http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Tue, 15 May 2007 02:05:15 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRIs-can-gift-cars-online-no-extra-charge-for-blessings%21_27806.shtml India Diaspora When an NRI buys his first new car on returning to India, he knows that he has made it. Mon, 14 May 2007 10:13:05 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRIs-can-gift-cars-online-no-extra-charge-for-blessings%21_27806.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Jalandhar-man-to-make-history-in-Britain_27791.shtml India Diaspora Dakoha -, May 14 - This fairly prosperous village on the outskirts of Punjab's bustling city of Jalandhar will have its resident, Harjit Gill, create a history of sorts May 21 when he takes over as mayor of Gloucester city in Britain. Mon, 14 May 2007 08:27:35 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Jalandhar-man-to-make-history-in-Britain_27791.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/On-an-Indian-medical-genius-now-almost-forgotten_27716.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 13 - An Indian from Andhra Pradesh in the 1940s pioneered path-breaking research in the US in biochemistry, helping to bring to humankind some lifesaving drugs widely used today. The admirers of Yellapragada SubbaRow, a name very few Indians would be familiar with, say he deserves a place in the pantheon of top scientists in the land of his birth. Sun, 13 May 2007 12:36:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/On-an-Indian-medical-genius-now-almost-forgotten_27716.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/IIT-alumnus-takes-software-to-battlefront-and-beyond_27688.shtml India Diaspora Bangalore, May 13 - An Indian expatriate trained at the Indian Institute of Technology --Kharagpur is playing a crucial role in taking software to the battlefront. Sun, 13 May 2007 09:57:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/IIT-alumnus-takes-software-to-battlefront-and-beyond_27688.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Crisis-group-set-up-to-deal-with-Uganda-like-situation_27359.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 10 - The external affairs ministry has formed a crisis management group to prevent targeting of Indians in foreign countries as it recently happened in Uganda where an Indian was killed in racial violence. Thu, 10 May 2007 18:29:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Crisis-group-set-up-to-deal-with-Uganda-like-situation_27359.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Air-crash-Ministry-in-touch-with-Indian-mission-in-Nairobi_27187.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 9 - The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs - is in touch with the Indian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya, to ascertain the arrangements being made regarding travel and accommodation in Kenya and Cameroon of the relatives of those Indians killed in an air crash in southern Cameroon. Wed, 09 May 2007 17:56:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Air-crash-Ministry-in-touch-with-Indian-mission-in-Nairobi_27187.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-UAE-to-discuss-welfare-of-Indian-workers_27158.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 9 - The first meeting of a joint committee formed on the welfare of Indian workers in the United Arab Emirates - will be held in Abu Dhabi Thursday. Wed, 09 May 2007 14:34:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-UAE-to-discuss-welfare-of-Indian-workers_27158.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Discussing-gender-sexuality-through-a-film-festival_27109.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 9 - The Indian capital is set to host a film festival on 'gender and sexuality, identities and spaces' starting May 12, with works of several artistes from different parts of the world. Wed, 09 May 2007 09:13:11 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Discussing-gender-sexuality-through-a-film-festival_27109.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-American-boy-gets-liver-kidney-in-rare-surgery_27078.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 8 - A 15-year-old Indian-American boy has undergone a successful simultaneous liver and kidney transplant from two separate live donors at a city hospital, which doctors claimed to be a surgical first in the world. Tue, 08 May 2007 20:26:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-American-boy-gets-liver-kidney-in-rare-surgery_27078.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-boy-gets-liver-kidney-in-rare-surgery_27029.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 8 - A 15-year-old Indian-American boy underwent a simultaneous liver and kidney transplant at a city hospital here, which the attending doctors claimed Tuesday was the first such in the world. Tue, 08 May 2007 16:45:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-boy-gets-liver-kidney-in-rare-surgery_27029.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Self-regulate-government-tells-recruitment-agents-for-jobs-abroad_26956.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 8 - Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has called upon recruiting agents - for workers seeking jobs abroad to go for self-regulation in order to keep the emigration process from India orderly and humane. Tue, 08 May 2007 08:30:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Self-regulate-government-tells-recruitment-agents-for-jobs-abroad_26956.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Summer-safaris-and-spirituality-for-NRIs_26957.shtml India Diaspora Unlike most NRIs who would not go to India during summer, Siddharth 'Sid' Verma landed in New Delhi this month. With temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius -, India is just too hot for holidays. But not for Sid and his three friends from Canada who love mountain climbing and dream of scaling Himalayan peaks. As they emerged from the New Delhi airport in the morning with their heavy equipment, a tour operator's driver greeted them and led them to a gleaming eight-seater, air-conditioned, luxurious mini-van. Tue, 08 May 2007 08:14:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Summer-safaris-and-spirituality-for-NRIs_26957.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Seven-from-Kerala-are-among-15-Indians-onboard-Kenyan-jet_26802.