NRI News
10 Indians along with Zuckerberg in Forbes under-30 achievers list
Wednesday, 21/12/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-company/corporate-trends/10-indians-along-with-zuckerberg-in-forbes-under-30-achievers-list/articleshow/11186648.cms
An Indian is rubbing shoulders with the likes of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and pop star Lady Gaga as one of the top achievers in the world under the age of 30.
Michigan doctor vows policy focus in Congressional bid
Monday, 19/12/2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Michigan-doctor-vows-policy-focus-in-Congressional-bid/articleshow/11165536.cms
The democratic Party candidate for Congress in Michigan's 11th District, Dr Syed Taj, said he is "disgusted by the gridlock in Washington, DC.
Kanwaljit Bakshi re-elected to New Zealand Parliament
Sunday, 18/12/2011
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111219/cth1.htm#12
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, who created history by becoming the first turbaned Sikh to enter the New Zealand Parliament in 2008, has now won his second successive term as a Member of Parliament.
Anand Giridharadas Debuts His Novel: India Calling
Friday, 16/12/2011
http://in.news.yahoo.com/anand-giridharadas-debuts-his-novel--india-calling.html
The land of opportunity beckons many an Indian with a few ever looking back. For those who do, it’s one of the biggest decisions that is fraught with emotions, and the constant back-and-forth of the “should we or shouldn’t we” return to India. With preferences boiling down to individual decisions, the journey back home is met with mixed emotions. New York Times columnist-turned-authorAnand Giridharadas, a second generation immigrant, did just that.
Man gets 5-yr jail for cheating nri, to compensate
Wednesday, 14/12/2011
http://www.asianage.com/delhi/man-gets-5-yr-jail-cheating-nri-compensate-823?
A city court sent a senior citizen to jail for five years for cheating an NRI by giving him a fabricated bank draft of a non-existing branch of a US bank.
I feel like an NRI when in India, says Cherie Blair
Sunday, 11/12/2011
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=475048&version=1&template_id=40&parent_id=22
Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, who was here yesterday to inaugurate the Loomba Foundation’s annual charity dinner, says coming to India makes her feel like a non-resident Indian. “It’s always so wonderful to come to India. I always feel like an NRI. Every time I come here, I feel like I’m home,” Blair said while addressing the media.
Sikh US soldier receives combat award
Saturday, 10/12/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/sikh-us-soldier-receives-combat-award/articleshow/11030611.cms
Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, the first turbaned US Sikh soldier in last 30 years has received Bronze Star Medal, the fourth-highest combat award for his meritorious services in Afghanistan.
US President Barack Obama appoints Preeta Bansal to key administration post
Friday, 09/12/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/obama-appoints-preeta-bansal-to-key-administration-post/articleshow/11028887.cms
Indian American lawyer Preeta Bansal, who was an adviser to Barack Obama's presidential campaign before serving in the administration, has been appointed to a key administration post.
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