News for 'NRI'

NRI to invest £25 million in Chhattisgarh

NRI to invest £25 million in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Chan Chowdhry, the industrialist who owns an engineering firm in London, made the announcement at a meeting of investors convened by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh in Raipur on Wednesday night.

Move to aid women abandoned by NRI husbands

Move to aid women abandoned by NRI husbands

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

In a concerted attempt to checkmate the Non-Resident Indians and overseas Indians deserting their wives after marriage, the Centre has decided to enforce compulsory registration of their marriages and help women fight their cases in India and abroad. The Law Ministry will be sending a proforma to state governments for uniform and compulsory registration of all marriages solemnised in India.

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 starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Raj Bhanot, co-founder of the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, reportedly confronted Mudgal saying that he would not tolerate her anti-Modi and anti-Hindu stand. Ritu Jha reports.

5 NRI kids among '08 US Presidential Scholars

5 NRI kids among '08 US Presidential Scholars

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The selected students, picked for outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship and service to their schools and communities, will be honoured in a ceremony in Washington, DC, later this month.

Two Britons sentenced to life for murdering NRI

Two Britons sentenced to life for murdering NRI

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Balbir Matharu, 54, who hailed from Punjab, was killed after confronting the drug addict duo when he saw one of them smash the window of his white Mercedes van. Matharu was working at his family building firm in Stratford in east London when the incident occurred on January 12, 2006.He chased the thieves, who ran and jumped into a waiting Ford Mondeo and knocked him as he tried to stop their getaway."The crime is beneath contempt," Judge Moss told the brothers.

'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.'

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.

NRI's energy drink under scanner for 13 deaths in US

NRI's energy drink under scanner for 13 deaths in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

A popular energy drink, produced by a company founded by an Indian-American billionaire, has come under the scanner in the United States after reports of 13 deaths possibly linked to the energy shots.

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.

EC, Centre differ on NRI enrolment in voters' list

EC, Centre differ on NRI enrolment in voters' list

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Millions of NRIs wishing to get voting rights may have to wait a little longer to see their names in electoral rolls as differences between the government and the Election Commission have resulted in a delay in finalising the modalities for enrolment.Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday said two rounds of discussions have already been held between the Election Commission, the external affairs ministry and his ministry to finalise the modalities.

NRI student wins prize for science project

NRI student wins prize for science project

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Sean Mehra, born in Amritsar, jointly researched a space travel project with Jeffrey Reitman.

British NRI held for staging wife's killing in SA

British NRI held for staging wife's killing in SA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The sensational case of an Indian-origin couple, who went on a honeymoon to South Africa after a 'fairytale' marriage in India, has taken a new turn with the Bristol-based husband being arrested for allegedly organising the killing of his new wife, Anni Dewani.Officers from the Metropolitan Police's extradition unit detained Shrien Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities.Shrien, a businessman, now faces being extradited to South Africa.

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 donates ₤8 million for medical research

NRI donates ₤8 million for medical research

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Part of Sekhar's donation will be used to finance a scholarship fund which will allow students from across Asia to study at St Andrews. The medical school is expected to start construction this summer, pending planning approval, and is due to be completed by 2010.

NY slavery case: NRI millionaire couple held guilt

NY slavery case: NRI millionaire couple held guilt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Indian-born Mahender Murlidhar Sabhani, 51, and his wife, Indonesian-born Varsha Mahender Sabhnani, 45, were each convicted of all charges in a 12-count federal indictment that included forced labour, conspiracy, involuntary servitude and harbouring aliens.

NRI doctors elected to US Institute of Medicine

NRI doctors elected to US Institute of Medicine

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Professor Dr Aravinda Chakravarti of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, who is president-elect of the American Society of Human Genetics, and Professor Dr K Ranga Rama Krishnan of the Duke University Medical Center, who is now setting up a medical school in Singapore for Duke, have been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the three components of the National Academy of Sciences.

UK: NRI MP attends pro-LTTE event, flayed

UK: NRI MP attends pro-LTTE event, flayed

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

The presence of Vaz, parliamentarian from Indian-dominated Leicester East, and a fellow Labour MP, Joan Ryan, drew an angry response from the Sri Lankan High Commission, which released a statement claiming that the event was a 'clear violation of the UK terrorism laws.'

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.

Housekeeper slams NRI couple in NY slavery case

Housekeeper slams NRI couple in NY slavery case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

51-year-old Samirah from Indonesia, testified before a New York court through an interpreter that she was scalded with hot water for sleeping late, pilfering food as she was not given enough to eat, forced to walk naked to the kitchen, repeatedly beaten and forced to eat 100 chilies

What makes NRIs so successful

What makes NRIs so successful

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Many of my NRI friends agree that America's Immigration & Naturalisation Service, because of its immigration criteria, has created a highly selective and narrow population of NRIs in terms of capability .

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.

CEO of US university arrested, NRI students in a spot

CEO of US university arrested, NRI students in a spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Foreign students who are currently enrolled at the university can continue to attend classes as long as the school remains certified and the students are able to maintain their lawful immigration status. Ritu Jha reports.

Banks have no right over info on overseas assets: Mallya

Banks have no right over info on overseas assets: Mallya

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya on Thursday told the Supreme Court that banks have no right over the information of his overseas movable and immovable assets as he was an NRI since 1988.

Lack of policy blocking NRI investments: CII

Lack of policy blocking NRI investments: CII

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Lack of policy blocking NRI investments: CII

NRI meet to miss some big names

NRI meet to miss some big names

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

NRI doc donates $20 mn to Kerala village

NRI doc donates $20 mn to Kerala village

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Life for him has come full circle, the paper said - from dire poverty in India to the life style of rich in America and back to his native village where he has traded his Mercedes for a bicycle.

NRI? Getting a car loan will be tough

NRI? Getting a car loan will be tough

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

As a general rule of the thumb pre-pay the car loan whenever you can, says personal finance expert Harsh Vardhan Roongta.

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.

One held in murder of NRI man, daughter

One held in murder of NRI man, daughter

Rediff.com30 May 2007

An NRI and his daughter were found murdered. One of the persons on interest to the police was trying to leave Los Angeles, when the police detained him.

NRI CEO accused of wasting money on Clintons

NRI CEO accused of wasting money on Clintons

Rediff.com26 May 2007

A lawsuit against Vinod Gupta, CEO, InfoUSA, has accused him of wasting the company's money on high-profile guests, according to a report on the website of The New York Times.

Murdered NRI doc was 'a person with golden heart'

Murdered NRI doc was 'a person with golden heart'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Indian-American Vajinder Toor, who was shot dead by his disgruntled Chinese colleague, was on Wednesday remembered by friends as a 'very intelligent, hardworking young doctor' with a golden heart.