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 - Seven people from Kerala are believed to be among the 15 Indians on board the Kenyan Airways plane that crashed in a rain forest near the Cameroon capital, Yaounde. Media reports say there were nine people from Kerala. Sun, 06 May 2007 22:30:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Seven-from-Kerala-are-among-15-Indians-onboard-Kenyan-jet_26802.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Record-number-of-candidates-for-diaspora-scholarship-scheme_26663.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 5 - A record number of 223 students from the Indian diaspora will vie for the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children - 2007-08 awarded by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs - in an examination to be held in 15 countries Sunday. Sat, 05 May 2007 17:54:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Record-number-of-candidates-for-diaspora-scholarship-scheme_26663.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Bhopal-gas-victims-upset-with-judgementto-seek-review_26552.shtml India Diaspora Bhopal, May 4 - The Supreme Court's dismissal Friday of a petition seeking enhanced compensation for the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy has disappointed many of those still suffering from the toxic after effects of the poisonous gas leak that killed thousands more than 22 years ago. Fri, 04 May 2007 21:29:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Bhopal-gas-victims-upset-with-judgementto-seek-review_26552.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Pricking-the-NRI-groom-phenomenon_26535.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 4 - An NRI man comes to India, chooses a bride who brings along an enormous dowry, promises to take her back as soon as he manages to sponsor her visa - and vanishes, never to return. Fri, 04 May 2007 19:58:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Pricking-the-NRI-groom-phenomenon_26535.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-killed-in-Uganda-was-at-wrong-place-at-wrong-time_26491.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 4 - Devang Rawal, the young Indian who was stoned to death April 12 by a mob in Uganda, was at the wrong place at the wrong time, according to the owner of the company for which he worked. Fri, 04 May 2007 15:20:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-killed-in-Uganda-was-at-wrong-place-at-wrong-time_26491.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Kuwait-announces-amnesty-scheme-Indian-mission-ready_26361.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 3 - The Indian embassy in Kuwait is making elaborate arrangements to deal with the large number of visitors who are coming to avail of an amnesty scheme announced by the Kuwait government. Thu, 03 May 2007 18:56:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Kuwait-announces-amnesty-scheme-Indian-mission-ready_26361.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Emigration-process-to-become-easier-with-computerisation_26318.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 3 - The process of emigration from India will become easier as the government has begun computerising the eight offices of Protector of Emigrants -. Thu, 03 May 2007 15:31:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Emigration-process-to-become-easier-with-computerisation_26318.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Kerala-doctor-in-California-bags-NECO-award_26278.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, May 3 - A California-based Keralite doctor has bagged this year's Ellis Island Medal of Honor, established by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organisations - in the US. Thu, 03 May 2007 11:36:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Kerala-doctor-in-California-bags-NECO-award_26278.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Time-for-Indian-British-lawyers-to-join-hands-UK-minister_26165.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, May 2 - Lawyers from India and Britain can join hands to compete for international contracts together, says Britain's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Minister Catherine Ashton. Wed, 02 May 2007 16:05:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Time-for-Indian-British-lawyers-to-join-hands-UK-minister_26165.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Education-in-India-helped-me-Abel-Prize-winner_25891.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 30 - India-born Srinivasa S.R. Varadhan, winner of this year's Abel Prize in Mathematics, has acknowledged that his Indian educational background helped him win the award. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:17:11 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Education-in-India-helped-me-Abel-Prize-winner_25891.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Where-a-number-plate-is-worth-a-cars-price_25737.shtml India Diaspora Chandigarh, April 29 - A whopping Rs.480,000 might seem like the price of a mid-segment car on the Indian road. But that was the money shelled out for a VIP number plate - CH 04 0001 - in Chandigarh! Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:24:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Where-a-number-plate-is-worth-a-cars-price_25737.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Survey-of-non-resident-Keralites-on-in-Kerala_25734.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 - A survey covering 50 households each from 200 select villages is being conducted in Kerala to find out the number of the non-resident Keralites -. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:24:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Survey-of-non-resident-Keralites-on-in-Kerala_25734.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-duped-of-Rs.55-million_25694.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 28 - A non-resident Indian - woman from the United States filed a complaint in a city court after the Delhi Police refused to register a case against a prominent businessman for allegedly duping her of Rs.55 million. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:14:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-duped-of-Rs.55-million_25694.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Becoming-an-NRI-at-any-cost.