NRI News

Ravi launches PBD website

Online registration for the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the annual conclave of the Indian diaspora, started Thursday, with Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi launching a website of the event.

Firm with novel brain clot buster seeks venture funds

An Indian-American engineer is gearing up to make a mark in the lucrative medical equipment market with his blood clot busting device that can be used inside the human brain.10:31 AM on August 21

Two held with forged passports in Kerala

Two passengers with forged passports were arrested Tuesday by immigration officials at Kozhikode International Airport here.11:00 PM on August 19

Would-be brides and grooms, gear up for 'Bridal Asia'

Come October and it's time for the annual 'Bridal Asia' wedding extravaganza with top notch designers like Ritu Beri, Tarun Tahiliani and Sabyasachi Mukherjee showcasing their bridal couture.6:01 PM on August 19

Telugu NRIs to campaign for Chiranjeevi

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi has a huge fan following in the United States and many of them have thrown their weight behind the actor who is set to launch his political party on Aug 26.1:30 PM on August 19

Peek into the backstage of Bachchan's world tour

The Bachchan's Unforgettable Tour extravaganza is no lightweight matter! Around 800 costumes, 10-15 tonnes of luggage and a backstage army of 150 helpers are part of each show that the Bollywood star family is wowing worldwide audiences with.10:30 AM on August 16

Pune jeweller setting up shop in Silicon Valley

Jewellery major PN Gadgil and Company is all set to launch two show rooms in the Silicon Valley, California, a top company official said here Friday.8:30 PM on August 15

A megalopolis in making on India's southwest coast

Propelled largely by funds sent home by people working abroad, mostly in the Gulf countries, Kerala's coastal belt is undergoing rapid urbanisation of a kind not witnessed elsewhere.11:31 AM on August 15

'Unforgettable' tour has indeed been unforgettable: Madhuri Dixit

Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit, who is part of the Bachchan's world tour Unforgettable, describes it as a truly 'unforgettable experience'.7:31 PM on August 13

Varsity for Persons of Indian Origin being considered

The Ministry Of Overseas Indian Affairs is considering a project report of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education Trust (Mahet) for setting up the first university for Persons of Indian Origin in Bangalore.7:00 PM on August 13

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held in Chennai in Jan 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Chennai in January next year. Its theme will be the role of overseas Indians in India's emergence as a global power.7:31 PM on August 12

Global economic crisis created by bankers: Swraj Paul

The present economic crisis that has hit most of the countries across the world has been created by the investment bankers, Britain-based NRI businessman Lord Swraj Paul said Monday.10:32 PM on August 11

British-based bhangra singer Mona Singh out with third album

Britain-based Punjabi bhangra singer Mona Singh, the daughter of noted Punjabi singer musician Channi Singh, says it is an uphill task for a woman to carve a niche in the male-dominated British bhangra music industry.4:31 PM on August 10

NRI Kashmiri director's 'Zero Bridge' goes to Venice fest

'Zero Bridge', a film by NRI Kashmiri filmmaker Tariq Tapa, is the only movie by a director with Indian links to be screened at the 65th Venice International Film Festival, starting Aug 27.2:30 PM on August 10

India to sign bilateral accords for workers' welfare

India will sign labour agreements with Malaysia, Oman and Bahrain related to the protection and welfare of Indian emigrants.11:00 PM on August 08