NRI News
Indian American groups seek relief on foreign bank accounts
Sunday, July 31, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indian-American-groups-seek-relief-on-foreign-bank-accounts/articleshow/9423519.cms
Several Indian American civic and professional groups have sought President Barack Obama's intervention in a joint campaign seeking relief on penalties stipulated by US tax rules on foreign bank accounts.
Indian-born artist makes it big, eyes India
Saturday, July 30, 2011
http://www.nriinternet.com/NRIpress-news/2011/July/20.htm
Indian-origin Gary (Gaurav) Taxali, who has made a big impact in the art scene in the US, Canada and Europe, says showcasing his works in India is his ultimate dream.
Discrimination against Sikh family forces Texas' Harris county to hire expert
Friday, July 29, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Discrimination-against-Sikh-family-forces-Texas-Harris-county-to-hire-expert/articleshow/9384125.cms
The Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, voted unanimously (July 12) to authorize a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to hire an expert to monitor the department's internal affairs division to end a federal inquiry into sheriff deputies' alleged religious and racial discrimination.
Interests of Indian students to be protected at UNVA: US
Thursday, July 28, 2011
US has assured to protect the interests of hundreds of Indian students at the University of NorthernVirginia (UNVA), which was raided by investigating and law enforcement agencies on suspected charges of alleged visa fraud.
NRI gifts 1 million pound for the engineering institute
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/nris-in-news/nri-gifts-1-million-pound-for-engineering-institute/articleshow/9381591.cms
A new engineering institute affiliated to theLondon South Bank University has been launched here with one million pound gift from an NRI businessman.
Britain's Business SecretaryVince Cable yesterday launched the Nathu Puri Institute for Engineering and Enterprise, set up with a 1 million pound gift from the Indian-origin Nathu Puri.
Ravi Bhatia steps down as head of Australian telco Primus
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ravi-bhatia-steps-down-as-head-of-australian-telco-primus/articleshow/9220402.cms
A well-known Indian who has been heading reputed Australian telecom companyPrimus Australia since 1995,Ravi Bhatia, has stepped down from his role.
Bhatia has been with Primus since its inception in the Australian market in 1995.
An NRI's complete guide to filing Indian income tax returns
Monday, July 25, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/other-news/An-NRIs-complete-guide-to-filing-Indian-income-tax-returns/articleshow/9369487.cms
July 31st is the last date for filing your Indian income tax returns for the financial year 2010-2011. If you are a Non Resident Indian (NRI) and are looking at the best way to file your tax returns, here is a quick guide on various options, including e-filing. This guide will also help you understand if you need to file a return in the first place.
Age is no bar for this NRI athletic mother-son duo
Sunday, July 24, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Age-is-no-bar-for-this-NRI-athletic-mother-son-duo/articleshow/9342986.cms
They defy age and have proved that barriers exist only in the mind. Meet mother-son duo of Mann Kaur (95) and Gurdev Singh (73), whose stamina, speed and skill would make even the great sprinter Usain Bolt marvel.
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