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Indian origin youth arrive for KIP
New Delhi, Aug 31 Twenty-nine youth of Indian origin from nine countries have arrived here for the latest edition of an orientation programme that is meant to help them rediscover their roots.
Indo-Trinidadians celebrate Rakhi
Port-of-Spain, Aug 29: The Indo-Trinidadian community here celebrated the Hindu festival of Rakshabandhan with fervour and joy.
Hindu prayers at California Senate
Los Angeles, Aug 29: Hindu priest Rajan Zed opened the California State Senate session with prayers Monday after he created history by chanting the Gayatri Mantra in the US Senate last month.
Rare honour for Indian educationist
London, Aug 29: Chennai-born financial analyst and educationist Paul Chandrasekharan Sabapathy has become the first non-white to be accorded a rare British honour that makes him Queen Elizabeth's personal representative in the West Midlands.
Indian wins public speaking competition
New York, Aug 28 An IIT Kharagpur graduate - now a PhD scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - has won the 2007 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking.
Hindu temple opens in Atlanta
Atlanta, Aug 28: The swaminarayan sect has opened a huge Hindu temple in Atlanta on a 29 acre site - said to be the largest in the US.
Hindu festival in Nevada desert
New York, Aug 28: A traditional Indian rath yatra, or a chariot procession, a Hindu wedding and a life size temple of Lord Jagannath are among the major highlights of this year's annual Burning Man festival in Nevada desert.
Hindi films at the doorstep of US homes
New York, Aug 27: South Asians living in the US need not trudge any longer to the neighbourhood video library or put up with poor prints. Now DVDs of even the latest Indian movies can be delivered at their doorstep at a reasonable cost.
Yoga buffs to fund Dharavi AIDS centre
New York, Aug 26: Yoga Journal, a magazine with a circulation of over 300,000, has asked the yoga community in the US to help raise $250,000 to build a voluntary counselling and AIDS testing centre in Mumbai's Dharavi slum by World AIDS Day Dec 1.
Birmingham to showcase Asian talent
London, Aug 24: Come September, and Birmingham will showcase the best of Asian talent in performing arts.
New media platform for PIOs
New Delhi, Aug 24: For persons of Indian origin (PIOs), staying connected with India has been made easy with a new digital integrated media platform, www.pioTV.com, which was launched by Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi here Thursday.
'India, SA ties go beyond commerce'
Cape Town, Aug 24: While India is committed to a deeper and mutually enriching economic partnership with South Africa, perceiving the bilateral relationship as merely being about trade and investment is 'a very limited and narrow view of ourselves', Congress party president Sonia Gandhi said here Thursday.
Indian immigration helped US more than US aid did to India: Study
Washington, Aug 23: India may have provided more in intellectual capital to the US just over the last decade than all of the financial aid the US has given to India over the last 60 years, says an Indian American entrepreneur researcher who has done a study on the immigration issue.
From uranium to naan, India-Australia business links growing
Adelaide, Aug 23: While dining at the plush Oberoi Hotel in the Indian capital New Delhi, you probably didn't know the hot tandoori chicken and naan on your platter was from an Australian-made oven. But Brisbane-based Beech Ovens that has been selling tandoori ovens to India is just one example of the growing economic ties between the two countries.
British Indian shopkeeper becomes a local hero
London, Aug 23: A British Indian shopkeeper in Birmingham who battered a gun-wielding thief with a broom last month has been chosen as the first local hero by a shopping centre.
Factory to make way for Hindu temple
London, Aug 22: A small factory unit in an Ireland town has been identified as a potential location for the first Hindu temple in the country, home to more than 3,000 Hindus.
HSUC in Canada to celebrate I-Day
Toronto, Aug 19 A new Indo-Canadian organisation fostering Hindu-Sikh unity in British Columbia province will hold its first event Sunday when it celebrates the 60th anniversary of India's independence.
Bollywood world tour next year
Toronto, Aug 19: The Unforgettable Tour, a 18-country series of stage shows by Bollywood's hottest superstars, will be launched here in Canada in the summer of 2008.
16,000 Indians seek Aussie citizenship
Sydney, Aug 18: As many as 15,865 Indians sought permanent residence in Australia under the skilled migration programme in 2006-2007, making them the second largest group in the category after Britons.
Indians in UAE celebrate I-Day
Dubai, Aug 17: Indian expatriates in the UAE celebrated India's 60th Independence Day by unfurling the tricolour, organising cultural events and distributing sweets.
Indians in the US celebrate I-Day
Washington, Aug 17: Indians across the US celebrated the 60th anniversary of India's independence with film festivals, music recitals and feasts - those who could also attended 'open days' held at Indian missions in the country.
Badminton not the sport of choice for Malaysian Indians
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 17: Indians are the third largest ethnic group in Malaysia, comprising 7.2 percent of the country's total population of 26.9 million. But there are no Indian faces in its badminton team.
Most Indians in Gulf stay poor: report
Dubai, Aug 17: Indians go to work in Gulf countries dreaming of huge salaries that will solve all their financial worries, but a majority of them stay poor, a survey has found.
Gulf no longer an el dorado for Indians
Dubai, Aug 17: India's economic boom has made the Gulf less of an el dorado for its workers who used to earlier flock there for jobs, say company heads in the region.
OCI students to get subsidy
New Delhi, Aug 17: Overseas citizens of India (OCI) and their children will be eligible to receive subsidised education in state-run institutions, the government informed the Delhi High Court on August 16.
