News for 'NRIs'

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

While most of these commanders quit the airline for better prospects, some of them also parted ways due to the work culture

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The ambiguity arose after notices were sent to lenders for non-payment of service tax under the pre-GST regime

Global biz meet in Germany from July 5

Global biz meet in Germany from July 5

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

A four-day Global India Business Summit will be held at Cologne from July 5 to promote investment in various sectors.

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

A large number of Gujarati Non-Resident Indians have landed in their native state to lend support to political parties they are backing in the upcoming assembly election, due on December 11 and 16.

UK: Salman Rushdie gets knighthood

UK: Salman Rushdie gets knighthood

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Rushdie has been awarded for his services to Literature in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, which recognises the achievements of 19 other NRIs as well.

UK medical body head quits over jobs row

UK medical body head quits over jobs row

Rediff.com21 May 2007

More than 34,000 doctors, including a sizeable number of NRIs, are chasing 18,500 training posts due to start in August.

Calls to India from US just became easier

Calls to India from US just became easier

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The launch of the enhanced version marks an important step by Airtel to further strengthen its focus on the 2.5 million NRIs in the US, Airtel said. The CallHome is a service which helps users make calls from the US to India. Airtel CallHome service was first launched in the US in December 2006.

Britain to help in checking human trafficking

Britain to help in checking human trafficking

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Human trafficking has been a concern and it got serious after recent detection of alleged involvement of MPs in the illegal activity.

Currency market: How to invest and make money

Currency market: How to invest and make money

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The gain in the value of the rupee has been beneficial to the foreign investor. If you invest in the assets of a currency that appreciates (as the rupee has done) then you benefit.

Salaried employees and their tax issues

Salaried employees and their tax issues

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Are you a salaried employee and a bit confused by how much tax your employer is deducting at source from your salary? If at all tax is deducted at source, do you know how to plan to save taxes? Get ahead tax expert has the answers.

Petrodollars no longer draw Malayalees to Gulf

Petrodollars no longer draw Malayalees to Gulf

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Emigration, probably Kerala's top foreign exchange earner since the '70s, is now declining says the study by the Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs Department, a state government agency in Thiruvananthapuram set up to look after the NRIs.

'PBD is not a forum to attract investment'

'PBD is not a forum to attract investment'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

On the eve of the sixth PBD, Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi clears the air about these perceptions and explains to rediff.com's Krishnakumar how this year's event will bridge the gap between the Indians abroad and Indians back home.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It can be an useful tool in achieving the objective of Pradhan Mantri's Jan Dhan Yojana

Cochin Airport may float budget carrier

Cochin Airport may float budget carrier

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Cochin International Airport may team up with some domestic airlines to launch a budget carrier for the Gulf destinations.

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

In all, around 45,000 illegal immigrants have been repatriated by the United Arab Emirates. While sources claim that at least 50 in AP have committed suicide after being deported, the government says that the official figure is just 10.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

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's great channel goldrush!

India's great channel goldrush!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

As if there weren't enough, a spate of new television channels will launch this year against all rational thinking.

3 reasons to buy health insurance

3 reasons to buy health insurance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Takes care of expensive medical treatment at affordable cost even as you get quality treatment and tax benefit out of it, says Naval Goel

PM's gift for desis: Lifetime visa for PIO cardholders

PM's gift for desis: Lifetime visa for PIO cardholders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told a rapturous crowd of NRIs that Persons of Indian Origin cardholders will get a lifetime Indian visa and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival.

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

In a set of FAQs on applicability of Goods and Services Tax on banking, insurance and stock brokers sectors, the revenue department has clarified that transactions relating to securitisation, derivatives, future and forward contracts are exempt.

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Across Yes Bank branches, the busiest people were the relationship managers, trying to soothe nerves. Many were seen advising clients the situation was only temporary and that their money was safe.

Didn't flout law, got funds from Indians only: AAP to HC

Didn't flout law, got funds from Indians only: AAP to HC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Rejecting the allegation of illegally receiving foreign funds, Aam Aadmi Party has told the Delhi high court that it got donations worth Rs 30 crore from Indian citizens only, out which about Rs 8.5 crore came from NRIs.

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Testing is a very good strategy if only symptomatic people are transmitting the disease.' 'Here asymptomatic people, with minimum, trivial symptoms, are transmitting too.' 'Testing, treating, tracing contacts and quarantining them -- yes, it will work up to a certain extent.' 'But more important is physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and cocooning, protecting with reverse quarantining the most vulnerable people, senior citizens, people with other major medical problems.' 'To me, that makes much more sense.'

Take personal loan to acquire that dream house?

Take personal loan to acquire that dream house?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Your bank shocks you by revising the interest rate on the home loan you had availed of a couple of years ago. And obviously you don't know what to do. Here's help.

Revealed! Mini IPL likely to be held in the U.S. in September

Revealed! Mini IPL likely to be held in the U.S. in September

Rediff.com28 May 2016

In their bid to cash in on the popularity of IPL among Indian diaspora, Indian Test captain Virat Kohli could be pitted against limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in exhibition matches for their respective franchises in the United States. According to highly placed sources in the BCCI, three franchises namely Mumbai Indians, RCB and Rising Pune Supergiants have expressed their desire to play some exhibition matches in the US where there is a sizeable Indian and South Asian population. "The matter is expected to be discussed at the IPL Governing Council in Bengaluru before start of the final match on Sunday. The venue is tentatively Houston," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Saturday. "However the dates need to be chalked out. Earlier, it was being discussed it would happen in the window available between India's tour of Zimbabwe and West Indies. But it could now be held in September also. All three teams are expected to play against each other. Obviously, major attractions will be Kohli and Dhoni," the official said.

Best of business this week

Best of business this week

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Check out the best things that happened in the business world

PBD: NRI's honesty dwarfs achievements

PBD: NRI's honesty dwarfs achievements

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

"The President was very enthusiastic when we told him we want to give this award to Qader," said MIOA Deputy Secretary Mahesh Arora.

IT just gets better

IT just gets better

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Stop being a wimp State!

Stop being a wimp State!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Borrowers, investors, beware these GST red flags

Borrowers, investors, beware these GST red flags

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

GST will now apply to mutual funds, loan instalments and credit card dues.

Diwali: at home and away

Diwali: at home and away

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

HSBC gets summons from Indian Tax Dept; fears significant fines

HSBC gets summons from Indian Tax Dept; fears significant fines

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Names of 100,000 a/c holders in HSBC's Swiss unit recently became public.

Now you can send rupee drafts from UAE

Now you can send rupee drafts from UAE

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Dena Bank entered into rupee drawing arrangement with UAE Exchange Centre LLC, Abu Dhabi, the largest Exchange Houses in UAE.