NRI News
Sikh soldiers serving in British Army to be honoured
Monday, 10/10/2011
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111010/punjab.htm#6
Sikh soldiers who fought alongside British troops in conflicts around the world would be honoured in the UK by showcasing the ‘khanda’, a symbol revered by the Sikh community.
INVITATION: Sikh International Film Festival and Leadership Event in New York City
Sunday, 9/10/2011
http://sikhsindia.blogspot.com/2011/10/invitation-sikh-international-film.html
UNITED SIKHS would like to extend an invitation to community members to attend two events in coming weeks: the Sikh International Film Festival on October 8, 14 and 15, 2011 and a Sikh Leadership Event on October 13, 2011. The events are hosted by Sikh Arts and Film Foundation and are held in New York City.
Indo-US coop in education field poised for major expansion:Rao
Saturday, 8/10/2011
India-US cooperation in the field of education is poised for major expansion, Indian envoy to the US said ahead of the next week's major summit between the two countries on the issue.
NRI husbands lose passports for wife harassment
Wednesday, 7/10/2011
http://truthdive.com/2011/10/06/nri-husbands-lose-passports-for-wife-harassment.html
New Delhi, Oct 6 (TruthDive): The Regional Passport offices across the country have constituted a women complaint cell for Non Resident Indians (NRI) . Based on a complaint from the spouse the office will confiscate the husband’s passport. The highest number of complaint was recorded in Jallandhar.
Obama meets two Indian American winners of Google Science fair
Thursday, 6/10/2011
US President Barack Obama has congratulated two Indian-Americans who were among the three winners of Google Science Fair for their landmark research in the field of medical science and environment.
On peace mission, NRI lands in city
Wednesday, 05/10/2011
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/on-peace-mission-nri-lands-in-city/855787/
An Andhra Pradesh based NRI, Srinivas Alluri, on a bicycle world tour, reached Ludhiana on Tuesday and will proceed for Srinagar on Wednesday. Alluri is the founder of the voluntary and charitable organisation, Manavata. The cyclist says he used to pedal to stay fit before deciding to promote peace and the eco-friendly mode of transport. “I thought it was ideal to promote peace through cycling,” he says.
NRI entrepreneur Avtar Lit conferred ”Jewel of Punjab” award
Tuesday, 04/10/2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/nri-achievers/NRI-entrepreneur-Avtar-Lit-conferred-Jewel-of-Punjab-award/articleshow/10217816.cms
United Kingdom-based non-resident Indian entrepreneur Avtar Lit has been awarded the " Jewel of Punjab" for his contribution in the field of Asian radio and television.
British MP to take up Bhullar issue with UN panel
Monday, 03/10/2011
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111003/punjab.htm#1
Simon Hughes, Deputy Leader of Liberal Democratic Parliamentary Party in the House of Commons, Britain, today said he would take up the issue of clemency to Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar with the United Nation Human Rights Commission and the International Commission of Jurists.
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