News for 'NRI'

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.

NRI psychiatrist faces plagiarism charges

NRI psychiatrist faces plagiarism charges

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Raj Persaud, famous for his appearances on daytime TV show This Morning, is being investigated by a preview panel from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College and the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.

Missing NRI's doctor's body found

Missing NRI's doctor's body found

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Though the police have not ruled out foul play, family friends and relatives believe it might have been an accident.

NRI charged with attacking compatriot

NRI charged with attacking compatriot

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

The man's lawyer argued that his client had acted in self-defence, trying to break-up a fight already in progress.

NRI optician admits killing wife

NRI optician admits killing wife

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

NRI optician admits killing wife

Congress leader Oscar Fernandes passes away

Congress leader Oscar Fernandes passes away

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Fernandes was hospitalised in July after suffering a fall while doing yoga at his house.

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com12 May 2017

As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.

India's Omicron count goes past 150

India's Omicron count goes past 150

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

According to central and state officials, omicron cases have been detected in 11 states and union territories -- Maharashtra (54), Delhi (22), Rajasthan (17) and Karnataka (14), Telangana (20), Gujarat (9), Kerala (11), Andhra Pradesh (1), Chandigarh (1), Tamil Nadu (1) and West Bengal (1).

Leading NRI gets Asia Leadership Award

Leading NRI gets Asia Leadership Award

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Leading non-resident Indian entrepreneur Maneck Dalal, who has played a major role in promoting Indian art and culture in the UK, has been awarded the Asian Leadership Award for his contribution towards heritage.

NRI woman's gruesome murder shocks London

NRI woman's gruesome murder shocks London

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

An Indian-origin woman has been murdered in west London and her right hand severed in a case that led to the arrest of her India-born husband and five others.

Lulu group chairman Yusuff Ali undergoes spinal surgery in UAE

Lulu group chairman Yusuff Ali undergoes spinal surgery in UAE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

NRI businessman and Lulu group chairman M A Yusuff Ali, who had a miraculous escape on April 11 after his helicopter crash-landed on marshy land in Kochi, has undergone a spinal surgery at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, the company said.

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Complaints to NCM fall down sharply...4,000 Indian women deserted by NRI husbands since 2016...79 districts in India still don't have blood banks...

NRI economist drawn into UK bank crisis

NRI economist drawn into UK bank crisis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Barclays chairman Marcus Agius and chief executive Bob Diamond have resigned after regulators in the UK and US slapped a 290 million pound penalty on the bank.

NRI remittances touch $23 billion

NRI remittances touch $23 billion

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Indian workers' remittances to the country from abroad have soared considerably over the years to touch $23 billion in 2004, according to World Bank statistics.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

NRI gutka barons to return

NRI gutka barons to return

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

The gutka company owners have warrants issued under them for questioning in a case alleging underworld links.

New York consulate launches NRI outreach programme

New York consulate launches NRI outreach programme

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The outreach initiative has been launched in the wake of a directive from the Indian government asking consulates to have regular interaction with Indian nationals to understand their problems and come up with solutions.

Suicidal NRI detained in UK mental hospital

Suicidal NRI detained in UK mental hospital

Rediff.com17 May 2012

An Indian-origin woman, who miraculously escaped after jumping in front of a train with her 5-year-old son last year, has been ordered to be detained indefinitely in a mental hospital in London.

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

June was a memorable month for the 101-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Last month, the Thoothukudi-based bank witnessed two new landmarks in a history in which the last three decades could easily qualify for a Kollywood blockbuster.

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

NRIs are preferred borrowers in India and their assets in India and other property rentals are accepted as supportive income streams.

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian diaspora remain bullish despite single-digit equity market returns since May 2014, says Pavan Burugula.

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The wife of an Oxford University professor found dead in Indian-origin colleague Devinder Sivia's house in Oxfordshire defended him, saying the death was 'not murder' and it must have been a 'tragic accident'.

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Kerry lobbied for NRI criminal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

NRI girl molested in Mumbai

NRI girl molested in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The NRI who saved 150 lives

The NRI who saved 150 lives

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

"The gunshots were getting louder and louder and the floor and ceiling were actually shaking from the blasts. I knew if we stayed put that, eventually, they'd find us. As an entrepreneur, you learn to think that nothing is impossible. The word 'No' doesn't register. So I asked myself, 'How do we do this?' and 'What would Richard Branson do?'" says British businessman Deepak Kuntawala.

NRI to lose US mansion for harbouring illegal immigrant

NRI to lose US mansion for harbouring illegal immigrant

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

An Indian-American widow will have to forfeit her 34-room mansion in New YorkState after she lost her appeal to overturn a 2013 conviction for harbouring an illegal immigrant from Kerala for over five years and subjecting her to slave-like conditions.

Jhajharia becomes first Paralympian to receive Padma Bhushan

Jhajharia becomes first Paralympian to receive Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'To the youth, I will say work hard. One minute of work will not get you anything. I have worked hard for the past 20 years, 2002 was the first time I won a gold medal.'

NRI found murdered in Mumbai

NRI found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

Asha Goel, 61, had arrived from Toronto 10 days ago.

If You Live On Rent, You Have To Pay TDS

If You Live On Rent, You Have To Pay TDS

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Tenants who pay rent above the threshold limit must be extra cautious about TDS fillings.'

NRI parents cry foul as Norway takes son away over 'abuse'

NRI parents cry foul as Norway takes son away over 'abuse'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

This is the third case since 2011 when children have been taken away from their Indian-origin parents by the authorities in Norway on the grounds of abuse.

Ujjal Dosanjh on NRI investment

Ujjal Dosanjh on NRI investment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

'Whenever you say India is inflicted with corruption, Indians turn around and say other countries have corruption as well,' says Canadian politician Ujjal Dosanjh.

NRI in limelight over immigration debate

NRI in limelight over immigration debate

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Immediately following his election, DeBenedittis closed down the day-labour centre that had been sustained by public funds and was located in a residential neighbourhood. In this, he had the backing of most members of the Town Council.

NRI pays 1mn for cartelisation

NRI pays 1mn for cartelisation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

NRI owned pharma firm Goldshield shelled out 1 million pounds as it was accused of being a part of the cartel fro price fixing.

NRI democrat honoured in New Jersey

NRI democrat honoured in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Upendra J Chivukula, the first-generation Indian-American elected to the New Jersey legislature in the United States, was felicitated by an estimated 500 Indians and other South Asians at a function held on March 1. The occasion was also a fundraiser for the Democratic Party to which Chivukula belongs. About $50,000 were collected at the fundraiser whose venue was Royal Albert's Palace function hall in Fords Township.

NRI entrepreneur donates 100,000 pounds for Gandhi statue

NRI entrepreneur donates 100,000 pounds for Gandhi statue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

An Indian-origin entrepreneur and social activist has taken the lead by donating the biggest sum of money yet for the proposed statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament Square in London.

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

A scientist of Indian origin from MIT, along with colleagues and researchers from Texas Instruments, has developed an energy-efficient microchip for portable electronics, which could lead to longer-lasting, self-charging cell phones.

NRI passenger dies at Mumbai airport

NRI passenger dies at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Family members alleged medical negligence on part of the airport, a charge which the airport authorities denied.

First two cases of Omicron reported from Mumbai ; Maha tally at 10

First two cases of Omicron reported from Mumbai ; Maha tally at 10

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Highlighting that mutation in a virus is a natural phenomenon, the civic body said citizens should do not panic and appealed to them to follow COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.