Indians in Connecticut celebrate I Day
Stamford (Connecticut), Aug 16: Children sang patriotic songs and waved tricolours as the Indian American community in Connecticut celebrated the 60 anniversary of India's independence.
Indian I-Day celebrated in Warsaw
Warsaw, Aug 16: Fun and gaiety surrounded India's 60th Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Warsaw Wednesday, even as billions back home observed the day with festive fervour.
Indians in Britain celebrate India@60
London, Aug 16: The large minority of Asians of Indian origin celebrated 60 years of India's independence Wednesday by marvelling at India's growing economic strengths and the Indian high commissioner declaring that India had the 'DNA of a winner - Indians are natural globalists'.
Goa to host Know India Programme for diaspora
New Delhi, Aug 14: Goa is all set to host the latest edition of the Know India Programme (KIP), an orientation event held by the government to help diaspora youth know more about Indian way of life and culture that starts Aug 29, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said here Monday.
Mini diaspora meet in New York on Sep 23
New Delhi, Aug 14: A mini edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, will be held in New York on Sep 23 aimed to bring together those living in the US and the Caribbean who are not able to attend the meet in India.
25,000 attend India's I-Day parade in New Jersey
New York, Aug 14: Over 25,000 Indian-Americans gathered at a parade held in New Jersey to celebrate India's Independence Day that had Bollywood actress Urmila Matondakar as grand marshal.
28,000 Indians back home under UAE amnesty scheme
New Delhi/Dubai, Aug 14: Around 28,000 Indians have returned to India under a special amnesty scheme launched by the UAE government for illegal expatriates in the Gulf country.
KIP to be held Aug 29 to Sep 15
New Delhi Aug 13 : The next edition of Know India Programme (KIP), organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian affairs (MOIA), will be held from Aug 29, 2007 to Sep 15, 2007.
India Day Parade to be held in NY
New York, Aug 10: With the Indian Independence day only few days away, the Indian American community living in a small hamlet here is gearing up to celebrate the ninth annual India Day Parade this weekend.
KMCC to bring home needy Indians
Dubai, Aug 10: With less than a month before the United Arab Emirates (UAE) special amnesty scheme for illegal expatriate workers ends, a Kerala association has decided to charter a plane to bring back the needy Indian amnesty seekers free of cost.
2008 PBD conclave to be two-day affair
New Delhi, Aug 9: The 2008 edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, will be held here Jan 8-9 - two days instead of the usual three.
Two Indians figure in Man Booker list
London, Aug 9: Two writers of Indian origin - Indra Sinha and Nikita Lalwani - figure in the 13-writer strong long-list for this year's prestigious Man Booker Prize for Fiction worth 50,000 pounds.
Mamata Shankar to perform in Bahrain
Dubai, Aug 9: Well-known Indian dancer-choreographer Mamata Shankar is set to perform in Bahrain for a cultural show organised by the Indian community to commemorate the 60th anniversary of India's independence.
Hindu sect celebrates centenary in US
East Rutherford (New Jersey), Aug 7: Festive air mixed with spiritual solemnity as the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a leading Hindu sect, held a regional round of its centennial celebration here.
Emirates offers discount to Indians
Dubai, Aug 6: Emirates Airlines is offering special fares to amnesty seekers, including Indians, who wish to leave the UAE under the government's three-month-long amnesty scheme.
Welfare centres for Indians abroad
New Delhi, Aug 6: Indians abroad who fall into difficult times can soon turn to welfare centres being set up at Indian missions to provide financial, legal and medical help.
Indian consulate to celebrate I-Day
Dubai, Aug 3: The Indian consulate here is gearing up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Indian independence with a flag hoisting ceremony and other activities.
Rajan Zed honoured in Nevada
New York, Aug 3: Rajan Zed, whose historic first Hindu prayer in the American Senate early this month faced protests from the visitors' gallery, was honoured in Nevada.
Bengali singer launches album in NY
New York, Aug 3: The noted Bengali fusion singer Isheeta Ganguly launched her new album here Tuesday.
Indian mission in Dubai extends deadline
Dubai, Aug 2:The Indian consulate here has extended its deadline for accepting applications for emergency certificates from illegal Indian immigrants who want to avail a special amnesty launched by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government two months ago.
Indian American sailor to be honoured
New York, Aug 2: A young Indian American sailor in the US Navy has been selected for the prestigious American Legion Spirit of Service award for voluntarily serving the community.
US museum to showcase modern India
New York, Aug 2: A major exhibition of photography and video art depicting contemporary India will be showcased at Newark Museum in New Jersey from Sep 19 to Jan 6.
Sunita to attend I-Day parades in US
New York, Aug 2: Indian American astronaut Sunita Willams, who returned last month after spending six months on the International Space Station, is to attend India's Independence Day parades in Chicago and New York.
NRI conferred Rotary award in NJ
New York, Aug 1: Sudhir Parikh, asthma and allergy consultant known for his philanthropy and community service leadership, has been conferred the Paul Harris Award, one of the highest honours from Rotary International.
NRI doctor donates $20 million to village
New York, Aug 1: (IANS) An Indian American who made millions as a neurosurgeon and lived a lavish life, once owning a Rolls-Royce, five Mercedes-Benzes and an airplane has donated $20 million to his native village in Kerala.
