The United Kingdom is inching towards the July 4th General Elections which will decide who assumes the reins of the next British Government. The ruling Conservative party currently led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is gearing up for a drubbing which is now certain and inevitable. Only to be seen is the extent of the […]
Month: June 2024
OCI – MY ENTITLEMENT
A year ago I opted for Portuguese Nationality and surrendered my Indian Passport. It was one of the wisest decisions I have taken in life. A decision I will never ever regret. After acquiring Portuguese Nationality, I continue steadfastly embracing my birth land Goa and India, the country where I was born, brought up and […]
FAREWELL DEAREST FRANCIS – UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
On 18th June we laid to eternal rest our Ribandar brother Francisco Xavier Fernandes at Swindon in the United Kingdom. Local Parish Priest Rev. Father Lucas Rodrigues concelebrated the Mass at Holy Rood Church in Konkani and so was the Choir. God has blessed me immensely with a multitude of friends across the world and […]
EUROPE GRAPPLING WITH REFUGEES AND ILLEGAL MIGRANTS
The United Kingdom and Portugal are great and beautiful countries. With abundant natural resources and being very progressive in all fields. However, both these countries, like many other European nations, are currently grappling with the alarming problem of refugees and illegal immigrants. Their governments are facing grave financial implications in dealing with these issues. A very heavy […]
2024-THE ELECTION YEAR
Around the Globe this year, perhaps we are seeing more voters than ever in the general elections. At least 64 nations besides the European Union are witnessing elections. In fact, almost half the world’s population are voting nationally this year. With many countries including India having concluded the election process, all eyes now shift to […]
INTENT OF OCI CARD MUST KEEP EVOLVING
Currently as per the Government rules, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders can pursue seven professions in India. They are Advocates, Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Architects and Chartered Accountants. Besides those with OCI are also eligible for appointment as teaching faculty in IITs, NITs, IIMs and Central Universities. Maybe the government should consider widening […]