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Survey of non-resident Keralites on
Thiruvananthapuram, April 30: A survey covering 50 households each from 200 select villages is being conducted in Kerala to find out the number of the non-resident Keralites (NRKs).
NRI named Small Biz Person of the Year
New York, April 30: Indian American businessman Jay Reddy has received the State Small Business Person of the Year award in this year's Small Business Administration's (SBA) nationwide search.
NRI to head Kennedy rights center
New York, April 29 Indian American Monika Kalra Varma has been appointed as the new director of the Washington-based Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (RFK Center).
Sunita Williams to return in June
Houston, April 28: Setting a record for space walks by a woman astronaut, Indian American Sunita Williams will return to Earth early June.
NRI's homework clicks on online tutorials
New Delhi, April 26: Tuitions have just gone online courtesy an NRI mother's initiative to help schoolchildren in the US and Canada who can, at the click of a mouse, now learn maths or English and finish their homework.
Britain's Hindu Temple prays for world peace
London, April 25 A Hindu chaplain of Britain's armed forces led religious leaders of different faiths in four-day prayers for world peace and unity at a temple in north England.
NRI deposits in Kerala banks on a high
Thiruvananthapuram, April 25: NRI deposits in Kerala banks touched a new high of Rs.329 billion on Dec 31, 2006.
Sikh NGO launches library project
New York, April 25: In a hope to reduce racial attacks and remove misconceptions about the Sikh religion, an NGO has launched a library project in the US.
Mira Nair bags 'Pride of India' award
New York, April 24: Filmmaker Mira Nair, whose highly acclaimed movies include "The Namesake", "Monsoon Wedding" and "Salaam Bombay", will be honoured as the 'Pride of India' at a Bollywood awards show in New York next month.
Indra Nooyi bags prestigious US award
New York, April 24: Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi has bagged the American By Choice award for her outstanding achievements as a naturalised American citizen.
Indian American in Virginia Tech probe panel
Washington, April 24: An Indian American psychiatrist is part of a panel set up to review circumstances that led to the massacre of 33 people at the Virginia Tech university last week.
Indians buying up expensive property in Britain
London, April 23: The number of Indians buying expensive property in Britain is increasing. Leading estate agents have said they have set up India desks to cope with growing demand from the booming subcontinent.
Mauritius to observe Bihar Day
Patna, April 23: In a move to showcase Bihar in Mauritius, a Bihar Day will be celebrated in that country in June to mark the contributions of Bihar origin people in the making of the island nation.
Naipaul to publish fourth book on India by year's end
Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), April 22 (IANS) With a confirmed voice that he has no plans to retire, V.S.Naipaul has announced publication of his fourth book on India.
Indian woman earns fellowship at global marketing body
London, April 22: Lopa Patel, founder of Asian lifestyle portal Redhotcurry.com, has become the first Indian woman to be elected fellow of Britain's Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
NRI Facilitation Cell now in Bhopal
Bhopal, April 21: A new cell has been set up at the Madhya Pradesh chief minister's office here to facilitate coordination between NRIs and the Madhya Pradesh government, said official sources.
Kerala team to visit Middle East to seek investment
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20: Kerala is sending a high level delegation to the Middle East next month to scout for investors who can help set up industries in the state.
Indian students in Virginia assure family back home
Washington, April 20: The Indian Student Federation (ISA) at Virginia Tech has reassured family, friends and loved ones back home in India of the strong sense of safety and security felt by them in the campus.
Sanjaya bows out, giving American 'something to talk about'
New York, April 20: Style could not win over song, not for long. After a lacklustre performance by him on Tuesday, America voted out Sanjaya Malakar from the popular TV show 'American Idol'.
Minal confirmed dead in US shootout
Mumbai, April 19: Indian student Minal Hiralal Panchal, who had been missing after a gunman went on a shooting spree at the Virginia Tech University, has been confirmed dead by the Indian embassy in the US.
Indian American among Pulitzer award winners
New York, April 19: An Indian American journalist is part of the Los Angeles Times team that won this year's Pulitzer award in the investigative reporting category.
Naipaul subject of two films in the WI
Port-of-Spain (Trinidad), April 18 (IANS) The life and times of Trinidad and Tobago's first Nobel Laureate Sir Vidiadhar Surujprasad Naipaul will be the subject of two films.
