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Court directs NRI mom to return to US with son

Court directs NRI mom to return to US with son

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

A bench of justices Tarun Chatterji, R M Lodha and B S Chauhan ruled that if Vijaysree fails to comply with the direction, the husband would be entitled to the custody of the child after the 15-day period and can take him to the US on his own

Is your income Indian enough?

Is your income Indian enough?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

A look at what constitutes Income on Indian soil and what is not from the perspective of the income tax department. The income tax department defines certain incomes as Accruing or Arising in India. This is the basis of calculating your income and income tax. Let's get to know a bit more. . .

India can be top healthcare destination

India can be top healthcare destination

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

India has generated an estimated revenue of about $600 million from over five lakh international healthcare travellers including non-resident that visited India in 2006, the study revealed.

Vedanta to reduce staff; cut cost by 30%

Vedanta to reduce staff; cut cost by 30%

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Vedanta Resources, a global metal and mining company led by Non-Resident Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, is looking to rationalise its workforce and reduce overall costs by 30 per cent to tide over the global economic downturn.

Give correct PAN or pay more tax

Give correct PAN or pay more tax

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The bill says the deductor will deduct tax at higher rates than that is in force or 20 per cent in case the TDS assessee does not furnish his PAN.

New tax code hits NRIs below the belt

New tax code hits NRIs below the belt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The new Direct Tax Code is expected to result in a higher tax-to-GDP ratio, reduce compliance costs, lower the administrative burden, discourage corruption and most importantly, improve equity both horizontal and vertical.

India's first suspected swine flu death in Kerala

India's first suspected swine flu death in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

A 52-year-old non resident Indian, who was suspected to have contracted swine flu, died shortly after he was admitted to a hospital in Kerala's Kollam district on Wednesday night, a health official said on Thursday. The throat swabs of Stanley Pelis, who arrived in Kerala two weeks ago from the United Kingdom, have been sent to the National Institute of Communicable diseases, New Delhi, today morning. If confirmed, he would be the first victim of swine flu in the country.

UK PM celebrates Diwali at 10 Downing Street

UK PM celebrates Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

For the first time, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Friday celebrated Diwali at 10 Downing Street, as the Labour leader and his wife lit a lamp placed amid idols of Lord Rama, Krishna from the Swaminarayan Mandir.

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

India owes $82.5 billion to foreigners: RBI

India owes $82.5 billion to foreigners: RBI

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

India owed $82.5 billion to foreigners as on June-end this year, 39 per cent higher than $59.4 billion three months back, in terms of the country's assets and liabilities to the international community.

Indian deaths in US: AP govt expresses concern

Indian deaths in US: AP govt expresses concern

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Andhra Pradesh government has conveyed the deep concern and apprehensions of the people of the state over the incidents of murders of the people belonging to the state in the United States of America. Mohammed Ali Shabbir, minister for energy, coal, minorities' welfare and non-resident Indians affairs convened a high level meeting on the instructions of the Chief Minster Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday.

Why this crisis could have been worse

Why this crisis could have been worse

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Residents did not bolt for the exit, dampening the crisis' financial impact.

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.

PIOs, NRIs should support our cause: HINDRAF

PIOs, NRIs should support our cause: HINDRAF

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

The Malaysia-based Hindus Rights Force, struggling for rights and equality for ethnic Indian minorities in that country, has urged Persons of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians to extend support towards their cause. HINDRAF chairman P Waytha Moorthy told PTI that the PIOs should use their clout with India and appeal to the government to severe trade relations with that country, as well as stop all investments in that country.

$17bn of FCNR deposits redeemed in Nov, but here's why we didn't know

$17bn of FCNR deposits redeemed in Nov, but here's why we didn't know

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The huge pressure on the currency market largely went unnoticed because of the demonetisation exercise.

TN police assure maximum protection for PBD

TN police assure maximum protection for PBD

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The Tamil Nadu police would ensure 'maximum protection' for the three-day Pravasi Bharati Divas, the annual congregation of Non-Resident Indians, in the city in the wake of the e-mail threat warning of possible terror strikes during the high-profile event."We have ensured maximum protection," Suburban Police Commissioner S R Jangid told reporters after reviewing the security measures at the Chennai Convention Centre, the venue of the event, to be organised from January 8.

Don't we Indians matter too?

Don't we Indians matter too?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If foreigners need reasonable taxes, why offer citizens something else? If foreign businessmen look for assurance on the rule of law, so do citizens, argues T N Ninan.

Of NRIs and tax returns

Of NRIs and tax returns

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

If you are an NRI and have a business or asset in India, that provides you with income, you are required to pay income tax just like any other Indian. Indian taxation laws are quite different for NRIs and it is important that you are aware of what you are liable to pay.

US university, Andhra Pradesh institute sign MoU

US university, Andhra Pradesh institute sign MoU

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and the Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, in Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, which was established at the initiative of a group of non-resident Indians, have signed a memorandum of understanding for fostering academic collaboration and improving rural healthcare. The agreement allows for student and faculty exchange between the two institutions.

