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Indian American teen honored with Daily Point of Light Award


Washington DC: Sanika Datar, an Indian American from Kirkland, Washington was recently honored with a Daily Point of Light award. The award was established in 1989 by the late President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the power of extraordinary individuals to spark change and improve the world by donating their time and talent to better...

Indian-Americans, others, honored on Human Rights Day in NY


New York: Indian-Americans along with numerous other prominent people were recognized for their commitment to human rights and lifelong service to communities on the International Human Rights and Peace Day, on December 10. The Arts4All Foundation along with the Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and representatives from the United Nations observed International Human Rights and Peace...

Indian American doctors donate $300,000 for NJ food bank, community center

Post Date: December 15, 2021

Indian American doctors have donated $300,000 for the development of a food bank and an Indian community center in New Jersey as part of their efforts to give it back to the community they live in. The Monmouth Ocean County Association of Physicians of Indian Origin has donated $150,000 each for a food bank and an...

‘Panch Tarang’ Bollywood music, dance concert promotes local talents


Ohmakara, a cultural organization which was established in 2013 to promote cultural awareness through entertainment and promotes music, language and heritage across the world organized “Panch Tarang” - a Bollywood music & dance concert with more than 30 local talented singers and dancers under one roof on December 5 at Balaji Temple Auditorium in Bridgewater,...

Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents By Michael Phulwani, Esq. and Dev B. Viswanath, Esq.

Post Date: December 15, 2021

Do you have a Green Card but now find yourself in deportation proceedings?   A lawful permanent resident (LPR) who is in removal proceedings may be eligible for cancellation of removal, meaning the termination of the removal process and freedom to continue living in America as a green card holder. Cancellation of removal can be sought...

Chair Pawanmuktasana

Post Date: December 15, 2021

Chair Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bending) is a stretch that targets your back and hamstrings while stretching your complete body. When you're in this position, both your mind and body feel at ease. Your body's blood circulation relaxes you and offers you the energy to return to work with a clear head. You won't have...

Chair Vakrasana


Chair Vakrasana, also known as the Half Twisted Pose, is a practice that most of us have been practising unconsciously because it feels so good. Back discomfort is relieved and side fat is reduced as you twist on both sides. If you work for long hours, this is a perfect asana to do every 2-3 hours. Steps -...

A 15 minute Yoga routine for workaholics


Chair Pawanmuktasana The Sanskrit words Pawan means air, Mukta means free, and asana means posture, therefore Chair Pawanmuktasana (Gas Releasing Pose) is derived from them. This position is beneficial to your digestive system, thus it relieves the discomfort that we typically have after our lunch break, which disrupts our work. Steps - Sit at the edge of...

Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani joins mParticle board


mParticle, the leading enterprise Customer Data Infrastructure company, announced that Reshma Saujani, Girls Who Code founder, has joined its Board of Directors. Saujani's background as a leader in equality and empowerment, will work with mParticle to help the team achieve its mission of helping companies accelerate the future through data. Reshma Saujani is a leading activist, the founder of...