Indian professor killed in US massacre
Washington/New Delhi, April 18: As many as 33 people, including an Indian American professor of engineering, were killed and at least 15 injured when a gunman of South Korean origin went on a shooting spree in a top US university campus Monday morning before turning the gun on himself.
Indians add to rich diversity of Virginia Tech
Washington, April 18: A sizeable number of students and faculty of Indian origin add to the rich ethnic diversity seen on the sprawling campus of Virginia Tech, some 430 km from here, where a gunman went on a shooting spree Monday and killed 33 people, including a professor of Indian origin.
Indian community shocked at Virginia Tech shootout
Virginia, April 17: Shock and disbelief descended on the Indian community at the Virginia Tech university, after a gunman went on a shooting spree Monday and killed 33 people, including a professor of Indian origin.
DD begins broadcasting in UK
London, April 17: After years of uncertainty, India's state-owned television network Doordarshan Monday began broadcasting two free-to-air channels here with the idea of bringing "the essence of India to Great Britain".
Austin celebrates Bengali New Year
New York, April 16: Bengalis and South Asians in Austin, Texas, celebrated their traditional New Year with mouth-watering delicacies, ethnic clothes, music and dance, with even the mayor giving recognition to the celebrations.
Shabana-starrer wins award
Mumbai, April 16: Shabana Azmi and awards have almost become synonymous. So it comes as no surprise that her new film, 'Loins Of Punjab Presents', has won the best feature film honour at the 2007 First Run Festival in New York.
Minister assures help to Indian workers
Dubai, April 15: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has assured Indian workers in Qatar that he would take up their grievances with the concerned departments and help in easing their problems.
5 Indian Americans win fellowships
New York, April 14: Five Indian Americans are among the 189 artists, scholars and scientists who have been awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships this year.
Scholarship in memory of teacher
Toronto, April 14: A school in Canada has set up a scholarship fund in memory of an Indo-Canadian female teacher who was murdered last year. The annual scholarship will be provided to graduating students.
Sanjaya in last 7, getting more wows than barbs
Washington/New York April 13: Indian American teen wonder Sanjaya Malakar, comfortably survived another elimination round on the hit US show "American Idol" after singing a Latino number, a performance that even the judge Simon Cowell, so far hostile to him, found "wasn't horrible".
Ravi for better protection to overseas unskilled workers
Dubai, April 13: India will make greater efforts to protect the interests of the increasing number of unskilled workers serving in Gulf countries, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said while on a visit to Qatar.
Indian American raises funds for desi charities
New York, April 13: An Indian American engineer in New Jersey has raised approximately $260,000 over a period of 32 years for more than 200 hospitals, schools and charitable institutions in India.
Cabinet approves labour MoU with UAE
New Delhi, April 13: The Indian cabinet Thursday approved a pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to safeguard the interests of the Indian workers in that country and to ensure their welfare.
Canadian firm invests $4 bn in India's hotel sector
New Delhi, April 13: An Indian Canadian's Vancouver-based company is to invest $4 billion (Rs.170 billion) on creating 15,000 budget hotel rooms across India in collaboration with a global hospitality chain, it was announced Thursday.
Vancouver to get Kanishka crash memorial
Toronto, April 12: A $800,000 memorial for the 329 victims of the 1985 Air India Kanishka air crash has been unanimously approved by the Vancouver parks board.
India, Kuwait sign labour welfare pact
New Delhi, April 11: India has signed a labour pact with Kuwait to ease problems faced by its nationals working in that country.
Rich Indians chase high-end properties in Britain
London, April 11: The number of prosperous Indians seeking to buy high-end property in London and elsewhere in Britain is growing exponentially, and most are willing to pay well over 1 million pounds for a place under the British sun.
New gurdwara for Sikhs in Bedford
London, April 11: Sikhs in Bedford can worship at a spanking new gurdwara - the first to be built in the traditional Sikh style in Britain.
Indian Australian girl acts in Punjabi flick
Sydney, April 11: An Indian Australian girl who won the Miss World Punjaban title in Australia last year is all set to be seen in a Punjabi film - something she had dreamt of since childhood.
Canadian police appoints Hindu chaplain
Toronto, April 10: A priest of a local Hindu temple in Ontario was sworn in as the first ever Hindu honorary chaplain for the Durham regional police.