-Is-it-worth-it_25477.shtml India Diaspora Now even an Indian MP is involved in smuggling out Indians to make them NRIs. The basic details of the sensational news of an Indian MP trying to smuggle out a woman and a teenager on the diplomatic passports of his wife and son from India to Canada are well known in the NRI world by now. But there is a new twist to the immigration ring as illegal human trafficking usually involves shady travel agents and smugglers - now 'an Honourable Member' is also a partner in this crime. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:02:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Becoming-an-NRI-at-any-cost.-Is-it-worth-it_25477.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Trafficking-Airlines-asked-for-travel-information-about-MPs_25406.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 26 - The Delhi Police Thursday sent notices to five airlines including three international airlines to disclose travel information about the MPs allegedly involved in an international human trafficking racket, a senior official said. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:41:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Trafficking-Airlines-asked-for-travel-information-about-MPs_25406.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRIs-homework-clicks-on-online-tutorials_25190.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 25 - Tuitions have just gone online courtesy an NRI mother's initiative to help schoolchildren in the US and Canada who can, at the click of a mouse, now learn maths or English and finish their homework. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:41:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRIs-homework-clicks-on-online-tutorials_25190.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/36-Indians-deported-from-Dubai-Indian-mission-contacted_25137.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 24 - India has contacted its mission in Dubai after reports here said 36 Indians had been deported to the country for travelling on fake visas. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:24:11 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/36-Indians-deported-from-Dubai-Indian-mission-contacted_25137.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Sick-Indian-dies-in-Maldives-mission-flayed_25093.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 24 - Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Tuesday expressed the hope that Indian diplomatic missions would be more sensitive to problems of Indians, after a Kerala man who suffered from meningitis died in the Maldives. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:54:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Sick-Indian-dies-in-Maldives-mission-flayed_25093.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-brings-to-India-effective-pain-relief-therapy_25054.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 24 - An acute ankle and knee pain that refused to go for a decade, but was miraculously cured by non-invasive electromagnetic therapy, has prompted an NRI to bring the Scandinavian pain relief technique to India. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:12:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-brings-to-India-effective-pain-relief-therapy_25054.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-doctor-protests-patients-death-in-Kolkata-hospital_24956.shtml India Diaspora Kolkata, April 23 - A US-based doctor has lodged a complaint with the West Bengal Human Rights Commission - against a private hospital here after a patient died because the management allegedly stopped medication due to non-payment of dues. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:01:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-doctor-protests-patients-death-in-Kolkata-hospital_24956.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-Facilitation-Cell-set-up-in-Bhopal_24626.shtml India Diaspora Bhopal, April 20 - A new cell has been set up at the Madhya Pradesh chief minister's office here to facilitate coordination between NRIs and the Madhya Pradesh government, said official sources. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:23:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-Facilitation-Cell-set-up-in-Bhopal_24626.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Passports-issued-to-Indian-professors-family_24350.shtml India Diaspora Chennai, April 18 - The grief-stricken parents and relatives of G.V. Loganathan, the Indian professor killed in Monday's Virginia Tech shootout, Wednesday received passports and visas for their US visit to attend his last rites. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:16:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Passports-issued-to-Indian-professors-family_24350.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Massacre-wont-discourage-Indian-students-US-counsellor_24322.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 18 - The massacre at Virginia Tech that claimed 33 lives, including that of two Indians, will not jeopardise campus life in American universities nor should it stop Indian students from pursuing higher education there, a US embassy official said here Wednesday. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:54:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Massacre-wont-discourage-Indian-students-US-counsellor_24322.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Mumbai-girl-Minal-confirmed-dead-in-US-shootout_24293.shtml India Diaspora Mumbai, April 18 - Indian student Minal Hiralal Panchal, who had been missing after a gunman went on a shooting spree at the Virginia Tech University, has been confirmed dead by the Indian embassy in the US. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:03:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Mumbai-girl-Minal-confirmed-dead-in-US-shootout_24293.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/For-Uganda-NRIs-A-grim-reminder-of-Idi-Amins-dark-days_24260.shtml India Diaspora 'The worst NRI nightmare is Idi Amin's Uganda,' recalled Shanti Lakhani in Leicester, UK. 'A glimpse of the same horror was repeated last week.' No matter where they live, all non-resident Indians - recoil with panic at the brutal treatment by the Ugandan despot Amin. The recent violent demonstrations near Jinja and in the capital Kampala were a reminder of the dark days of the Amin era from 1971-1979 during which the dictator ordered all Indians to leave Uganda in 1972. This mass expulsion from their homes and businesses without taking any assets remains the ultimate disaster for all NRIs. