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Historian Shailaja Paik gets “Genius Grant”
Our Bureau Cincinnati, OH Shailaja Paik, a distinguished historian and professor at the University of Cincinnati, is receiving this year’s MacArthur Fellowship. She is among 22 recipients. The prestigious award, often referred to as the “genius grant” includes $800,000 in...
Mithun Chakraborty, the Pioneer of Disco Culture in India, set to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Our Bureau New Delhi Mithun Chakraborty, one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on October 8, 2024. This accolade, named after the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke, is...
AAPI outlines Dr. Satheesh Kathula’s Vision to cement a Partnership in healthcare that benefits Indian diaspora in US and India
Our Bureau New York, NY On September 29, 2024, Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) shared his vision for AAPI under his leadership and about AAPI’s contributions to India and the United...
Mayor Joshi led Crime Bill passes NJ Legislature
Our Bureau Edison, NJ A crime bill advocated by Mayor Sam Joshi has passed the state assembly on Monday and will be sent to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk in 45 days. According to this bill, home invasion is classified as...
Forest Stewardship Council International appoints Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as Director General
Our Bureau Minneapolis, MN The Forest Stewardship Council’s International Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective 01 October 2024. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), founded in 1993 is...
50th Anniversary Celebrations of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New York
Our Bureau New York, NY In 1974, the first mandir of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in North America was inaugurated by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Flushing, New York. This year, BAPS commemorated 50 years of spiritual upliftment, community service,...