai" - the Bollywood blockbuster that popularised Gandhian ideals. Gandhigiri reaches Belgium Brussels, Oct 3: 'Gandhigiri', an expression popularised by a recent Bollywood hit that has introduced Gandhi's ideals to the new generation, has spread as far as Belgium, thanks to Antwerp's Indian community. British Indian dancer wins 25,000£ London, Oct 2: Accomplished British-Indian Bharatanatyam danseuse Nina Rajarani has won the prestigious 25,000-pound Place prize for her blend of the classical Indian dance form with contemporary modern dance. Deepen India-SA ties, says PM Durban, Oct 2: Saying India was on the march, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that there was "enormous untapped potential" to deepen bilateral ties with South Africa. Manmohan, Mbeki recall Gandhi Durban, Oct 2: Saying India was on the march, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that there was "enormous untapped potential" to deepen bilateral ties with South Africa. Durga Puja goes global New York, Sep 30: Cultural programmes, contests, performances by well-known artistes from India and food festivals are planned as Bengalis across the world celebrate Durga Puja. A centre for Indians in Dubai New Delhi, Sep 30: The Indian government has approved the setting up of an overseas centre for Indians in Dubai. Global meet on Bihar Patna, Sep 29: Over 500 eminent people from across the world, including non-resident Indians (NRIs), are expected to participate in a global meet to be held here in January to discuss development strategies for a resurgent Bihar. Call to probe student's death New Delhi, Sep 29: Describing the killing of an Indian student in St. Petersburg as "unfortunate", India has raised the issue of security of Indians there with Russia and urged the latter to probe the crime. Voting rights for NRIs soon New Delhi, Sep 29: The Indian Government is likely to introduce an amendment to the Representation of People Act (RPA) in the next session of Parliament to allow voting rights for non-resident Indians (NRIs). Shock over Sikh man's death London, Sep 29: (IANS) The Sikh community in Birmingham is in a state of shock over the drowning death of a young man from the community in a lake on September 23. Move on to end Swiss row New Delhi, Sep 29: India is exploring ways to bail out its nationals in Switzerland who are facing a crisis because of that country's insistence on seeing the original official birth and marriage certificates issued in India to register their new born. Most Indians there don't possess what the Swiss seek. Delhi to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas '07 New Delhi, Sep 28: The fifth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) - the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora - will be held in the Indian capital from Jan 7 to 9, 2007, it was announced Thursday. Celebrating Durga puja in Muscat Dubai, Sep 28: Bengalis living in Oman's capital Muscat are all set to celebrate Durga puja on a grand scale this year. Celebrating Ramadan & Navratri together Sydney, Sep 28: A group of international students in Australia are celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Hindu festival of Navratri together. Former ethnic Indian attorney-general of Fiji dead Suva (Fiji), Sep 27: Sir Vijay R. Singh, the former ethnic Indian attorney-general and speaker of Fiji, passed away at his home in Australia Monday. He was 75. MIC for more Tamil schools Kuala Lumpur, Sep 26: The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) plans to submit a proposal to the Malaysian government for setting up 14 new Tamil schools. Paying tributes to Rammohun Roy - in UK Bristol, Sep 26: While not many in India would know about it, followers of Raja Rammohun Roy, the great Indian social reformer, are quietly preparing to commemorate his 173rd death anniversary in this British city on Sep 27. Be good ambassadors, Chatterjee tells Indians in Bahrain Dubai, Sep 26: Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee urged Indians in Bahrain to treat the country as their first love. Indian dance fest in Canada Toronto, Sep 25: Dancers from seven countries, including India, South Africa, Malaysia, Britain and the US, will present dances based on modern interpretations of the Indian epics "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata" at a festival here this week. Film to create awareness about Sikhism Toronto, Sep 25: A short film on awareness of the Sikh faith will be premiered at two film festivals here and in Washington Oct 1. Indian parliamentary delegation to visit Bahrain Dubai, Sep 25: An Indian parliamentary delegation, headed by veteran communist leader Somnath Chatterjee, will visit Bahrain this week. Indian