NRI Digest

Al Khobar: The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with joy, pride and enthusiastic by Indian Social Forum (ISF) at Gulf Darbar Restaurant in Al-Khobar Saudi Arabia. Indian Expatriates from various parts of the Eastern Province had gathered rejoice the remarkable day in Indian History. Waseem Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum Eastern Province hoisted the Indian National flag followed by

Dammam: India Fraternity Forum (IFF), Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, organized 'Hajj Volunteer Training Workshop 2019" in Dammam at Al-Ryan Policlinic Hall. IFF has been fielding Hajj volunteers since 19 years in partner with Indian Consulate & Marakizil Ahya. This year for Hajj- 2019, we will be fielding more than 1,500 Indian volunteers from various parts of Saudi Arabia. Volunteers were

Many talents remain hidden without exposure to the outer world until they reach some milestone. Such milestone sometimes makes the talents to reach a higher level of recognition. It may be in school/college days or outside of it. Shoaib Sayed Shahul Hameed, a 16-year-old Mangalurean in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, came to my glaring attention when he was selected for the "GOTHIA CUP" (The World Youth Cup

Bengaluru: In the 44th annual Aryabhata international award ceremony that was held recently at Ravindra Kalakshetra of Bengaluru under the joint auspices of Aryabhata cultural organization and Kannada and cultural department of government of Karnataka, Suresh Shyam Rao Neramballi was awarded the prestigious Aryabhata international award of this year for his relentless service towards the Kannada

Dammam: TAMIMI GROUP will be organizing T-10 Champions Trophy 2019 MRI cricket tournament from September 6 to October 4 2019 at Tamimi Ground Al-Khobar. Professional cricket teams from Riyadh-Dammam-Khobar-Jubail–Al has a region have been invited to participate in this 10-over-a-side knockout competition. The Opening Ceremony of the Tournament will be held in the morning session at 6:30AM on 6th

New Delhi: Individuals who claim to be Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for tax filing purpose have come under the scanner of the investigation wing of the income tax (I-T) department. Worth mentioning here is that an individual will be considered as an NRI by the I-T department if he stays overseas for more than 182 days in a particular financial year. But laws also state that a person will be

Jeddah: Indian Engineers Forum Jeddah Chapter organized its 13th annual general meet on 5th July 2019, at Hotel Ramada Continental. Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Dr Ausaf Sayeed graced the event as the Chief Guest and Consul General of India Mr. Noor Rahman Sheikh was Guest of Honor, while Forum President Mohammed Sayeeduddin presided over the function. Dr Ausaf Sayeed appreciated the

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh held its annual general body meeting on 5th July 2019 at Apollo Dimora Hotel Batha, Riyadh. Meeting commenced with recitation of Quran by Br. Dawood Sa’adi Uruvalpadav. The Master of Ceremony Br. Basheer Talapady Welcomed All with Islamic Greeting and invited the Chief Guest Mr. Shihab kottukadu Saudi Consultant NORKA, and other

Non-Resident Indians across the world, especially those in middle eastern countries have hailed the union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement in the Lok Sabha on Friday that all NRIs holding Indian passport will be eligible for Aadhaar card soon after their arrival. Leaders of NRI organisations expressed happiness at the measure as it will make it easier for NRIs to make several day

Chicago, Jun 25: Weather was playing hide and seek with colder wintry weather pattern in greater Chicagoland area even though summer was officially began on June 21st. But Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association was blessed with warm sunny weather throughout the day and participants were in great spirit in enjoying the Mangalorean sports and games activities. The MKCA President, John Dias