Category: Editor recommends
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US visa for an idea
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While getting H-1B visa is becoming difficult for Indians, the United States is opening another door for getting a long-term US visa, thanks to the growing concerns of unemployment and losing global competitiveness. The Start Up Visa Act 2011 brings good news to Indians keen to migrate to the United…
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Gul Panag Married
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Gul Panag got married in the typical Bollywood style yet in the most unusual way. The Bollywood actress, who is always active on Twitter disappeared from the microblogging site for a couple of days before returning with an unusual tweet: “#InOtherNews, got married yesterday. Super fun it was.” The former Miss India,…
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Raped, killed and dumped in suitcase – Indian student in Sydney
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She was thousands of miles away from home when she became a victim of rape. Indian student Tosha Thakkar was raped and killed, and her body was discarded in a suitcase. If this story sounds like something that happened in India, read again. This is a crime against an Indian…
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Cheaper calling rates for New Zealand travellers
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Many Indians travel overseas for holidays and business, and realise that international calling is their third-largest expense, after the cost of flights and accommodation. This is where cheaper international calling options can save money. TravelSIM, a prepaid mobile phone service for international travellers, is offering lower roaming charges for travellers,…
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New Zealanders keen to help Japan quake victims
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Who could better understand the plight of people affected by the earthquake in Japan, than those affected by the Christchurch earthquake just a few days earlier? Following the massive Christchurch earthquake on 22 February, Japanese Rotarians were among the first to respond with a large donation to the Rotary New…
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Japan earthquake: Indian employees safe
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Indians in Japan safe Following 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan, there are no reports of any Indians in Japan affected by the worst earthquake in the country’s history. Indian employers, mostly IT companies, with staff in Japan have said that none of their employees have been affected by the earthquake in…
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Thinking of marrying an Indian man? read on
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While many NRIs come to India looking for an Indian bride or groom, Indian women need to be aware of the finding of a recent study about the sexual preferences of Indian men. As many as 25 percent men have committed sexual violence and 20 percent have admitted to have…
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Singh is King of Singapore’s Army
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Brigadier General Ravinder Singh has taken over as the new chief of army of Singapore – the first Sikh in three decades to head the military team. The 46-year old army-man will take over from Major-General Chan Chun Sing on 25 March. Singh, who is currently Deputy Secretary (Technology) in…
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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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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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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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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…