Mauritius hiring only women from Indian subcontinent

September 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In preventing violence against women and girls in Liberia, Indian women peacekeepers have set an example that must be emulated in UN peacekeeping missions across the world, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. "I recently met with an all women police unit from India in Liberia who provide an excellent example of the steps a UN mission can take in cooperation with the host government to prevent violence against women and girls," Clinton told the Security Council Wednesday.

September 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India will go for amending double taxation avoidance treaties with other countries to allow for exchange of information on tax evaders, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Friday. With a large number of countries, I have instructed my office to renegotiate the clause for exchanging information in the avoidance of double taxation agreement.

September 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian employers are the most optimistic about hiring, says a survey by global placement company Manpower Inc, and job seekers are likely to benefit from an active market through the end of the year. "With a Net Employment Outlook of +25 percent, Indian employers report the most optimistic forecast among all 35 countries participating in the survey," said the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released Tuesday.

August 13th, 2009 SYDNEY - Female customers are less likely to buy an item from a shop if they feel the sales girls are more attractive than they are, according to a study. The latest research from the University of South Australia (USA) says the power of gorgeous girls at the counter has some very clear limits.

August 12th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Some women leaders in the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) don't have much of an education, but they have got the drive, commitment and passion. According to WANITA chief Paduka Komala Krishnamoorthy, these women believe in what they do and added that women must be willing to express themselves.

August 2nd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The ongoing power struggle within Universiti Malaya's Indian Studies Department may soon result in a dip in its popularity rating. It is being said that the recruitment of new lecturers from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to teach History, Culture and Art could control the present crisis.

July 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government is not considering a fresh disclosure scheme for unearthing hidden wealth even as talks are underway with Mauritius to ensure Indians are not able to park their ill-gotten wealth in the island nation, parliament was informed Tuesday. A committee was set up in 2004 and has made some recommendations but I am not enamoured with another disclosure scheme, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said during question hour in the Rajya Sabha.

June 18th, 2009 AP: Numerous cracks found in state hiring freezesSome details about state hiring freezes: — Ohio: Golf course workers, parks officers and 17 administrators earning six-figure salaries were among 777 exceptions to its January 2008 hiring limits. — Alabama: Gov.

June 6th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Women Development Bureau chief, Vimala Nair, has urged widowed Malay-Indian women to be bold and brave in facing challenges that lie ahead. Vimala called upon the Malay-Indian women to be more vigilant and aware of their environment and activities, the Star Online reports.

May 28th, 2009 MELBOURNE - In the wake of the attacks on Indian students in the country, an Australian police officer is to travel to India to brief prospective students on avoiding street violence in Australia, media reports said. Police community liaison officer Senior Constable Victor Robb said that his advice would mainly cover "safety strategy tips", Radio Australia reported Thursday.

April 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Most Indian companies have decided not to resort to any more job cuts even as they have put a cap on fresh hiring and staff incentives with a curb on outstation travel for executives, says a survey released Thursday. More than 75 percent of the respondents in the survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said they were reviewing their recruitment strategy to manage costs.

April 27th, 2009 MAURITIUS - Earthstone Group has a pleasure to report that Pankaj Shah, its Chairman and CEO, is honored with this year's 'Exceptional Entrepreneurial chievers Excellence' Award by the NRI Institute for his outstanding business achievements. The President of Republic of Mauritius H.H.

April 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Modern Medicare, a leading magazine on healthcare business news, has felicitated Charu Sehgal, Senior Director, Strategy and Operations Division and Head, Healthcare Vertical, Deloitte India, as one of the top 20 women achievers of the Indian healthcare industry. This recognition is bestowed on women professionals who have made a significant, positive contribution to the development of the healthcare sector in India.

April 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hiring activity in February saw a 5 percent increase over that registered the previous month, according to the Naukri.com, an online headhunter. The Naukri job index was at 774 for February, 5 percent up from January, thanks to an improved job situation in cities such as Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.

March 22nd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Most Malaysian-Indian women in the lower-income group prefer watching television over availing business opportunities available to them. Speaking on the condition of women living in squatter areas, low-cost flats and estates, Dr.