NRI News
Seven Indians in 50 top women-led North American firms
Sunday, May 01, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Seven-Indians-in-50-top-women-led-North-American-firms/articleshow/8117325.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.
Prince William wedding: NRIs in Southall celebrate royal wedding in Punjabi style
Saturday, April 30, 2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/prince-william-wedding-nris-in-southall-celebrate-royal-wedding-in-punjabi-style/articleshow/8119740.cms
The fairytale wedding of Prince William with his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton was celebrated all over the UK today but the 'street party' at the Clarence Street in Southall, where Kate's grandfather once lived, was special as it was celebrated in typical Punjabi style with Bhangra dance and folk music.
NRIs fail to use opportunity to vote
Friday, April 29, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/NRIs-fail-to-use-opportunity-to-vote/articleshow/8112113.cms
For the first time they got an opportunity to register as voters in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, but not even a single non-resident Indian (NRI) capitalised on it.
NRIs entitled to evict tenant from building rented out by co-owner
Thursday, April 28, 2011
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-NRIs-entitled-to-evict-tenant-from-building-rented-out-by-co-owner-/782732/
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that a non resident Indian (NRI) is entitled to seek eviction of building co-owned with co-owners. A division bench headed by Justice Hemant Gupta today passed the directions on a petition filed by an NRI woman who had raised the issue.
Delhi Election Commission launches process of including NRIs in electoral rolls
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-election-commission-launches-process-of-including-nris-in-electoral-rolls_1535462
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) hailing from the city can now apply for inclusion of their names in the voters' list with Delhi Election Commission (EC) formally launching the process for entry of their names in the electoral rolls.
Canadian parliament may see more Indian-origin MPs
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/canadian-parliament-may-see-more-indian-origin-mps/30651
With main three national parties putting up 23 Indo-Canadian candidates for the May 2 general election, the Canadian parliament may see more MPs of Indian-origin this time. In the outgoing 308-member House of Commons, there were nine MPs of Indian origin - four from the ruling Conservative Party and five from the opposition Liberal Party.
Haryana sets up cell for foreign investment, NRIs
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Haryana government has decided to set up a 'Foreign Investment and Non Resident Indian (NRI) Cell' to attract foreign investment and redress problems faced by NRIs from the state, an official said here on April 18, Monday.
A vote too far
Friday, April 22, 2011
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110422/jsp/nation/story_13887236.jsp
NRIs have got voting rights for the first time this election. But of the several lakh NRIs from Bengal, only one will be casting his ballot thanks to a clause that they have to be present in person at the booth.
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