Americans making a mark in US politics Washington, Sep 24: Five Indian Americans have qualified to run in the Nov 7 elections in the US for various legislative offices. Air Canada to connect Mumbai & Toronto Toronto, Sep 23: Canada's flagship carrier Air Canada will introduce non-stop service between Toronto and India's financial capital Mumbai from next year. Indian channels to hit NZ TV Wellington, Sep 22: In what is sure to come as good news for Indians living in New Zealand, an Auckland-based technology company will soon begin broadcasting international TV channels, including popular Indian ones. Indian American scientist on a restoration mission Washington, Sep 22: An Indian American scientist is leading a project to digitally restore a 700-year-old palm leaf manuscript containing the essence of Hindu philosophy by using modern imaging technologies. British Indian to head Burren Energy London, Sep 22: India-born and Cambridge-educated Atul Gupta has been appointed the chief executive officer of energy major Burren Energy, which has a 26 percent stake in Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC). Bollywood sweeps Europe Vienna/Zurich, Sep 21: Bollywood rocks - quite literally - in Western Europe where India's mega film industry has helped it carve a new identity with Hindi tracks as the latest rage at parties and as ringtones and even Shah Rukh Khan's eyebrows a subject of conversation. Indian community safe in Thailand New Delhi, Sep 21: India Wednesday said it had taken note of the commitment of the Thai military dispensation for "returning power to people" and announced that that nearly 90,000-strong Indian diaspora was safe in Thailand. US award for Indian American surgeon Washington, Sep 20: An Indian-origin surgeon writer Atul Gawande has won a "no strings attached" $500,000 "genius" award from America's prestigious John D & Catherine T MacArthur Foundation. Brussels to host Indian festival Brussels, Sep 20: The Belgian capital will throb with Indian music, dance, poetry and philosophy during a four-month-long India Festival beginning Oct 7. Art of Living symposium in Brussels Bangalore, Sep 19: More than 200 political leaders, industrialists and top executives from all over Europe are expected to meet in Brussels in November for a five-day symposium being organised by the Art of Living Foundation. India to train emigrant workers New Delhi, Sep 19: India will train and upgrade the skills of potential emigrant workers to enable them get better jobs abroad, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said here Monday. Appear for a test to settle in Australia Sydney, Sep 19:Immigrants who want to become Australian citizens under the proposed new citizenship law will now be required to appear for an English test and a 45-minute quiz on Australian history, culture and the democratic system. US to honour Asha Puthli New York, Sep 19: Legendary Indian diva of jazz, funk and soul, Asha Puthli will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Bollywood Music Awards in Atlantic City Nov 4 for her "outstanding contribution to global music". Indian Americans in 'Amazing Race' New York, Sep 18: A husband and wife from Florida will become the first Indian American team to take part in the popular reality television series, 'The Amazing Race'. Open doors to migrants: India New York, Sep 15: India wants developed countries to show greater openness in allowing movement of people across national frontiers as a rise in migration from developing countries also raises incomes of their own citizens, said Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed here. India working on migration policy Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16: India is working on its first migration policy aimed to protect Indians who go abroad in search of employment. Indian caterer bags 10,000-pounds order! London, Sep 15: A top New York music mogul was so impressed with the fish curry dished up by an Indian restaurant in Belfast, Ireland, that he placed a 10,000 pound-order for a party being hosted by him in New York. Action against erring NRI grooms Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 15: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Thursday said India would soon be a member of an international convention that would make it possible to take action against non-resident Indians (NRIs) in case of fraudulent marriages. Kiran Desai in Booker's list London, Sep 15: Kiran Desai is among the six novelists shortlisted for this year's Man Booker prize worth 50,000 pounds. Indian Americans receive Fellowships New York, Sep 14: Four Indian-American students have been selected as 2006 Fellows of Davidson Institute for Talent Development in