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The diaspora: Country reaches out for talent and money

By James Lamont in New Delhi

Published: January 28 2010 19:04 | Last updated: January 28 2010 19:04

Deepak Lalwani is glowing with delight. He has come to a foggy and wintry New Delhi to be recognised for his services to his adopted country, the UK, and to the country of his birth, India.

Originally from Mumbai, Mr Lalwani has been a London-based stockbroker for about 20 years and is married to an Englishwoman. His career in marshalling Indian investments and a recent appointment to the board of the UK-India Business Council has caught the eye of the Delhi-based Non-Resident Indian Institute.

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