Global – IndIan network of knowledGe (Global–Ink): “the VIrtual thInk tank” AN INITIATIVE OF THE MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS Global –INK positioned as a strategic “virtual think tank” connects Overseas Indians (knowledge providers) with the development process (knowledge receivers) in India and empowers them to partner in India’s progress. Being a next generation knowledge management, collaboration and business solution platform, Global-INK provides context to connect knowledge experts with knowledge seekers Consequently, these connections enable flow of knowledge and expertise from the Diaspora back into India and facilitate collective action. Global – INK will catalyze Diaspora ability and willingness into well thought out projects and programs for development, transform individual initiatives into community action and achieve critical mass in chosen verticals. The portal can be accessed only by registered users. Registration request can be submitted by filing out the registration form located on the Global-INK homepage (www.globalink.in) lR;eso t;rs Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs www.moia.gov.in izoklh Hkkjrh; dk;Z ea=ky; Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs www.overseasindian.in contents 38 40 41 ray’s comrade the laadli of mumBai and manto Actor Soumitra Chatterjee, the lead Abhi na jaana chhod kar... ki cake abhi In his short life spanning barely 43 actor of ‘Apur Sansar’, recalls what it kata nahin... ki pet abhi bhara nahin, years, Manto left a legacy of some of meant to work with the legendary sang veteran actor Zohra Sehgal on her the most profound and popular filmmaker Satyajit Ray 100th birthday contribution to Urdu literature traVel Printed and Published by Bekal: destination next N. Simte on behalf of the After popularising destinations like Kovalam, Kumarakom, Wayanad Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and Thekkady, the Kerala government now aims to place the Akbar Bhavan, Chanakyapuri, pristine and scenic town of Bekal on the global tourism map New Delhi — 110021 42 Website: http://moia.gov.in www.overseasindian.in Pravasi Bharatiya is a monthly publication. The views expressed in this journal are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). All rights reserved. No part of this journal may be produced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means — electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the permission of MOIA. 10 Editorial correspondence and manuscripts can be addressed to [email protected] aiming for the skies With the twin launches of the all-weather Radar Imaging Satellite (Risat-1) and the Designed and produced by IANS 5,000-km range Agni-V ballistic missile, India’s space and missile scientists have proved (www.ianspublishing.com) on behalf of they are among the best in the world. We chronicle the story behind their success the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. cuisine Printed at not just a Bhujia story Anit Printers Bikaner, one of the oldest Rajput fiefdoms, has 1811, Gyani Bazar, transformed itself without compromising on its Opp. D-56 N.D.S.E Part -1, 18 old-world sensitivities, says Rajyashree Kumari Bikaner Kotla Mubarkpur, 32 New Delhi -110003 second life A special pension and life insurance scheme would benefit over five million unskilled and semi-skilled Diaspora workers, mostly in the Gulf new-age collectors From Wedgewood cutlery to Moorcroft glass sculptures, high-end ‘interior art’ from Europe 34 and the US is finding a niche market in India 20 44 srk charms yale food for life The Ivy League institution felicitates ‘No secrets in the kitchen’ is the mantra of celebrity chef destination australia izoklh Hkkjrh; dk;Z ea=ky; the Baadshah of Bollywood with Vikas Khanna whose signature dish gobi ka pakoda was Britain’s loss is Australia’s gain. UK’s stringent Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs served to none other than US President Barack Obama visa rules are driving more and more Indian www.overseasindian.in Chubb Fellowship, one of Yale’s top honours 38 students Down Under news clean energy: ‘india to become third now explore stars in the us, leap for india largest aviation market ’ from indian territory! push India from ninth to third position in students FroM nearly 80 Delhi dents to control and monitor 10 inch and the world in terms of volume of traffic, ne - schools would soon get an opportunity to 16 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes lo - cessitating a very strong security system,” explore the night skies in the United States cated at the Ironwood North Observatory, said Gurjot Singh Malhi, Commissioner of while sitting in India using an Internet tel - while sitting in New Delhi. Security (Civil Aviation), Bureau of Civil escope through a project in collaboration “It is the first time that such a project Aviation Security. “The bureau has endeav - with the International