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THIS MONTH's MOST USEFUL CYBER DESTINATION
FOR THE CONNECTED NRI
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Did you know that Nariman Point has one of the most expensive pieces of property on
earth? Apart from such info, this site offers advisory services that suit your budget and
requirements, and guides you like a pro broker would. Features maps of Mumbai,
advertises requirements, current property rates, paying guest accommodation, and information on the returns on
investment. Plus legal help and a complete guide for funds repatriation
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Got a friend on your holiday list who’s impossible to please? Your search stops here.
The site offers specialized services for delivery in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Chennai,
Delhi and in a 40 km arc around Bhimavaram, Vizag and Guntur. All products are
branded. One can gift cakes, flowers, sweets, chocolates, watches, toys and even two-wheelers. Gifts for all
occasions like anniversary, birthdays, engagement, wedding, housewarming.
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A one-stop shop for all legal advice required by NRIs. From opening a bank account
to baggage rules, one could find every single clause under the Indian law pertaining
to NRIs listed here. Also provides links to ministry websites and embassies in the
country. Comprehensive.
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An informative site for NRIs from the Gujarati community. It houses a host of
information related to the state its fairs, festivals, beaches, handicraft, wild life. The
site displays a wide variety of gifts from salwar suits to soft toys and electronic items
to handicrafts. Gifts delivered to more than 1,500 cities in India.
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If your parents and close relatives in India need immediate medical assistance,
SOS here. The site also lists an entire repertoire of advisory services on investment
and financial needs of an NRI wanting to invest in India. Apart from that the site
offers guidance on the country’s tax structure, custom acts and laws.
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Indians staying in the US can keep abreast of the latest across the 50 states. Click
on a city and a calendar of events will appear. The site tries to offer a mix of news,
movie and music reviews. Hosts net polls and offers web blogs and among other
things. A unique feature is photo albums uploaded by regular members.
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Planning to tie the nuptial knot? Log in to this matrimonial site that is a household
name in India. The site features separate sections on eligible Indian bachelors
living in the US, UK, Middle East and Australia. The links are clearly marked on the homepage, which makes it very
easy to search for a bride or groom.
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Music lovers must tune into this site. It provides a wide range of music from
classical to Indipop and from Hindi film numbers to songs in some 13 regional
languages. Entries are listed alphabetically making it easy to search for that old Rafi
song. You need Real or Media Player but first get a fast Internet line.
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Apart from cakes, chocolates, cosmetics and books, this site offers mangoes in the
gifts list. Choose from a large variety of Mango Mithais. This site also sells calling
cards for keeping in touch with friends and relatives in India and across the globe.
Calling India from the US could be as cheap as 13.6 cents a minute. It has an office in Mumbai and helpline
numbers for US users.
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Times of India enables Indian users abroad to transfer money in India through
online transfer service. It allows one to send money directly from their account in
any of 12,000 banks in the US to folks back home.
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NDTV offers its popular news and feature programs on the web for all those
nostalgic about the World This Week. Keep your card ready, it’s a paid service..
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If you are a Telegu speaking guy tucked away in some foreign land and looking
for friends from the same community then this is where you should be. The site
provides links to at least 15 Telegu associations across the globe. The content is
bilingual hence one would find text in Telegu and English. News on Telegu movies and songs are main highlights of
the site. It also offers membership services for Telegu people, allows them to post opinions and creative literary
works as well. Property, jobs and classifieds are the other regular features of the site.
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