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US Employment scene by Race and Ethnicity

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 17, 2009, 7:01 am
The interesting facts and information are based on a report from US Department of Labor and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The facts are based on the report 'Labor Force Characteristics by R...
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US Employment scene by Race and Ethnicity

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 17, 2009, 7:01 am
The interesting facts and information are based on a report from US Department of Labor and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The facts are based on the report 'Labor Force Characteristics by R...
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A journey from home, to home

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 16, 2009, 1:00 am
A journey always starts at home, A journey may start at home, but go where the new path leads you; Where the rainbows embrace the horizon. Where new friends meet you...
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A journey from home, to home

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 16, 2009, 1:00 am
A journey always starts at home, A journey may start at home, but go where the new path leads you; Where the rainbows embrace the horizon. Where new friends meet you...
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20 Tips on personal safety and crime prevention abroad

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 14, 2009, 11:02 pm
In a foreign country, safety and security have always been keys concern of travelers and immigrants alike. Be it the streets of New York, south-side of Chicago, the suburbs of London,….. the safety ...
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20 Tips on personal safety and crime prevention abroad

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 14, 2009, 11:02 pm
In a foreign country, safety and security have always been keys concern of travelers and immigrants alike. Be it the streets of New York, south-side of Chicago, the suburbs of London,….. the safety ...
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Hinglish of India – Indian idioms and phrases

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 13, 2009, 7:36 pm
Hinglish: Indian English lost in translation abroad - Idioms and phrases from India! Many English words, Idioms and phrases have different meaning in India or are used only in India. When used abroad...
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Hinglish of India – Indian idioms and phrases

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 13, 2009, 7:36 pm
Hinglish: Indian English lost in translation abroad - Idioms and phrases from India! Many English words, Idioms and phrases have different meaning in India or are used only in India. When used abroad...
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USA Employment Projections for 2008-2018

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 11, 2009, 6:56 am
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Dec. 10, 2009 that, during the 2008 to 2018 period, the total employment in America is projected to increase by 15.3 million, or 10.1 percent. P...
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USA Employment Projections for 2008-2018

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 11, 2009, 6:56 am
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Dec. 10, 2009 that, during the 2008 to 2018 period, the total employment in America is projected to increase by 15.3 million, or 10.1 percent. P...
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UK Visa Rules Tighten for Indian IT Workers

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 10, 2009, 2:00 pm
Britain will tighten the immigration rules for Indian IT professionals seeking to migrate to the UK under inter-company transfers, starting January, 2010.
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UK Visa Rules Tighten for Indian IT Workers

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 10, 2009, 2:00 pm
Britain will tighten the immigration rules for Indian IT professionals seeking to migrate to the UK under inter-company transfers, starting January, 2010.
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The Price of 'True Love' is up in 2009

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 9, 2009, 2:00 pm
If you were wondering how much the true love would cost this holiday season, the answer is $87,402.81. So, the 'true love' is costing more this year, even in poor economy.
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The Price of 'True Love' is up in 2009

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 9, 2009, 2:00 pm
If you were wondering how much the true love would cost this holiday season, the answer is $87,402.81. So, the 'true love' is costing more this year, even in poor economy.
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Brain Drain to Brain Gain – Indians Abroad

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 8, 2009, 12:00 pm
The NRIs and Indians Abroad is a valuable asset for building India! The Indian-Americans and rest of the NRIs can make a significant contribution by building a bridge of ideas; by sharing their knowl...
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Brain Drain to Brain Gain – Indians Abroad

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 8, 2009, 12:00 pm
The NRIs and Indians Abroad is a valuable asset for building India! The Indian-Americans and rest of the NRIs can make a significant contribution by building a bridge of ideas; by sharing their knowl...
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FBI charges David Headley of Chicago for 26/11 Mumbai attacks

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 7, 2009, 9:12 pm
FBI indicted a U.S. citizen David Headley of Chicago - aka Daood Gilani - for his involvement in planning last year's terrorist attacks on 26/11 in Mumbai, India; the Justice Department said.
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FBI charges David Headley of Chicago for 26/11 Mumbai attacks

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 7, 2009, 9:12 pm
FBI indicted a U.S. citizen David Headley of Chicago - aka Daood Gilani - for his involvement in planning last year's terrorist attacks on 26/11 in Mumbai, India; the Justice Department said.
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'Color-blind' kool kids of today!

