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The Kerala government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British Council of India to take over all the books of the British Library that closed here in February.

 

The Kerala government yesterday decided to set up a 'Malayalam Mission' to promote use of mother tongue among NRKs.

 

Kerala to set up Malayalam Mission for diaspora.

 

The long season of traditional boat races or Vallom Kali has begun in Kerala, starting with the colourful Champakkulam boat race.

 

A host of programmes are being worked out for non-resident Indians (NRIs) from Kerala, including a welfare scheme and issuing of identity card which will serve also as an insurance and discount card, Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan told the state assembly.

 

Manan Shah 28, rode atop Minnie an Asian elephant to arrive at his wedding outside the Ronald Reagan Building and the International Trade Centre. Stunned onlookers lined up with cameras and photophones.

 

British students are using Indian expertise in IT to complete their course work by posting them on outsourcing websites and buying completed assignments. Known as contract cheating.

 

Dubai Infinity Holdings has announced a multi million dollar joint venture to build an entertainment district in Dubai.The Yash Raj Films Entertainment District will comprise of theme park attractions, a movie palace, hotel concepts and other unique Indian genre entertainment concepts.

 

In a survey by independent body - Pew Research Centre, in which over 16 nations were polled on the favourability ratings of five major countries, the popularity of the USA in India turned out to be the top of the pops.

 

A hike in the medical fees for seats under the NRI quota in self financing colleges in Kerala has made the study of medicine costly.

 

The Sultanate of Oman will deport some 3500 Indian illegal workers who have overstayed their visas.The Oman government has agreed to permit thousands of Indians living illegally in the country to leave without paying fines.

 

Some 38,274 student visas were issued from across India in fiscal 2006-07, of which the Chennai consulate issued 19,973, making Chennai one of the largest sources of students.

 

The government of India has decided it will not permit commercial airlines to hire foreign co-pilots, in the hope the move will open up opportunities for thousands of aspiring pilots.