Intellectual forum on Separate State of Telangana held in Dallas February 23, 2012 10:17
An innovative session on Telnagana was held in Dallas, TX on 02/19/2012. Intellectuals from all walks of life such as IT professionals, business people, Doctors, professors organized a meet and greet session with Shri. CH.Vidyasagar…
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NRI accountant's fraud cost Oz firm $30 million dollar loss February 17, 2012 10:49
A senior accountant from Indian origin, Rajina Subramaniam, has caused multinational insurance and finance company ING a net loss of 30 million dollars, court documents have revealed Subramaniam was sentenced to at least seven years'…
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Telugu student killed in road accident in US February 17, 2012 09:49
A Telugu student doing his MS in the USA was killed in a road accident in the Texas state on Wednesday. According to information received by phone by Mr Puli Venkateswar of Kagajnagar in Warangal district this morning, his son Puli Rajesh was killed in the accident. “My son came here two years back for the marriage of his sister but now we are getting back his dead body,” a saddened Venkateswar told journalists at Kagajnagar. Rajesh mother was sick and the death news was not passed on to her as she may develop further health troubles after hearing about the incident. “He always stood first in the class from the very beginning and he insisted he must go to the US for studying,” said Venkateswar, a railway employee, with tears rolling down his eyes. (JUBS)
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Weddings excite new director Maneesh Sharma February 15, 2012 13:33
His debut film became an instant hit, earning him accolades. Still fresh on his success, he has just released his second film 'Ladies vs Ricky Behl' with the latest star couple in Bollywood. Director Maneesh…
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International Interfaith Harmony award for Yusuf Ali February 15, 2012 12:19
NRI business magnate M A Yusuf Ali has been selected for the prestigious Interfaith Harmony Award specially endowed with United Nations’ Interfaith Harmony Week initiatives and observations. Ali is one of Kerala’s most popular ambassador in the Middle-East on account of his hugely successful business empire and he has been credited with swinging the much-hyped Rs.1,500 crore mega Smart City Kochi IT project being built by Smart City Dubai, in favour of Kerala, when it appeared lost due to differences between the previous Left government and the Dubai promoter. The International Interfaith Harmony Week, United Nations initiative, seeks to spread the message of harmony and tolerance among the followers of religions, faiths and beliefs. The award will be presented to Ali March 1 at the International Seminar on Interfaith Harmony and Tolerance held in the International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak campus at Kuala Lumpur. This award is the prime attraction of the International Seminar on Interfaith Harmony and Tolerance which is jointly organised by International Islamic University, Malaysia and the Kerala-based Madin Islamic Academy. In a press release issued here Tuesday, the Madin Islamic Academy said the jury commended Ali as the fittest for this award after considering his social commitments. “He is the unique one even in the business world, where 27,000 people work together without any discrimination of religion, caste, creed and nationality,” noted the jury. The World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the UN General Assembly Sep 23, 2010 by King Abdullah II of Jordan. On Oct 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted by the UN and the first week of February will be observed as a World Interfaith Harmony Week.
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Attackers on Indians in UK to be punished: Britain February 15, 2012 12:08
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mr Jeremy Browne has assured that perpetrators of attack on Indians in UK will be punished. The minister was in Bangalore for a day on Monday, as part of India tour to celebrate sport and the London 2012 Olympics. Speaking to the media persons, he said, Britain is a safe country and generally harmonius. He underlined the point that Britain has high rate of prosecution and the culprits of attack will not be spared. Speaking about Britain losing the MMRCA fighter aircraft deal, the minister said Indo-UK relations are built on solid foundation and contracts or commercial considerations play no role in them. He highlighted the need to extend India assistance in the field of skill development for self-reliance and eradication of malnutrition among children. He noted that Olympic Games are not just about sports but a festival celebrating human values. The minister played badminton with Indian badminton icon Prakash Padukone on this occasion. Mr Ian Felton, British Deputy High Commissioner in Bangalore was present.
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Oz man 'confessed' to killing NRI girlfriend February 15, 2012 11:56
A man accused of strangling his girlfriend and killing her two siblings has allegedly "confessed" to killing her to a friend, who was writing a book on the murders, a court heard. Prosecutor Michael Byrne…
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NRIs returning to India for female foeticide February 10, 2012 18:13
It was observed that some of the Indian families settled in different parts of US, UK, Canada and Australia come back to their nation for determine the sex of their child. After the determination process, if the fetus is found to be a girl, they go for an abortion. NRIs are making their way to India for pre-natal sex determination and female foeticide to make use of the clinical facilities in the country reveals a study conducted by a UK based charity organization. The report will be released next month but the finding of the study was revealed by UK MP Virendra Sharma. The study named ‘Jeena’ (allow me to live) was conducted in Punjab and it was observed that some of the Indian families settled in different parts of US, UK, Canada and Australia come back to their nation for determine the sex of their child. After the determination process, if the fetus is found to be a girl, they go for an abortion. Sharma added that the situation is a serious one affecting both India and abroad which needs to be looked into carefully. The charity has sufficient proof to prove the increasing number of such cases. “The study report will be released in UK next month even as the same will also be simultaneously made available in India for identifying the grey areas and to work out solutions at society and government levels,” said Sharma. He also added that NRI’s are abusing the legal system in India by involving in such activities. “It’s an open secret that a section of clinical facilities in India are open to such practices for obvious reasons. This leads to skewing sex ratio,” he added. “The British High Commission in New Delhi should be engaged with Indian High Commission in London to understand and solve such issues. There is need for a social engineering through engagement of community leaders with government functionaries whether in India or abroad,” said Sharma.
