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CHICAGO: The Kadva Patidar Samaj (KPS) Chicago celebrated its annual picnic on July 22 at Carl R. Hansen woods, Cook county forest preserve in Hoffman Estates, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Over 700 KPS members and guests participated in the picnic from 10 am to 6 pm. It had a well thought out program which was enjoyed by all. The food...
CHICAGO: It was a bright sunny day with cool breeze flowing around the Katherine Peterson Park of Vernon Hills - perfect weather for outdoor picnic. The Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association members and guests flocked to the Park to have a memorable fun time at this annual event. The youth present enjoyed Indian sports and played cricket on the lush green...
CHICAGO: Bhartiya Senior Citizens of Chicago celebrated picnic at Brama Parmanand Ashram in Elgin, a northwest suburb of Chicago, recently. Over 350 BSCC members, friends and well wishers participated in the picnic that ran from 9 am to 6 p.m. All BSCC committee members arrived 8 am to start preparing for the picnic. The food team was kept ready to...
NORWALK, LA: "Corruption is a burning problem in India. It is like a termite in the economic system. If not taken care of it right now it will ruin the country and we shall have to repent for it," Said Prof. Keshav Patel, one of the organizer of the rally to support Anna Hazare team on indefinite fast at...
LODI, CA: Congressional candidate Ricky Gill (R-Lodi) is in a statistical dead heat with incumbent Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton), according to a poll of likely voters conducted between July 24 and 26. Conducted by the Tarrance Group, the poll of 402 likely registered voters finds Gill earning 45 percent of the vote and McNerney earning 47 percent, while 9 percent...
NEW DELHI: Team Anna today said its political alternative will not compromise on corruption, holding their fight is for changing the system and not power."Anna is a hero of people. How long he can remain deaf to the voice of people? He has taken a decision to challenge the political class," a statement posted on the India Against Corruption...
BANGALORE: Former Karnataka Lokayukta and Team Anna member Santosh Hegde today said he does not support Anna Hazare and his team floating a political party, but would campaign for candidates who identify themselves with his movement against corruption."I don't support Anna Hazare and his team starting a political party. But I have heard Anna speaking on TV that he...
LONDON: Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal was totally outclassed today by her superior opponent Yihan Wang and lost tamely in the Olympic Games semi-finals to the Chinese world no. 1 but would fight it out for the bronze medal tomorrow with Yihan's compatriot Xin Wang.The 22-year-old Indian won 13 points each in the two games that she lost to...
NEW DELHI: After a gap of about four years, P Chidambaram on Wednesday returned as head of India's Finance Ministry amid urgency to give a boost to the sagging economy.Known for taking tough and bold decisions, Chidambaram, in a minor cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, was moved from Home to Finance Ministry.Earlier in the day, Chidambaram went to the Home...