The Supreme Court on Monday had advised the Central Government to allow the Non-Residential Indians (NRIs) to vote in 8 weeks. NRI is a 25 million strong community, second largest immigration community after the Chinese.
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NRI Doctors will be allowed to practice in India
In the 89th National conference ‘IMA NATCOM 2014’, organized by Indian Medical Association (IMA) at Ahmedabad, the discussions were held mainly on two topics: drafting ethical & unethical code of conducts and allowing NRI doctors to practice in India.
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda emphasized on the key note of the evening which was ‘Aao Gaon Chale’, ‘Welcoming the girl child’ and also government’s initiative on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme.
Read MoreRetirement Planning for NRIs
With the development in most Gulf countries and superpower like the United States in transition, mid 80’s saw a large number of Indians immigrating out of their regular jobs and moving to the other countries. This in some cases did open the gaps for unemployed people to secure jobs abroad. In doing so they also began the process of planning for the future.
Read MoreWealth Management Tips for NRIs
With Mumbai as its trade capital, India is the world’s tenth largest economy which attracts investors from all over the globe but mostly NRIs (Non-Residential Indians). Along with finding investment opportunities in India, NRIs seek wealth advisory opportunities for them to utilize their existing wealth.
Read MoreNeha Gupta: Santa in Brown Skin
It’s always a proud feeling when a fellow Indian does well, but this one is extra special even though it’s not a world cup trophy neither a Bollywood movie won an Oscar. An 18 year old US citizen of Indian origin, Neha Gupta, founder of Empower Orphans won ‘International Children’s Peace Award’. She went on to become the first American to won this award. It isn’t her first award but it is the most prestigious award which was won by Malala Yousufzai, last year, who went on to win the Noble Peace Price this year.
Read MoreNew Immigration Policies in US brings many benefits for NRIs
US President, Barack Obama recently took his executive action on the immigration policy. Nearly 11 million undocumented workers will benefit from the policy. It is in benefit for American workers also, this is because they are constantly competing with the undocumented immigrants in the same niche. Imagine an employer has two options: one is to hire the undocumented labor that will be willing to work at 6$ an hour or hire authorized worker at minimum wage of 7.25$ an hour. With undocumented workers coming out of the shadows and getting authorization, they can demand minimum wage of 7.25$ same as of American worker.
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