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Financial support to deserted Indian wives abroad: Ministry February 10, 2012 17:56
The ministry has also come up with a booklet on the issue, titled ‘’Marriages to Overseas Indians” which discusses about the safeguards available to women who are abandoned by their NRI partners, the booklet offers…
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High rate of denial of H-1B, L-1 visas to Indians: report February 10, 2012 17:55
The denial rate for India-born applicants for new L-1B petitions rose from 2.8 per cent in Fiscal Year 2008 to 22.5 per cent in FY 2009, a substantial increase that resulted in many employers being unable to transfer their employees into the US to work on research projects or serve customers, it said. US immigration authorities, in the past four years, have increased denial of work-related visas, with India-born professionals being refused at higher rates than nationals of other countries, an American think tank said in a report on Friday. Analysis of new data obtained from US Citizenship and Immigration Services showed the agency had increased denials of L-1 and H-1B petitions beginning 2008, thus harming the competitiveness of US employers and encouraging companies to keep more jobs and resources outside the country said the report released by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP). The report entitled "Data Reveal High Denial Rates for L-1 and H-1 Petitions at USCIS" indicated most of the increase in denials involves India-born professionals and researchers. The denial rate for India-born applicants for new L-1B petitions rose from 2.8 per cent in Fiscal Year 2008 to 22.5 per cent in FY 2009, a substantial increase that resulted in many employers being unable to transfer their employees into the US to work on research projects or serve customers, it said. Illustrating the abrupt change, immigration authorities denied more L-1B petitions for new petitions for Indians in FY 2009 (1,640) than in the previous nine fiscal years combined (1,341 denials between FY 2000 and FY 2008), it said. The report noted, "If one considers that in FY 2011 63 per cent of all L-1B petitions received a Request for Evidence and 27 per cent were issued a denial, that means US Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudicators denied or delayed between 63 per cent to 90 per cent of all L-1B petitions in 2011." "USCIS adjudicators have demonstrated a capacity to keep skilled foreign nationals out of the US by significantly increasing denials, along with often time-consuming Requests for Evidence, despite no change in the law or relevant regulations," said Stuart Anderson, NFAP's executive director. According to the report, denial rates for L-1B petitions filed with USCIS, which are used to transfer employees with "specialised knowledge" into the US, rose from seven per cent in 2007 to 22 per cent in 2008, despite no change in the law or relevant regulation. The denial rates stayed high for L-1B petitions at 26 per cent in 2009, 22 per cent in 2010 and 27 per cent in 2011. In addition, 63 per cent of L-1B petitions in 2011 were at least temporarily denied or delayed due to a Request for Evidence. Denial rates for H-1B petitions increased from 11 per cent in 2007 to 29 per cent in 2009, and remained higher than in the past for H-1Bs at 21 per cent in 2010 and 17 per cent in 2011, it said. "The dramatic increase in denial rates and Requests for Evidence for employment petitions without any change in the law or regulations raises questions about the training, supervision and procedures of the career bureaucracy that adjudicates petitions and the US government's commitment to maintaining a stable business climate for companies competing in the global economy," the report said. The NFAP said given the resources involved, employers are selective about who they sponsor. The high rate of denials (and Requests for Evidence) comes from a pool of applicants selected because US employers believe the foreign nationals meet the standard for approval. "Denying employers the ability to transfer in key personnel or gain entry for a skilled professional or researcher harms innovation and job creation in the United States, encouraging employers to keep more resources outside the country to ensure predictability," the report said.
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NRI scientist invents device for diabetic treatment February 10, 2012 17:44
Dr. Kumar, a medical doctor hailing from Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh has done thorough research on diabetics and developed technology to identify diabetic neuropathy. Jairaj Kumar, an NRI Indian scientist has come up with a diagnostic device, Diasense, which proves to be a great advantage in the treatment of diabetics. The device is capable enough to identify if there are any hidden chances of danger due to the disease. The Central Government offered a helping hand by funding the project, as they understood the importance and potential of the device. The project will be funded through Technology Development Board, which is under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The complications arising as a result of diabetics can be prevented with the help of this device, as it enables the screening of individuals. Diasense is very sensitive and can identify changes even in short intervals of time. As a result major or minor downfall and reversal of the situation can be detected. Dr. Kumar, a medical doctor hailing from Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh has done thorough research on diabetics and developed technology to identify diabetic neuropathy. He has been honoured with many awards such as Phillips Best Inventor Award in the year 2009, DST-Lockheed Martin Gold Medal in 2010 and Best Medical Electronics Product of the year 2011, USA. He has also come up with more than 50 international research papers and has filed more than 13 patents.
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Govt Introducing various schemes for Overseas Indians: Pranab Mukherjee February 01, 2012 12:33
Praising overseas Indians for their hard work, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the community members through their soft power have increased the stature of India at international arena. Mukherjee, who met with the community members…
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