British Indian to head RIBA
London, April 9: A noted British Indian architect, who hails from Dehradun, has been elected president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), becoming the first Asian to head the prestigious body.
Williams to run Boston Marathon
Washington, April 7: Of the 24,000 runners taking part in the Boston Marathon this year, one woman is planning to join from more than 300 km above the actual venue
Trafalgar Square to host Vaisakhi celebrations
London, April 7: Vaisakhi, the Sikh new year and harvest festival, will be celebrated for the fifth time at the Trafalgar Square here later this month.
South Asian to anchor CNN news programme
New York, April 7: Prominent South Asian journalist Kiran Chetry has taken over as the new anchor of CNN's morning show "American Morning".
Honour for Ali Akbar Khan
New York, April 6: Renowned Indian classical musician Ali Akbar Khan will receive an award from a Californian educational institute for his distinguished contribution towards nurturing and fostering the musical genre through the sarod.
New Orleans honours Indian guru
New York, April 6: The city of New Orleans has celebrated a day in honour of Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in recognition of his distinguished services to humanity.
Sikhs to attend Baisakhi fest in LA
Los Angeles, April 6 More than 15,000 Sikhs from across the US are expected to attend Baisakhi celebrations in Los Angeles, marking the Punjabi new year and the start of the harvest season.
NRI bags second place in Brain Bee
New York, April 5: An Indian American student won the second place in the 2007 International Brain Bee competition
hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
India to help Indian docs in UK
London, April 5: The Indian government has assured assistance to doctors of Indian origin who are unable to find work in the National Health Service (NHS) here due to changes in immigration rules.
Indian mission waives processing fees
Dubai, April 4: The Indian consulate here has implemented its government's initiative to waive fees charged on attestation and processing of documents related to the death of Indians abroad.
Honorary degree for Swraj Paul
Rohtak (Haryana), April 4:London-based industrialist Lord Swraj Paul was Tuesday conferred upon an honorary degree of doctor of philosophy by the Maharishi Dayanand University here.
Fan to build Rafi's memorial
London, April 4: Singer Mohammad Rafi will soon be immortalised in the city centre in Birmingham as an architect fan is building a shrine with the idea of making the late singer a saint.
Eight-nation SAARC Summit opens
New Delhi, April 3: The 14th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) began at the Vigyan Bhavan convention centre here Tuesday morning with the participation for the first time of Afghanistan in the expanded eight-nation grouping.
Right to Information Act covers Indian missions too
New Delhi, April 3: All Indian missions abroad are under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and are duty bound to provide requisite information to Indian citizens, according to the Central Information Commission (CIC).
Sanjaya impresses US record company
Los Angeles, April 3: Indian origin Sanjaya Malakar, an "American Idol" contestant, seems to have impressed Sub Pop Records, a recording firm in the US, even though most Americans say he cannot sing.
South Indian states keen to set up NRI varsity: Ravi
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Saturday said some south Indian states have expressed their desire to set up a university for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and persons of Indian origin (PIO).
India to sign labour pact with Kuwait: Ravi
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: India is set to sign a labour pact with Kuwait when Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi visits the country from April 8. He will also go to Qatar as part of his trip to the Gulf region.
Rise in the rate of Indians becoming US citizens
New York, April 1: The rate of legal immigrants from India becoming American citizens has gone up from 56 percent in 1995 to 65 percent in 2005, a study said.
Sanjaya among American Idol finalists
Washington, March 29 (IANS) Indian American teenage singer Sanjaya Malakar moved a step closer to becoming the "American Idol", literally locking his position among the top nine in the contest with his hair and not his voice.
NRI named volunteer of the year
New York, March 29: An Indian American has been selected for the Maryland Library Association's (MLA) Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for 2006.
Indian snake dancer heads for US
New York, March 29: A US art house is looking forward to a snake dance performance by Indian artiste Gulabi Sapera.
DD to launch two channels in UK
London, March 29: After years of uncertainty, India's state-owned television network Doordarshan will begin broadcasting two free-to-air channels here with the idea of bringing "the essence of India to Great Britain" from April 16.
Sari design contest in Britain
London, March 29: A festival on the heritage of British Asians here this autumn will showcase a sari designing competition to reflect their taste and talents.
Number of Indian students in Britain growing
London, March 28: There has been a 15.1 percent rise in the number of Indian students coming to Britain, according to latest figures by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
US wedding website focuses on South Asians
New York, March 28: To cash in on the huge South Asian population in the US state of New Jersey, a popular mainstream wedding planner website has launched a community-specific section.
