NRI News
Two Indian-American scribes honoured in New Jersey Assembly
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Two-Indian-American-scribes-honoured-in-New-Jersey-Assembly/articleshow/8214401.cms
Two senior Indian-American journalists were among seven media personalities honoured on the floor of the New Jersey General Assembly by Speaker Sheila Y Oliver.
The scribes were honoured on the occasion of Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrations.
Suman Guha Mozumdar, associate managing editor of India-Abroad Rediff and Prakash M Swamy,senior Indian-American journalist, both from New York, were recognised for their "inestimable contributions in the field of media" and presented with House proclamations to the cheer of all the members present at State House in Trenton, capital of State of New Jersey.
Deputy Speaker Upendra Chivukula who moved the House Resolution congratulated the journalists and said they had made a positive impact in their chosen field and demonstrated exemplary dedication and steadfast commitment to journalism.
The resolution was passed unanimously. Chivukula then presented the individual proclamation to the honorees.
Others honoured were: Lito A Gajilan, publisher of The Filipino Express; Lili Greene, chief correspondent of IEPN TV; Byoungsoo Sohn, Abishek Sharma, journalists and Dr Sudhir Parikh, publisher of Parikh Media LLC.
The House Majority Leader Joseph Cryan and Jerry Green, speaker pro Tempore offered their felicitations.
Lakshmi Mittal tops UK rich-list for 7th year
Monday, May 09, 2011
The Tribune
Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, with an estimated wealth of £17.51 billion, has retained his position as the richest person in the UK for the 7th year in a row in 2011. However, his wealth declined £4.93 billion during the last one year.
In a first, NRG businessman buys flying car
Sunday, May 08, 2011
In 2008, NRG businessman Subhash Shihora's wife and six-month-old son were not allowed to board a flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad despite having a valid ticket because of a technical glitch. Shihora, a major stake-holder in the Rs 2 lakh crore Urok consultancy firm in the UK, was so angry he sued the airline for Rs 21 crore. He also wanted to ensure that it never happened again. And he found a way out — Shihora has become the first Indian to buy the world's first commercial flying car called 'Transition' from a company in Massachusetts, US.
Canada polls: Sikh issues, immigration weighed heavily on voters' minds
Friday, May 06, 2011
Post poll reports and community discussions trickling out of Canada, a day after the general elections' results came out, have thrown up some interesting facts.
Sikh Americans welcome Osama killing, worried about backlash
Thursday, May 05, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Sikh-Americans-welcome-Osama-killing-worried-about-backlash/articleshow/8161930.cms
The Sikh community in America has welcomed the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden but voiced concern that it could revive old prejudices that it faced after 9/11 due to mistaken identity.
8 Indo-Canadians elected MP's in federal elections in Canada
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/8-Indo-Canadians-elected-MPs-in-federal-elections-in-Canada/articleshow/8161874.cms
A conservative wave helped 6 Indo-Canadians to join the Canadian Parliament and 2 First time MPs are from New Democratic Party. The total tally of Indo-Canadian MPs has reduced from 9 to 8 in these elections. Interestingly all 5 sitting Indo-Canadian MPs from the Liberal party lost and all 4 sitting Indo-Canadian MPs from the Conservative party won.
Ajay Banga, Salman Rushdie win Remit2India's 'Light of India' awards for 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Ajay-Banga-Salman-Rushdie-win-Remit2Indias-Light-of-India-awards-for-2011/articleshow/8120354.cms
Indian origin women lead seven of the 50 fastest-growing women-owned or women-led companies in North America, according to the non-profit group the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) and American Express OPEN.
Foundation stone laid for overseas Indians centre
Monday, May 02, 2011
Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Thursday laid the foundation stone here for a 'Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra' - intended for discussions and research on the issues of Indian abroad to strengthen ties with the 27 million strong diaspora in 130 countries.
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