<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Akbar Ponani - Citizen Journalists' Reports - Citizen Journalists - NRI - The Times of India
							</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/54046734.cms</link><description>Times of India brings the Latest &amp; Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India &amp; around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, Health &amp; Fitness news &amp; opinions from leading columnists.</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-08T15:06:01+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54046734.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Fri, 08 May 2026 15:06:01 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Akbar Ponani - Citizen Journalists' Reports - Citizen Journalists - NRI - The Times of India
								</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/54046734.cms</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring further for well-being of Indian Haj pilgrims]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/exploring-further-for-well-being-of-indian-haj-pilgrims/articleshow/71933760.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/71933760.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/exploring-further-for-well-being-of-indian-haj-pilgrims/articleshow/71933760.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/exploring-further-for-well-being-of-indian-haj-pilgrims/articleshow/71933760.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2019-10-04T17:14:00+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-71933784,imgsize-587679.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy repatriation for illegal Indian immigrants in Saudi]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/easy-repatriation-for-illegal-indian-immigrants-in-saudi/articleshow/58130836.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/58130836.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Amnesty 2017 is a part of the national campaign 'A Nation without Violations' started by Saudi monarch Salman Bin Abdul Azees to wipe out the 'illegal status' from among expatriates, allowing them to return to their motherland without paying any fine or facing any legal action.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/easy-repatriation-for-illegal-indian-immigrants-in-saudi/articleshow/58130836.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/easy-repatriation-for-illegal-indian-immigrants-in-saudi/articleshow/58130836.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2017-04-11T19:54:34+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-58131725,imgsize-36731.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar energy for brighter India-Saudi Arabia business]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/solar-energy-for-brighter-india-saudi-arabia-business/articleshow/57964081.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/57964081.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Saudi Indian Business Network (SIBN), a body to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, held a two-day scholarly and business seminar in Jeddah to explore the field of renewable energy.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/solar-energy-for-brighter-india-saudi-arabia-business/articleshow/57964081.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/solar-energy-for-brighter-india-saudi-arabia-business/articleshow/57964081.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2017-04-01T19:54:24+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-57964134,imgsize-79926.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Expo 2017 in Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral ties]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/indian-expo-2017-in-saudi-arabia-to-boost-bilateral-ties/articleshow/56838571.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/56838571.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[The first large scale Indian Trade Exhibition in Saudi Arabia, Indian Expo 2017, will take place in Jeddah during October 22-24 this year. The indoor and outdoor venues of the convention centre of Hotel Hilton will witness India's featured projects and products and services in the Kingdom.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/indian-expo-2017-in-saudi-arabia-to-boost-bilateral-ties/articleshow/56838571.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/indian-expo-2017-in-saudi-arabia-to-boost-bilateral-ties/articleshow/56838571.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2017-01-28T21:46:02+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-56838638,imgsize-37042.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian in Saudi Arabia arrested on charges of blasphemy]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/indian-arrested-in-saudi-arabia-for-blasphemy/articleshow/56007478.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/56007478.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Authorities in Saudi Arabia arrested Shankar Ponnam, an Indian agricultural engineer, for allegedly offending Islamic sentiments. Ponnam superimposed a picture of the Hindu god Shiva onto a picture of the Holy Kaaba to make it look like he was sitting atop it.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/indian-arrested-in-saudi-arabia-for-blasphemy/articleshow/56007478.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/indian-arrested-in-saudi-arabia-for-blasphemy/articleshow/56007478.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2016-12-15T23:05:58+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-56007635,imgsize-145613.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRI tycoon’s retail giant launches operations in the US]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nri-tycoons-retail-giant-launches-operations-in-the-us/articleshow/55337213.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/55337213.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[The success story of NRI tycoon Yusuff Ali MA’s retail and hospitality business group continues on its upward trajectory. In a major inter-continental conquest, the Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group launched its maiden operations in the USA.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nri-tycoons-retail-giant-launches-operations-in-the-us/articleshow/55337213.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nri-tycoons-retail-giant-launches-operations-in-the-us/articleshow/55337213.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2016-11-09T22:07:03+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-55338330,imgsize-75250.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Indian ambassdor holds briefing in Riyadh]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/for-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-indian-ambassdor-holds-briefing-in-riyadh/articleshow/55076345.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/55076345.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[The Indian embassy in Saudi capital convened a briefing session as a part of the ongoing efforts by the Government of India and related agencies to make the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) event in January 2017 a success.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/for-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-indian-ambassdor-holds-briefing-in-riyadh/articleshow/55076345.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/for-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-indian-ambassdor-holds-briefing-in-riyadh/articleshow/55076345.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2016-10-26T23:04:43+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-55076441,imgsize-72473.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRIs in Saudi Arabia over 60 years may have to return home]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nris-in-saudi-arabia-over-60-years-may-have-to-return-home/articleshow/54885576.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/54885576.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[As Saudi government is seriously contemplating an age bar for foreign workers in private sector companies, a return to the home country seems like the only viable option for the NRIs.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nris-in-saudi-arabia-over-60-years-may-have-to-return-home/articleshow/54885576.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nris-in-saudi-arabia-over-60-years-may-have-to-return-home/articleshow/54885576.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2016-10-16T23:04:14+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-54885576,imgsize-53548.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[With efficient mobile apps, NRI haj volunteers grab attention]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/with-efficient-mobile-apps-nri-haj-volunteers-grab-attention/articleshow/54614729.