Jaipur: Gandhian philosophy and thoughts are relevant in today's changing world and can help in finding the solution to any problem, adviser to the Prime Minister, Sam Pitroda said on Sunday.
"Gandhian philosophy and thoughts are relevant in the changing world of today and can help in difficult time, and the philosophy is also important for global peace," Pitroda said at a plenary session of the 10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas.
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11:14 PM, Jan 08, 2012
Jaipur: Indian-origin Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Sunday expressed readiness to host the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in her country, saying it would help in sharing "new understandings" and developing appreciation for the diaspora. Bissessar, the Chief Guest of the 10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Jaipur, said small countries like hers would benefit immensely from such events. "I wish to sincerely urge that consideration be given to...
09:31 PM, Jan 08, 2012
Jaipur: Fulfilling the long-standing demand of its diaspora, India on Sunday said it would allow Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote and participate in the election process. He also listed the number of initiatives undertaken by the government like voting rights for NRIs and the new Pension and Insurance Scheme among others. "I am happy to inform you that the government has decided to introduce and sponsor a new Pension and...
09:24 PM, Jan 08, 2012
Jaipur: Many overseas Indians participating in the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas diaspora meet have complained that investing in the country was difficult due to lack of facilities and red tape. Many delegates said that while the government promises all amenities to NRIs for investing in India, the implementation is lacking. They added that permissions required to visit their home country are too complicated and need to be streamlined. "The government...
07:10 PM, Jan 08, 2012
Jaipur: Citing example of China, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said that India too needs to fully tap the investment potential of NRIs and their entrepreneurial skills and promote inclusive growth. "We have not yet reaped the full benefits of India's great diaspora. The most obvious area remains that of investment and entrepreneurship. For instance, in China a large chunk of foreign direct investment has come from overseas Chinese,"...
05:59 PM, Jan 08, 2012
Jaipur: Fulfilling the long-standing demand of its diaspora, India on Sunday said it would allow Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote and participate in the election process. He also listed the number of initiatives undertaken by the government like voting rights for NRIs and the new Pension and Insurance Scheme among others. "I am happy to inform you that the government has decided to introduce and sponsor a new Pension and...
05:50 PM, Jan 08, 2012
