Indian Origin Biochemist on UK's Most Influential Women List alongside Meghan Markle June 01, 2018 13:18
An Indian-origin biochemist has been titled as the 25 most influential and aspirational women in the United Kingdom by Vogue magazine, alongside the likes of actress-turned-royal Meghan Markle, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and the bestselling author J K Rowling.Priyanka Joshi, in the 'The Vogue 25' has been selected for her cutting-edge research in the inaugural. The list included artists, activists and executives across respective fields."Priyanka Joshi had barely completed her PhD when 'Forbes' named her one of the most important young faces in science. A research fellow at Downing College, Cambridge, the 29-year-old sits at the cutting edge of Alzheimer's research, and has been praised for her ground-breaking work building a 'library' of drug-like molecules to target irregular proteins that cause degenerative brain diseases," notes the citation on the young biochemist."With dementia now the leading cause of death for women in England and Wales, her early breakthroughs and research could not be more vital," it adds in reference to Ms Joshi, who completed her MSc in Biotechnology from University of Pune before moving to the UK.Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex after her wedlock with Prince Harry earlier this month, is delineated as a bonzer cast of leaders defining and redefining the way we live now. "Almost overnight, the 36-year-old has become one of the most recognizable women in the world. But her influence stretches far beyond the ceaseless coverage of her style - as a bi-racial campaigning feminist from America, she is helping to forge a new 21st-century identity for the monarchy," it notes.The youngest on the list of 'The vogue 25' is Dua Lipa, 22, a singer who won two Brit Awards for her music this year and is branded by vogue as a culture definer.By Sowmya Sangam
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TRS NRI Wing to Celebrate TS Formation Day in 25 Countries on June 2 May 31, 2018 12:13
Telangana Rashtra Samithi's Non-Resident Indian wing will be observing Telangana State Formation Day across all its units located in 25 countries around the world on June 2.The NRI units will as will kick-start discussions on the alternative political alliance proposed by TRS party president and Chief Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao to convey qualitative change in national politics and governance.TRS NRI wing coordinator Mahesh Bigala said arrangements has been made to organize State Formation Day celebrations in United States of America, United Kingdom and Gulf countries including continents of Europe, Africa and Asia.He further said that discourse on alternative political platform will be held in Italy, Denmark, Malaysia, Singapore, London likewise major cities of New Zealand and Australia happening from June 9. Several peoples organizations in these countries are being invited to take part in these programs.Bigala conveyed thanks to Chief Minister for promising to announce a discrete mechanisms for making payments to NRIs eligible under Rythu Bandhu scheme towards crop investment support pointing out that many NRIs including himself returned the cheques to the regime which will welfare more farmers.By Sowmya Sangam
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Sangeetha Bahl, 53, Oldest Indian Woman to Scale Mount Everest May 30, 2018 15:07
Sangeetha Bahl, a 53-year-old one-time model and businessperson from Jammu and Kashmir, has become one of the senior Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest.Bahl, who currently resides in Gurugram was felicitated at the Indian Embassy of Kathmandu for scaling the peak on May 19 with the aid of two sherpas, members of Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, notable for their ability in mountaineering.Her spouse, Ankur Bahl who as well mounted Mt. Everest in 2016 was also welcomed at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu.Sangeetha Bahl has already conquered six highest peaks out of seven of the world and the couple sworn to scale seven summits in seven continents, which they cliched few of them collectively.Bahl broke the record of Premlata Agarwal, 48, who scaled Everest in 2011. This was Bahl's second effort as she abandoned the initial expedition after suffering from high-altitude malady.“I just returned to Kathmandu after my epic climb to Mount Everest,” she wrote on Facebook. “Wish to thank each one of you who have supported me through your prayers, wishes and constant goodwill.”Bahl's mission as well has a message by carrying a headline to the peak advocating early detection of breast cancer in woman and funding of the cause.According to officials, six dozen Indian nationals have scaled Mt Everest this year, becoming the second nation of mountaineers to do so after climbers from the U.S.By Sowmya Sangam
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Passports of Five NRIs Revoked for Abandoning Wives Abroad May 30, 2018 09:50
Indian government, for the first time has revoked passports of five Non-Resident Indians on the accusation of abandoning their wives soon after wedlock or following conflicts abroad.The evolution has come after Ministry of External Affairs agreed to a proposal by Union Women and Child Development Ministry to issue rigorous action in NRI marital dispute cases.The law ministry as well this week acknowledged a proposal by WCD ministry in issuance of order through MEA website in such cases.“This is a crucial step the government has taken to curb this fast-growing menace as we are abandoned with complaints where brides are dumped by NRI grooms post weddings,” a senior WCD ministry official said.The revoking of passports will force NRI grooms to return to India and face the trial as they had been evading arrests by not responding to summons despite non-bailable warrants issued against them, the official said.The measure has been taken in cases where look-out circulars were issued last month as a part of standard operating procedure. The authorities have been receiving pleadings of impostors, forsaking, domestic violence, extra-marital relationships, ex parte divorce, duping of money after promising wedlock and illegal retention of children's custody among other pleadings.The ministry official further said, a large number of NRI Matrimonial dispute cases remain pending on account of non-appearance of the perpetrator jeopardizing women and children’s future.Under the chairmanship of secretary, WCD ministry an Integrated Nodal Agency was constituted to work on the issues related to NRI Matrimonial Dispute. The proposed measures are such as connecting the property of wife deserters and their families in India to deter such activities.The surveys by few Non-Governmental Organizations bespeak that there are thousands of women states of Punjab, Gujarat, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala who have been deserted by their spouses. In umpteen cases the abandoned women and their families impeach men and their kin of charging heavy dowry and then deceiving them.By Sowmya Sangam
