Dubai, Nov 24 (IANS): People of Indian origin living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who need help in legal, financial and medical issues, now have a toll-free helpline -- the first of its kind for migrant workers by any country in the world. The toll-free number is 800-46342 -- the last five di

ROHTAK: Communications minister Kapil Sibal launched the eagerly-awaited mobile number portability scheme in Haryana on Thursday to allow cellphone users to change their operators while retaining existing numbers. "On Jan 20 next year, mobile number portability will be available nationwide," Sibal

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday submitted its final probe report in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case and indicted former Gujarat minister of state for home Amit Shah and several top ranking anti-terror squad (ATS) officials of foul play. The CBI on Thursd

S M Syed Khalil has been ranked 65 in Indian Power List. Yusuff Ali MA, the managing director of Abu Dhabi-based retail giant the Emke Group, has taken the top spot in the first ever Arabian Business Power List featuring the most influential Indians in the Gulf. The retail mogul sits atop a busine

Indian president praises high standard of infrastructure in the UAE Dubai: The best ways to enhance economic, trade, investment and cultural relations between the UAE and India were discussed yesterday when His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the

RIYADH - The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah underwent successful surgery on his back for a herniated disc in New York on Wednesday, the royal court said in Riyadh.The 86-year-old "successfully underwent back surgery today at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the United States of Ame

ABU DHABI - At the Invitation of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom landed in Abu Dhabi for the second time in 31 years.Accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, her son Prince Andrew and her 30-member staff, t

DUBAI - In the last leg of her UAE visit, Indian President Pratibha Patil addressed thousands of university students on Wednesday evening.She interacted with a select group of students from BITS Pilani, IMT Dubai, Manipal University and S.P. Jain Centre of Management at Dubai Men's College auditori

Social networking has become a fad not just for friends but also some business like brand promotions, freelancing and online earning. S.S. Kavitha and A. Shrikumar learn the nuances of making money sitting in front of monitors.Glued to the screen and being caught in the web is the craze of the time.

HYDERABAD, Nov 24,2010 (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah has submitted his resignation to Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan on Wednesday afternoon.The Chief Minister announced his decision to quit "due to advanced age" at a hurriedly convened press conference and later drove to Raj Bhav

Patna, Nov.24,2010 (PTI):The Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)-BJP alliance on Wednesday attained a three-fourths majority in Bihar, bagging 183 of the 243-Assembly seats while still leading in 23 places.The JD(U) on its own won 99 seats, while its electoral ally the BJP snapped up 84 of the 141 and 102 seats,

As recently as the 1990s, much of the world thought of India as an exotic place full of saffron-robed priests, snake charmers, roadside beggars, the fabled maharajahs, and of course the exquisitely beautiful Taj Mahal.What a difference a decade makes. While India's exotic features remain very much a

NAGPUR, Nov 23,2010: There was one definitive vignette on Tuesday that encapsulated the spirit of a rejuvenated Indian side in the third Test. Jesse Ryder, twice in succession, pounded Harbhajan Singh on the off-side and on both occasions, Suresh Raina produced stunning stops at extra-cover.And when

Washington, Nov. 22, 2010 (DPA) - Tech gifts are among the easiest to buy - and the most appreciated. The only trouble is finding the perfect one, but never fear: Use the ideas here to match your expertise and budget with the wants or needs of those on your gift list.eBook readereBooks have matured.

New Delhi, Nov 24, (PTI): Beleaguered Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, facing allegations of corruption and nepotism, yet again staved off a mounting challenge to his leadership as BJP on Wednesday announced that he will continue in office."After consultations with senior party leaders and

SEOUL: North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire Tuesday after the North shelled an island near their disputed sea border, killing at least two South Korean marines, setting dozens of buildings ablaze and sending civilians fleeing for shelter. The skirmish began when Pyongyang warned the Sout

Bhatkal - A protest rally was held here at Bhatkal to gather support against the new ruling of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). According to the new ruling all construction activities are banned around historical buildings and monuments within 300 meters radius. The rally comprising of about 10

Abu Dhabi: The profile of Indian workers in the UAE has been transformed in recent years, which reflects the UAE economy's growth as a knowledge economy, according to Indian President Pratibha Patil.Over the time, the profile of the Indian community in the Gulf is undergoing transformation, Patil sa