Indian welfare body in Qatar doubled aid
Dubai, March 28: A welfare organisation for distressed Indian workers in Qatar more than doubled its assistance in 2006.
UAE to become more foreign worker-friendly
New Delhi, March 27: The United Arab Emirates, where around 1.5 million Indians earn their livelihood, is all set to become more worker-friendly by adopting a series of labour reforms to safeguard the interests of its foreign workers.
South Asians file online petition to revive MTV Desi
New York, March 27: A group of prominent South Asians in the US is lobbying hard to bring MTV Desi back after it was pulled out from the network's line-up last month.
Planetarium in astronaut Kalpana Chawla's memory
Chandigarh, March 27: A planetarium costing Rs.65 million is being set up in Haryana in the memory of astronaut Kalpana Chawla and will become functional this year.
Britain ups visa age to curb forced marriages
London, March 26: In a bid to crack down on forced marriages, the British government has raised the minimum age - from 18 to 21 - at which foreign nationals, mainly women from India, can get marriage visas to enter the country.
US wants to open doors wider to Indian students
Washington, March 25 The US wants to open its doors even wider to students from India for the benefit of the next generation of Indians and Americans, a US official said ahead of a trip to India.
$10,000 scholarship for Indian students in New York
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Indian alumni of the International House of New York, a graduate-level residential and cultural centre, have established a $10,000 scholarship for Indians pursuing studies in New York, an official said Saturday.
India, Bahrain sign cultural exchange programme
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India and Bahrain have signed a cultural exchange programme till 2010 to foster closer cultural and scientific cooperation.
Policy framework for PIO university approved
New Delhi, March 23: The cabinet Thursday gave its approval to a policy framework for establishing a university in India to provide affordable and quality education to children of non-resident Indians (NRI) and persons of Indian origin (PIO).
Government to set up facilitation trust for NRIs
New Delhi, March 23: The cabinet Thursday gave its nod for setting up a facilitation centre for overseas Indians seeking to offer them a 'one stop shop' and also extend financial support to it.
Indian-born mathematician wins Norwegian Abel Prize
Oslo, March 23: Indian-born Srinivasa S.R. Varadhan was Thursday named winner of the Norwegian Abel Prize, known as the "Nobel Prize for mathematics".
Guardian appoints British Indian as leader writer
London, March 23: The Guardian newspaper has appointed veteran British Indian journalist Aditya Chakrabortty as its new economics leader writer.
Indian fastest pizza maker in UK
London, March 22: An Indian pizza chef has been recognised as the fastest chef in Britain and is in the running for the top prize in an international contest.
Kerala seeks expats' help for its hospitals
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: Kerala Saturday urged expatriates from the state to donate hospital equipment for its poorly maintained primary health centres.
'Curry King' explores Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 18: Sir Gulam Noon, the India-born British businessman who is credited with popularising Indian curries in ready-to-eat packs in Britain, is exploring investment opportunities in Rajasthan.
SA's 'Mr Bones' heads for B'wood
Johannesburg, March 18: Ace South African comedian Leon Schuster is heading to Bollywood country for the sequel to his hit film "Mr Bones".
Kerala to tackle women trafficking
Dubai, March 17: Kerala has appointed a nodal officer to coordinate with all the Indian missions in the Gulf to combat trafficking of women from the state to the region.
NRI to invest in Bahrain
Dubai, March 17: Prominent Gulf-based non-resident Indian businessman B.R. Shetty has announced plans to invest in Bahrain's medical and money exchange sectors.
'Immigrants to Canada helping cricket'
Castries (St Lucia), March 17: Immigrants coming from the Indian subcontinent are helping popularise cricket in Canada, according to Mike Colle, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in the Canadian province of Ontario.
British Indian turns 104
London, March 16: A British Indian woman in Ealing turned 104, becoming the oldest person in the town in the London Borough.
Hinglish in British curriculum
London, March 15 (IANS) Hinglish - a random mix of English and Hindi words - and Chinglish - a fusion of Chinese and English - should be made part of the British curriculum, suggests a British think tank.
Next American idol could be an Indian
Washington, March 16: Indian American teenage singer Sanjaya Malakar survived yet another round to stay among the top eleven in the American Idol contest despite consistently poor comments from the judges and critics.