Reno, Nevada. Bollywood spread Hindi in US New Delhi, Sep 14: India's growing international profile and the craze for Bollywood has helped Hindi to spread in the US, says the chief of Voice of America's (VOA) Hindi service. Indian American designs website for moms New York, Sep 14: An Indian American woman in Texas is the brain behind a new website that is dedicated to mothers and mothers alone. Workshop on NRI marriage from Sep 14 New Delhi, Sep 13: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi will inaugurate a two-day workshop on 'Problems relating to NRI marriages' in Thiruvananthapuram Thursday. NRIs enjoy highest life expectancy in US New York, Sep 13: Asian Americans, including Indian Americans, enjoy the longest life expectancy of 84.9 years in the United States, a new study has found. UNGA to discuss issues of migration New York, Sep 13: The first session of the UN General Assembly on migration and development on Sep 14-15 will focus on complex issues of movement of people across countries and ways to maximise development benefits and reduce difficulties. 'Sikhs target of hate crimes post-9/11' Washington, Sep 13: Pakistani Muslims in the Washington area were the most affected by government policies in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks and Sikhs the target of hate crimes, while Hindus were largely unaffected, a new study says. India, Brazil sign nine deals; Brazil to coach Indian footballers Brasilia, Sep 13 India and Brazil Tuesday signed nine agreements and MoUs that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said would bring about a "qualitative transformation" in their relationship, including one for the football superpower to train Indian players and coaches. Indian American professor gets award New York, Sep 13: An Indian American professor of marketing in the University of South California has been honoured by the American Marketing Association (AMA) for his lifetime research in marketing strategy. Thousands attend Kumbh in US New York, Sep 12: Thousands of chanting Hindus were sprinkled with water collected from Indian rivers in a symbolic recreation of mass bathing during the first ever Kumbh Mela held in the United States. New Swiss law upsets NRIs Zurich, Sep 12: India is exploring ways to resolve an issue arising from a new Swiss law that insists on non-resident Indians (NRIs) presenting their original birth and marriage certificates issued in India to register the birth of their children born in this country. A slice of Kerala in Vienna Vienna, Sep 12: For a short spell, hotel Haus Der Begegnung in Liesing here turned virtually into a Kerala locale as it celebrated Onam, the harvest festival of the southern Indian state, with floral arrangements, brass lamps, music and dance. Hope for floriculturists New Delhi, Sep 12: The breathtaking and exotic red, yellow, crimson flowers showcased by a Dubai-based company evoked great interest at a floral expo here and its Gujarati NRI owner now plans to guide Indian farmers on reaping better returns in floriculture. NRI body to award Paes, M.J. Akbar New York, Sep 10: Tennis star Leander Paes, journalist M.J. Akbar, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and actor Sunil Dutt (posthumously) have been named winners of the Pride of India Award by a non-resident Indian organisation in the US. 'NRI students will not be discriminated' Vienna, Sep 10:Non-resident Indian (NRI) students studying in India will soon be given equal rights, including in fees and opportunities, as other students, visiting Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said here Friday. Tharoor for effective UN peacekeeping Washington, Sep 9: Shashi Tharoor, India's candidate for secretary-general of the United Nations, lamented that UN peacekeepers often take too long to arrive at an international hot spot and has promised he would mount more effective operations, if elected. Swedish Vodka maker launches talent hunt New Delhi, Sep 9: Cashing in on India's fashion boom, Swedish Vodka maker Absolut is launching a talent contest later this month to pick four "absolutely elegant" Indian models to showcase a new clothes line by London-based Indian designer Ashish Gupta. Top honour for Zubin Mehta New York, Sep 8: Indian-born Western classical music conductor Zubin Mehta is among the five stalwarts from the arts and entertainment field who will be honoured by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this year. Indian American scientist honoured Washington, Sep 8: An Indian American scientist, who led a breakthrough research that helped Lockheed Martin win a key role in the US Army's Future Combat System, has been named '2006 Scientist of the Year' by the Minorities in Research Science (MIRS) organization. Bihar to woo NRI investors Patna, Sep 8: Bihar will hold a major meet early next year to woo investors. