H S Rao

Stories by H S Rao

EU report on J&K disfavours plebiscite

EU report on J&K disfavours plebiscite

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2007

Describing the India-EU relations as "exceptionally good," Nicholson said the EU would not get involved in Kashmir unless both parties invited it.

Some relief for Indian doctors in UK

Some relief for Indian doctors in UK

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2007

Judge Justice Wilkie in the high court of justice ordered the injunction on Sunday evening, Ramesh Mehta, president of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, told PTI in London on Monday.

British security service reviled V K Krishna Menon

British security service reviled V K Krishna Menon

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2007

In all six files, covering the period 1929 and 1955, document the security service's interest in Krishna Menon, a close friend of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.

UK: Docs appeal against new immigration judgment

UK: Docs appeal against new immigration judgment

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2007

The health department had decided to keep the new immigration laws in abeyance for the first round of recruitment this year in the NHS.

Indian students in UK left vulnerable

Indian students in UK left vulnerable

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2007

Many of the Indian students after completing post-graduation and other courses have switched to HSMP as in-country applicants, but now they have realised the new changes introduced by the British government might not lead them anywhere.

Temporary relief for Indian doctors in UK

Temporary relief for Indian doctors in UK

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2007

Britain has decided to keep the new immigration laws, which will hit their employment prospects, in abeyance for the first round of recruitment this year in the National Health Service.

Migrants to UK could face English tests

Migrants to UK could face English tests

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2007

A report identifies the inability to speak English as the single biggest barrier preventing migrants from integrating successfully in Britain.

Indian docs move court against UK immigration law

Indian docs move court against UK immigration law

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

If the association fails to get a stay of the new immigration law, an estimated 15,000 Indian doctors and medical students in the UK will have to pack up their bags and return home.

India keen on successful Doha talks: FM

India keen on successful Doha talks: FM

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2007

India has said it is committed to working for a successful conclusion of Doha round of World Trade Organisation talks despite the setbacks witnessed in the recent months.

Shilpa Shetty wins Big Brother

Shilpa Shetty wins Big Brother

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2007

On winning the reality show the Bollywood actress thanked the public for a "fantastic opportunity to make my country proud"

NRI human rights lawyer to review Big Brother

NRI human rights lawyer to review Big Brother

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2007

Rabinder Singh will sit as the independent member on a three member-strong panel commissioned in the wake of the race row that erupted last week.

EU must not alter Kashmir report: UK Indians

EU must not alter Kashmir report: UK Indians

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2007

The UK Hindu organizations are urging the European parliament to adopt the report in its entirety, without making any of the 400 and off amendments sought by the Pakistan government.

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2007

There was a late flurry of sympathy for Goody after she wept on last night's show and made an impassioned plea that she was not racist.

Indians stranded in UK pin hopes on PM-Brown meet

Indians stranded in UK pin hopes on PM-Brown meet

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2007

The group has already sent an appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to intervene in the matter.

Hindus oppose swastika ban in EU

Hindus oppose swastika ban in EU

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2007

"The Nazi Party started using a Hindu symbol and abused it. That's not the fault of the Hindus. For us swastika is a sacred symbol implying peace and prosperity."

NRIs protest 'discriminatory' UK immigration laws

NRIs protest 'discriminatory' UK immigration laws

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2007

The protestors demanded that the promises made to them under the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme be kept.

India stakes claim over Koh-i-Noor

India stakes claim over Koh-i-Noor

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2006

According to secret government papers written 30 years ago and released on Friday at the National Archives in Kew, west London, Britain had firmly rebutted a claim made by Pakistan for the jewel in 1976.

Queen's X'mas broadcast features Hindus, Muslims

Queen's X'mas broadcast features Hindus, Muslims

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2006

In a break with tradition, Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas broadcast has featured footage of Europe's largest Hindu Temple and Muslims praying in a mosque.

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

Twice-married Steve Wright, who was arrested on Tuesday morning from his home in the red light area of Ipswich, has been charged for killing and dumping all five women in a murder spree, which shocked Britain.

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2006

"Corruption is a key reason why India's infrastructure is in such a poor state. If this is not tackled, it could threaten the viability of future growth."