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:01:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/For-Uganda-NRIs-A-grim-reminder-of-Idi-Amins-dark-days_24260.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Norms-eased-for-employing-foreigners-in-media-outlets_24217.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 17 - The Indian government Tuesday eased the norms for employing foreign and NRI media personnel, saying prior clearance for this was not necessary. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:53:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Norms-eased-for-employing-foreigners-in-media-outlets_24217.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Shocked-family-to-go-to-US-for-Indian-professors-last-rites_24190.shtml India Diaspora Erode -, April 17 - Slain Indian professor G.V. Loganathan, who was among the 33 killed in a gory shooting spree at Virginia Tech University campus, wanted to come back to India next year. Now, his parents and brothers, still reeling with shock over his death, are preparing to go to the US Wednesday to attend his last rites. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:53:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Shocked-family-to-go-to-US-for-Indian-professors-last-rites_24190.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Rahul-Khanna-campaigns-to-save-elephants_24104.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 17 - Actor Rahul Khanna has joined the 'save the elephant' campaign and stars in the new anti-zoo ad made by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:18:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Rahul-Khanna-campaigns-to-save-elephants_24104.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-arrested-for-wifes-death-in-Bahrain_23998.shtml India Diaspora Hyderabad, April 16 - A non-resident Indian employed in Bahrain was Monday arrested in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam in connection with the death of his wife under suspicious circumstances. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:18:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-arrested-for-wifes-death-in-Bahrain_23998.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Anurag-Kashyap-upset-with-Deepa-Mehta_23948.shtml India Diaspora Mumbai, April 16 - Writer-director Anurag Kashyap has accused Toronto-based filmmaker Deepa Mehta of stealing his credit in her Oscar-nominated film 'Water'. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:42:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Anurag-Kashyap-upset-with-Deepa-Mehta_23948.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-marriages-through-Bollywood-lens_23819.shtml India Diaspora 'As a realistic depiction of Asian life in Britain, 'Namastey London' made us feel proud as NRIs,' said Chaman Lal Chaman, a well-known radio presenter and an Asian cultural leader in London. The Bollywood film deals effectively with the generation gap and the problems of Asian parents and has been popular in Britain because it uses laughter and satire to drive home its points, added Chaman. Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:26:08 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-marriages-through-Bollywood-lens_23819.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Shabana-starrer-wins-prestigious-honour-in-New-York_23796.shtml India Diaspora Mumbai, April 15 - Shabana Azmi and awards have almost become synonymous. So it comes as no surprise that her new film, 'Loins Of Punjab Presents', has won the best feature film honour at the 2007 First Run Festival in New York. Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:02:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Shabana-starrer-wins-prestigious-honour-in-New-York_23796.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-takes-up-issue-of-Indians-killing-with-Uganda-_23753.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi/Kampala, April 14 - Two days after an Indian was stoned to death in Kampala by a mob protesting against a plan to set up a sugar factory in a virgin forest area, India Saturday took up the matter with Uganda and expressed concern over the security of Indians living in the East African country. Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:03:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-takes-up-issue-of-Indians-killing-with-Uganda-_23753.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Five-NRIs-duped-of-Rs.140-mn-in-Delhi_23481.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 12 - Five non-resident Indian - doctors from the US were allegedly duped of Rs.140 million after they were induced for investment in a charitable trust run by a builder in the national capital, police said Thursday. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:22:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Five-NRIs-duped-of-Rs.140-mn-in-Delhi_23481.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Cabinet-approves-labour-MoU-with-UAE_23487.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 12 - The Indian cabinet Thursday approved a pact with the United Arab Emirates - to safeguard the interests of the Indian workers in that country and to ensure their welfare. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:53:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Cabinet-approves-labour-MoU-with-UAE_23487.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-signs-MoU-with-Kuwait-to-protect-workers_23283.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 11 - India has signed a labour pact with Kuwait to ease problems faced by its nationals working in that country. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:34:45 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-signs-MoU-with-Kuwait-to-protect-workers_23283.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Nepal-ministerial-group-to-quell-Terai-turmoil_23062.shtml India Diaspora Kathmandu, April 9 - With less than three months to go before the election, the Nepal government Monday moved to quell mounting turbulence in the Terai region by forming a ministerial team to begin negotiations with protesting groups and reconstituted a commission to probe a massacre in which 29 people were killed. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:21:59 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Nepal-ministerial-group-to-quell-Terai-turmoil_23062.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Two-robbers-get-life-term-for-killing-senior-citizen_23032.