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T20: Indian origin cricketers power USA’s historic win against Ireland


It was a historic moment for USA cricket when their men's cricket team stunned Ireland by 26 runs in Lauderhill. After being reduced to 16/4, a superb partnership led USA to post a total of 188/6 in their first match of the T20I series against Ireland.   Electing to bat first after winning the toss, USA's...

NJ sets daily record with nearly 10,000 new COVID cases, some schools go remote


New Jersey: Paterson announced Wednesday that all public schools will switch to remote learning after students return from the holiday break as COVID cases continue to surge throughout New Jersey. A handful of other New Jersey schools also announced they are closing temporarily amid the current COVID surge. Governor Phil Murphy said he's looking into...

Four Indian Americans to be appointed to President’s Advisory Commission

Post Date: December 23, 2021

Ajay Bhutoria He is a Silicon Valley technology executive, community leader, speaker, and author. He is a passionate advocate for the South Asian and AAPI communities in the areas of small businesses, educational opportunities, immigration issues, and technological advancement. His expertise in the areas of organizational transformations and change management has supported critical advancements within...

Dr. Dave Chokshi to continue as DOHMH Commissioner till March


Mayor-elect Adams also announced that Dr. Ashwin Vasan will take over as DOHMH Commissioner in March 2022. New York: Mayor-elect Adams announced that Dr. Dave A. Chokshi will continue to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) through March 15, 2022. Mayor-elect Adams also announced that Ashwin Vasan, M.D., Ph.D. will...

Kamala Harris lets interviewer know who the real President is


Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris forcefully defended President Joe Biden when recently asked whether he or Sen. Joe Manchin is the president of the United States, as Biden's agenda remains stalled in part because of the West Virginia Democrat. "So, who is the real president of this country, is it Joe Manchin or Joe Biden, Madam Vice President?" Charlamagne...

Biden says he’ll run again, especially if Trump in 2024 race


New York: President Joe Biden said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with ABC that, "yes," he planned to run again in 2024 -- and if his predecessor, Donald Trump, runs, then it would "increase the prospect" even more. "Do you plan to run for reelection?" anchor David Muir asked Biden during a sit-down interview at the...

Bangladesh community protests for recognition of 1971 genocide


The Bangladesh community in Washington DC Metro Region recently held a demonstration outside the White House demanding recognition of genocide perpetrated by the Pakistani Army in 1971. The demonstration was conducted by the group to commemorate the 50th Victory Day (Vijay Diwas) of Bangladesh. They were led by the US-based Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities...

Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston receives $475,000 grant from Fort Bend County


Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (EGMH) has received a generous grant of $475,000 under the non -profit program of Fort Bend County under the American rescue plan. This grant will go a long way in bringing to life the First ever museum in the Americas dedicated to preserve and promote Mahatma Gandhi’s greatest legacy of nonviolent...

Post Date: December 23, 2021

Nitin Vyas represented the World Vegan Vision Org to White House’s first official event Gift From the Heart Holidays. Seen in photo – World Vegan Vision Org PR Nitin Vyas, former Water Commissioner of California Ashok Bhatt, Democratic Party supporter Ajay Bhutoria, Mrs Bhutoria and Pari Mehta.