Category: News
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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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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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We are safe – an email from Christchurch
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“We are all okay and safe, and our home too is in good shape,” writes Shirish Paranjape from Christchurch. “We have now spent two nights at home after the earthquake on Tuesday 12:50 am.” “At home, we have power, water, phone and internet. Petrol stations are running. Some supermarkets are now…
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No word about Indians affected in earthquake
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While there have been unconfirmed reports of eight Indians having died in the Christchurch earthquake, there is no official confirmation yet. The New Zealand police are likely to release the list of people affected by the Christchurch earthquake today. According to a report by a local Indian radio station in…
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Two Kiwis return home from Cricket World Cup
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The New Zealand cricket team participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup in India will be short of two staff members. Dayle Shackel, the physiotherapist for the team, and trainer Bryan Stronach are returning to New Zealand to be with their families after the recent Christchurch earthquake extensively damaged their…
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Indians stranded in Libya while families wait anxiously
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As the political crisis worsens in Libya, the fate of over 18,000 Indians stranded there still hang in limbo. The family members of Indians in Libya are worried for their safe return. Â While the Indian government said it trying its best for possible evacuation of the stranded Indians in Libya,…
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Call for prayers for Christchurch victims
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Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, called for prayers for the victims of Christchurch earthquake. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that his heart and thoughts go to the victims’ families, injured, rescuers and relief workers. “May God grant them strength,…
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Filter Coffee – An Inseparable Addiction for South Indians
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Coffee, as you know, is a universal drink. There may not be any one not familiar with, even if they do not drink it. While there are many varieties for serving coffee, hot or cold; with or without milk or cream; strong or light; the fact remains, after a cup…
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India needs fast-track courts for real estate disputes
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A leading organisation of Indians living abroad has urged the government to introduce fast-track courts to facilitate speedy disposal of their real estate disputes back home. Global Lawyers said NRIs have substantial properties and investments in residential and commercial real estate in India, but Indian laws do not provide enough…
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Indians – Come To Your Census
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There are 354,552 Asian people in New Zealand (2006), of which 104,583 are of Indian origin. This growing community needs government resources to be allocated. And for this reason, it is important that they are counted in the upcoming 2011 census. Census information helps determine how billions of dollars of…
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High Income Indians To Be Exempt from Immigration Cap
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Indians in the UK (England) have something to cheer about. The UK government is exempting non-European professionals, including Indians, from immigration cap, provided they are high income earners. The new immigration rules come into effect from April 2011. There are more than 1.3 millions people of Indian origin (PIOs) living…