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 6, 2009, 12:21 am
Fading racial bias and prejudice among the new generation abroad.... The racial separations seem to diminish among the new generation. The biases - conscious or unconscious – seem to fade with next...
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'Color-blind' kool kids of today!

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 6, 2009, 12:21 am
Fading racial bias and prejudice among the new generation abroad.... The racial separations seem to diminish among the new generation. The biases - conscious or unconscious – seem to fade with next...
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Wal-Mart shops for IT in India

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 4, 2009, 7:25 am
Wal-Mart (Walmart) has selected three IT vendors in India to outsource its IT needs. The company has selected three vendors from India — Infosys, Cognizant and UST Global — for multi-year contract...
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Wal-Mart shops for IT in India

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 4, 2009, 7:25 am
Wal-Mart (Walmart) has selected three IT vendors in India to outsource its IT needs. The company has selected three vendors from India — Infosys, Cognizant and UST Global — for multi-year contract...
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20 Best Bollywood movies of last 10 years

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 2, 2009, 1:00 pm
The top 20 Bollywood movies from 2000 to 2009: Everybody has a different taste, a different like, and a different dislike. Based on overall success and general popularity, here are 20 best Bollywood ...
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20 Best Bollywood movies of last 10 years

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 2, 2009, 1:00 pm
The top 20 Bollywood movies from 2000 to 2009: Everybody has a different taste, a different like, and a different dislike. Based on overall success and general popularity, here are 20 best Bollywood ...
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The First Passage to America – Slaves and Servants

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Dec 1, 2009, 12:22 am
The first ‘East Indians’ arrived in American in early 17th century. ..Once in America, the Indian migrants were no longer simple helpers or workers, but more like slaves...in case a servant or a s...
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The First Passage to America – Slaves and Servants

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Dec 1, 2009, 12:22 am
The first ‘East Indians’ arrived in American in early 17th century. ..Once in America, the Indian migrants were no longer simple helpers or workers, but more like slaves...in case a servant or a s...
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Unrealistic dreams are dangerous for mental health!

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 29, 2009, 12:20 pm
So, do you think you are a Bollywood heroine material? Do you have what it takes to hook up with the glamour girls of Indian films? The question is lame, egocentric and may be borderline crazy, but co...
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Unrealistic dreams are dangerous for mental health!

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 29, 2009, 12:20 pm
So, do you think you are a Bollywood heroine material? Do you have what it takes to hook up with the glamour girls of Indian films? The question is lame, egocentric and may be borderline crazy, but co...
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2011 USA Green Card Lottery Program – Last call

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 27, 2009, 10:03 pm
The annual USA Diversity Visa Program makes visas available to persons meeting simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random lottery drawing chooses selectees for DVs. The...
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2011 USA Green Card Lottery Program – Last call

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 27, 2009, 10:03 pm
The annual USA Diversity Visa Program makes visas available to persons meeting simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random lottery drawing chooses selectees for DVs. The...
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Thanksgiving – More than Family, Food and a Prayer!

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 26, 2009, 8:14 am
America is celebrating Thanksgiving Day - a time to thank God, family and friends.... Cooking a 20 pounds plus turkey is an adventure in itself..... The 'turkey tip line' is one of the busi...
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Thanksgiving – More than Family, Food and a Prayer!

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 26, 2009, 8:14 am
America is celebrating Thanksgiving Day - a time to thank God, family and friends.... Cooking a 20 pounds plus turkey is an adventure in itself..... The 'turkey tip line' is one of the busi...
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How to improve your communication skills

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 25, 2009, 10:17 am
Communications – the ability to share and exchange ideas and thoughts - consist of a wide range of skills. For example, you cannot be a good communicator just by being a better speaker, or just by b...
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How to improve your communication skills

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 25, 2009, 10:17 am
Communications – the ability to share and exchange ideas and thoughts - consist of a wide range of skills. For example, you cannot be a good communicator just by being a better speaker, or just by b...
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What you say? – Importance of Communication skills

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 24, 2009, 7:08 am
Your ability to communicate defines you as a person. You can be the most knowledgeable person around, but if you cannot share your ideas – if you cannot communicate – your knowledge many not mean ...
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What you say? – Importance of Communication skills

