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Ajit Kumar appointed India's Ambassador & permanent representative to the UN
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Prime Minister Modi’s call “Make in India” reverberates in Atlanta
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Consul General Kumar announces his departure at India’s 66th Republic Day celebrations at Atlanta’s Athletic Club
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Hindu and Muslim religious leaders come together at IACA’s Republic Day celebration
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Gandhi Foundation notes debt of immigrants and minorities to Dr. King
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Nasheed recited in Urdu, Punjabi, at Mawlid Conference
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Sur aur Sangeet, a tribute to late Salim Panjwani, benefits Sikh Study Circle
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Atlantans organize to support immigration reform
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Asian-American media are seen at the Georgia Capitol
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GAPI regional meeting features opioid epidemic, Rep. Tom Price, AAPI in Mumbai, and more
Investing in India
DECODING NRI INVESTMENTS AND TAXATION: As an individual investor, why would you want to contend with the complexity of legal codes governing foreign investment in India, the tax consequences in two countries, repatriation, and the risk of currency fluctuations? Because of the potential of comparatively superior returns, that’s why! In the world of commerce and finance, India’s graph is on an uptick. If multinational corporations are making a beeline there and if professional money managers are stepping up their interests in India, why should you be left behind? How does India’s 9% return on a fixed deposit sound compared to the 1.5% here? And a long term equity return of 15%-18% in India versus the 8%-10% here? So don’t let up on the prospects simply because you don’t know the ins and outs. With the right expert help, you can wade through the maze, offering your portfolio a promising option for diversification and outsized gains. Read more »
THE SURESHBHAI PATEL POLICE ABUSE CASE: Why are authorities taking swift corrective action? Some say it is because of community and official involvement. Here’s another take on the reasons. Read more »
What does Obama's recent visit to India mean for clean energy? Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) on projected expansion of research in smart grids, grid storage technology, and advanced biofuels. Read more »
DINA SHETH: THE BHARATNATYAM DOYEN OF ATLANTA. Kruti Dance Academy has made its mark on
national and international television shows. Here are its director's many contributions to her art form. Read more »
Swift corrective (as much as possible) action for Sureshbhai Patel came from the evidence of his absolute innocence, leaving the police with absolutely nothing to justify their violence. Read more »
Gov. Bobby Jindal sparks heated debate on identity / Incident in Madison should be a wake-up call / U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s response unconvincing Read more »
No one wants to delay their federal tax refund, so filling out your 1040 form correctly is essential. Don’t make these common mistakes—little slip-ups that aggravate both the IRS and the taxpayer. Read more »
Companies have found social media to be a vital part of brand management, advertising, and customer service. Hiring someone to dedicate their time to social media may be worth the investment. Read more »
Research suggests that too much sitting on a long term basis can be harmful to your health and can lead to obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, disease, and even premature death. Read more »
Expanded DACA program date was announced, then delayed by a judge in Texas / H-4 EAD rule moving forward / CPB app will reduce wait times / VISA PREFERENCE NUMBERS FOR March 2015 Read more »
Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan may romance none other than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (whose role is “very different”) in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. Read more »
Tennis excitement in the Australia Open mixed doubles, with Sania Mirza, Leander Paes. “It’s awesome to have played with both Martinas and won Slams with each of them,” Paes told Times of India. Read more »
A team of first-year students from the Emory College of Arts and Sciences and the Goizueta Business School has advanced to the regional finals of the Hult Prize Challenge, competing for $1M. Read more »
YOGA GAINS HIGHER PROFILE / TACKLING RAPE HEROICALLY / INDIAN-AMERICANS BAG GRAMMYS / THE DECCAN LINK TO DINOSAURS / SCALING SEVEN PEAKS ON SEVEN CONTINENTS / INDIAN NONFICTION BOOM Read more »
My father is usually frugal but supports his “old friend” the tailor in India...? In balancing tradition and modernity, we must also balance the inner and outer worlds and values. Read more »
If you go beyond the surface of what you call yourself, suddenly everything is malleable. The individual and the universal are no more different. Without experiencing this, human form is wasted. Read more »