Migrating to EU to get easier
New Delhi, Aug 1: Migration of Indian workers to countries in the European Union (EU) is set to become easier with the government initiating a process to facilitate development of legal migration between India and the EU.
Indian American pilot to serve in Iraq
New York, July 31: An Indian American army pilot is breaking new ground by becoming the first Hindu to be deployed in Iraq for combat operation.
New Yorkers enjoyed 'Gandhi My Father'
New York, July 30: New Yorkers have enjoyed a Hindi film, 'Gandhi My Father', which was recently screened here.
Indo-Mauritians cool about Indian roots
Port Louis, July 27: With the first of its kind Bihar Week celebrations set to roll here from July 27 this beautiful island nation is readying to trace and strengthen its ancestral connections. But the Gen-X of Bihari diaspora in Mauritius is quite blasé about its Indian origin.
Mittal committed to Orissa steel project
Bhubaneswar, July 27: London-based global steel magnate Lakshmi N. Mittal Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to set up a 12 million tonne steel project in Orissa during his whirlwind visit of the state.
Indian American opens e-medical centre
New York, July 27: An Indian American doctor has opened a new state-of-the-art paperless medical centre in Maryland equipped with the latest technologies.
Bollywood event to be held in LA
Los Angeles, July 26: Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of India's independence, a mega event focusing primarily on Indian cinema will be organised here next month.
CM Nitish Kumar visits Mauritius
Patna, July 26: Bihar is ready to market its Bhojpuri brand to woo Mauritians of Indian origin, most of them from Bihar itself.
Pratibha Patil sworn in as President
New Delhi, July 26: Pratibha Devisingh Patil was sworn in as India's 12th president Wednesday in an impressive ceremony in the Central Hall of parliament.
Medical college in memory of Kalpana
Kurukshetra (Haryana), July 25: A medical college will be set up in memory of Indian American astronaut Kalpana Chawla in the state with the help of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the state government announced Tuesday.
American wants to build Vedic Centre
New York, July 25: An American architect who has lived in India for over 30 years wants to build a Indian Vedic Center similar to one being constructed more than 100 km from Kolkata.
Canadian PM opens Hindu temple
Toronto, July 24: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper inaugurated a Hindu temple here and praised the $40 million architectural marvel, saying that it represented the spiritual and ethnic pluralism of India and Canada.
Hindus get a waterway to perform ritual
London, July 22: A river in northern England could soon become Britain's answer to the Ganga as the place for Hindus and Sikhs to scatter the ashes of their loved ones - an important Hindu cremation ritual.
NRI kids learn about Hinduism in US
New York, July 23: Their eyes on the acharya, or teacher, the Indian origin children chant prayers in Sanskrit. Many can recite passages from the Hindu scripture Bhagvad Gita. They also learn about caring and sharing.
NRI's software helps motorists
Los Angeles, July 21: A tech firm owned by an Indian American has developed a software that combines speech-recognition and text messaging to provide free directions to motorists.
'Gita, Lord Ganesha took care of me'
New Delhi, July 21: Back from her record-making 195-day space odyssey, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams said Friday the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Ganesha took care of her during the journey and said she will come to India this year to share her experiences.
Toronto gets a $40 million Hindu temple
Toronto, July 20: A Hindu temple here that cost $40 million to built, one of the largest initiative of its kind ever undertaken by the Indian Canadian community, is all set to open its gates to the general public.
Sikhs in Canadian raspberry farms
Toronto, July 18: Many Sikhs and Mexicans are being employed in raspberry farms across Canada where they do odd jobs of pruning, weeding, planting and picking, earning $8 an hour. Indeed, the demand for immigrants with agricultural backgrounds is growing in the country.
Special fares for amnesty seekers
Dubai, July 18: Air-India and Indian have started a special air fare scheme for Indian expatriates opting to return to India under the three-month amnesty scheme announced by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government, airlines officials said Monday.
Dravid opens Indian summer in London
London, July 18: Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid Tuesday kicked off India Now, the three-month celebration of India, with an intricately designed replica of the Taj Mahal floating on the Thames and the Big Ben providing the picturesque backdrop.
Sikh sporting carnival held in Chicago
Chicago, July 17: Sikh priests held a religious parade through the streets of the city as part of an annual Sikh sporting festival that featured kabaddi, yoga as well as vigorous bhangra dances and spicy Indian dishes.
Taj to kick off Indian fest in London
London, July 17: Can the Taj Mahal float on the Thames? The unusual spectacle will happen Tuesday as British and Indian celebrities kick off India Now, a three-month series of events and exhibitions dedicated to Indian art, film, theatre, fashion, food and business.
'Make Hindi a strong internet language'
New York, July 15: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday called for making Hindi a strong internet language and the development of better Hindi software and search engines.
US Senate opens with Hindu prayers
Washington, July 14: For the first time in US history the country's Senate opened with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra from the Rig-Veda, the oldest Hindu scripture composed around 1,500 B.C., even as three Christian protesters who tried to disrupt the proceedings were arrested.
Parminder Nagra awarded doctorate
London, July 13: Parminder Nagra, better known across television screens as a surgical intern in popular American serial 'ER', finally became a 'doctor' when she was awarded the honorary title of 'Doctor of Letters' at the University of Leicester Wednesday.
Telugu flick 'Vanaja' opens US run Aug
Washington, July 13: 'Vanaja', the acclaimed Telugu film about the coming-of-age of a teenage girl in rural South India, will be released in the US Aug 31 after winning 15 awards at over 60 international film festivals.
