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4 Indians confirm medals at IBA Women’s World Boxing


New Delhi: Riding on impressive performances, star Indian pugilists Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Saweety Boora registered thumping victories to confirm four medals for the hosts at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semi-finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here. Continuing her rich form, Lovlina (75kg) added a...

IPL 2023: Teams to name their playing elevens after the toss


New Delhi: Ahead of the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting from March 31, captains in the ten-team tournament will be naming their final playing elevens after the toss is done. A report in ESPNCricinfo says in an internal note listing the various changes to playing conditions for the 2023 IPL, this...

Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 to begin on Oct 5


New Delhi: The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 is likely to start on October 5 and the final to be held at the world's largest cricket stadium -- Narendra Modi Stadium -- in Ahmedabad on November 19. Apart from Ahmedabad, BCCI has shortlisted at least more than 10 venues for the mega event. The...

Third ODI: Australia beat India by 21 runs, win series 2-1


Chennai: Leg-spinner Adam Zampa took four wickets while left-arm spinner Ashton Agar chipped in with two scalps to lead Australia to a 21-run victory over India in the series decider at the M A Chidambaram Stadium here to win the series 2-1. After posting 269 in 49 overs on a slow pitch where strokeplay wasn't...

$13.9 M multimodal project over thruway in Westchester County


Governor Kathy Hochul on March 21, 2023 announced that the Thruway Authority will commence a $13.9 million multimodal project along South Broadway Route 9 in the Village of Tarrytown in Westchester County. The multifaceted project will extend the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge side path south to Lyndhurst Mansion and includes the construction of a 270-foot-long...

Saladino announces paid internship opportunities for college students


Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience through an internship program being offered by the Town for the 2023 summer season.  “Internship give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am...

Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and Partnership for New York City launch citywide civic action campaign


Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the Partnership for New York City today launched "We NYC," a civic campaign to showcase the city's strengths and mobilize New Yorkers in every community to help ensure that New York remains the greatest city in the world and inspire New York City's post-pandemic resurgence. The citywide...

Dallas Mayor appoints Arun Agarwal as chair of Community Bond Task Force


New York: Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson announced last week he has appointed Arun Agarwal to serve as Chair of the Community Bond Task Force (CBTF) Committee as part of the 2024 Capital Bond Program development process.  Agarwal currently serves as the President of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, the CEO of Dallas-based textile company Nextt, and...

Attorney Neil Makhija in race for top post in Pennsylvania county


New York: Indian-American attorney and educator Neil Makhija has thrown his hat in the ring for the May 16 primary election for Commissioner of Montgomery County -- the third largest county in Pennsylvania with over 865,000 people.  If elected, the 36-year-old election law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, would be the first South Asian...