State Bank of India (SBI) has tied up with US-based Transfast Remittance LLC to help Indian diaspora in remitting their funds back to India.
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Punjab govt to set up help desk for Canadian NRI investors
The government of the Indian State of Punjab has announced plans to set up a dedicated help desk facility for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), especially those residing in Canada, desirous of investing in the State.
Agri group Olam’s founder Sunny Verghese appointed WBCSD Chairman
Singapore-based Indian-origin businessman and co-founder and chairman of agri-business group Olam International Limited Sunny Verghese has been appointed as the Chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Andhra govt signs MoU with NUS to collaborate on modern governance aspects
Expanding their ties with Singapore, the Andhra Pradesh government have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various aspects of governance with the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Bach to Bollywood: Polish violinist Sylwia Malachowska’s story so far
She likes chai as much as she likes Tchaikovsky. Vivaldi, Mozart and Beethoven too. But to understand how Polish violinist Sylwia Malachowska went from playing Bach to Bollywood, one has to retrace her origin story.
Name of Dubai-based NRI figures in Paradise Papers
The Paradise Papers leak has links with Dubai, as the name of a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) based in this city has prominently figured in the list. He shares space with about 714 Indians including business magnates, politicians and Bollywood celebrities.
UK primary school doesn’t allow Sikh child to wear ‘kara’ with uniform
In another case of religious discrimination, a primary school in the UK has come under fire for banning an eight-year-old British Sikh pupil from wearing his ‘kara’ (silver bracelet) to school because it breaches the uniform policy.
UAE is preferred destination for richest NRIs: Hurun’s Report
United Arab Emirates has emerged as the favourite destination for wealthy Non Resident Indians (NRIs), as 14 out of the 40 richest reside there. UAE is followed by United Kingdom and United States of America, as 10 and eight wealthy NRIs live there respectively.
Sikh family in Australia wins legal battle against Christian school over allowing son to wear a turban with his uniform
In a victory for religious freedom, a Sikh family in Australia yesterday won a legal battle against a Christian school which refused to enrol their five-year-old son because of his turban.
NRI’s driver victim of snatching in NCR after ATM visit
The driver of an NRI staying in Sector 50 Noida was looted of INR1 lakh by two motorcycle-riding youths who hit his car on Noida elevated road on Saturday.
