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Dec 21, 2024

Chennai-Born Caitlin Sandra Neil Crowned Miss India USA 2024

Chennai-born Indian American Caitlin Sandra Neil was crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. The 19-year-old is a second year student at University of California, Davis.
Nirali Desia of Illinois and Manini Patel of New Jersey were declared first runner-up and second runner-up in the Miss India USA competition.
Meanwhile, Sanskriti Sharma from Illinois was crowned Mrs India USA and Arshita Kathpalia from Washington won the Miss Teen India USA in the pageant organised by the India Festival Committee (IFC).

Om Prakash Chautala Passes Away at 89: Tributes pour in for former Haryana CM

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supremo Om Prakash Chautala passed away at the age of 89.
Chautala, son of Chaudhary Devi Lal, who served as the 6th Deputy Prime Minister of India, served as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a record four terms, starting in December 1989, with his final term between 1999 and 2005.

Dec 20, 2024

Kho Kho Federation of India Names Salman KhanSalman Khan Named Brand Ambassador for Kho Kho World...

The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) appointed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the brand ambassador for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, which will be held in New Delhi from January 13 to 19, 2025. This event will see the participation of teams from 24 countries and is set to boost the global profile of Kho Kho. The tournament aims to showcase the sport's widespread appeal, with an exciting line-up of men's and women's teams competing for the first time on the world stage.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has partnered with KKFI to provide full support for the event.

Dec 17, 2024

Padma Shri Awardee Environmentalist Tulsi Gowda Dies

Tulsi Gowda, the renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee known as the "Vruksha Maate" (Mother of Trees), passed away at her residence in Karnataka's Honnali village, Ankola Taluk, Uttara Kannada district. She was 86.
Tulsi Gowda dedicated over six decades of her life to environmental conservation, planting and nurturing thousands of trees in Ankola and its surroundings. Her unparalleled knowledge of plants earned her the title "Encyclopaedia of Plants."

Dec 16, 2024

Mikheil Kavelashvili Becomes Georgia's New President

Mikheil Kavelashvili, the 53-year-old former footballer, was elected president of Georgia on December 16, 2024, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape. His victory comes amid growing concerns over Georgia's alignment with Russia, following constitutional changes that replaced direct presidential elections with a 300-seat electoral college.
Kavelashvili's candidacy, strongly backed by the Georgian Dream party, reflects the ruling party's increasing authoritarian tendencies, as critics warn that this election may undermine Georgia's European Union aspirations.

Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73

Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73 in a US hospital due to heart-related problems. His music and legacy will continue to inspire generations.
Born in Mumbai in 1951, Zakir Hussain, son of tabla legend Ustad Allah Rakha, became a tabla virtuoso, redefining its role in Indian classical music. He collaborated with legends like Pandit Ravi Shankar and co-founded Shakti, blending Indian classical music with jazz. His group Planet Drum won a Grammy, showcasing his global musical influence.
Zakir Hussain received many prestigious awards, including Padma Bhushan (2002, Padma Shri (1988), a Grammy Award for his project Planet Drum, and Honorary doctorates for his contributions to music.

Dec 15, 2024

Remembering Sardar Patel on His Death Anniversary

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India," played an instrumental role in India's freedom struggle and the integration of the country after independence. As the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India, his efforts in uniting the princely states and his contributions to the freedom movement were crucial for India's sovereignty and unity.

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