Author: TGI News Service
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Australians try the curry route to Indians’ hearts
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Following racist attacks on Indians in Australia, many community initiatives are shaping up to encourage racial harmony. One such effort is by a community group in Melbourne called Uniting Church, which has started monthly meetings between Indian students and the mainstream Australian community. The meetings attempt to encourage Indian students…
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Sam Arora to support same-sex marriage
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Sam Arora has now changed his mind. The Maryland Delegate who was a strong suppoert of marriage equality is expressing his concern for the same-sex marriage bill. “I have heard from constituents, friends, and advocates from across the spectrum of views and have thought about the issue of same-sex marriage extensively,”…
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Indians too busy to care, not any more
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“Have you ever stopped by a tea stall to save a kid from child labour? Probably you were getting late for work and ignored it. These questions are being asked by BlogAdda and Tata Tea ‘Jaago Re’ joint campaign to cure and prevent people from Too Busy To Care syndrome.…
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Fiji: Fears for activists as military clamps down
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Following reports that the military is clamping down on activists to prevent a peaceful protest planned for 4 March in Suva, Amnesty International remains deeply concerned about the ongoing crackdown on human rights in Fiji. About 50 percent of Fiji’s population share an Indian ancestry. At least 10 politicians, trade…
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Little Indians to donate to earthquake fund
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Two Indian restaurants are donating a part of their profits to help rebuild Christchurch. One of the businesses affected by the Christchurch earthquake is donating a part of their national sales to the earthquake fund. Little India, a popular Indian chain of restaurants in New Zealand, will donate 6.3 percent…
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Indian writers get a chance to be published in a book
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Indian writers have an opportunity to get published in the world famous Chicken Soup For the Soul series. This is possible with a collaboration of the Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul series with Indian blogging website, BlogAdda.com. The popular series, conceived and edited by Jack Canfield, has been publishing…
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Why is Indian art a sought-after investment
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On January 1, 2011, The Times of India published a survey of spending patterns among Indians which aimed at predicting projected net spendings on various sectors in the new year. As expected, the greatest growth potential was observed in the telecom sector. But what was surprising was that a close…
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Changing the lives of 5 ordinary Indians
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Nat Geo ‘Mission Army – Desh ke Rakshak’ Television reality shows in India are in for more competition. Geographic Channel is all set to give its viewers unprecedented access into the most prestigious and revered institution of the country – The Indian Army. In a country with stiff job competition, Indian…
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42M Indians watched ICC World Cup so far
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First 4 non-India matches get high TV rankings Indians are enjoying the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in a big way. While Indians glued to their television set during India’s first ICC World Cup match, with a television rating of 10.3 TVR, they also watched non-India matches in high numbers,…
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Experience Auckland’s culinary flavour
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While New Zealand offers plenty of tourist attractions, its ethnic food variety is unmatched, especially in the multi-ethnic city of Auckland. Auckland’s central business district and the neighbouring Parnell and Ponsonby suburbs offer a rich choices for places to dine in, to suit all budgets. For a taste of Malaysian…
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Her cup cracked in Mumbai following Christchurch quake
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She had taken a tea-cup with her to India before leaving Christchurch. On the morning after the earthquake, she found her cup had a crack – in Mumbai. Coincidence it maybe, it is one of the strange experiences of the survivors of the recent Christchurch earthquake that has claimed close…
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Is British model Hazel Salman’s new love?
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Are British model Hazel and Salman Khan in love? While Bollywood’s most eligibile bachelor recently expressed his desire to focus on his work and not get distracted by women, it seems women can’t leave him alone. The latest woman in Salman Khan’s life is British model Hazel, if rumours are to…
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Infosys faces US visa and tax fraud allegation
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Infosys is facing allegations of violation of US immgration laws, as per a complaint by one of its American employees. The employee has filed a case against Infosys accusing the Indian company of visa and tax fraud, a PTI report says. Jack Palmer, the employee, says that Infosys sent “lower level and…
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NRI charged for healthcare fraud in the US
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They would have been a perfect American success story for aspiring NRIs. The doctor couple ran a successful medical practice in Texas. The medical practitioners of Indian origin had worked hard for 10 years to fulfil their “dollar dream”, albeit too ambitiously. Dr Anil Sharma and his wife, Dr Kiran…
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Using media to give the voice to the community
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Bollywood actor Abhay Deol is supporting a good cause in Goa. He met a group of community filmmakers from slums and villages around India trained by Video Volunteers, a media organization for which Deol serves as an ambassador. Says Deol, “As a filmmaker, I try to make films that are…
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Earthquake: No Indians or Fijians dead
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No people of Indian origin or Fijians or Kiwi Indians have died in the Christchurch earthquake. “There were a number of reports out yesterday stating that a number of Fijian nationals had been admitted to Wellington Hospital and that eight had subsequently died. “These reports are untrue, there have been…
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New Zealand calls off census
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New Zealand has cancelled its 2011 census which was scheduled for 8 March, following the Christchurch earthquake which has been declared a national emergency by Prime Minister John Key. Government Statistician Geoff Bascand and Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson made the announcement. Williamson said Bascand has advised him the census could…
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Work abroad: Preparing for technical interviews
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While most technical interviews are largely focused on assessing your knowledge and skills on a specific technology or subject matter, the preparation for such interviews can be time consuming. Indians keen to work abroad have to often face such technical interviews. Getting yourself in the right frame for a technical…
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India’s Aurobindo Pharma receives USFDA approval
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Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration to make and sell Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-release These capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and falls under the Neurological (CNS) therapeutic category. The product has a market size of US$ 2.4…