Adding another feather to its cap, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has emerged as Asia’s top university in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings.
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Indian-American attorney Ajay Raju honoured with Philanthropy award
Ajay Raju, noted Indian-American attorney, has been honoured with the third American Bazaar Philanthropy award in recognition of his philanthropic activities in the US.
Chef of Indian restaurant in UK fined after peanuts found in ‘nut-free’ dish
In a case of food contamination, the chef of an Indian restaurant in the UK has been fined over 2,300 pounds for serving a chicken korma curry with peanuts while claiming it was nut-free.
Sushma Swaraj reopens debate over NRI voting rights
While the Central government is gearing up to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it will have to tackle a series of challenges in states with a relatively significant NRI population.
NRI net deposits drop to USD434 million from USD3.84 billion: ASSOCHAM
With the fall in crude oil prices and the fading away of the glorious years of Gulf countries, there has been significant drop of about 98 per cent in net deposits by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in April-August this fiscal, says an ASSOCHAM report
Indian-American couple arrested for running drug production operation in basement
The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) reported the arrest of an Indian-American couple in Albertson, Long Island October 4, for allegedly operating a drug producing operation in the basement of their establishment.
NParks’ Parks Festival kicks off from October 28 to 29 with multiple activities
Away from the humdrum of city life, Singaporeans can expect a close rendezvous with Nature on October 28 and 29 during the NParks’ Parks Festival. The fun-filled weekend will feature more than 50 activities at about five parks in Singapore.
Punjab state Assembly Speaker seeks help from NRIs to develop state
Looking to reach out to Punjabis abroad, Punjab Vidhan Sabha speaker Rana KP Singh has sought the cooperation and contribution of the Punjabi Non-Resident Indians (NRI) towards the socio-economic development of the state.
Counter-terrorism exercise to be conducted at Changi Airport Terminal 3
To check the preparedness and coordination of the concerned agencies in case of a terrorist attack, a multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise will be conducted at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on October 17 between 1 and 3am.
GOPIO delegation meets Sushma Swaraj to discuss Indian-American issues
A delegation from the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), met with India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New York on September 24 to discuss several Indian-American issues and areas of cooperation.