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 9 - The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court verdict awarding life imprisonment to two robbers, who killed a senior citizen and father of a US-based expatriate Indian at his South Extension residence in south Delhi 17 years ago. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:11:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Two-robbers-get-life-term-for-killing-senior-citizen_23032.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/US-will-have-to-pull-out-of-Iraq-Time-bureau-chief_22977.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 9 - Whether in three months or two years, the US will have to pull out from Iraq, and when that happens civil war in the war-ravaged country will spill out in the open, says Aparisim 'Bobby' Ghosh, the India-born Baghdad bureau chief of Time magazine. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:33:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/US-will-have-to-pull-out-of-Iraq-Time-bureau-chief_22977.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Mumbai-to-have-integrated-trauma-care-facility_22714.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 7 - At least 100 hospitals in Mumbai will soon start an integrated trauma care facility to provide round the clock ambulance service and trauma care to patients on way to a hospital from an accident site. Sat, 07 Apr 2007 07:35:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Mumbai-to-have-integrated-trauma-care-facility_22714.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-Kuwait-to-sign-labour-welfare-pact_22662.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 6 - Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi will visit Kuwait and Qatar for a weeklong visit during the course of which he will sign a landmark labour welfare pact with Kuwait. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:03:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-Kuwait-to-sign-labour-welfare-pact_22662.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Court-dismisses-NRI-doctors-petition-under-RTI_22547.shtml India Diaspora Kolkata, April 5 - The Calcutta High Court Thursday dismissed a plea under the Right to Information - Act filed by US-based Kunal Saha, who has sued five doctors for the death of his wife, on grounds that he is an NRI and thus not entitled to information under the newly enacted law. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:55:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Court-dismisses-NRI-doctors-petition-under-RTI_22547.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-Nepal-agree-on-border-controls_22111.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 2 - India Monday discussed with Nepal the turbulence brewing in the Terai region that is in the grip of an agitation by Madhesis, people of Indian origin living in that area, and agreed on the need to strengthen border controls. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:30:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-Nepal-agree-on-border-controls_22111.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-accused-of-murder-sent-to-judicial-custody_22054.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 2 - Avtar Singh Grewal, an NRI detained on entering India for allegedly killing his wife in the US, was produced Monday before the Patiala House courts for initiation of extradition proceedings. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:15:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-accused-of-murder-sent-to-judicial-custody_22054.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Right-to-Information-Act-covers-Indian-missions-too_22035.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, April 2 - All Indian missions abroad are under the ambit of the Right to Information - Act and are duty bound to provide requisite information to Indian citizens, according to the Central Information Commission -. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:49:22 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Right-to-Information-Act-covers-Indian-missions-too_22035.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-to-sign-labour-pact-with-Kuwait-Ravi_21819.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 - India is set to sign a labour pact with Kuwait when Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi visits the country from April 8. He will also go to Qatar as part of his trip to the Gulf region. Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:04:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-to-sign-labour-pact-with-Kuwait-Ravi_21819.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/South-Indian-states-keen-to-set-up-NRI-varsity-Ravi_21824.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 - Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Saturday said some south Indian states have expressed their desire to set up a university for non-resident Indians - and persons of Indian origin -. Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:27:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/South-Indian-states-keen-to-set-up-NRI-varsity-Ravi_21824.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/My-life-can-never-be-normal-says-Kiranjit-Ahluwalia_21758.shtml India Diaspora Mumbai, March 31 - Kiranjit Ahluwalia, the abused Indian wife who brought a reform in the British law and on whose life the much talked about film 'Provoked' is based, says her wounds will never heal. Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:33:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/My-life-can-never-be-normal-says-Kiranjit-Ahluwalia_21758.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Supreme-Court-admits-countrys-highest-medical-compensation-claim_21690.shtml India Diaspora Kolkata/New Delhi, March 30 - The Supreme Court Friday admitted a Rs.1.43 billion compensation claim by a non-resident Indian whose wife died due to allegedly wrong treatment during a visit to Kolkata in May 1998. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:16:44 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Supreme-Court-admits-countrys-highest-medical-compensation-claim_21690.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indians-around-the-world-disgusted-with-Indias-showing_21288.shtml India Diaspora Indians around the world are disappointed - indeed disgusted - with India's humiliating exit from the World Cup. Moans Shan Gupta from Melbourne: 'Almost every NRI wanted to see India win. But that was not to be. Professionalism was totally missing. The first casualty should have been Sharad Pawar - after India's poor display.' Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:46:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indians-around-the-world-disgusted-with-Indias-showing_21288.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Planetarium-in-astronaut-Kalpana-Chawlas-memory_21150.shtml India Diaspora Chandigarh, March 26 - A planetarium costing Rs.65 million is being set up in Haryana in the memory of astronaut Kalpana Chawla and will become functional this year. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:53:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Planetarium-in-astronaut-Kalpana-Chawlas-memory_21150.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/UAE-to-become-more-foreign-worker-friendly_21124.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 26 - The United Arab Emirates, where around 1.5 million Indians earn their livelihood, is all set to become more worker-friendly by adopting a series of labour reforms to safeguard the interests of its foreign workers. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:44:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/UAE-to-become-more-foreign-worker-friendly_21124.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-film-directors-score-box-office-hits_20912.shtml India Diaspora NRI film directors have made news with their 'hit list'. Mira Nair's 'The Namesake', based on the novel by prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, has set a new record at the box office by raking in over $1 million in just two weekends this month. Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:13:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-film-directors-score-box-office-hits_20912.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/%2410000-scholarship-for-Indian-students-in-New-York_20849.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 24 - Indian alumni of the International House of New York, a graduate-level residential and cultural centre, have established a $10,000 scholarship for Indians pursuing studies in New York, an official said Saturday. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:34:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/%2410000-scholarship-for-Indian-students-in-New-York_20849.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Exclusive-university-for-PIOs-NRIs-soon_20715.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 23 - The government has given its approval to a policy framework for establishing a university in India for children of non-resident Indians - and persons of Indian origin -. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:56:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Exclusive-university-for-PIOs-NRIs-soon_20715.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Im-not-pursuing-bestsellers-Mira-Nair_20629.shtml India Diaspora Mumbai, March 23 - NRI filmmaker Mira Nair says it's a sheer coincidence that her films 'Vanity Fair', 'The Namesake' and the ready-to-shoot 'Shantaram' are based on bestsellers. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:37:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Im-not-pursuing-bestsellers-Mira-Nair_20629.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Policy-framework-for-PIO-university-approved_20596.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 22 - The cabinet Thursday gave its approval to a policy framework for establishing a university in India to provide affordable and quality education to children of non-resident Indians - and persons of Indian origin -. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:55:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Policy-framework-for-PIO-university-approved_20596.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Fashion-fraternity-unfazed-by-charges-against-Jon_20529.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 22 - Fashion designers here have nothing against India-born designer Anand Jon getting his comeuppance if proved guilty of rape, but say such charges are no reflection on the Indian fashion industry. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:41:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Fashion-fraternity-unfazed-by-charges-against-Jon_20529.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Court-to-consider-fresh-evidence-against-Kohli_20407.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 21 - The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed a subordinate court to take note of the additional evidence submitted by the government against Indian-born Maninder Singh Kohli to face trial in Britain for alleged rape and murder of teenager Hannah Foster in 2003. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:15:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Court-to-consider-fresh-evidence-against-Kohli_20407.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Bahrain-to-launch-social-housing-for-expatriates_20277.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 20 - Bahrain's Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has promised his country would open social housing for expatriates to improve their living conditions, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said Tuesday. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:51:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Bahrain-to-launch-social-housing-for-expatriates_20277.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Scholarship-programme-for-diaspora-children_20169.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 19 - The ministry of overseas Indian affairs has introduced a scholarship programme for diaspora children to study at higher and technical institutions in India. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:16:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Scholarship-programme-for-diaspora-children_20169.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Up-next-Shades-of-diaspora-on-Indian-marquees_20087.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 18 - Even as films based on trials and tribulations of the Indian immigrant have morphed into an entire genre better known as 'desi' flicks, the depiction of the diaspora has remained largely stereotypical in the Hindi filmdom. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:30:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Up-next-Shades-of-diaspora-on-Indian-marquees_20087.