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/54614729.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[As the haj season of 1437 Hijra (2016 AD) is reaching its end in less than a week's time, almost all the foreign pilgrims have left Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/with-efficient-mobile-apps-nri-haj-volunteers-grab-attention/articleshow/54614729.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/with-efficient-mobile-apps-nri-haj-volunteers-grab-attention/articleshow/54614729.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2016-09-30T23:17:21+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-54614729,imgsize-37782.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['Saudization' of sales jobs in the country hits the Indian community]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/saudization-of-sales-jobs-in-the-country-hits-the-indian-community/articleshow/54415146.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/54415146.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Saudi government, as part of the process of creating job vacancies in the country, decided last February to fully nationalize jobs in the mobile phone sector. The move has hit the Indian population living in Saudi hard. It has led many Indians to change their business lines.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/saudization-of-sales-jobs-in-the-country-hits-the-indian-community/articleshow/54415146.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/saudization-of-sales-jobs-in-the-country-hits-the-indian-community/articleshow/54415146.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2016-09-19T23:44:04+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-54415143,imgsize-292892.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India festival in Jeddah to highlight cultural diversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The India Forum, which is working under the auspicious of Indian consulate general in Jeddah, will organize India Festival 2013 showcasing the different linguistic regions of India.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/india-festival-in-jeddah-to-highlight-cultural-diversity/articleshow/17928378.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/india-festival-in-jeddah-to-highlight-cultural-diversity/articleshow/17928378.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2013-01-07T20:34:30+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desi entertainers enthrall Jeddah in multi-cultural musical event]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expatriate community organization staged a unique multi-cultural musical event named “Rowdy Adda”.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/desi-entertainers-enthrall-jeddah-in-multi-cultural-musical-event/articleshow/17862208.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/desi-entertainers-enthrall-jeddah-in-multi-cultural-musical-event/articleshow/17862208.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2013-01-02T22:22:09+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-member Saudi business delegation to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-member delegation comprising Saudi businessmen and executives would be visiting India from November 22-30 with the objective of establishing communication between business houses of two countries further strengthening trade and commercial relations.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/15-member-saudi-business-delegation-to-india/articleshow/17326361.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/15-member-saudi-business-delegation-to-india/articleshow/17326361.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-11-22T21:25:16+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahatma Gandhi has inspired many freedom struggles:  Eram chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event of unveiling Gandhi statue took place on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi  in an official gathering  attended by the Mayor of Davie Ms Judy Paul where  Eram Group was the main sponsor.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/mahatma-gandhi-has-inspired-many-freedom-struggles-eram-chief/articleshow/16726389.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/mahatma-gandhi-has-inspired-many-freedom-struggles-eram-chief/articleshow/16726389.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-10-08T19:13:40+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRI group to showcase education investment project in 'Emerging Kerala' meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-crore-rupee NRI investment project will be showcased during the upcoming 'Emerging Kerala' meet that will be held in Kochi.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nri-group-to-showcase-education-investment-project-in-emerging-kerala-meet/articleshow/16338686.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/nri-group-to-showcase-education-investment-project-in-emerging-kerala-meet/articleshow/16338686.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-09-10T19:17:26+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luggage rules revised in Saudia flights from September 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudia flights will implement a new baggage allowance rule for the passenger from today, based on the "piece concept" replacing the current "weight concept".]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/luggage-rules-revised-in-saudia-flights-from-september-1/articleshow/16137551.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/luggage-rules-revised-in-saudia-flights-from-september-1/articleshow/16137551.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-09-01T17:06:43+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platform formed for free legal support to NRIs in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/platform-formed-for-free-legal-support-to-nris-in-saudi-arabia/articleshow/15108088.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/15108088.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A non-profitable non-political movement to help needy and poor Indians in Saudi Arabia has been formed. The Pravasi Legal Aid Cell will address the grievances of NRIs.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/platform-formed-for-free-legal-support-to-nris-in-saudi-arabia/articleshow/15108088.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/platform-formed-for-free-legal-support-to-nris-in-saudi-arabia/articleshow/15108088.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-07-23T19:15:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-15108088,imgsize-32410.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India-Saudi medical forum meeting to stoke bilateral cooperation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A meeting organized by the Indo-Saudi Medical Forum (ISMF) was held recently at in the Indian consulate premises in Jeddah to stoke better bilateral cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia in the fields of medicine and health services.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/india-saudi-medical-forum-meeting-to-stoke-bilateral-cooperation/articleshow/14300034.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/india-saudi-medical-forum-meeting-to-stoke-bilateral-cooperation/articleshow/14300034.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-06-20T18:10:46+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi surpassed by Venezuela as the largest holder of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuela surpassed Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest holder of proven oil reserves.  Canada ranks third with 175.2 billion barrels, according to the statistical review of World Energy 2012 statistical review.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/saudi-surpassed-by-venezuela-as-the-largest-holder-of-oil-reserves/articleshow/14245100.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/saudi-surpassed-by-venezuela-as-the-largest-holder-of-oil-reserves/articleshow/14245100.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-06-18T20:26:30+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scholarship programme for diaspora kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities from 40 countries across the world have invited applications from eligible candidates for the “Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) 2012-13".]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/scholarship-programme-for-diaspora-kids/articleshow/13359856.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/citizen-journalists/citizen-journalists-reports/akbar-ponani/scholarship-programme-for-diaspora-kids/articleshow/13359856.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2012-05-21T19:28:22+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Akbar Ponani</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-47529300.cms"/></item></channel></rss>