Peruse some threads on forums. Nothing is guaranteed.
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=269040
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=268984
http://murthyforum.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1024039761&f=1474093861&m=5621078751
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=270902
http://www.trackitt.com/discussion-forums/i140/49074213/
Good Luck!!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Soft LUD on old 129
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Excellent write up on doubts associated with the Franchisees getting their investment back in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Does the IPL model make sense?
We still do not know fully about what IPL will do in the future to think about whether this article is going to be true.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
MIchigan Drivers License is not for legal skilled applicants
Legal skilled applicants in the US working/studying on temporary legal visas will not be able to obtain drivers license.
This is an unfortunate situation.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16787
Press Release from IV
AILA MI Chapter's response is here.
Employer not sending W-2 for taxes
There may be companies that fail to provide former employees with a W-2 statement for filing of personal taxes. What needs to be done here?
Employer Not Sending W-2
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16748
Monday, January 21, 2008
Visa Revalidation : 221(g)
Click here: 221(g)
Here is a tracker for people who are affected by 221(g) at Consulates.
221(g) at Chennai
221(g) at New Delhi Consulate
Mumbai Case
Good luck!!!
Visa Revalidation at Metamoros, Mexico
For unified view: Success Stories
Here is a successful story of visa revalidation at Metamoros, Mexico.
Metamoros, Mexico success Story 1
Story 2
Story 3
GOOD LUCK!!!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Shashi Taroor: Let's play the game, not politics
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/S_Tharoor_Play_the_game_not_politics/articleshow/2714789.cms
It is dangerous to act as if the undoubted financial weight of India in world cricket entitles us to our own set of rules. Despite the witty private comment to me of a senior BCCI official - "why shouldn't we now behave in the ICC as the US has always behaved in the WTO?" - we should not destroy world cricket over a misplaced sense of national pride. Racism is as abhorrent when a bunch of under-educated young Indians in our stadiums make monkey-like gestures as Symonds comes out to bat, as it was when Mike Procter walked routinely into a dressing-room from which coloured players were barred.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Thomas L Friedman and "The World is Flat" saga
If you have not heard about Thomas L. Friedman of the NYT fame, then you really are missing out on what is happening in the global world. You will need to get out more, socialize as well as get acquainted with the happenings in the global media as well as take up reading.
Friedman has written an excellent book called as "The World is Flat". The beauty of this book is not in its status as a best seller but as a clear reflection of the global phenomenon that has happened in the last 20 years. He has clearly depicted how the world has flattened with a change in mindset, technology and just plain evolution.
Here is a video of Friedman talking about his book at MIT.
Personally, I find this book very thought provoking and inspiring. I do have to admit that in many cases, Friedman highlights a rosy picture of many things and does have a tendency to generalize things quoting one or two use cases.
You certainly can get to read the summary of the various chapters here.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Tax pitfalls for an new Internet Newbie
Good article in GoDaddy Connections that is a must for Internet Entrepreneurs.
Tax Pitfalls For An Internet Newbie or printer-friendly.
After emerging wounded and bleeding from a recent IRS Field Audit, I picked up some clues as to how budding Internet Entrepreneurs can survive the ordeal with some semblance of financial health.
PIMS Verification for Visa Revalidation
What are the PIMS Delays?
PIMS Information
PIMS Verification Required for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas
Murthy: PIMS Verification Update
Real life updates on this from applicants can be tracked on this forum thread of ImmigrationVoice.
PIMS CLAIMS verification: Lets track delays in Visa Issuance/ Passport Stamping
Some real life scenarios.
Mumbai Consulate PIMS Delay
Good Luck!!!
By the way, have you taken a look at the new Administrative Fixes Campaign at IV?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Tata Small Car will create history in India
Look at the beauty created by Ratan Tata and gang. Tata "Nano".
I am sure there will be a long long wait times to get your hands on it.
See it to believe it.....
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/2689238.cms
Bargain gas: will it hurt my car?
Great article on choosing bargain gas for your car......
Will bargain gas harm your car?