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Kerala-seeks-expatriates-help-for-its-hospitals_19984.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, March 17 - Kerala Saturday urged expatriates from the state to donate hospital equipment for its poorly maintained primary health centres. Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:55:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Kerala-seeks-expatriates-help-for-its-hospitals_19984.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Himachal-gets-passport-office_19892.shtml India Diaspora Shimla, March 16 - A passport office for Himachal Pradesh was opened in this popular hill resort Friday. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:22:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Himachal-gets-passport-office_19892.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-shares-rise-on-firming-Asian-markets_18781.shtml India Diaspora Mumbai, March 12 - Indian shares rose 0.14 percent Monday following firming up of Asian markets, buoyed by gains made by blue chip shares after recovering ground over the weekend. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:44:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-shares-rise-on-firming-Asian-markets_18781.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-uses-new-information-law-to-beat-corruption_19176.shtml India Diaspora An NRI has used a new Indian law to get his income tax refund without bribing. After waiting for five years without any reply from the income tax office, 60-year-old Tushar Dalvi, an NRI living in Mumbai, filed an application under the Right to Information - Act and got his refund pronto - in fact, in a week. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:02:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-uses-new-information-law-to-beat-corruption_19176.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Man-sent-to-judicial-custody-for-firing-at-cops_18290.shtml India Diaspora Gurgaon, March 6 - Tejpal Jaitley, father of the two US-based girls who were allegedly kidnapped and found later in Mumbai, was produced in a city court here Tuesday for firing at policemen. He was sent to 14 days judicial custody. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:23:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Man-sent-to-judicial-custody-for-firing-at-cops_18290.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Man-sent-to-jail-for-firing-at-policemen_18254.shtml India Diaspora Gurgaon, March 6 - Tejpal Jaitley, father of the two NRI girls who were allegedly kidnapped and found later in Mumbai, was produced in a city court here Tuesday for firing at policemen. He was sent to 14 days judicial custody. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:04:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Man-sent-to-jail-for-firing-at-policemen_18254.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Diwali-like-glitter-for-Hurley-Nayar-wedding_18258.shtml India Diaspora Jodhpur, March 6 - It will be flowers galore and dazzling lights at the Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel here as British model-actress Liz Hurley and India-born Arun Nayar say their wedding vows again in traditional Indian style. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:45:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Diwali-like-glitter-for-Hurley-Nayar-wedding_18258.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/US-students-in-Delhi-to-study-domestic-violence-act_18161.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 5 - A group of American students, who came to know about a campaign run by Delhi Police for the safety of women in the Indian capital, are camping here to study the implementation of India's Domestic Violence Act in more detail. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:51:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/US-students-in-Delhi-to-study-domestic-violence-act_18161.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-to-promote-spiritual-Bollywood-tourism-in-Fiji_18119.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 5 - India will promote spiritual pilgrimage and Bollywood tourism in Fiji, where Indian origin people constitute almost half the population. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:54:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/India-to-promote-spiritual-Bollywood-tourism-in-Fiji_18119.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/First-Indian-children-to-visit-Antartica-see-amazing-temple_18118.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 5 - The first two Indian children to make it to Antartica and survive hair-raising episodes have come out with a fascinating account of their trip to the planet's last frontier besides a remote Indian temple. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:48:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/First-Indian-children-to-visit-Antartica-see-amazing-temple_18118.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/First-Indian-children-to-visit-Antartica-see-amazing-temple_18004.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 4 - The first two Indian children to make it to Antartica and survive hair-raising episodes have come out with a fascinating account of their trip to the planet's last frontier besides a remote Indian temple. Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:00:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/First-Indian-children-to-visit-Antartica-see-amazing-temple_18004.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Senior-citizens-from-Mauritius-seek-PIO-cards_17918.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, March 3 - A delegation of senior citizens from Mauritius called upon Nirmal Singh, secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs - here, and submitted a request for obtaining Person of Indian Origin - cards gratis. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:40:43 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Senior-citizens-from-Mauritius-seek-PIO-cards_17918.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Badal-proposes-new-ministries---NRI-affairs-and-employment_17837.shtml India Diaspora Chandigarh, March 2 - The Punjab government will have two new ministries - non-resident Indian - affairs and employment. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:49:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Badal-proposes-new-ministries---NRI-affairs-and-employment_17837.