India begins hunt for talented brains abroad

India begins hunt for talented brains abroad

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

"Non Resident Indians having relevant qualification and experience in Engineering or basic sciences are being inducted into the Defence Research and Development Organisation under a talent hunt scheme," Defence Minister A K Antony informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The talent hunt is being conducted through video-conferencing on adhoc basis and the posts subsequently advertised for regular inductions, he said.

i-bankers sink in marriage mart

i-bankers sink in marriage mart

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Considered, till recently, the "blue-chips" of the estimated $15 billion Indian matrimonial market, the marriage value of non-resident Indian (NRI) and India-based investment bankers is rapidly being eroded.

Kejriwal warns hospitals over 'black-marketing' of beds

Kejriwal warns hospitals over 'black-marketing' of beds

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

He, however, added that most of the private hospitals in Delhi were good and only a couple of them were indulging in such malpractice.

Ahead of Bihar polls, 'Litti Pe Charcha' at Times Square

Ahead of Bihar polls, 'Litti Pe Charcha' at Times Square

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Several members of the Indian community gathered at the Times Square in New York to hold discussions about the upcoming Bihar elections and voice their expectations from a future government over improving the economic and employment scenario in the state.

Kerala: NRI died of viral pneumonia, not swine flu

Kerala: NRI died of viral pneumonia, not swine flu

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The throat swab of the 52-year-old non resident Indian, who died in a hospital in Kerala's Kollam district on July 1, was found to be negative for H1N1 flu, putting to rest fears that his death may have been due to swine flu. Deceased Stanley Pelis, who arrived in Kerala two weeks ago from the United Kingdom, had died of viral pneumonia, said director of Health Services Dr K Shyalaja.The patient, who hails from Kollam, was suffering from viral fever,she said.

SBI, Union Bank revise NRI deposit rates

SBI, Union Bank revise NRI deposit rates

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The banks offer FCNR deposits in six currencies -- US dollar, euro, pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Japanese yen. In the FCNR deposit category, SBI has raised rates by 12-21 basis points on US dollar deposits across various maturities. The new rate for the one and less than two years category is 3.12 per cent (2.98 per cent). Five-year FCNR (B) deposits carry a higher rate across various maturities at 3.66 per cent as against 3.45 per cent earlier.

Of NRIs and gifting property

Of NRIs and gifting property

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

No special permission is required for an Indian citizen residing outside India to acquire (by purchase or gift) any immovable property in India other than agricultural land, plantation property or a farmhouse.

'NRIs deserting their wives skyrocketing'

'NRIs deserting their wives skyrocketing'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Don't marry Indians in America, including Canada,' Vayalar Ravi, India's minister for Overseas Indian Affairs often tells people back home.

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.

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.

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Official sources say that the finance ministry is aware of the possible spike in smuggling activity and has already asked intelligence agencies to tighten their vigilance and come down on the unofficial entry of gold into India.

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Here are the answers to six most relevant questions you MUST know about the New Pension Scheme.

Maximum age for joining NPS hiked

Maximum age for joining NPS hiked

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The increase in joining age will provide the options to the subscribers who are at the fag-end of the employment

Canada takes serious note of NRIs duping  women

Canada takes serious note of NRIs duping women

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Canada has taken a serious note of NRIs from Canada duping Indian women after marrying them in India.

Kerala's 'remittance economy' under threat

Kerala's 'remittance economy' under threat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

100-150 NRKs are returning from the Gulf sector every week.

NRI remittances touch $4 billion

NRI remittances touch $4 billion

Rediff.com13 May 2009

The inflow of Non-Resident Indian deposits shot up to $3.99 billion at the end 2008-09 as against mere $179 million at the close of the previous year, according to Reserve Bank of India data.

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.'

FM launches currency futures trading

FM launches currency futures trading

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday launched trading in currency futures at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai.

Brokers lure NRIs to stock markets

Brokers lure NRIs to stock markets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

While Geojit Financial Services and Kotak Securities are already managing large NRI portfolios in West Asian countries, Sharekhan, yet another local brokerage outfit, recently launched a broking platform called India First in Bangkok for NRI clients.

Girls must not wear short tops to avoid rape: Rajkot BJP mayor

Girls must not wear short tops to avoid rape: Rajkot BJP mayor

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Rajkot city mayor Raksha Boriya on Wednesday suggested that girls should not wear short tops to avoid rape and sexual assaults and to 'conserve Indian values', drawing sharp criticism from several quarters.

Non-immigrants in US: Indians slips to No. 2

Non-immigrants in US: Indians slips to No. 2

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

In 2008, of the more than 3.6 million foreigners coming to the US on resident non-immigrant visas, Mexico topped the list with 440,099 followed by a close India with 425,826 admissions.