NRI News
Punjabi Language Celebration
Suesday, February 15, 2011
http://www.nriinternet.com/Associations/Canada/RMCS_Richmond_Multicultural_Concerns_Society/2011/47_Punjabi_Language.htm /
Every five years, Statistics Canada conducts a very comprehensive nationwide census. It provides a good snapshot of Canadians. The census is considered to be a very valuable tool not only to identify the current status of the nation but is also extremely valuable in future planning at every level. The information from the census is used widely by government agencies as well as businesses and countless other organizations throughout Canada. One of the questions in the census is determining the number of speakers of various languages in Canada.
India, China top as Canada admits record immigrants in 2010
Monday, February 14, 2011
http://www.nriimmigration.com/new.php?id=14
India and China lead the pack as Canada welcomed the highest number of immigrants in more than 50 years by admitting 280,636 permanent residents in 2010.
In a galaxy far away, Indian-origin scientist finds her calling
Sunday, February 13, 2011
http://www.nriol.com/news/live/nri.asp
US-based Indian origin astrophysicist Sukanya Charkrabarti has found her calling 260,000 light years away in a galaxy that can barely, if at all, be seen. Galaxy X, at a distance which is modest on the cosmic scale, is where she is perfecting her theoretical skills.
India raises issue of sham US varsity students
Saturday, February 12, 2011
http://www.nriol.com/news/live/nri.asp
External affairs minister S.M. Krishna has sought US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's personal intervention to ensure that the interests of over 1,500 Indian students of a sham California university are protected and their future is not jeopardised.
Law giving voting rights to NRIs comes into force
Friday, February 11, 2011
http://www.sify.com/news/law-giving-voting-rights-to-nris-comes-into-force-news-nri-lckwEcbgddh.html
Non-resident Indians can now get their names registered in the electoral rolls, with the amended legislation coming into force Thursday.
NRI doc's social work with kids wins admirers
Thursday, February 10, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/NRI-docs-social-work-with-kids-wins-admirers/articleshow/7463550.cms
When Seema Desai walks into the corridors of New York University (NYU), her colleagues and students often stop by to ask if they could accompany her to India in her next visit. Their intention is to extend a helping hand to Seema in her social work in India. Unlike many young NRIs who make quick bucks with their business acumen, Seema's focus is mental health issues in India, particularly Gujarat.
Canadian Sikhs angry as Quebec assembly bans kirpan
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
http://www.zeenews.com/nrinews207529.html
The legislative assembly of Canada's French-speaking Quebec province on Wednesday passed a unanimous motion banning the kirpan from its premises.
Two Indian-Americans to serve on US nuclear trade committee
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Two Indian-Americans - Ganpat Mani and Vijay Sazawal - were appointed on Monday by US secretary of commerce Gary Locke to serve on the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee for two years.
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