News for 'NRIs'

NH10 director Navdeep Singh will not direct its sequel

NH10 director Navdeep Singh will not direct its sequel

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Singh has already moved on to his next film, a comedy on NRIs called Kaneda, set in Canada.

Reawaken India: It's time for overseas fund-raising

Reawaken India: It's time for overseas fund-raising

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

India's officialdom must turn to the diaspora to fund the economy's addiction to foreign money.

3 NRIs get 20 years jail for raping, killing girl

3 NRIs get 20 years jail for raping, killing girl

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

The trio, along with a UAE woman, tortured, gang-raped and battered their victim to death.

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I will take any source of positivity I can get.'

Bihar taps investors at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Bihar taps investors at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Guests were all praise for the Bihar government.

How rupee fall affects your investment

How rupee fall affects your investment

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Most investors do not read between the lines regarding how rupee fluctuation impacts their investments.

NRI hiring by homegrown cos sees upsurge in Q1

NRI hiring by homegrown cos sees upsurge in Q1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

According to a study by MyHiringClub.com, a recruitment tendering platform, hiring of NRIs accounted for 21 per cent of total recruitment activity during April-June, 2011, compared to 16 per cent in the year-ago period, representing a growth of 5 per cent.

Investing in gold? MUST READ this!

Investing in gold? MUST READ this!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

India (NRIs included) goes crazy about gold jewellery.

Investment in P-notes hits new low of Rs 80,341 crore

Investment in P-notes hits new low of Rs 80,341 crore

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The decline could be attributed to several measures taken by the market watchdog to stop the misuse of the controversy-ridden participatory notes.

Padma Awards 2011: The winners

Padma Awards 2011: The winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

President Pratibha Patil has approved the conferment of Padma Awards 2011. This year the President has approved 128 awards, including one duo case (counted as one) and 12 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. These comprise 13 Padma Vibhushan, 31 Padma Bhushan and 84 Padma Shri Awards. There are 31 ladies among the awardees.

When you become an NRI

When you become an NRI

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

One cannot open a savings bank account, have a fixed deposit or a public provident fund.

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A few adjustments can help foreign travellers and students reduce the impact of a falling rupee.

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Some refused to kiss each other on the cheek, as is customary in France while, others couldn't care less.'

P-notes investments continue to drop; hit fresh low at Rs 83,688 crore

P-notes investments continue to drop; hit fresh low at Rs 83,688 crore

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 61,786 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

ICICI Bank launches cross-border remittance

ICICI Bank launches cross-border remittance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Monday launched I-Express, an instant cross-border money transfer option for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).

Non-Resident Indians can now vote!

Non-Resident Indians can now vote!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Non-Resident Indians can now cast votes in their home constituencies as the government has notified rules in this regard, fulfilling the longstanding demand of such people estimated to be 11 million.

No Rexit impact? Foreign funds took out Rs 2,837 cr on Monday

No Rexit impact? Foreign funds took out Rs 2,837 cr on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The hectic buying by domestic institutions, as also by some top-shot brokers in their proprietary accounts, was in sharp contrast to heavy selling of stocks by foreign portfolio investors

What Montek told the Indian diaspora

What Montek told the Indian diaspora

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

At the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, organised by the government ostensibly to celebrate the country's connection with the 27-million-strong Indian diaspora living in 150 countries, Mr Ahluwalia said last Sunday that India was reaching out to NRIs not for their money, but because it valued the long, socio-cultural footprint all Indians living in India and abroad shared.

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.' 'The middle class was only concerned with flattening the curve of coronavirus and they were not bothered about how these workers live in one room with 10 people or 20 people.'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'While we are all trying to stay indoors and help flatten the curve, all recruitment processes have been put on hold and I am unable to find a job for myself.'

RBI allows banks to issue guarantees for NRI investments

RBI allows banks to issue guarantees for NRI investments

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank on Thursday eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms and allowed banks to provide guarantees on behalf of NRIs to acquire shares and debentures in Indian companies.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

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

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

On Wednesday, rupee depreciated to an all time low of 60.72 against dollar.

Centre issues notification for NRI voting

Centre issues notification for NRI voting

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

A longstanding wish of millions of Non Resident Indians for voting right in India has come true with the Centre issuing a notification to this effect to enable them to exercise their franchise.Parliament had in the monsoon session passed the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 to allow NRIs to vote in Indian elections and now government has issued a gazette notification in this regard.

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya.

Tharoor's back in news. This time for CWG payment

Tharoor's back in news. This time for CWG payment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor is back in the news over payment of money by the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games for consultancy services.

Get desi education with NRI loan!

Get desi education with NRI loan!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Educational institutions in India have a quota system for non resident Indians (NRIs). But the catch is that the fees are higher than what resident students pay.

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Upset over removal of 'UP Rising' posters at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh government has planned to organise a Diaspora conclave of its own for the first time next month to woo investors and associate NRIs in development of the state.

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The ministry, under Ravi Shankar Prasad, will soon prepare a Cabinet note for bringing Aadhaar under its administrative jurisdiction.

Dance Rani dance!

Dance Rani dance!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 72,321 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

Finally some good news! Daily ATM withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 10,000

Finally some good news! Daily ATM withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 10,000

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The limit on withdrawal from current accounts has been enhanced to Rs 100,000 per week.

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

INX will trade initially in equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives including index and stocks

Narendra Modi defines secularism at PBD meet

Narendra Modi defines secularism at PBD meet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

"A lot of people in this country have given different definitions of secularism. I too have a right to give my own definition," Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said at a session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi on Sunday, while replying to a query by New Yorker Sanjay Sinha."For me the definition of secularism is very simple: India first. That's it," Modi said, getting a huge round of applause from the NRIs.

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Rediff.com28 May 2021

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

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

They want FSI to be in line with export benefits for the sale of residential properties to NRIs and foreigners.

K Sera defers share issue

K Sera defers share issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

K Sera Sera Productions Ltd said it proposed issue of 80,00,000 equity shares on a preferential basis to strategic investors and NRIs.

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'When a gift is received in cash, it is likely to be questioned, and your father may need to explain its source.'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

NRI bank accounts: Some facts

NRI bank accounts: Some facts

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Banking laws for NRIs allow for the following deposit schemes, or simply put, accounts with authorized dealers -- banks and financial institutions authorized by Reserve Bank of India to deal in foreign exchange -- to be maintained in Indian rupees and in foreign currency.