NRIs to fund education of a poor boy
Patna, July 13: Moved by the plight of a Bihar schoolboy who pulls rickshaw for a living and education, some non-resident Indians (NRIs) have come forward to help him.
Over 5,000 emergency certificates
Dubai/New Delhi, July 10: The Indian mission in Dubai has issued over 5,000 emergency certificates to illegal Indian workers to return home following an amnesty scheme launched by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government.
Thousands attend Telugu meet in US
Washington, July 10: Over 14,000 people attended the Telugus' conference in Washington DC, July 5-7, addressed by former President Bill Clinton, former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Jain convention held in New Jersey
Edison City (New Jersey), July 9: Over 5,000 people attended a huge Jain convention here that brought together several spiritual leaders like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Gurudev Chitrabhanu and yoga guru Swami Ramdev.
India, Kuwait labour pact okayed
New Delhi, July 6: The cabinet Thursday approved a labour welfare agreement signed between India and Kuwait earlier this year that is expected to benefit the large Indian population working in the Gulf nation.
Unitech targets NRI buyers
New Delhi, July 6: Indian real estate major Unitech Ltd Thursday announced its latest multi-million dollar residential complex of luxury villas and penthouses coming up in Noida, targeting non-resident Indian (NRI) buyers.
Big B to recite father's poetry in NY
New York, July 4: Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is set to recite his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's poems at a literary and cultural festival here next month.
NASA studying Sunita's tests in space
Washington, July 5: US space agency NASA scientists plan to spend next 12 to 18 months analysing the results of experiments conducted by Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams during her record 195 day stay in space.
Assam CM meets investors in New York
New York, July 5: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi was on a five-day visit here seeking foreign investment for his state.
Emirates to increase flights to India
Dubai, July 5: In a bid to strengthen its India operations, Dubai based Emirates Airlines will increase the frequency of its flights to eight Indian cities from 71 a week to 85.
Expats issued emergency certificates
Dubai, July 3: The Indian mission in Dubai issued nearly 700 emergency certificates to illegal Indian workers to return home as hundreds of them thronged the Indian High School here.
British Indian to contest London polls
London, July 3: Tony Lit, the son of prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur and owner of Sunrise Radio Avtar Lit, has been selected by the Conservative party as its candidate for the forthcoming by-election to the Ealing Southall constituency in London.
Telugus in US to raise $1 mn for Hillary
Hyderabad, June 1: Seeking a significant role in US politics, Indian Americans hailing from Andhra Pradesh will raise $1 million for the campaign of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a breakfast meeting in Washington on July 5.
Indian Muslims doing well in US
New York, June 1: India's emergence as a regional power and increasing global profile has had a positive affect on Non Resident Indians (NRIs) in the US, according to the president of the Indian Muslim Council-USA (IMC-USA).
NRI wins Spirit of Liberty award
New York, June 1: An Indian American has been chosen for this year's Spirit of Liberty award for his contribution to his community.
Sunita Williams to visit India this year
Washington, June 30: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who returned to earth last week after spending a record 194 days in space, said Friday she now plans to visit India.
NRI woman in Gordon Brown's cabinet
London, June 30: Britain's new Prime Minister Gordon Brown has appointed Shriti Vadera, an Indian-origin economist, as junior international development minister that will involve dealing with issues related to India.
235,000 people of Indian ancestry in Oz
Sydney, June 29 People of Indian ancestry in Australia now number 235,000, according to the 2006 census figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Om, Naseer to be feted in London
London, June 29: Eminent Indian actors Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah will be honoured by a Britain-based film organisation here Sunday.
Indian origin woman to fight Swiss polls
New Delhi, June 28: Cynthia Malarvady is just 20. But this spunky Indian-origin woman wants to enter the Swiss parliament and is campaigning intensely as a candidate of the Green Party for the Oct 21 polls.
Indian American plays at Wimbledon
Wimbledon, June 28: Rajeev Ram is a name that would not make many heads turn in India. But Rajeev Ram, a professional tennis player from the United States, would indeed draw immediate attention as he steps out on court at Wimbledon Wednesday.
Aussie education attracts Indians
Sydney, June 26: The growing influx of full-fee paying Indian students is reaping rich dividends for Australia. India is now the second largest source of overseas students and a significant contributor to Australia's international education market, which is worth A$9.8 billion to the national economy.
Rath Yatra held in Bulgaria
Warsaw, June 26: A Ratha Yatra (chariot festival) organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) along a main boulevard in the Bulgarian capital Sofia drew huge crowds.
New law on migration on anvil
New Delhi, June 26: In a move to contain increasing instances of exploitation, India is contemplating a ban on housemaids going to work in countries with which it does not have a labour welfare pact.
Kanishka memorial unveiled in Toronto
Toronto, June 25: A memorial honouring the victims of the 1985 Kanishka bombing was unveiled on a serene waterfront here, more than two decades after the Air India plane was blown up in mid-air.
Mega events to celebrate August 15th
Dubai, June 25: The Indian diaspora here is planning to organise a series of cultural events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's independence.
Sunita back home after space odyssey
Washington, June 24: Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams finally returned after a 195-day record space odyssey with six fellow astronauts as the Atlantis space shuttle roared safely back to Earth.
