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For Uganda NRIs: A grim reminder of Idi Amin's dark days

'The worst NRI nightmare is Idi Amin's Uganda,' recalled Shanti Lakhani in Leicester, UK. 'A glimpse of the same horror was repeated last week.' No matter where they live, all non-resident Indians (NRIs) recoil with panic at the brutal treatment by the Ugandan despot Amin. The recent violent demonstrations near Jinja and in the capital Kampala were a reminder of the dark days of the Amin era from 1971-1979 during which the dictator ordered all Indians to leave Uganda in 1972. This mass expulsion from their homes and businesses without taking any assets remains the ultimate disaster for all NRIs.11:01 AM on April 18

Food, fuel, water and alternate energy sources

It is only an academic exercise to debate which of the three securities is most important for India: food, energy and water. All of them are equally important. Relatively new and expanding sector of alternate energy sources is forcing us to look at these sectors in an integrated and holistic manner.10:34 AM on April 17

NRI marriages through Bollywood lens

'As a realistic depiction of Asian life in Britain, 'Namastey London' made us feel proud as NRIs,' said Chaman Lal Chaman, a well-known radio presenter and an Asian cultural leader in London. The Bollywood film deals effectively with the generation gap and the problems of Asian parents and has been popular in Britain because it uses laughter and satire to drive home its points, added Chaman.12:01 PM on April 15

Differing from West, India expands ties with Myanmar

India is steadily deepening economic and strategic relations with Myanmar, convinced that this is the best approach to engage with a military regime despised by the West.11:01 AM on April 12

Interest hike means twin benefits for NRIs

The hike in interest rates in India gives NRIs an opportunity to reap twin benefits.11:00 AM on April 08

Will US attack Iran?

Russia has reported increased US military activity in and around the strategic Gulf for the first time in four years after the March 2003 invasion of Iraq. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared that its territories are off limits to anyone for staging military or intelligence operations against Iran.5:00 PM on March 28

Indians around the world disgusted with India's showing

Indians around the world are disappointed - indeed disgusted - with India's humiliating exit from the World Cup. Moans Shan Gupta from Melbourne: 'Almost every NRI wanted to see India win. But that was not to be. Professionalism was totally missing. The first casualty should have been Sharad Pawar (the cricket board chief) after India's poor display.'9:01 AM on March 28

NRI film directors score box office hits

NRI film directors have made news with their 'hit list'. Mira Nair's 'The Namesake', based on the novel by prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, has set a new record at the box office by raking in over $1 million in just two weekends this month.10:00 AM on March 25

Woolmer: I was never worried about criticism

'This is my 20th year as a first-class cricket coach. Since I started in 1968, this is my 38th year in cricket,' Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, who died Sunday in the West Indies, had proudly said while sitting in Room No. 716 of the Le Meridien Hotel in New Delhi.2:32 PM on March 22

Bob Woolmer was writing two books before death

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, who died in the West Indies Sunday, was writing two books, one probably his autobiography that could have disclosed fresh details about the Hansie Cronje match-fixing row.2:02 PM on March 19

Can Indians develop the killer instinct?

The Queen's Park Oval at Port of Spain, where all of India's Group Stage matches will be held, has over the years been its happiest hunting ground in the West Indies. This is where they have won three Tests and two ODIs, except that they lost both their limited-overs outings here in 2006. The tracks at this venue have traditionally been spinner friendly. But judging by recent evidence, this may not be the character of wickets in the 2007 World Cup.4:00 PM on March 13

NRI uses new information law to beat corruption

An NRI has used a new Indian law to get his income tax refund without bribing. After waiting for five years without any reply from the income tax office, 60-year-old Tushar Dalvi, an NRI living in Mumbai, filed an application under the Right to Information (RTI) Act and got his refund pronto - in fact, in a week.1:37 PM on March 11

Maoist violence may be spinning out of control

A surge in Maoist violence that killed nearly 750 people, including 520 civilians, in India last year threatens to explode with the brazen killing of Sunil Mahto, MP, during Holi festivities, demonstrating again that the ultra-left radicals have the ability and resources to attack at will.7:37 AM on March 11

Budget: NRI investors to get lower returns

India's latest budget has little to offer to NRI investors. If anything, the tax burden on them has only gone up.10:32 AM on March 04

Prices of world's hottest chilli shoots up

Prices of Bhut Jolokia, a chilli native to India's northeastern state of Assam, have shot up in markets after the Guinness World Records recognised it as the world's hottest chilli pepper.12:35 PM on February 25