Western economies in deep freeze, expats look at India for jobs

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Western-economies-in-deep-freeze-expats-look-at-India-for-jobs/articleshow/10287508.cms

MUMBAI: As the Western economies continue to remain in deep freeze, more and more foreigners, mostly from the US and Europe are looking at India for jobs, a trend that has seen up to 20 per cent spurt this year, according to head-hunters.

According industry estimates, there are as many as 40,000 expats working in various industries in the country today.

"Hiring of expats has picked up by 15-20 per cent at all levels since last year, mainly on account of India being one of the fastest growing economies offering huge job opportunities," recruitment process outsourcing firm Elixir Consulting manager for International Practices Ratnesh Kumar said.

Increasing number of expats are seeking jobs in the country on account of job cuts in their home countries, coupled with rising outsourcing and high taxes, he said, adding that this is happening more in the US and Europe.

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1. never a bright moment for you, eh?

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2. they found a sea horse living in the thames. nt

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3. do you beat dead seahorses, too?

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4. and this is good news --

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/08/camila-vallejo-latin-america-revolutionary

Camila Vallejo – Latin America's 23-year-old new revolutionary folk hero

As the Friday afternoon sun dipped towards the horizon, some students at the University of Chile played ping pong or football and couples lounged and kissed in the last warmth of the day. But others had more serious matters on their minds: the wildly popular student uprising that has transformed the nation's political agenda. And for many of the protesters involved and those who sympathise with its aims, the face of the uprising is Camila Vallejo.

In a basement auditorium a group of 60 student leaders planned the next steps in their burgeoning revolution for free university education, with Vallejo centre stage.

Vallejo sat behind her battered laptop, a small blue notebook on her desk and a rapt audience in front of her. When she speaks, her hands fly about, like birds snatching invisible prey. Her language is pointed and clear but, mixed with constant doses of humour and self-deprecation, she keeps her charges laughing.

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5. Interesting "protectionism" comments follow the article. n/t

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6. I saw that. Nt

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7. God forbid US citizens want some protectionism measures n/t