Indian American leads research team
New York, March 15: A team of neuroscientists led by an Indian American has recorded groundbreaking recordings of activity in two brain regions during deep sleep.
Sant Chatwal to invest in India
New Delhi, March 14: Prominent Indian American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal plans to invest Rs.45 billion (over $1 billion) in India by 2009 for setting up a chain of hotels, including a 7-star one.
India helps to build cricket stadium
Georgetown (Guyana), March 14: Workers are giving the final touches to the Guyana National Stadium near here, built with Indian help.
Now, a database for diaspora
Thiruvananthapuram, March 14: Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Tuesday said his government has begun to prepare a database on the number of people from the state living abroad.
British Indian nominated for award
London, March 13: British Indian actor Sacha Dhawan has been nominated for the prestigious Royal Television Society (RTS) award for his role in "Bradford Riots", a television drama.
Patak's up for sale in UK
London, March 13: Indian food major Patak's, whose spicy pickles and other products tickle the palates of millions of people in Britain every day, has been put up for sale for a price tag of 200 million pounds.
Sunita Williams is missing her samosas
Washington, March 9: After nearly three months at her home in space, Indian American astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams is eagerly awaiting a consignment of her favourite samosas.
Swaraj Paul's Caparo to invest $3billion in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 9: London-based NRI Swaraj Paul's Caparo group Thursday made a commitment to invest Rs.3 billion ($68 million) in Tamil Nadu and set up another vehicle-part manufacturing unit in the state.
Indian American's contribution to cancer
New York, March 12: An Indian American is part of a team of scientists who have achieved a major breakthrough in the discovery of a gene that suppresses the growth of cancer tumours in humans.
Widow offers Rs.2 mn for college
Patna, March 11: A British widow of an India-born mathematician has offered a donation of Rs.2 million to a reputed Bihar college to fulfil the wish of her late husband.
Trinidad and Tobago woos Indians
New Delhi, March 11: The twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago is seeking increased investment from India by forging deeper cooperation in trade and commerce.
Kiran Desai bags award
New York, March 10: India born novelist Kiran Desai has bagged the National Book Critics Circle fiction award for her bestseller "The Inheritance of Loss".
India now has 36 billionaires
New York, March 10: As many as 36 Indians figure on the coveted list of the world's richest people compiled annually by Forbes magazine, led by steel tycoon L.N. Mittal, with 14 new entrants from the country joining the billionaire club.
Bahrain's crown prince to visit India
New Delhi, March 8: India and Bahrain, home to nearly 250,000-strong Indian diaspora, will cement their close ties when Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa comes here in the third week of March - his first trip to India.
Indian music concert at US varsity
Washington, March 8: Imrat Khan, renowned sitar player and a distinguished artist-in-residence in Washington University's department of music, will perform at a concert here later this month.
New Asian mag launched in London
London, March 7: A new entertainment magazine targeting the South Asian community has been launched here.
Kerala for separate NRI investment cell
Thiruvananthapuram, March 6: Steps are underway to set up a separate cell to tap the cash-rich non-resident Keralites (NRKs) for developing Kerala's tourism infrastructure, state Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said here Tuesday.
New UAE law for domestic helpers
Dubai, March 7: Domestic helpers in the UAE will have strong legal support from next month to ensure they are not deprived of their wages, adequate rest and medical care.
Hindu prayers at Nevada University
New York, March 7: Readings and prayers from Hindu scriptures will be part of the second annual Interfaith Baccalaureate service of the University of Nevada in May.
US students to study domestic violence act
New Delhi, March 6: A group of American students, who came to know about a campaign run by Delhi Police for the safety of women in the Indian capital, are camping here to study the implementation of India's Domestic Violence Act in more detail.
India to promote spiritual tourism in Fiji
New Delhi, March 6: India will promote spiritual pilgrimage and Bollywood tourism in Fiji, where Indian origin people constitute almost half the population.
Kerala government invites Gulf NRIS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 6: Kerala has invited 50 leading non- resident Keralites (NRKs) from the Gulf countries next week to discuss a new government project, Infrastructure Kerala Limited (InKel), that is meant to channel investments from the diaspora.
Hindus lobby for sacred river site
Toronto, March 6: The Hindu religious practice of scattering ashes of departed souls into the river is leading people living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) of Canada to worry about the potential environmental impact.
