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PBD-Europe in Hague Sep 19
New Delhi, Sep 15 The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-Europe (PBD-E), a regional diaspora event, at the Hague in the Netherlands September 19.

The Hague to host third Mini PBD in September
After the US and Asia, the next mini Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), a conclave of the Indian diaspora, will be held in September in the Netherlands, in Europe. The Hague in the Netherlands will be the venue for the third mini PBD on September 19.

EAM flays Pak’s 'flip-flop' on 26/11
Chennai, Jan 8 External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said the constant 'flip-flop' by Islamabad in admitting that the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attack was plotted on Pakistani soil was unfortunate and recalcitrant.

‘Rahul Gandhi on way to become PM’
Chennai, Jan 8 With national elections round the corner, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said Congress party general secretary Rahul Gandhi was set to assume the office of prime minister.

Global INK will benefit Reunion
Chennai, Jan 8 The new Global Indian Knowledge Network, or Global INK, launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Thursday, will be of great benefit in helping an organisation from the tiny island state of Reunion near Mauritius to trace the history of its citizens of Indian origin.

New practice cautiously welcomed
Chennai, Jan 8 The announcement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here Thursday that overseas Indian professionals can practise in India was cautiously welcomed by Durban Deputy Mayor Logie Naidoo.

‘Overseas Indians can work in India’
Chennai, Jan 8 Qualified overseas Indian professionals can soon practice in India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Thursday.

PM condemns Gaza bombings
Chennai, Jan 8 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday strongly condemned the Israeli bombing of Gaza Strip.

India, Canada urged to develop economic linkage
Chennai, Jan 8 To have better economic relations and also increase the bilateral trade from the current $4 billion, India and Canada should work towards signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a Canadian official said.

PM launches initiative to tap diaspora's knowledge base
Chennai, Jan 8 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday launched a new initiative, the Global Indian Network of Knowledge, or Global INK, to bring India closer to its 25 million diaspora in 130 countries in the area of knowledge.

India will remain among fastest growing economies: PM
Chennai, Jan 8 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said the Indian economy will expand by seven percent this fiscal and remain among the fastest growing in the world, as its fundamentals remained strong despite the global meltdown.

Exhibition inaugurated at PBD
Chennai, Jan 7 An exhibition showcasing India to the overseas Indians was inaugurated here Wednesday evening as part of the seventh edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)- the three-day annual diaspora meet.

Tight security in Chennai ahead of PM's visit
Chennai, Jan 7 Security was tightened for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here Wednesday amid reports of a threat to top leaders attending the annual diaspora meet organised by the government.

Ravi launches PBD website
New Delhi, Aug 21 Online registration for the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, started on August 21, with Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi launching a website of the event.

PBD to be held in Chennai in Jan 2009
New Delhi, Aug 12 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Chennai in January next year. Its theme will be the role of overseas Indians in India's emergence as a global power.

Workshop discusses issue of problematic NRI marriages
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), in partnership with the National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a regional workshop on 'Problems relating to NRI marriages and suggested measures' in Chandigarh on June 20-21, 2006.

Full text of MOIA Secretary's speech at workshop on NRI marriages
Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset I would like to welcome all the distinguished invitees to this Regional Workshop on the issue 'Marriages to Overseas Indians'.

Problems in NRI marriages discussed
Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said that his Ministry fully recognises the urgent need to build safeguards to protect unsuspecting brides, and their parents seeking marriage alliances with overseas Indians.

National Consultation: the outcomes
The Indian diaspora, which is spread all over the world, has its own unique diversities. It is seen that, even after many years of stay in a foreign land, Indian men prefer to marry Indian women due to expectations of better socio-cultural bonding. However, such expectations are not always realised, leading to cases of marriage frauds, harassment and violence against Indian women in the host countries and in India.

Gender a priority in diaspora agenda
It has been acknowledged gender is an important dimension of the Indian diaspora as in the formation of the diaspora over four waves of migration and its successful transformation into a 'knowledge' diaspora, to which women have made a tremendous contribution.

National consultation on marriage to overseas Indians
A national consultation on marriage to overseas Indians was organised on February 18 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs(MOIA). The purpose of the national consultation was to take into account the perspectives of various stakeholders and make use of their practical experience in finalising a booklet for the guidance of women planning to get married to overseas Indians. The consultation was inaugurated by Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, National Commission for Women (NCW). Vayalar Ravi, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs gave the presidential address.

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