Ex-IITian NRI's 5 mn dollar gift to cancer research project January 30, 2012 10:01
Living up to his promise made nearly four years ago, a US-based Indian and IT entrepreneur on Friday came to his alma-mater Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here to launch a research centre for biosciences…
Read MoreIndian -origin surgeon Jayant Patel's appeal to be heard on Feb 10 January 25, 2012 10:10
Convicted Indian- origin surgeon Jayant Patel's appeal will be heard at an Australian High Court on February 10. His appeal will be heard by video link between Canberra and Brisbane, The Courier Mail reports. Patel,…
Read MoreInd-American jailed for 20 yrs for money laundering January 23, 2012 11:42
An Indian-American entrepreneur has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for using his perfume distribution business to launder millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartels. 51-year-old Vikram Datta, who was found guilty in September…
Read MoreNRIs to get right to vote in Indian elections: PM January 11, 2012 09:31
Fulfilling a long-standing demand of its diaspora, India on Sunday said it would allow NRIs to vote and participate in the election process. "Pursuant to the law that was enacted to enable Non-resident Indians to…
Read MoreInvolve overseas Indians as partners: President Pratibha Patil January 10, 2012 10:20
President Pratibha Patil on Monday said the country would continue supporting overseas Indians and encourage greater exchanges among the communities living abroad. In the present times of economic uncertainty and profound change in the world,…
Read MorePresident Pratibha Patil will give Pravasi Bhartiya Samman on Monday January 09, 2012 10:03
President Pratibha Patil will grace the closing ceremony of PBD on Monday. According ot the official sources Pratibha Patil will be in Rajasthan on a 2 day visit. The President will be reaching Jaipur in…
Read MoreIndian economy to grow at 9% - 10% in medium term: Manmohan January 09, 2012 13:24
While India’s growth has been impacted by the global slowdown, given the strong economic fundamentals of the Indian economy the effort is to bring the economy back to 9-10% growth in the medium term, said…
Read MoreNeed to increase the share of healthcare in GDP to 2.5% from 1.0% : Ghulam Nabi Azad January 09, 2012 12:41
There is a need to increase the share of healthcare in GDP to 2.5% from present level of 1.0%, said Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Government of India in his…
Read MoreAlok Gupta murder: No racist angle in the attack, says Canadian envoy January 05, 2012 18:54
Canada has assured that there will be no repeat of incidents like the murder of Indian student Alok Gupta. It also added that there was “no racist angle in the attack”. In an interview to…
Read MoreBidve murder accused Kiaran Stapleton due in crown court January 03, 2012 13:38
The man accused of the Boxing Day murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve will appear in court later. Kiaran Stapleton, 20, from Salford, is due to appear before a judge at Manchester Crown Court -…
Read More4000 Patients Benefited With Free Health Camp in Parkal December 28, 2011 13:11
The North American Telugu Association (NATA) has flagged off a ten-day ‘Seva Days' in Andhra Pradesh, as part of its run up to its bi-annual convention scheduled in Houston Texas on June 29. The service…
Read MoreNRI couple loses kids to foster homes over 'emotional disconnect' December 28, 2011 12:52
India has taken up with Norway the issue of an NRI couple whose children have been placed under foster parental care by the local authorities there on grounds of an “emotional disconnect” between the children…
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