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Indians among Thousands Being Denied Tier-2 Visas to UK May 17, 2018 09:30
According to the aggregation released by Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE), the Indian engineers, Information Technology professionals, Doctors and Teachers are among 6,080 seeking for Tier-2 visas, for skilled workers holding a United Kingdom…
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Indians expected to be jammed on EB-5 visa route to the United States May 15, 2018 17:50
New Delhi:The route to the United States through EB5 visa, may not continue to offer as usual smooth ride to well skilled Indians who have applied large in numbers, breaching the annual cap of 700…
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Indian Descents to have Links with Crime Gangs of United Kingdom May 14, 2018 15:40
131 Indian origin people, who have changed their nationality to British have been found to have links to organized crime gangs of United Kingdom.It as well showed that considering 131 Indians, 141 Somalis, 78 Poles, 47 Sri Lankans and 44 Nigerians were among crime gangs who changed their nationality.According to UK’s National Crime Agency’s, Albanians were the UK’s largest foreign born criminal group followed by Pakistanis, who are mostly thought to be active in wholesale supply of heroin.The figure of Pakistan born people involved in organized crime gangs decreased by almost half as out of 860 gangsters, about 393 have gained British or nationality, as a result Pakistanis on the list dropped to fourth place.“The vast majority of members of organized crime groups in UK is British. The data is an important tool to help measure risk, avoid duplication of work between law enforcement partners and helps inform government,” said NCA spokesperson.Ferocious gangsters, drug dealers and human traffickers are among a whole of 2,083 Britons, born abroad and being progressive members of crime gangs in UK.In the figures, contrasting birth nationality and present-day nationality, ample number of organized criminals from India, Pakistan, Somalia, Poland and Kosovo appeared to be British or European Union nationals.The data from NCA disclosed that although up to 80 percent of criminals in UK were British nationals, merely 73 percent were born in UK.By Sowmya Sangam
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Indians are in Highest Numbers to Receive Job Authorization in U.S: Pew Research Center report May 14, 2018 12:44
Indians in United States comprised the ample group of graduate students who got authorization to persist and work in the country between 2004 and 2016, according to a Pew Research Center report.Chinese students were the second largest group, followed by South Koreans among 1.5 million graduate students who were able to work in United States after graduation.Pew associate director Neil Ruiz said, “The Optical Practical Training program has grown to become the primary way the U.S has retained foreign students graduating with Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree from its colleges and universities.”He further added, “Foreign students obtaining authorization to remain and work in U.S after graduation come from all corners of the globe and major metro areas in U.S tend to attract them in large numbers.”444,400 Indians, that is 30 percent of the total were able to remain and work in United States whereas 90,800, that is 6 percent of South Koreans and 3,13,500, that is 21 percent of Chinese students remained to work after graduation in United Sates.The OPT allows students on F-1 visa to work in U.S temporarily for 12 to 36 months related to their area of study, however STEM students are permitted to extend their temporary OPT for another two years. By Sowmya Sangam
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Indian American IT Company, Cloudwick Technologies Charged on H1B Violations May 03, 2018 17:24
Washington: A Company Owned by Indian American have been evidently found violating H1 B VISA regulation, the company was identified as Cloudwick Technologies, located in California.The company officials were charged with fine of USD 173,044…
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Nasscom Report says that US firms may be affected with decision of disallowing H1B spouses permit April 28, 2018 16:34
The proposed plan by Trump administration, to scrap Obama era rule, that allowed spouses of H1B visa holders to make their work in the united states will make it difficult for American industries, to retain…
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Huge drop in sanctions of H1B VISA to Indian IT Companies by 43% between 2015-17 April 27, 2018 18:57
The United States Think tank reported that, top seven Indian IT companies, experienced a whooping 43 percent drop in their H1B VISA approvals between 2015 and 2017.Another report by The National Foundation for American Policy…
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Tremendous Increase in NRI Voter Registrations tells Election Commission of India April 27, 2018 17:14
New Delhi:Indian Election Commission has decided to promote proxy voting rights, to Non Resident Indains, on the lines of service voters, the issue is being debated again as the Government of India has moved a bill in Loksabha.A huge number of NRI’s Registered volunterly as “Overseas Electors” from different parts of the world, according to the latest data received by the administrative authorities and the Election commission.But as far as the voters are concerned, the number of registered voters are still found to be very less compared to the total number of citizens living abroad.The importance of Voting is again bought in to the picture, and is being debated over again as the government has moved the bill and passed it in the Lok Sabha in order to extend proxy voting rights to the NRI’s on lines termed as ‘service voters’. The bill provides necessary provision as coming to India to cast vote on ballot caused hardship to the Overseas VotersAs of now, it is said that the Non Residential Indians, who live and work overseas, and they have not given up their Indian Citizenship, can cast their vote in their respective constituencies where they are registered to have Right to Vote.By Lokesh
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