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The Big Meltdown and NRIs

Monday, November 8th, 2010
The Big Meltdown and NRIsDid NRIs reduce foreign currency deposits in their home country during the economic recession period? That is unlikely, says Pankaj Dubey        The "No more NRI for my daughter" matrix!The Non-Resident Indian has lost in the current shift in the economic stability all over the world. There was a time when all ...

Future of Indo-US relations: What’s on the menu?

Monday, November 8th, 2010
Future of Indo-US relations: What's on the menu?The recently concluded strategic dialogue between India and the US promises to clear the misconceptions prevailing between the world’s two premier democracies, though there are miles to go, says Gulshan Madhur Is the United states again waking up to the importance of India in South Asia and on the world stage ...

Marriage procedure for NRIs in India

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Marriage procedure for NRIs in India[caption id="attachment_2031" align="alignright" width="97" caption="SUBRATA BISWAS"][/caption]    An NRI, a PIO or a foreigner, who wants to marry in India has the following choices: Religious Marriage Ceremony 2. Civil Marriage Ceremony If one of the parties is a citizen of another country like the US, the UK or any ...

NRI Investment in India: A new beginning

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Dr. Suvrokamal Dutta Being the 10th largest economy in the world and 4th in terms of People's Propensity to Purchase (PPP), India has emerged as a promising destination for NRI investments. Its outsized reservoir of skilled labor force at internationally competitive cost, a large entrepreneurial base and a diversified manufacturing ...

How NRIs should plan their tax structure?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
How NRIs should plan their tax structure?From Pravasi Today Financial DeskFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) planning to invest in property, here are a few points to ponder: According to the Income Tax Act of 1961, those planning to invest in property can save 100% on tax payable in India only if they avail of the proper tax ...

Looking at the Mumbai movies from a distance

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Looking at the Mumbai movies from a distanceBy Gulshan Madhur Distance has not diminished the love affair, although certain disillusionment has set in. The infatuation has grown only stronger with years in the land that is now home to me. I love cinema. I was weaned on Indian films and feel unashamedly nostalgic about movies from the ...

Economics of Terrorism

Friday, September 17th, 2010
Economics of Terrorism Gopal K Agarwal Terrorism in India has assumed such alarming proportions that it has become impossible for the country's citizens to sustain a normal day-to-day life. Combating terrorism requires a strong will and resolve on the part of the government and every citizen of the country. If we want to fight terrorism, ...

Property and its inheritance in India

Friday, September 17th, 2010
Property and its inheritance in India         SUBRATA BISWAS Traditionally, property and its preservation have been given great importance in India. The word ‘heir’ means a person entitled to succession. It applies precisely to the property of a person who has died intestate, that is, without leaving a Will or leaving a valid Will.   DIFFERENCE   Rules ...

Ban on the Burqa – Europe Unanimous, ‘America Magnanimous’?

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Ban on the Burqa – Europe Unanimous, ‘America Magnanimous’? Jaganniwas Iyer It’s a banning season. The Europeans are for it, while their estranged Trans-Atlantic partners the Americans are against it. One is referring to the latest controversy hogging headlines in Europe and the globe: European moves to ban the burqa, the full-covering top-to-toe black dress worn by Muslim women, complete ...

Compatibility in marriage – but are we looking for the right thing?

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Compatibility in marriage – but are we looking for the right thing?Dr. Ramesh Gupta       Certain core paradigms that have sustained and nurtured human society since time immemorial look like corroding. Contemporary human society appears unwilling to apply its minds beyond superficial concerns. A great institution, marriage, that has held human society together for ages is now under increasing strain and sustained but ...
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