Indians & Chinese get together in Sydney
Sydney, March 6: In a joint celebration of Holi and the Year of the Pig, Indians and Chinese here got together in a concert featuring classical Indian dances and Chinese traditional music inspired by the symbolism of the lotus and the phoenix.
Houston to have Indian community centre
New York, March 5: A community centre is coming up in Houston to promote India's tage, tradition, culture and values.
Senior citizens from Mauritius seek PIO cards
New Delhi, March 4: A delegation of senior citizens from Mauritius called upon Nirmal Singh, secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) here, and submitted a request for obtaining Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards gratis.
Caribbeans celebrate Holi in big way
Georgetown, March 4: As in India, Holi is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Caribbean -- where it is better known as Phagwah.
New Jersey schoolchildren celebrate Holi
New York, March 4 (IANS) American children joined their Indian American friends in playing with colours as a New Jersey school celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, for the first time.
B' wood fashion show in Mauritius
Durban, March 2: An Indian origin businessman and philanthropist here will stage a mammoth Bollywood fashion week in Mauritius in May.
Indian American gets prestigious grant
New York, March 2: An Indian American professor has received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research in computer sciences.
Chandy lauds the Kerala diaspora
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2: Kerala opposition leader Oommen Chandy Thursday lauded the achievements made by non-resident Keralites for doing development works for the state in the last 50 years of its formation.
NRI to set up hotels in Kerala
Kochi, March 2: Kuwait-based K.G.A group of companies, founded by Kerala- born K.G. Abraham, Thursday announced a massive investment of Rs.6 billion ($ 136 million) for setting up three luxury hotels in the state.
'Community work to get UK citizenship'
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Immigrants will not be granted permanent British citizenship unless they undertake community work and prove they are in tune with British values, said Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown.
Indian American for NY assembly
New York, Mar 01: An Indian American has declared his candidacy for a seat in the New York state assembly.
Kiran Desai for Kiriyama prize
Washington, Mar 01: Kiran Desai, the India-born winner of the 50,000-pound Man Booker Prize for fiction, is in line for another global accolade - the Kiriyama Prize - and a shot at $15,000 with her novel "The Inheritance Of Loss".
Trinidad & Tobago invites IT pros
New Delhi, Mar 01: Trinidad & Tobago's Minister of State for Trade and Industry Diane Seukaran has called upon Indian IT professionals to come and work in her country.
Chidambaram presents Union budget
New Delhi, Feb 28 : With hands tied by the electoral defeat in two states blamed by many on rising prices, India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented a Rs.680,521 crore ($148 billion) general budget for 2007-08 Wednesday that focuses on social sectors and agriculture with only moderate cuts in taxes and import duties.
Income tax remains unchanged
New Delhi, Feb 28 : Income tax will remain unchanged and the threshold limit would be raised by Rs.10,000 giving every assessee a relief of Rs.1,000, the Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said in parliament Wednesday while presenting budget 2007-08.
Union Budget evokes mixed reaction
New Delhi, Feb 28: While the common man is definitely pleased with the Union Budget 2007-08, especially with the boost given to the health and education sectors, there are some who are looking at the statistics with skepticism.
Masala bhangra - the latest craze in US
New York, Feb 28: An Indian American fitness guru has created a fusion of Indian bhangra and aerobics that has become the latest craze in the United States.
Indian origin Muslim to head council
Sydney, Feb 27:An influential Muslim leader of Indian origin has been elected the new president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC).
Welfare fund sought for overseas Indians
New Delhi, Feb 27: The ministry of overseas Indian affairs is seeking a special allocation in the 2007 central budget for the creation of a welfare fund for overseas Indian workers.
Inflation rose in 2006-07: survey
New Delhi, Feb 27: Starting at 3.98 percent, the inflation rate during 2006-07 has been on a "general upward trend with intermediate decreases in between" and currently stands at just under five percent, says the Economic Survey.
UK retail major Argos set to enter India
London, Feb 25 (IANS) British retail major Argos has announced plans to enter India later this year after signing a franchise agreement with a joint venture company owned by Shopper's Stop and Hypercity Retail India.
Rajasthan readies for Hurley, Nayar wedding bashes
Jodhpur, Feb 25: Preparations are reportedly in full swing for the much talked about post-wedding parties of Hollywood actress Liz Hurley and India-born businessmen Arun Nayar in Rajasthan.