Astronomical has been brought to India on a large scale. oured to help equip stakeholders responsi - Search Collaboration. Selected students will get an opportunity ble for aviation security in the country with Students, sitting at their desks in India, to be trained and participate in this excit - need for indian cutting-edge technology, skill enhancement will remotely control telescopes to see and ing real science project,” said C.B. Devgun domestic helps IndIa has taken a leap in the clean IndIa Is lIkely to become the third- of security personnel, training in use of ad - explore the night sky visible in the U.S. and from SPACE. energy race with a 54 percent increase in largest aviation market in the world from vanced technology and acquisition of secu - take high quality pictures of celestial ob - abroad: ravi investments in 2011, vaulting it from 10th its current position as traffic volumes grow rity equipment,” he said. jects such as asteroids, galaxies, nebulae to sixth place in the G-20 in just one year, exponentially, a top official said recently. The civil aviation sector had grown at and clusters. there Is demand for Indian workers of according to a new study. “The growth of civil aviation is likely to 18.5 percent in the last seven years. The international space science project various skill-sets such as housemaids and The wind sector led the way, attracting — ‘Internet Telescope’ — is brought to home nurses abroad, including in the Gulf $4.6 billion out of a total $10.2 billion in - India by SPACE (Science Popularisation countries, Malaysia, Singapore and in vestment in India and spurring deployment Association of Communicators & Educa - some European nations, Overseas Indian of 2.8 GW during the year, a 38 percent in - ‘indian oil investments tors), an organisation working for spreading Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi has said. crease in wind generating capacity, accord - awareness about astronomy in youngsters. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, ing to The Pew Charitable Trusts. in both sudans safe ’ Internet Telescope enables school stu - Ravi said the recruitment of home nurses “On a number of measures, India has with educational qualification above Class been one of the top performing clean en - This was conveyed to Amarendra 10, and also those migrating to Emigration ergy economies in the 21st century, regis - Khatua, India’s special envoy on Sudan and kerala ad wins award in prague Clearance Not Required (ECNR) coun - tering the fifth-highest five-year rate of additional secretary in the External Affairs tries, is not regulated under the Emigration investment growth and eighth-highest in in - Ministry, when he met top ministers and of - (PIAF) in the category of ‘State as an Ad - Act, 1983. “As such, no data is available stalled renewable energy capacity,” said ficials in Khartoum and Juba recently. vertiser’. “This is an unprecedented honour in this regard with the ministry,” Ravi said. Phyllis Cuttino, director of Pew’s Clean ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL), the overseas for us. It is a recognition of the hard work He also noted that the government pol - Energy Programme. arm of India’s state-owned oil major, had in - put in by the Kerala Tourism in managing icy was to facilitate orderly and legal emi - “The country holds great potential in the vestments worth $2.5 billion in petroleum the Brand Kerala and devising effective gration of Indian workers including Asia/Oceania region and will continue to exploration and production in undivided marketing strategies,” said Kerala Tourism women; discourage illegal and irregular be a top destination for private investment Both sudan and South Sudan have as - Sudan as part of the Greater Nile Petroleum Minister A.P. Anil Kumar. migration; and ensure the protection and this year,” she said. sured India that its $2.5 billion investments Operating Co., in which it owns a 25 percent The other big names, which shared the welfare of emigrants in accordance with India’s ‘National Solar Mission’, with a in the oil industry spanning the trans-na - stake. The conflict between the two Sudans the kerala Tourism advertisement podium with Kerala Tourism, included Mc - the Emigration Act and rules made for goal of 20 GW of solar power installed by tional border are safe and will not be affected has affected OVL’s commitment to supply campaign ‘Your Moment is Waiting’ has Donald’s Germany, Sony Pictures, Emigration Clearance Required (ECR) 2020, helped drive the seven-fold jump in by the simmering dispute over oil revenues 12,000 barrels of oil per day to Sudan, caus - won the bronze medal at the prestigious Heineken and Lego. The PIAF is an exclu - passport-holders’ emigration to 17 ECR- solar energy investments, to $4.2 billion. between the two countries. ing a loss of over $8 million. Prague International Advertising Festival sive event in the global advertising calendar.