Indian-origin UK MP, passes away
London, June 21: Piara Singh Khabra, 82, who was the oldest member of the House of Commons after former prime minister Edward Heath died in 2001, passed away following complications with his liver at the Hammersmith Hospital here.
Indian to render Ramayana at NY fest
New York, June 22: Danseuse, scholar and choreographer Anita Ratnam is scheduled to render the Ramayana through storytelling and dance at the Celebrate Story Festival being held at the Central Park here on June 23.
Welfare fund for NRI workers mooted
New Delhi, June 22: If the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has its way, Indian workers abroad will soon have a welfare fund with a sizeable contribution from the country's insurance companies.
Indian-origin journo wins UK prize
London, June 20: A book by Indian-origin journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran, setting out new details of the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority's government of Iraq, has won the Samuel Johnson non-fiction prize worth 30,000 pounds.
India, Canada ink pact to protect trade
Toronto, June 20: In a bid to push bilateral economic relations, India and Canada have signed a long-awaited pact to protect and promote investments made by their companies in each other's country, officials said.
UK plans to boost trade with India
London, June 20: As litigation continues over recent changes to immigration rules, Britain has announced plans to launch an international marketing campaign to promote the country as a 'migration destination' and to leverage the economically active Indian community here to forge links with India's growing economy.
Indian mission outsources visa service
Kuala Lumpur, June 20: The Indian High Commission here has outsourced the processing of visa applications to a travel agency here.
Indo-Canadian trade set to go up
Toronto, June 19: Trade and investment between India and Canada is expected to shoot up to C$10 billion a year quickly, according to Ajit Khanna, the outgoing president of the India-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC).
Rajni fans can watch 'Sivaji' for free
Dubai, June 19: Indian labourers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can watch Rajnikant's latest blockbuster 'Sivaji: The Boss' for free thanks to an NGO run by Indian expatriates here.
UAE Indians hail Patil's candidature
Dubai, June 18: Indian expatriates in the UAE have welcomed the nomination of Pratibha Patil as the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) presidential candidate, saying the move will boost the country's image.
Rajnikant rocks Bahrain too
Dubai, June 18: South Indian superstar Rajnikant's 'Sivaji: The Boss' created a record of sorts in Bahrain with theatres reporting 100 percent occupancy mainly from the Indian community.
Knighthood for author Salman Rushdie
London, June 17: Celebrated India-born author Salman Rushdie, whose 'Midnight's Children' won the Booker Prize, will be knighted while Indian-origin rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti also figures in the Queen's honours list this year.
Sunita sets a world record in space
Washington, June 17: Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams set a new record Saturday for the longest space flight by a woman as she prepared to return home June 21 after a six-month space odyssey.
NRI qualifies for Clean Elections programme in New Jersey
New York, June 15: (IANS) An Indian American woman candidate for New Jersey state Senate has become the first person to qualify in the state's Fair and Clean Elections pilot programme, a system of government financing of political campaigns in the US.
After 164 years, Rammohun Roy's tomb in Bristol to be repaired
Bristol, June 15: For the first time since 1843, major restoration and repair will be undertaken on the tomb of renowned Indian social reformer Raja Rammohun Roy here, thanks to the intervention by Kolkata's civic body and a donation by an Indian businessman.
Indian American Sikh honoured with Rising Star award
New York, June 14: A young Indian American Sikh entrepreneur has been awarded the Rising Star award by a US magazine for his contribution in the area of political consulting in the country.
Poland could be next hot destination for Indian workers
New Delhi, June 14: Poland could soon witness a large influx of Indian workers, particularly in the construction sector, after the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to streamline labour migration to the East European country.
Increase in visa applications to Britain from Kerala
Kochi, June 13: There has been a spurt in the number of visa applications to Britain since the opening of the Visa Facilitation Service (VFS) centre in Kochi in May 2003.
Tories host ball to celebrate India@60
London, June 13: Conservative party leader David Cameron lauded Britain's traditional links with India and Pakistan at a ball held here to celebrate 60 years of independence of the two countries.
Tributes paid to Indian origin leader
Durban, June 12: Rich tributes were paid to George Sewpersadh, the anti-apartheid leader of Indian origin, with mourners describing him as a people's hero during the dark days of apartheid.
Indians fuel US technology firms
Washington, June 12: A majority of immigrants from India and five other nations who started one fourth of the technology and engineering companies in the United States in the last 10 years were not educated in elite institutions, says a study.
NRI's mad rush to wed on July 7
New York, June 11: Wedding planners and marriage venues have reported a marked increase in the number of Indian Americans, especially in Las Vegas, who want to get married on July 7 in the belief that the date - 7-7-07 - has good luck written all over it.
Rath Yatra draws crowds in NY
New York, June 11: A Ratha Yatra (chariot festival) organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) drew hundreds of people in New York.
Iraq to rebuild gurdwara in Baghdad
Baghdad, June 11: A gurdwara in Baghdad, built to commemorate Guru Nanak's visit to the city and severely damaged after the fall of Saddam Hussein, is all set to be rebuilt, a top Iraqi leader said.
Ravi stresses on diaspora's cultural needs in Jamaica
New Delhi, June 10: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has assured the Indian community in Jamaica that the government was alive to the cultural needs of those settled abroad.
Atlantis blast-off to fetch Sunita Williams
Washington, June 10: US space shuttle Atlantis blasted off into the sunset from Florida's Kennedy Space Centre to bring Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams back home after a six month sojourn in space.