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) from the state are expected to participate in the meet which intends to repackage Bihar as a favourable investment destination. Vayalar Ravi to tour Europe New Delhi, Sep 8: Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi leaves early Friday for a six-day tour to Austria, Switzerland and Germany to strengthen bonds with the Indian diaspora in these countries. Largest Gujarati meet held in New Jersey Edison, New Jersey, Sep 7: Gujaratis from around the globe came together here under the aegis of the World Gujarati Conference 2006, described as the single largest gathering of the diasporic community, and celebrated the "Gujarati spirit of joyousness". British Asians' wealth continues to rise London, Sep 7: Asians in Britain are today richer than they were in 1998 and are moving into higher value sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals and the media, according to new research. Indo-Canadian's novel looks at 1947, 1984 turmoil Toronto, Sep 6: A new novel by an Indo-Canadian author set in the backdrop of watershed events in India and Canada is due to hit bookshelves this week. 'Uganda, Kenya supports Tharoor's candidature' New Delhi, Sep 5: African countries are "sympathetic" to Shashi Tharoor's candidature for the post of UN Secretary General and India's quest for a permanent seat in the Security Council, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said here Monday. Oman woos Indian investment New Delhi, Sep 5: Oman's Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool Ali Sultan Monday urged Indian industry to look at diverse opportunities in the Gulf country while indicating that Omani companies too are studying investment openings in India. Bill on NRI voting rights soon New Delhi, Sep 5: A bill to extend voting rights to non-resident Indians (NRIs) would come up again in the winter session of parliament as the house panel had returned it to the law ministry after examination. 10,000 Gujaratis flex cultural and economic muscle in US Edison, New Jersey Sep 4: Industrialists and preachers rubbed shoulders with singers and poets as 10,000 Gujaratis came together here to flex their cultural and economic muscles during a three-day extravaganza described as one of the biggest of its kind. From Singapore, another Indian success story Singapore, Sep 4: While his peers may be still searching for jobs, a young Indian entrepreneur is already running a multi-million-dollar company here and is seen as a business icon. Safeguards for unskilled workers overseas New Delhi, Sep 4: The government is planning to put in place safeguards to help and prevent exploitation of unskilled workers, including housemaids, working overseas, says Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi. Delivering eyecare to the poor New Delhi, Sep 4: India is known to have one of the most vibrant and dynamic non-governmental organizations sector in the world today. They have a distinguished history to build on with the likes of Lok Kalyan Samiti, a healthcare organization for the poor, based in New Delhi. NRI doctor wins British photo contest London, Sep 3: A retired general practitioner of Indian origin based in south Yorkshire has won a prestigious photography competition and this week returned from the prize-winning trip to Canada. Malkit Singh to perform at Edinburgh Mela London, Sep 3: Popular bhangra artiste Malkit Singh and a giant Bollywood billboard featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai are the main attraction of the three-day Edinburgh Mela. Bharrat Jagdeo makes hat trick in Guyana Georgetown, Sep 2: Bharrat Jagdeo, of Indian descent, has won a third consecutive term as president of Guyana following the Caribbean nation's general elections held last Monday. Reporter is new Miss India California New York, Sep 2: Nirashree Munshi, a reporter in an ethnic Indian newspaper, has been crowned New Miss India California. Ganesh festival celebrated in Essex London, Sep 01: Thousands of Hindus are expected to gather in Southend, Essex to celebrate Ganesh festival. New honour for Jhumpa Lahiri's book New York, Sep 01: Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Interpreter of Maladies" has been selected for a major book celebration programme in Chicago. Sabeer Bhatia to set up Nanocity Chandigarh, Sep 01: Sabir Bhatia, who revolutionised e-mailing, will help the Haryana government set up a Rs.50 billion ($1.07 billion) Nanocity - an infotech part that he expects to be better than the Silicon Valley of the US. 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. |