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Scholarships for study in Indian colleges

CHICAGO: The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) had launched a scheme called the "Scholarship Program for Diaspora Children" (SPDC) in 2006-07, to assist children/wards of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and

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CNN lists 5 Indians among Asia's greatest actors

CHICAGO: Guru Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan, Pran, Nargis, and Meena Kumari are among "Asia's 25 greatest actors of all time", according to CNNGo, a division of Cable News Network (CNN)....

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Rig-Veda mantras recited at Inner-Faith Night

NEVADA: The "First Annual Inner-Faith Night" of University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) held here saw various religious groups coming together in prayer and enter into a dialogue. ...

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Ahmadiyyas condemn beheading of Sikhs in Pak

LOS ANGELES: Imam Shamshad A. Nasir, spiritual leader and missionary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, on behalf of the Islamic group, has denounced the murder of two Sikhs in the Peshawar tribal area of Pakistan by Taliban fighters. ...

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Sikh Coalition launches new education course

LOS ANGELES: Last month, the Sikh Coalition launched a brand new training program for Sikhs - the Sikh Presenter's Course! ...

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Goodyear unveils 2010 census messages

LOS ANGELES: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company celebrated its efforts with the 2010 Census by unveiling electronic signs with messages that encourage everyone to be counted on Census Day, April 1, 2010. ...

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First Annual Basant Keertan Darbar held

LOS ANGELES: The First Annual Basant Keertan Darbar was held at Gurdwara Khalsa Care Foundation on Saturday, March 6 evening from 6 pm to 9 ...

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Thousands pay tribute to Surinder Singh Sidhu

LOS ANGELES: Sri Akhand Path Sahib Bhog on Surinder Singh Sidhu's first death anniversary was attended by his family and friends in thousands at Gurdwara ...

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So Cal Edison honored for energy efficiency

ROSEMEAD, CA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Southern California Edison (SCE) a 2010 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. ...

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Prof. Nanda pleads for working selflessly

CHICAGO: Prof. Ved Nanda, a renowned jurist and Vice Provost at the University of Denver, was in Chicago last week meeting prominent Indian social workers and activists at the Eola Community Center, Aurora, a Chicago suburb. ...

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