Global alumni bat for Bengal university upgradation
Kolkata, June 9: The Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU) in Shibpur, near here, is all set to undergo a transformation to make it at par with world class institutions, thanks to the initiative of its global alumni association.
Indo-Canadian honoured for community service
Toronto, June 9: (IANS) An Indo-Canadian is among the nine people awarded the 2007 Civic Awards by the city of Peterborough, Ontario.
India and Yorkshire sign trade pact
Leeds, June 8: India's industry lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and authorities in Yorkshire Thursday signed an agreement to further trade relations.
Yorkshire remembers Sachin Tendulkar
Leeds, June 8: Cricket and Yorkshire are synonymous and both figured prominently at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Global Business Forum Thursday, with Sachin Tendulkar and Geoffrey Boycott being fondly remembered, though neither was present.
Reverse outsourcing creating jobs in US
Washington, June 8: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Sunil Bharti Mittal has told Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton how Indian companies are outsourcing to US firms, investing in the US and creating jobs here.
India government in touch with Oman
Dubai/New Delhi, June 8: At least one Indian has been killed and eight declared missing after a massive cyclone wreaked havoc in Oman, home to 386,000 Indians.
Indian mission in UAE to assist workers
Dubai, June 7: The Indian mission here is making arrangements to set up special counters where Indians can submit documents related to their work permits.
Shaking a leg, B'wood style in Yorkshire
Leeds, June 7: Giant screens showing Bollywood blockbusters, live telecast of the June 9 IIFA awards evening and local dancers shaking a leg to popular Indian numbers are some of the events taking place across Yorkshire.
India, UAE to expand investment
New Delhi, June 7: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Wednesday decided to expand trade and investment between them even as the Gulf country, home to over 1.4 million Indians, pushed for 'an increased involvement' of New Delhi in the Gulf region.
NRI among top woman composers
New York, June 6: An Indian American music composer has become an inspiration for a whole new generation of American composers by being ranked among the top 15 women composers in the US.
Ravi praises Indians in Suriname
Paramaribo (Suriname), June 6: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has praised the efforts of the Indian community in Suriname to preserve their culture and tradition.
Indian workers figure in India-UAE talks
New Delhi, June 6: Issues related to the Indian workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were among those that came up for discussion Tuesday on the first day of a two-day India-UAE joint commission meeting.
Hindu temples to come up in US cities
New York, June 4: Two beautifully carved marble temples depicting Indian heritage and civilization will be inaugurated in Atlanta in the United States and Toronto in Canada by a Hindu spiritual leader.
UK varsity to honour Indians
Leeds, June 4: Renowned Indian filmmaker Yash Chopra, actress Shabana Azmi and Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel will be conferred honorary doctorates by the Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) during the IIFA Weekend in Yorkshire next week.
Indian shopping fest in KL
Kuala Lumpur, June 4: The Mid Valley exhibition centre in this Malaysian capital has turned into a virtual Indian bazaar for the 10-day Global Indian Shopping Festival (GISF) 2007.
Helping Indian students in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, June 4: A tuition centre set up in Malaysia 25 years ago to help Indian students from the lower income groups to perform better academically today boasts of having over 100 centres across the country.
Keep your cultural identity:Ravi
Port-of-Spain (Trinidad), June 3 The Indian diaspora which amounts to 40 percent of the 1.3 million people in Trinidad and Tobago have been urged, 'to keep your cultural identity and religious faith' by a visiting Indian minister.
I-card for expats to be mandatory
Dubai, June 1: All expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be issued multipurpose identity cards from next year.
Patak's goes from 5 to 100 mn pounds
London, June 1: Patak's, an Indian food company set up by an Indian immigrant who came here in the 1950s with only five pounds in his pocket, has been sold for over 100 million pounds, signalling a landmark in Britain's ongoing love affair with palate-tingling Indian cuisine.
A Maharashtra mandal in France
Paris, May 31: A Maharashtra Mandal France (MMF) has been set up here to look after the cultural and business interests of the small but growing community.
A puja to invoke Sarasvati in New York
New York, May 31: Over three thousand devotees as well as Jain and Hindu monks took part in the '24 Tirthankaras and Sarasvati Puja' on Long Island in New York.
Etihad Airways starts flights to Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, May 31: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) started its thrice a week service from Abu Dhabi to Thiruvananthapuram Wednesday.
NRI entrepreneur to save wildebeests
Los Angeles, May 30 An India born Silicon Valley entrepreneur's latest mission is to save Kenya's wildebeests who roam the vast Masai Mara National Reserve.
Funds raised for child trafficking victims
Washington, May 30: A non-profit organisation led by Indian Americans has raised over $120,000 for a shelter, 'Haven of Freedom', for victims of child trafficking.
French honour for Indian educationist
Paris, May 30: Bikas Sanyal, who is the director of Maison de l'Inde or India House in Paris, has been honoured by the French government with its highest civilian award, the Legion d'Honneur.
NRIs launch $7 mn investment fund
Hyderabad, May 30: The Andhra Pradesh Investment Fund, a new angel investment company with a corpus of $7 million, was launched here Tuesday for specifically targeting companies in the state.
96.68% Gulf students pass X exams
New Delhi, May 30: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 10 students in Gulf countries have recorded a whopping 96.68 pass percentage this year, about 12 percent more than what their counterparts have achieved in India.