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Abhishek-Aishwarya-to-marry-in-Jodhpur_17814.shtml India Diaspora Jaipur, March 2 - The post-wedding bashes of Hollywood actress Liz Hurley and India-born businessman Arun Nayar next week are certainly the talk of town, but now Rajasthan is rolling out the red carpet for the marriage of none other than actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:28:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Abhishek-Aishwarya-to-marry-in-Jodhpur_17814.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Chandy-lauds-Kerala-diasporas-achievements_17743.shtml India Diaspora Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 - Kerala opposition leader Oommen Chandy Thursday lauded the achievements made by non-resident Keralites for doing development works for the state in the last 50 years of its formation. Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:00:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Chandy-lauds-Kerala-diasporas-achievements_17743.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Holi-homecoming-turns-tragic-for-Nepals-Indians_17431.shtml India Diaspora Kathmandu, Feb 28 - The festival of Holi, played with colours to welcome the arrival of spring after winter, turned into grim tragedy for Indian families living across the border in Nepal with at least seven dying in a bus accident and several more admitted to hospital. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:26:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Holi-homecoming-turns-tragic-for-Nepals-Indians_17431.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/No-extradition-treaty-with-Argentina-clarifies-Indian-government_17209.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, Feb 26 - Facing criticism over delay in extraditing Bofors payoff scam accused Ottavio Qauttrocchi, the government Monday replied to the opposition's charge and clarified that India currently does not have an extradition treaty with Argentina. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:20:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/No-extradition-treaty-with-Argentina-clarifies-Indian-government_17209.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-girls-abduction-mystery-cracked_17196.shtml India Diaspora Gurgaon -, Feb 26 - The two non-resident Indian - girls, who were thought to have been abducted Sunday from a prominent mall here, may have willingly flown to Mumbai with a relative, police said Monday. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:45:26 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-girls-abduction-mystery-cracked_17196.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Nepals-Terai-plains-brace-for-fresh-turmoil_17071.shtml India Diaspora Kathmandu, Feb 26 - As a key meeting of commerce ministers in the region gets underway here Monday, Nepali businessmen and industrialists are bracing for fresh disruption with ethnic protesters enforcing a transport strike in the Terai plains and a blockade of all trading points on the Indo-Nepal border. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:21:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Nepals-Terai-plains-brace-for-fresh-turmoil_17071.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Rajasthan-readies-for-Hurley-Nayar-wedding-bashes_16868.shtml India Diaspora Jodhpur, Feb 24 - Preparations are reportedly in full swing for the much talked about post-wedding parties of Hollywood actress Liz Hurley and India-born businessmen Arun Nayar in Rajasthan. Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:37:16 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Rajasthan-readies-for-Hurley-Nayar-wedding-bashes_16868.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-fights-for-HIV-child-who-was-refused-treatment_16764.shtml India Diaspora Kolkata, Feb 23 - A seven-year-old HIV-infected child, who was allegedly refused treatment by doctors at premier state-run Kolkata hospitals, now has a well-known US-based Indian crusader against medical negligence to support him. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:13:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-fights-for-HIV-child-who-was-refused-treatment_16764.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Bihar-to-install-former-Mauritius-PMs-statue_16444.shtml India Diaspora Patna, Feb 21 - A life-size statue of former Mauritius prime minister Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, who originally hailed from Bihar, will soon be installed in the state capital, officials said Wednesday. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:27:35 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Bihar-to-install-former-Mauritius-PMs-statue_16444.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Will-Water-bag-an-Oscar_16250.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, Feb 20 - With Oscar awards just round the corner, speculation over Deepa Mehta's 'Water' winning the coveted prize is sky high. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:35:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Will-Water-bag-an-Oscar_16250.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-rapes-maid-in-Delhi-flees-to-America_16184.shtml India Diaspora New Delhi, Feb 19 - A non-resident Indian who allegedly raped his house help in Delhi last week has fled to the US, police said Monday. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:13:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/NRI-rapes-maid-in-Delhi-flees-to-America_16184.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/From-Las-Vegas-with-hope---37-years-later%21_16053.shtml India Diaspora Bramhapuri -, Feb 18 - Eighty-year old Jayaram's face lights up every time his son calls him from the distant United States. But the gleam in his eyes dims each time Vijay says he would have to wait for at least a year before they could actually meet. Sun, 18 Feb 2007 13:38:48 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/From-Las-Vegas-with-hope---37-years-later%21_16053.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-Austrian-re-marries-fulfils-fathers-wish_15859.shtml India Diaspora Patna, Feb 16 - An Indian Austrian re-married his German origin wife in Bihar according to strict Hindu rituals to fulfil his father's last wish here Friday. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:53:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/diaspora/Indian-Austrian-re-marries-fulfils-fathers-wish_15859.shtml