At a time when motorists are trying to shave even a few dollars off their fuel bill, shopping some of the lesser-known brands may be a good idea.
The entire nation's gasoline comes from various regional refiners who then sell the product to a wide variety of retailers. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, mandates that all gasoline meet certain standards for detergent additives that combat potential deposits on an engine's valves.
In addition, gasoline is periodically tested at the pump to make sure it meets minimum octane ratings for regular, mid-range and premium levels.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
India in 1835
The picture says it all.
I do not know how authentic the picture is.... I got this image forwarded from an old friend (who must have got it from somewhere and so on).
http://koenraadelst.bharatvani.org/articles/hinduism/macaulay.html basically says that the quotation is made up.
Employer-Employee agreement for Legal Immigration Application
As per new rule of June 2007, it is illegal.
Check the following pdf.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Engineering Skills in the US vs China and India
Vivek Wadhwa, Wertheim Fellow, Labor and Worklife Program, Harvard Law School and Adjunct Professor/Executive in Residence, Duke University.
Tata Small Car
Four Wheels for the Masses: The $2,500 Car
Some analysts are predicting that just as the Japanese popularized kanban (just in time) and kaizen (continuous improvement), Indians could export a kind of “Gandhian engineering,” combining irreverence for conventional ways of thinking with a frugality born of scarcity. Or, as Indian auto executive Ashok K. Taneja describes the philosophy, “When I need silver, why am I investing in gold?”
And the car may be less environmentally friendly than it claims. Unlike cars in the United States, Indian vehicles do not have to come in for regular inspections after they are on real roads, which often batter the systems that curb emissions.
Fox News Bill O'Reilly at Senator Obama's Campaign Rally
It is an interesting read to hear about Bill O'Reilly's presence at Senator Obama's campaign in New Hampshire.
Watching reality television at an Obama rally
You know when a celebrity television personality like Bill O'Reilly arrives at a political event because they always have a retinue and because people turn their cameras and camera phones from the candidate to capture the famous face. When the popular Fox News entertainer arrived at the Obama event in Nashua, N.H., people turned to him but not always approvingly.
Senator Obama's response to O'Reilly's presence.
When Obama passed, he looked like he was headed for the door but stopped to talk to the Fox host. The conversation was short. O'Reilly did not seem to be causing the commotion in the national interest—I heard no questions about marginal tax rates—but instead he made a personal appeal to Obama to get him on his show. (I can't be sure; I heard only part of the conversation.) Obama appeared to say that he would come on sometime.
Monday, January 07, 2008
India versus Australia Cricket - 2nd Cricket Test 2007
Not sure if you are aware of all the sour incidents that marred the 2nd Cricket Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in January 2008. This was the first test of the year for both the teams. The rivalry between the teams is very deep, such that any bad decision on part of the players or the umpires can have a negative effect on the game.
This is what has happened. Australia have played HARD cricket but were not close to FAIR as they claim to do every game.
Some of the links that you should read to get the context:
Tour at risk after Harbhajan ban
India fume at Aussies and umpires
India livid, tour in danger
'Kumble and Co. have been cheated'
The waiting game begins for visitors
We are not sorry about anything: Gilchrist
Board backs team, says stay put in Sydney
Mighty Aussies get bad press, few supporters
Open your eyes, Ricky
Board firm: Tour off if demands not met
Sack Ponting, he turned his cricketers into wild dogs, says Roebuck of Oz
Time to go, says Bucknor’s old mate
I stand by my decision, says Procter
Death of cricket!!Umpires win the match for Australia!!
Kumble Interview Day 5 2nd Test Ind v Aus @ Sydney 2008
RICKY "CHEATER" PONTING!!
Clark Interview Day 5 2nd Test Ind v Aus @ Sydney 2008
The image says it all (the left image is Michael Clarke catching Sourav Ganguly's catch and the right is Rahul Dravid's dismissal when clearly the bat was hiding behind the pads).
Andhra condom song spreads awareness
http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/55795/andhra-condom-song-buzzing-on-youtube.html
Really great initiative for a social cause.
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