Indo-Canadian women prefer sari
Toronto, May 29: An increasing number of Indo-Canadian women these days are giving up their western outfits for the traditional Indian sari, thanks to an inner urge ignited by Bollywood, to go back to the roots.
FBI wants Sikhs to join the agency
New York, May 29: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) would like to recruit Sikh youths in the US who possess Punjabi language skills.
Yoga session at US University
New York, May 29: The Hindu Students Council chapter at North Carolina State University held a prayer and yoga session during the weekend.
Yorkshire set to host IIFA awards
London, May 28: From special workshops to prevent the Richard Gere-Shilpa Shetty type faux pas, to producing limited edition 'Yorkshire cloth' - preparations are in final stages across five Yorkshire towns to welcome the glitz and glamour of the Indian film industry June 7-9 for what is widely called the 'Bollywood Oscar' ceremony.
Government launches OIFC
New Delhi, May 28: The government Monday launched an Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC), a one-stop shop to help overseas Indians invest in India.
Trinidad's Indian Arrival Day celebrated
New Delhi, May 27: Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi inaugurated the celebrations in India to mark the arrival of the first batch of Indians in Trinidad & Tobago in 1845.
Kerala to introduce pension for NRIs
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27: The Kerala government will soon introduce a contributory pension scheme for all non-resident Keralites (NRKs) - the first of its kind in India, state Labour Minister P.K. Gurudasan said here Saturday.
93.29% Gulf students pass board exams
New Delhi, May 26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 students in Gulf countries have recorded a 93.29 pass percentage this year - a decline of 1.13 percent in comparison to 2006.
NRI deposits grow in Kerala bank
Thiruvananthapuram, May 25: NRI deposits in Kerala's State Bank of Travancore (SBT) have grown by 9.14 percent to touch Rs.85.95 billion ($2 billion) in the last fiscal.
Channel 4 to air Big Brother apology
London, May 25: Britain's Channel 4 will be forced to broadcast an apology over alleged racist bullying of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty in reality TV show 'Celebrity Big Brother' after broadcasting regulator Ofcom ruled that the channel breached its broadcasting code.
Indian behind Google's latest product
New York, May 25: An Indian software engineer working with Google Inc., one of the top search engines on the internet, is the brain behind the company's newest offering Hot Trends.
Indian journo wins UN media award
United Nations, May 24: A HIV-positive couple in India, an indigenous group in Malaysia and nomadic children in China are the focus of stories that have won United Nations prizes for media.
B'wood makes Hindi popular in Australia
Sydney, May 24: Bollywood has made the Hindi language course offered by the University of Sydney's Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) quite popular among Australian students.
Indian-born professor gets Abel Prize
Oslo, May 23: Indian-born Srinivasa S. R. Varadhan Tuesday accepted the Norwegian Abel Prize, known as the 'Nobel Prize for mathematics'.
NRI is Young Democrat of the Year
New York, May 22: A 27-year-old Indian American lawmaker has won the Ohio Young Democrat of the Year award.
Indian American named top lobbyists
Washington, May 22: A newspaper covering US Congress and its members has named an Indian American among the capital's top lobbyists.
New Jersey Asians celebrate heritage
New York, May 22: Hundreds of South Asians in New Jersey gathered over the weekend to celebrate the South Jersey Asian Heritage Festival.
India in touch with Nigeria
New Delhi, May 21: India is in touch with its high commission in Nigeria over the kidnapping of two Indians there, said Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Sunday.
NRI elected mayor of London borough
London, May 21: Harshadbhai B Patel, who was elected as a councillor in Brent during three successive local council elections since 1996, has now been elected mayor of the London borough that has a large minority of Indian origin.
Indian Americans named scholars
New York, May 19: Seventeen Indian American students are among 141 high school seniors selected as the 2007 Presidential Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, and contribution to school and the community.
Tailor made insurance for Indians in UAE
Dubai, May 19: Two specially designed insurance schemes for Indians working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been launched taking into consideration some of the problems faced by them.
Graduates blessed with Gita verses
New York, May 19: Graduating students of University of Nevada in the US were blessed with Sanskrit slokas (verses) from the Bhagavad Gita, one of the holiest of Hindu scriptures, during their second annual interfaith baccalaureate service.
Scotland witness rise in Indian students
London, May 19: There has been a 45 percent rise in the number of Indian students studying in universities in Scotland following the implementation of a scheme that allows foreign students to work for two years there after graduation.
USA TODAY award for Indian Americans
New York, May 19: Three Indian Americans are among twenty students selected by USA TODAY, one of America's top-selling newspapers for its annual All-USA High School Academic First Team.
Sahara launches services for US NRIs
New York, May 19: Sahara India Pariwar, the over $10 billion Indian business conglomerate, has launched a single window service platform for non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the US for accessing over 60 support and care services for themselves and their families or friends in India.
US college offers study trip to B'wood
New York, May 19: Bollywood has made it to the classrooms of one of America's premium colleges with the Lakeland Community College announcing a study tour to India for its students to learn about the Hindi film industry.
NRI doc honoured by California
New York, May 16: The California state assembly has honoured a graduate of the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in recognition of his contribution to improving access to healthcare.
US chamber honours Indian American
Washington, May 16: The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) has honoured Aron Govil, an Indian American entrepreneur, with the 2007 Excellence Award for his outstanding achievements in business and entrepreneurship.