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 24, 2009, 7:08 am
Your ability to communicate defines you as a person. You can be the most knowledgeable person around, but if you cannot share your ideas – if you cannot communicate – your knowledge many not mean ...
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12 Self-help tips on improving desi English abroad

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 23, 2009, 11:09 am
English language and English grammar is a bit tricky for those who are not used to it, for those with English as a second language. The basic mistakes we make are when we ‘think’ in our mother-ton...
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12 Self-help tips on improving desi English abroad

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 23, 2009, 11:09 am
English language and English grammar is a bit tricky for those who are not used to it, for those with English as a second language. The basic mistakes we make are when we ‘think’ in our mother-ton...
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Bollywood Need to Move Beyond Song and Dance: Amitabh Bachchan

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 21, 2009, 6:50 pm
Amitabh "Big B" Bachchan : Bollywood needs to adapt beyond song and dance. Amitabh "Big B" Bachchan in an interview said that it is about time for Bollywood to adapt to the global film market. He poin...
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Bollywood Need to Move Beyond Song and Dance: Amitabh Bachchan

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 21, 2009, 6:50 pm
Amitabh "Big B" Bachchan : Bollywood needs to adapt beyond song and dance. Amitabh "Big B" Bachchan in an interview said that it is about time for Bollywood to adapt to the global film market. He poin...
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"Thank you, Paji!" – Canada to Punjabis

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 20, 2009, 3:42 pm
Pointing out the contributions from Punjabi immigrants in Canada, the Prime Minister admitted that his country owes its prosperity to the perseverance and work ethics of more than a million Punjabi. ...
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"Thank you, Paji!" – Canada to Punjabis

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 20, 2009, 3:42 pm
Pointing out the contributions from Punjabi immigrants in Canada, the Prime Minister admitted that his country owes its prosperity to the perseverance and work ethics of more than a million Punjabi. ...
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Indian Students in USA surpass 100,000 mark

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 19, 2009, 10:38 pm
the number of Indian students studying in USA has exceeded 100,000 mark. In spite of slow down in economy, US continue to attract international students at a record pace. India, China and South Korea ...
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Indian Students in USA surpass 100,000 mark

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 19, 2009, 10:38 pm
the number of Indian students studying in USA has exceeded 100,000 mark. In spite of slow down in economy, US continue to attract international students at a record pace. India, China and South Korea ...
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Desis frequent the White House

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am
Every full moon, every month year around, every excuse… brings something to celebrate in India. "India is a land of festivals" – someone in the White House must have told this to President Obama...
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Desis frequent the White House

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am
Every full moon, every month year around, every excuse… brings something to celebrate in India. "India is a land of festivals" – someone in the White House must have told this to President Obama...
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IPC 498A – Harassment or cruelty to a woman

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 17, 2009, 1:00 am
Section 498A I.P.C. was introduced with the avowed object to combat the menace of dowry deaths and harassment to a woman at the hands of her husband or his relatives. Nevertheless, the provision shou...
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IPC 498A – Harassment or cruelty to a woman

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 17, 2009, 1:00 am
Section 498A I.P.C. was introduced with the avowed object to combat the menace of dowry deaths and harassment to a woman at the hands of her husband or his relatives. Nevertheless, the provision shou...
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British Prime Minister outlines tougher UK immigration rules

India abroad posted an article on How to lose your accent! - Nov 15, 2009, 10:09 am
On Nov 12, 2009, the British PM Gordon Brown outlined plans to tighten the UK immigration rules. From his speech on immigration, the key policy change includes: Reduction in the number of profession...
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British Prime Minister outlines tougher UK immigration rules

India abroad posted an article on Do you think in your mother tongue? - Nov 15, 2009, 10:09 am
On Nov 12, 2009, the British PM Gordon Brown outlined plans to tighten the UK immigration rules. From his speech on immigration, the key policy change includes: Reduction in the number of profession...
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The Indians Abroad blog is dedicated to NRIs and people from India living abroad. The main theme of the site is:
Personal Awareness: Info and opinion about all kinds of experinces, benefits as well as hardships of foreign life are discussed incliuding day-to-day issues encountered along with ways to address them.
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