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Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Rediff.com15 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."

Accent row: NRI call centre staffer wins suit

Accent row: NRI call centre staffer wins suit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

A Non Resident Indian, who was sent back to the United Kindom early from a two-month work trip to India because his accent was not 'English enough', has been awarded a compensation of 5,000 after winning a racial discrimination case against his employer.

Maruti's Dil Se wins hearts of Karimnagar NRIs

Maruti's Dil Se wins hearts of Karimnagar NRIs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Karimnagar, which had been in the news for reelecting the Telangana Rashtra Samithi president, K Chandrasekhara Rao, with a thumping majority, has also entered the radar of Maruti Udyog Limited.

VHP's model could be blueprint for Ayodhya's Ram temple

VHP's model could be blueprint for Ayodhya's Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

In the late 1990s, the construction cost of the Ram temple, according to unofficial estimates, was pegged at Rs 120 crore. Adjusting for inflation to the current financial year, the edifice would entail an investment of nearly Rs 450 crore, excluding the land cost.

NRIs can invest in stocks, property in India

NRIs can invest in stocks, property in India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answer your questions on NRI investment.

Amartya Sen to address Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Amartya Sen to address Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Other speakers will include CK Prahalad, Karan Billimoria and Apoorva Bagri.

NRIs: Buying a home in India made easy

NRIs: Buying a home in India made easy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are one of the key contributors to the growth of the real estate industry and considering the immense potential in India, they are likely to step-up the investment in future.

Ramdev fumes as NRI seeks yoga patent

Ramdev fumes as NRI seeks yoga patent

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Protesting efforts by a non-resident Indian in the United States for securing patent for yoga, Swami Ramdev on Tuesday said either government of India should get the patent or it be given to his Patanjali Ashram.

NRI doc elected Calif Medical Association chief

NRI doc elected Calif Medical Association chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Anmol Singh Mahal is the first person of Indian origin to head the 35,000-member association.

NRIs not eligible for grant of OCI

NRIs not eligible for grant of OCI

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Non-Resident Indians are not eligible for grant of overseas citizens of India registration as they are Indian Citizens, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

International affairs channel in 6-8 months

International affairs channel in 6-8 months

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The government is launching an international affairs channel aimed at the international audience as well as non-resident Indians, which will be funded by the ministry of information and broadcasting at an initial outlay of Rs 500 crore.

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

He was found with over 20,000 illicit DVDs and CDs.

NRE deposit rates to be freed

NRE deposit rates to be freed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

CCEA clears $500 mn GVK proposal

CCEA clears $500 mn GVK proposal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

FDI of $500 million will come into the country with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs clearing a proposal of the GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd to issue over 78 lakh shares to NRI shareholders of its sister concern GVK Industries Ltd.

4 NRI firms in Britain's top 250 mid-level cos

4 NRI firms in Britain's top 250 mid-level cos

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

The survey was about middle-market companies that are helping to keep the British economy vibrant.

4 NRI firms in Britain's top 250 mid-level cos

4 NRI firms in Britain's top 250 mid-level cos

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

The survey was about middle-market companies that are helping to keep the British economy vibrant.

Arun's dad says Liz had him ejected from wedding

Arun's dad says Liz had him ejected from wedding

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

"I believe it was expressly done on Elizabeth's orders," he said adding, the couple was openly reluctant to invite Nayar's Indian family.

Lord Paul First Chancellor of UK University

Lord Paul First Chancellor of UK University

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

A philanthropist, Lord Paul has made large donations to many organisations, including a million pound to save the London Zoo from closure. He has also worked to develop strong Indo-British relations.

NRI remittance: How it is invested

NRI remittance: How it is invested

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

About 13 per cent of the funds remitted by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in 2006 were invested in equity and real estate. While 20 per cent of the funds are parked in bank deposits.

India refuses to accept foreign aid towards Kerala flood relief

India refuses to accept foreign aid towards Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday the state government would approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear hurdles, if any, in receiving the flood relief aid offered to the state by the UAE.

NRI kid wins BBC Hard Spell

NRI kid wins BBC Hard Spell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Gayathri spelt words diverse and difficult words like apocalypse, mezzanine, troglodyte, claustrophobia, geisha and resuscitate to become Britain's best young speller.

NRIs cannot invest in post office schemes, bonds

NRIs cannot invest in post office schemes, bonds

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answer your questions on NRI investment.

UK: NRI MP criticises Tory lawmaker's comment

UK: NRI MP criticises Tory lawmaker's comment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

"This is a shocking and damaging setback for racial awareness in the UK, not just for the Tory Party, but for the armed forces and British society as a whole," Vaz said in a statement.

NRI to set up aviation academy in Pune

NRI to set up aviation academy in Pune

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

The academy, a joint venture project, would conduct short term courses approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation and Transport Canada to train pilots and ground staff, Hemant H Shah, managing director of Cubex India.

Banks told to plug NRI deposit frauds

Banks told to plug NRI deposit frauds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to put in place appropriate systems to check fraudulent withdrawals of Non-Resident Indian deposits.

NRI girls not kidnapped, flew to Mumbai: Police

NRI girls not kidnapped, flew to Mumbai: Police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Qureshi said police inquiries found the three caught "Jet Airways flight No 9W 354 at 7:40 pm to Mumbai"

SC rejects cancellation of NBW plea by NRI husband

SC rejects cancellation of NBW plea by NRI husband

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Rejecting the husband's claim that the sole intention of his wife was to somehow get him arrested, the Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of an non resident Indian for cancellation of a NBW issued against him in a matrimonial dispute.

Facsimile edition of foreign papers allowed

Facsimile edition of foreign papers allowed

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The government on Thursday allowed facsimile edition of foreign newspapers in India.

NRIs urged to invest in biotech

NRIs urged to invest in biotech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Asserting that India offers unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs in biotechnology industry, Minister of State for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal has invited venture capitalists, experts in the field and non-resident Indians to invest the

Of London, Chocolate and Anil Kapoor

Of London, Chocolate and Anil Kapoor

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

How to marry an NRI, safely

How to marry an NRI, safely

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Dr Parikh is a physician, activist and philanthropist.

Ahead of Bihar polls, 'Litti Pe Charcha' at Times Square

Ahead of Bihar polls, 'Litti Pe Charcha' at Times Square

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Several members of the Indian community gathered at the Times Square in New York to hold discussions about the upcoming Bihar elections and voice their expectations from a future government over improving the economic and employment scenario in the state.

NRI human rights lawyer to review Big Brother

NRI human rights lawyer to review Big Brother

Rediff.com24 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.

NRI murder: Prime accused held

NRI murder: Prime accused held

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

The prime accused in the murder of a Punjab non resident Indian has been arrested while two other co-accused gave themselves up, police said in Hoshiarpur Thursday.