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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Top post for Indian scribe London, Oct 13: Prominent Indian journalist and academic Sarmila Bose has taken over as director of the newly opened Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism in the University of Oxford. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ganesh festival celebrated in Essex London, Sep 01: Thousands of Hindus are expected to gather in Southend, Essex to celebrate Ganesh festival. Swami Ramdev honoured in UK London, Aug 28: Well-known Indian yoga expert Swami Ramdev has been honoured by the Harrow Council in Britain. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. '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. 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. 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. '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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Taste of India in Queen's b'day menu London, May 29: Delicious and spicy Indian food is so popular in Britain that it is all set to figure in the 'Great British Menu' that would be served to Queen Elizabeth and her 300 guests on her birthday on June 17. Award for cookbook by Indian London, May 25: Great Indian Feasts, the latest cookbook by Britain-based celebrity chef Mridula Baljekar, has won the 'Gourmand World Cookbook Award' in the 'Best Asian Cuisine Cookbook' category. UK varsity, ISRO in R&D tie-up London, May 24: The east Midlands town of Leicester with a large minority of Indian origin has further deepened its ties with India - this time in the field of space research. More Indians now in diamond body Brussels, May 10: Indian diamond traders, who control more than half of Antwerp's diamond trade, have gained ground in the trade's main governing body for the first time, winning five of the six elected seats. US-returned couple does charity work Balasore (Orissa), May 4: A woman who ran a laundry and dry cleaning shop in the United States donated her ancestral property in Orissa to charity to fulfil the wish of her lawyer father who died 17 years ago. Indian American in Ohio house fray New York, May 5: An Indian American, Jay Goyal, has won the Democratic primaries for the Ohio House of Representatives. |
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