Indian Mission in Dubai Warns UAE Job Seekers over Visa Status April 30, 2019 18:30
The Indian mission in Dubai has warned people jobseekers to check their visa status with the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra (PBSK), following the deportation of 17 Indians who came into the UAE with fake employment…
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Be Cautious of Fake Job Recruiting Agents: Indian Embassy in Doha Warns Job-Seekers April 29, 2019 15:10
The Indian embassy in Doha has warned Indian nationals looking for a job in Qatar to be wary of fake job recruiting agents and further advised the job seekers to ask for a copy of…
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Sri Lanka Bombings: Dubai-Based Indian Couple Survivors Recount Deadly Blast at Colombos Cinnamon Grand Hotel April 29, 2019 10:32
Days after horrifying blasts in Sri Lanka, a Dubai-based Indian couple has recounted how were narrowly escaped the blast at Colombos Cinnamon Grand hotel. The upscale hotel was one of the eight targets of the…
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Current Status of Indian Politics Not Enough to Solve National Problems: NRI Contestant Alok Kumar April 27, 2019 11:00
An NRI independent candidate Alok Kumar contesting from Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency on election symbol #LetterBox claimed it is not possible for the national political parties in India like Bharatiya Janata Party or Indian National Congress to actually do something worthwhile. Alok Kumar, who has been residing in Dubai for almost a decade, said that the current status of Indian politics will not be able to solve national problems of recession, unemployment, economic mismanagement, pseudo nationalism, etc. The national metabolism requires that the core of democracy must be taken care of. To be able to provide some real solutions to these very grave issues, Alok Kumar will be using his experiences and knowledge to eke out a purposeful way out. If elected, he wants to be an easily available bridge for the agriculturists, youth, women, etc to face their problems squarely and earn a livelihood with respect.Hailing from Bhopal, Alok Kumar is an author, entrepreneur and experienced Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) professional. He is the director of an e-commerce startup MERABOX.CO under M/S EHA LLP.He has authored a book titled 'Divorce Negatives' that talks about facing challenges of life to be a winner always. Besides, it also talks about solving family and marital issues in a working manner.Dedicated to the continuous growth and development of Madhya Pradesh, Alok possesses ideas and innovations to implement for the benefit of Bhopal. Employment generation and Socio-economic cohesion and development are his foremost objectives aimed at reducing unemployment. Besides giving Bhopal a global platform for all-round progress, Alok will be contributing to its overall improvement benefiting its residents.By Sowmya Sangam
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to Soon Take up Hindu Sanatana Dharma Classes to NRI Children April 27, 2019 10:35
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), an independent trust which manages the world famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh in India, on the request of scores of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) announced that it will soon be taking up classes on Hindu Sanatana Dharma to the children of NRIs, said Tirupati Joint Executive Officer Sri B.Lakshmikantham.During a recent visit to Abu Dhabi, the JEO received numerous requests from NRIs in Middle East state to train their children in Sanatana Dharma. Sanatana Dharma is the term used to denote the “eternal” or absolute set of duties or religiously ordained practices incumbent upon all Hindus, regardless of class, caste, or a section. Lakshmikantham addressing the media said: “So we are chalking out some action plan on this. In the months of June, July we will send our expert scholars to foreign countries to train our NRI children in tenets of Hindu Dharma, Chaturveda, Ramayana and Mahabharata epics.”The JEO also said he will try his best to solve the issues pertaining to all 48 temples present across the country under the umbrella of TTD by visiting all of them.The temple is visited by about 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims daily, taking the count to 30 to 40 million people annually on average, while on special occasions and festivals, the number of pilgrims shoots up to 500,000, making it the most-visited holy place in the world.By Sowmya Sangam
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Watch: Lulu Boss Yousuf Ali Lands in a Private Jet in Kerala to Cast His Vote April 26, 2019 10:55
As Lok Sabha elections in India is in progress, Non-Resident Indians are flying to their native places to exercise their franchise. But, what caught attention is when an Indian-born Abu-Dhabi businessperson MA Yousuf Ali landed…
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National Commission for Women Chief to Hold Meetings with Women Abandoned by NRI Husbands April 24, 2019 11:20
As the cases of NRI husbands abandoning wives is increasing gradually, the Indian government is making an effort to curb this. In such a bid, the National Commission for Women will hold walk-in meetings every week with women who have been abandoned by their NRI husbands to hear their grievances.National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma said the meetings would be held every Monday from 3-4 pm to hear the grievances of the complainants who are suffering in cases of NRI marriages.The meetings would help in ensuring that their matter is heard in person and all assistance required is provided promptly, she added.The NCW is a nodal agency appointed by the Women and Child Development Ministry to look into the matter of NRI husbands absconding and abandoning their wives.By Sowmya Sangam
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Indian Man Wins Mclaren 570s Spider Sportscar in Dubai Lucky Draw but What He Did Next Is Totally Unexpected April 24, 2019 10:31
A carpenter working in Dubai and originally hailing from Punjab was informed that he has become the owner of a McLaren 570s Spider sportscar, but as might be expected it all seemed like just a…
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Indian Woman Gives Birth at Dubai Airport, Cop Saves Lives of Both Mother and Newborn April 23, 2019 12:52
An unidentified Indian woman went into labor at Terminal 2 of the Dubai airport and a quick-thinking female inspector saved not one but two lives at the airport. According to a Khaleej Times report, the…
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Sri Lanka Blasts: Death Came to Indian Descent Woman Holidaying in Island Nation When She Was About to Check out April 23, 2019 12:32
The deadly serial blasts in Sri Lanka claimed lives of about 310 people, including eight Indians and a woman with roots in Kerala was one among who fell victims to the explosion that rocked the island nation on Easter Sunday. Kerala-descent woman Raseena was on a vacation with her husband in Sri Lanka and was scheduled to leave the country on Sunday afternoon to Mangalore but in vain. Raseena and her husband Khader Kukadi has been set up home in Dubai for years and were on a vacation in Sri Lanka for over a week. Raseena's family originally hails from Kasargod in Kerala and had put down roots in Sri Lanka for decades. Her husband Khader, who is originally from Mangalore had left for Dubai in the morning time and Raseena was about to accompany him in Dubai after a stay in Bengaluru.The couple was staying in the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, one of the luxury hotels that was the target for blast. According to reports, Raseena was having breakfast at the hotel before checking out to catch the flight when the explosion took place. The Sri Lankan government on Monday said that it will hold an official funeral to pay tribute to all the people who were killed on Sunday. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at the Katuwapitya church in Negombo, a few kilometers to the north of Colombo, Efe news reported.By Sowmya Sangam
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Foundation Stone Laid for First Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi April 22, 2019 11:36
Thousands of Indians in Abu Dhabi on Saturday participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. The four-hour ceremony was presided over by Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual head…
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Indian Communities in UAE Celebrate Traditional New Years April 17, 2019 10:51
Indians residing in the United Arab Emirates celebrated spring time harvest festivals and ushered in traditional new years, the media reported. Keralites, the largest group among more than 3.3 million-strong Indian community in the UAE,…
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