Indian in US Convicted for Webcam spying March 17, 2012 12:51
An Indian in US was convicted for webcam spying episode that ended in his gay roommate's suicide. This could land the young man to a minimum decade in prison. A former Rutgers University student, Dharun…
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A million strong NRI voters gain political clout March 12, 2012 14:45
Indian Americans have emerged as an increasingly powerful segment of the American electorate as President Barack Obama makes his re-election bid this November, according to a demographic snapshot of South Asians. The number of Indian-Americans…
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Canadian International Film Festival: Indian American filmmaker wins award March 06, 2012 10:14
Indian American filmmaker Manan Singh Katohora has won the “2012 Rising Star Award” for his feature film “9 Eleven” at the Canada International Film Festival. Held in Vancouver, British Columbia, the festival brings the very…
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Rajat Gupta, Rajaratnam had animosity: Defence lawyer March 03, 2012 15:08
The defence team of Goldman Sachs Group’s Indian American director Rajat Gupta, accused of insider trading, is seeking material to show “animosity” between Gupta and convicted hedge fund billionaire Raj Rajaratnam. Gupta’s poor relationship with…
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Witness testified against NRI to escape charges February 29, 2012 18:44
Indian American Dharun Ravi urged other students to spy on his roommate's gay date, a New Jersey court was told as defence suggested a key witness agreed to testify to have criminal charges against her…
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Obama's campaign reaches out to Indian Americans February 27, 2012 18:02
President Barack Obama, whose administration has by far the largest number of Indian-Americans, has turned to three prominent members of this growing and influential community to help his re-election campaign reach out to some three…
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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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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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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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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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Lithuanian charged with Indian's murder commits suicide February 01, 2012 10:25
A Lithuanian charged with the murders of an Indian-origin man and his British wife at their home in Birmingham has committed suicide in police custody, a media report said. Avtar Kolar, 62, and Carole Kolar,…
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