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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.
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