NRI News
New immigration law, online platform on the way: Vayalar Ravi
Monday, 28/11/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new-immigration-law-online-platform-on-the-way-vayalar-ravi/articleshow/10873021.cms
To transform the immigration process, the government Friday promised to provide within a year an electronic platform to link Indian missions abroad and the concerned authorities to ensure seamless service for those heading abroad for jobs.
Indian Americans launch campaign to garner support for Obama
Sunday, 27/11/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/indian-americans-launch-campaign-to-garner-support-for-obama/articleshow/10868022.cms
Indian American supporters of US President Barack Obama have kicked off a nationwide grass root campaign to garner support from the community members for his re-election bid in 2012.
Six Indian American students chosen for 2012 American Rhodes scholars
Saturday, 26/11/2011
Six Indian American university students have been chosen the American Rhodes Scholar Class of 2012 out of a pool of 830 candidates who had been nominated by their colleges and universities.
Joginder Sanger named Asian of the Year 2011
Friday, 25/11/2011
Joginder Sanger, a leading NRI hotelier, has been named the Asian of the Year 2011 at the 24th Edition of "Asian Who's Who International" here.
Law journal recognizes 10 young Indian American attorneys
Thursday, 24/11/2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Law-journal-recognizes-10-young-Indian-American-attorneys/articleshow/10832080.cms
The National Law Journal, a leading legal newspaper in the US, has included 10 Indian American attorneys on its "Minority 40 Under 40" list, a special report recognizing minority lawyers under the age of 40 who have demonstrated national influence in their practice areas.
Former Kerala farm boy runs for Congress from Texas
Wednesday, 23/11/2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Former-Kerala-farm-boy-runs-for-Congress-from-Texas/articleshow/10832021.cms
KP George, the son of a farmer, who grew up in the tiny village of Kokkathodu in Kerala, kicked off his bid for Congress with a Nov. 15 evening fundraiser at the Ragin' Cajun restaurant in Sugarland, Texas.
NRI entrepreneur Dr Rami Ranger donates 25k pounds to Indian Gymkhana Club
Tuesday, 22/11/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/nris-in-news/nri-entrepreneur-dr-rami-ranger-donates-25k-pounds-to-indian-gymkhana-club/articleshow/10815118.cms
Leading NRI entrepreneur Dr Rami Ranger has donated 25,000 pounds for the development and expansion of the Indian Gymkhana Club here.
UK for higher cash bar to sponsor non-EU spouses
Monday, 21/11/2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/uk-for-higher-cash-bar-to-sponsor-non-eu-spouses/articleshow/10757911.cms
A key UK Home Office committee has recommended setting a higher salary limit for British citizens and residents who wish to sponsor Indian and other non-EU citizens to come and live here as spouses or family members.
Called the 'family route' of migration, Home Office figures show that it is used the most to bring in people from India and Pakistan.
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