Indo-Canadian museum in Toronto
Toronto, May 16: A $25 million museum designed to showcase and preserve the heritage of Indo-Canadians is set to be opened shortly in Toronto.
Sikh to be Gloucester's mayor
London/Dakoha, May 15: Harjit Gill, a keen hockey player, referee and former resident of Dakoha village on the outskirts of Punjab's Jalandhar city, is all set to make history by becoming the first Asian mayor of Britain's Gloucester city.
Funds raised for Hindu temple in US
New York, May 15: An extravaganza of Indian culture and cuisine was organised by the Hindu Association of Arkansas to raise funds for the construction of a Hindu temple. Nearly half the people at the event were non-Hindu, creating an excellent opportunity for cultural exchange.
Indian-origin student wins UK award
London, May 15: A nine-year-old-girl from Kerala who moved to Liverpool with her family three years ago has won a community award for her special efforts to look after new Asian children joining her school.
Arnold to visit Hyderabad in Nov
Washington, May 11: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, hero of many Hollywood action films, will visit Hyderabad in November with a high-level business delegation to discuss mutual cooperation and investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.
London mayor lauds UK Hindus
London, May 11: Lauding Britain's high-achieving Hindu community, London Mayor Ken Livingstone has said that he was proud that a large proportion of the community had chosen London as their home.
Ravi stresses on Indian workers' welfare
Dubai, May 11: Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi, who is on an official visit to the UAE, emphasised the need to improve the living conditions of Indian workers there and also expedite the return of illegal immigrants to the country.
Victoria police felicitates NRI therapist
Sydney, May 10: An Indian origin family therapist has been awarded the Victoria Police Multicultural Partnership Award.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman for Tharoor
Washington, May 10: Former UN under secretary general Shashi Tharoor has been conferred with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest honour that the Indian government bestows on outstanding overseas Indians.
MOIA in touch with Indian mission
New Delhi, May 10: The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is in touch with the Indian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya, to ascertain the arrangements being made regarding travel and accommodation in Kenya and Cameroon of the relatives of those Indians killed in an air crash in southern Cameroon.
NRI boy gets liver in rare surgery
New Delhi, May 9: A 15-year-old Indian-American boy underwent a simultaneous liver and kidney transplant at a city hospital here, which the attending doctors claimed Tuesday was the first such in the world.
90% Asian Americans go online: survey
New York, May 9: The Internet plays a critical role in the life of Asian Americans, including Indian Americans, with 90 percent going online and 70 percent visiting ethnic websites every day, a survey said.
Japanese just mad about Rajnikant
Tokyo, May 8: South Indian superstar Rajnikant rules millions of hearts in Japan with his machismo and flamboyance.
NRI elected to Scottish Parliament
London, May 7: Bashir Ahmad, an India-born businessman from Glasgow, has become the first Asian to be elected Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP).
US science body inducts two Indians
New York, May 7: Two Indian Americans are among 72 new members inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in Washington.
NRI filmmaker is all praise for Rajnikanth
New York, May 7: New York-based filmmaker Tirlok Malik, who was the line producer of Rajnikanth's much talked about Tamil movie 'Sivaji', says the actor has a larger than life persona.
Indian mangoes stir nostalgia
New York, May 6: The arrival of Indian mangoes in the US has generated a wave of excitement and nostalgia among the Indian American community.
Uganda woos Indian investors
New Delhi, May 5: Uganda is a perfectly peaceful country and wants Indian entrepreneurs to invest there, according to an Ugandan delegation currently on a visit to India.
Truman scholarship for NRI students
New York, May 4: Three Indian Americans are among the 65 students selected from across the US for this year's $30,000 Truman scholarship.
NRI doc bags NECO award
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4: A California-based Keralite doctor has bagged this year's Ellis Island Medal of Honor, established by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organisations (NECO) in the US.
Computerised PoE office inaugurated
New Delhi, May 3 The process of emigration from India will become easier as the government has begun computerising the eight offices of Protector of Emigrants (PoE).
NRI doc makes record eye check-ups
London, May 3: Premal Patel, an Indian origin optician who was part of a British charity, made a record 850 eye examinations in a day while volunteering in India.
'Indian, UK lawyers should join hands'
New Delhi, May 3: Lawyers from India and Britain can join hands to compete for international contracts together, says Britain's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Minister Catherine Ashton.
Sikhs in Toronto celebrate Khalsa fest
Toronto, May 2: The Sikh community here celebrated the Toronto Khalsa festival, intended to educate other Canadians about the Sikh faith and ensure that their culture is kept alive by new generation Canadian-born Sikhs.
NRI wins Woman of Achievement award
New York, May 2: Vishakha N. Desai, president of the Asia Society, has been conferred the Woman of Achievement' award here Monday at a ceremony here.
Indian is Australia's rising star
Sydney, May 1: An India-born teenager in Australia has made a name for himself in ice hockey - a sport not quite known in the Indian subcontinent - and has been signed to play in the upcoming season by a prominent club.
NRI pulls aircraft by ears for a cause
London, May 1: A Leicester-based security company owner of Indian origin is seeking to enter the record books once again by performing the unique feat of pulling a passenger aircraft over more than 12 feet using only his ears.
'Education in India helped me'
New Delhi, May 1: India-born Srinivasa S.R. Varadhan, winner of this year's Abel Prize in Mathematics, has acknowledged that his Indian educational background helped him win the award.
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).
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