News for 'NRI'

'Punjab is in a mess'

'Punjab is in a mess'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Politics is in a mess. Good people have to join to clean it up.'

Rare heart surgery saves NRI couple's baby

Rare heart surgery saves NRI couple's baby

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

A team of cardiologists at the Wockhardt Hospital performed bypass surgery on the 15-month-old baby, the first of its kind in the country and one of the few such cases in the world.

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.

NRI scamster ordered to repay 90 million pounds

NRI scamster ordered to repay 90 million pounds

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

An Indian-origin man and his two partners in one of Britain's largest investment scams were today ordered to pay nearly 115 million pounds for illegally accepting deposits from customers without authorisation from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Cabinet clears NRI varsity, weather insurance plan

Cabinet clears NRI varsity, weather insurance plan

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on Thursday a weather insurance scheme as a risk management support for coffee growers.

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.

Husband charged with murder of NRI constable

Husband charged with murder of NRI constable

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

They are the third and fourth people to be charged with the murder of Nisha, 29, who was stabbed outside her home in Wembley last May

BJP Punjab manifesto: 75% quota for locals in govt jobs

BJP Punjab manifesto: 75% quota for locals in govt jobs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance released its manifesto for the February 20 Punjab polls on Saturday, promising a slew of sops for various sections, including 75 per cent reservation in all government jobs for youngsters from the state, an unemployment allowance, 35 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and massive infrastructure development.

US: Telugu group launches campaign for NRI safety

US: Telugu group launches campaign for NRI safety

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Telugu Association of North America has launched a massive public safety awareness campaign among the community members living in United States, especially among the youths and students, in view of a series of murders and road accidents during the last one year.

US: NRI doc shot dead by Chinese colleague

US: NRI doc shot dead by Chinese colleague

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

An Indian-origin doctor at the Yale School of Medicine was shot dead by a Chinese colleague, who also tried to kill victim's pregnant wife, the police said.

Row over NRI sex offender on Queen's royal barge

Row over NRI sex offender on Queen's royal barge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The presence of an Indian origin man on the royal barge with Queen Elizabeth during Sunday's pageant on River Thames has raised a storm after it was revealed that he had been previously convicted and jailed for sex offences.

The NRI who helps his village from miles away

The NRI who helps his village from miles away

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Chiman Delwadia helps students solve problems and he gives them homework to boost their knowledge of math

Fully-vaxxed Tanzania returnee becomes Delhi's 1st Omicron case

Fully-vaxxed Tanzania returnee becomes Delhi's 1st Omicron case

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The patient is currently admitted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital and has mild symptoms, hospital officials said.

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.

UK: NRI shopkeeper dies in teenage gang attack

UK: NRI shopkeeper dies in teenage gang attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

A popular Indian-origin shopkeeper in the Yorkshire town of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom has been killed while trying to repel members of a teenage gang who were trying to rob him.

Planning to buy a dream home? Read on...

Planning to buy a dream home? Read on...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Owning a home is a dream for most of us and thanks to the diverse home loan schemes available to make that dream a reality.

Briton who hurled racist abuse at NRI faces jail

Briton who hurled racist abuse at NRI faces jail

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A woman who hurled racist abuse at an Indian-origin man on the London Underground is likely to be jailed after admitting her offence when a video of the incident went viral on the Internet and the police launched an investigation.

UK: NRI convicted of attacking police officer-wife

UK: NRI convicted of attacking police officer-wife

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

A Manchester-based Indian-origin delivery van driver has been convicted of assaulting his police officer-wife, who later died of cancer, and is likely to face a jail sentence.

Two NRI children held by Norway return to India

Two NRI children held by Norway return to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The two children of a Non-Resident Indian couple in Norway, who had been taken away by country's Child Welfare Service last year and kept in foster care, on Tuesday returned to India. After months of custody row that saw India stepping up diplomatic pressure on Norway to send back the children a Norwegian court on Monday had handed over the custody of the two children to their paternal uncle.

NRI kids' custody given to uncle by Norwegian court

NRI kids' custody given to uncle by Norwegian court

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

A Norwegian court on Monday handed over two Non-Resident Indian children to their paternal uncle, ending months of custody row that saw India stepping up diplomatic pressure on Norway to send back the kids, taken away by the Child Welfare Service here last year and kept in foster care.

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

While both politicians tweeted about a slew of issues, they focused less on developmental issues related to the rural poor -- with Modi devoting a mere three per cent and Gandhi five per cent of his tweets to development, Abhijit Mazumdar, an assistant professor at Park University in Missouri said.

A new twist in NRI murder mystery

A new twist in NRI murder mystery

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Cops say NRI confesses to murdering wife. Lawyer says he was coerced into making the confession.

NRI remittances touch a new high at $6.5 bn

NRI remittances touch a new high at $6.5 bn

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Remittances by non-resident Indians (NRIs) saw a 27 per cent jump at $ 6.5 billion (Rs 39,991.9 crore in present valuations) between January and September this year, as against 7 per cent growth during the same period last year.

US senator apologises for remark against NRI

US senator apologises for remark against NRI

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

At a campaign rally in southwest Virginia on Friday, Republican Senator George Allen had pointed to 20-year-old S R Sidarth and repeatedly referred to him as 'macaca.'

NRI doctor's murder: Wife to stand trial

NRI doctor's murder: Wife to stand trial

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

According to authorities, Donna was planning to divorce her husband in the hope of getting up to $4 million by way of settlement.

ASK TAX GURU: 'Is PPF the best low-risk investment option?'

ASK TAX GURU: 'Is PPF the best low-risk investment option?'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

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

NRI custody row: India rushes special envoy to Oslo

NRI custody row: India rushes special envoy to Oslo

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Ganapathi, secretary (West), ministry of external affairs, has been tasked to once again take up the matter and convey the government's views on the issue to the Norwegian authorities, official sources said.

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

UK: NRI wins award for community service

UK: NRI wins award for community service

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

In a message on the occasion, British Prime Minister Tony Blair congratulated the forum on its success at promoting the positive achievements of the Hindu community.

The TOP 10 Movies from 20 Years Ago

The TOP 10 Movies from 20 Years Ago

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the Top 10 movies of 2000.

NRI driver sentenced for killing medical student

NRI driver sentenced for killing medical student

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents said it was 'shocked' at the leniency of the sentence.

NRI woman convicted of killing daughters in UK

NRI woman convicted of killing daughters in UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Rekha Kumari-Baker, 41, admitted the killings but had denied murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Davina Baker, 16, and Jasmine Baker, 13, were killed with a kitchen knife in a frenzied attack in 2007.

NRI whiz to tap Indian mobile market

NRI whiz to tap Indian mobile market

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Guru Thalapaneni, the Indian-born, US-based CEO of Remoba Inc is eyeing India with his products: Remomail, iPhonebackup, iDatebook and iPhonebook.

Malaysia: Banished NRI politician on hunger strike

Malaysia: Banished NRI politician on hunger strike

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Malaysia: Banished NRI politician on hunger strike