NRI fights for HIV child who was refused treatment
Kolkata, Feb 24:A seven-year-old HIV-infected child, who was allegedly refused treatment by doctors at premier state-run Kolkata hospitals, now has a well-known US-based Indian crusader against medical negligence to support him.
New Zealand TV gets its first locally made Indian serial
Wellington, Feb 24: The local Indian community here is in for a laughter treat when the first locally made Indian comedy series goes on air next month.
Sahara's new initiative for Indian diaspora
New Delhi, Feb 23: Business conglomerate Sahara India Group Thursday launched a new online initiative to offer non-resident Indians (NRIs) services such as medical assistance, money transfers, bill payments, income tax return and even delivering fresh flowers and gifts to their dear ones in India.
'Democracy to influence economic boom'
Washington, Feb 22: India's democratic politics could prove to be a short-term headache for the country's reformers and influence the outcome of its "economic transformation", suggests a noted Indian American political scientist.z
Hanuman re-installed in Lahore
Lahore, Feb 22: Hindu shrines are being restored and repaired and idols are being installed at some of the temples in Pakistan for the first time since subcontinent's partition in 1947.
Indian food popular on Chinese New Year
Singapore, Feb 21: Indian food seems to be the flavour of the month here as people celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Indian American in transport panel
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Indian American Rajan Zed has been appointed to the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Citizens Advisory Committee of Nevada state in the US for a three-year term.
Indian Americans enriching US varsities
New York, Feb 21 Over 8,000 Indian professors are enriching university campuses all across the United States with many holding top positions in their respective fields and making their mark.
Vijay Mallya in UK takeover talks
London, Feb 21: After Tata Steel acquired Corus in January, the next mega deals involving Indian companies are expected to be Vijay Mallya's United Breweries taking over whisky major Whyte & Mackay and Apollo Hospitals buying out a string of private hospitals in Britain.
Help for NRI marriage victims
New Delhi, Feb 20: In the wake of increased cases of Indian women falling prey to fraudulent NRI marriages, the government Monday announced financial aid for such women to seek legal and counselling services through its foreign missions.
Lifetime achievement award for NRI
Sydney, Feb 20: A Sikh has been given the 2006 lifetime achievement award in volunteering by the New South Wales (NSW) government.
Hindus in Canada celebrate Shivratri
Vancouver, Feb 17: Devout Hindus have taken their religion and culture to far off shores and Shivratri is no exception. The Indian community in Hamilton, Ontario has been busy in the run-up to this important festival.
Indian American appointed to BEA's board
New York, Feb 17: Leading Californian software firm BEA Systems has appointed an Indian American to its board of directors.
Indian American announces bid for California Senate
New York, Feb 17: After distinguishing himself as the first Indian American to serve on the Anaheim City Council, California, Republican Harry Sidhu has announced that he now wants to become the first Indian American elected to the California state Senate.
Two Indian Americans in 'Battle of the Brains'
New York, Feb 17: Two Indian American students will travel to Japan next month to take part in the world finals of a computing contest known as "The Battle of the Brains".
16,000 Gulf students to sit for Boards
New Delhi, Feb 15: Over 16,000 students from the Gulf countries will appear for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations for both class 10 and 12 in 2007.
Gurinder in talks with Paramount
New York, Feb 15: Britain-based Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha is in talks with Paramount Pictures International to direct their comedy "Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging".
South Asians eyeing US convenience store
New York, Feb 15: Did you know that the innumerable convenience stores dotting American highways are largely owned by the South Asian community? South Asians, who literally control the US motel business, are increasingly concentrating their energy in the lucrative convenience store business.
Austin gets its first Hindu temple
New York, Feb 14: Texas' Austin city has got its first Hindu temple and community centre.
'Diaspora respected for ethics'
New Delhi, Feb 14: The Indian community in Britain is widely respected and liked, says a Tory MP, putting into perspective the escalating racism debate in Britain, particularly after verbal attacks against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty on the TV show "Celebrity Big Brother".
India-origin cop gets top post IN Oxford
London, Feb 12 (IANS) An India-origin police officer has been appointed to a top post in Oxford, marking a landmark in race relations for the police forces in Britain.
A desi film to hit US theatres
New York, Feb 13: Another desi film "Indian Cowboy" is to hit theatres in the US later this month, close on the heels of two such successful earlier releases - "American Desi" and "American Chai".
Thai hotel appoints Indian as IT head
Bangkok, Feb 13: Leading Thai hotel group Amari Hotels and Resorts has appointed an Indian to head its e-commerce division.
Indian American spreads teachings of Gita
New York, Feb 12: An Indian American woman is doing her bit to promote world peace and cultural understanding through the teachings of the ancient Indian holy book "Bhagavad Gita".
Now, a work permit for Shilpa Shetty
London, Feb 12: Bollywood star and winner of the popular reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" Shilpa Shetty has been granted a work permit by the British government.
Bali beauty winners love Bollywood, Ganges, Taj Mahal
New Delhi, Feb 10: The teenage winners of the first Miss and Mr Bali-India contest are itching to visit India and meet their favourite Bollywood stars besides taking a dip in the Ganges and see the Taj Mahal.
NRIs fly in - even first class - for Punjab polls
Jalandhar, Feb 10: For a retired postmaster from Britain's Birmingham city, the temptation to be part of the Punjab assembly election was too big to resist despite the non-availability of seats on most flights coming to India.
British doctor of Indian origin saves Bihar woman's life
Patna, Feb 9: A botched up family planning operation would have claimed one more woman's life in Bihar if a visiting British doctor of Indian origin wasn't there to perform a lifesaving surgery.
Indians, other immigrants key players in growth of US cities
Washington, Feb 9: Immigrant entrepreneurs from India and other parts of the world have emerged as key engines of growth for American cities from New York to Los Angeles. By opening businesses from food manufacturing, health care to jewellery, the immigrants have transformed once-sleepy neighbourhoods into thriving commercial centres, says a US think tank.
Maharaja Duleep Singh's bust to be auctioned
London, Feb 4 An extremely rare and almost forgotten bust of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the boy king of Punjab who was exiled to Britain by the then East India Company in 1849, will be auctioned here this spring and is expected to fetch 25,000 to 35,000 pounds.
Bahrainis hold Indians in high esteem
Dubai, Feb 3: Bahrainis hold Indians, the oldest expat community in the country, in high esteem and value their contribution, says Bahrain's Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro. The minister was speaking after jointly opening the Homes of India property exhibition with Indian Ambassador Balkrishna Shetty in Manama.
Punjab election fever hits Indo-Canadians
The party members are focusing in British Columbia's Lower Midland area where there is a large Indo-Canadian population.
Body to build houses for poor
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 The Federation of Kerala Associations in North America (Fokana) has agreed to build 100 houses for the poor in Kerala.
NRI student's bid to help orphans
London, Feb 2: Moved by the plight of Indian orphans, an NRI student in Britain is planning to build a children's village in Mumbai, say media reports here.
Promoting India-Kansas City trade
New York, Feb 2: A group of Indian American businessmen and professionals have started a new body to promote business between India and Kansas City, Missouri.
NRI helps cancer-ridden Indian American
New York, Feb 2: A young American university student in Chicago has launched a leukaemia awareness campaign and fundraiser for the benefit of an Indian American youth suffering from the disease.
Sunita strolls in space
Washington, Feb 2:Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams and International Space Station commander Mike Lopez-Alegria went on a seven-hour, 55-minute space walk in the first of an unprecedented three outings in nine days.
India emerging as new biz hub
Washington, Feb 2: India is emerging as the new destination for American business after China with several states planning to send trade missions to take advantage of its "fast-growing market".
US immigration application fees to rise
New York, Feb 1: The US government is expected to announce a more than 80 percent hike in immigration application fees, said officials.
Indian Americans to help get UNSC seat
Washington, Feb 1: After putting their weight behind the India-US nuclear deal, the Indian American community is now hoping to get a seat for India in the UN Security council besides helping to resolve issues concerning small business and immigration.
Nostalgic Mittal visits hometown after 30 years
Jaipur, Jan 31: London-based steel baron Lakshmi Niwas Mittal turned nostalgic and "felt good" as he walked down the streets of his hometown, Sadulpur in Rajasthan, after a gap of 30 years.
Welfare of Indian workers will be top priority: Consul General
Dubai, Jan 31 In his first interaction with the press after taking over as the new Consul General of India in Dubai, Venu Rajamony said the welfare of the Indian community in Dubai and the northern emirates shall be his top priority.
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