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 Keralite American Association was inaugurated recently with BG Philip as President and Jean Purakkal as VP. Shino Rajappan is Secretary. The office bearers are seen in the picture. ... Read More  Toronto: The aspirants of the Miss Kerala-Canada crown are seen in the pictures. The contest is on March 13 at Mississauga Perl Banquet Hall. ... Read More  Toronto: The new executive of Toronto Malayali Samajam consists of: President: Tommy Valookaran; VP: Biju Kottathara; Sec.: Sasi Chacko; Jt.Sec.:Sudhir Nambiar; Treasurer:Tommy Kokkut; Jt.Tr: James Kolencherry. The picture shows the current a past executive. ... Read More  New York. To maintain the memory of the well-known Jimmy George, the annual tournament will be held at St. John’s U stadium in Queens on May 29 and 30 with `18 teams participating. This is the 22nd year of the tournament. For more information call Soman at 908-326-3740. ... Read More  New York. Swami Bhovaji is described as the oldest person on the planet. The picture shows his devotees performing a “foot pooja” for him. ... Read More  Anthony Reinhart Eight years ago, Bishan Dass left the heat of the Pakistani city of Peshawar for the cold of Canada and settled into a peaceful retirement amid a burgeoning community of fellow Sikhs in Brampton, Ont. For the past three weeks, Mr. Dass, 70, has found little peace inside his suburban home. He and his wife, Shama, have been worrying about one of the two grown sons they left behind, 32-year-old Robin Singh, who was abducted ... Read More  In the volleyball tournament organized by some churches in Dallas, Dallas Mar Thoma Church has won in three sets. The team members are seen in the picture. ... Read More  A ten-year old poet, Kavya, has won a global award for poetry. She is the daughter of Santosh and Sathi in Baltimore. ... Read More  In order to encourage youth in the area, the Kerala Assn is organizing a youth festival on April 10 and 17. Competitions are in drawing, painting, music, recitation, speech and fancy dress along with a Queen Beauty contest. The picture shows two of the organizers. If interested contact: PRO Rethish at 703-624-1393. ... Read More  Houston. National Association of Indian Nurses is to hold their second annual conference on Octo22 and 23. The venue is Houston West Chess Marriot Hotel. Main speaker is Dr. Jean Watson. University of Houston President Dr. Renu Cater will inaugurate the Conference. In the picture above, the National Association President Dr. Omana Simon receives the first registration from the Houston Assn. President Dr. Mariamma Thomas. ... Read More  Chicago. April 10 is the date for drum-playing contest in Chicago. Separate contests for men and women are available. Those interested in participating should contact Joshi Vellikalam at 312-685-6749. ... Read More  Sri Narayana Assn or North America elected Govindan Janardanan, President; Kannan Murali, VP; Jayachandran Ramakrishnan, Gen. Secretary; Biju Valath, Jt. Sec.; Sudhan Palathil, Treasurer; and C. Jayarajan, Jt. Treasurer. ... Read More  Atlanta. In an essay competition on American educational policy, Sindhya Lukose has won the first prize in the 5th grade section. Several thousand students had participated. ... Read More  Dallas. The Mar Thoma Messenger, a publication of the the Mar Thoma (St. Thomas) Church in North America is into its 29th year with 2,000 paid subscribers currently under the guidance of Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Theodesius. The picture shows the Head of the Church, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Thoma in Thiruvella. The Church has decided recently to annoint three more bishops in addition to the current 10. ... Read More  Expanded foreign credential recognition in India Vancouver: More skilled immigrants to Canada will be able to access the help needed to jump-start their credential recognition process through expanded overseas orientation services, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. “We want newcomers to be able to use their skills as soon as possible in Canada,” said Minister Kenney. “This funding will help them jump-start the credential recognition process before they arrive in Canada. It’s good ... Read More  The picture shows those who attended a reception for Padmasri Dr. P Somasundarm at Columbia U. ... Read More  The picture shows the newly appointed bishops of the Orthodox Church many of whom have served in the US for some years. ... Read More  Toronto: Three leading doctors gave educational talks on cancer and sex at a Wellness & Health Seminar organised by the 55 Plus Goan Association of Mississauga at the Sts. Martha and Mary Church hall on Feb. 6 At the sold-out event, more than 180 people listened with rapt attention to Dr. Phillip Kuruvilla, of Brampton Civic Hospital, speak on Prostrate Cancer, Dr. Callista Phillips, professor of oncology, McMaster University, on Breast Cancer, and Dr. Terence D’Silva, ... Read More  Republic Day is always celebrated by the India Club of Greater Dayton and this year it was done at the Bellbrook High school on Jan 31st. It was well attended. The Dayton Club of Ohio chose Shirin Dey (see picture) to represent India at the Dayton International Festival called the world A'Fair the following year. - Sent by Hyacinth ... Read More  Alabama. Among the three professors shot dead at University of Alabama is Prof. Gopi K Podila from Andhra Pradesh who was Chair of the Biological Sciences Dept. where the shooting occurred. The woman who shot them was denied tenure at the University. ... Read More  Houston. The picture shows when the Youth League of Mar Thoma Church under the leadership of Rev. TS Philip visited the Mexico Mission recently. The Mission was started by Bishop Rt. Rev. Yuakim Mar Koorillos. Ninety houses were constructed for a group of por fishermen in Northern Mexico. ... Read More  Sonia Dara becomes the first South Asian model to be featured in Sports Illustrated Swim Suit issue. Here's how she's described: Sonia, the daughter of Indian immigrants, was discovered at an AMTC event when she was 16. She has worked with clients such as Cosmo Girl, Seventeen, Neiman Marcus and Vogue India and is also a sophomore at Harvard College. This is Sonia's first appearance in the Sports Illustrated. ... Read More  Philadelphia. Republican ward leaders have elected Vincent Emmanuel as senatorial district caucus chair that qualifies him to run for office in the state or city. It is the first time an Indian is elected this office. ... Read More  This year the Shastri Institute has presented five outstanding students with Student Excellence Awards, for their work on India-related topics. These students have demonstrated great initiative in pursuing studies or carriers related to India and they will be using their awards to help achieve those goals. Thank you to all of the excellent students who applied. Here are our 2009-2010 winners: Nastassia Williams, Sherbrooke, QC Nastassia Williams knew the preparation would not be easy, when she ... Read More  New Jersy. Annamma Mapilasseri is co-convenor of the Federation of Malayali Association of America (FOMAA) International convention in Las Vegas. ... Read More  Dallas. Saji George is running for the Council of Sunnyvale. Out of more than a thousand voters, 600 are Indians. It is the first time an Indian is running for the Council. Picture shows the nomination paper being submitted. ... Read More  Brampton - Hundreds of Bramptonians gathered last night to express their concerns about their pensions and long term disability benefits. In response to an outcry from former Nortel employees who are at risk of losing their pensions and disability benefits, Members of Parliament Dr. Ruby Dhalla and Andrew Kania hosted a roundtable discussion for Brampton Nortel retirees and former employees. Guest speakers included Jim Delaat from Nortel Retirees and Former Employees Canada, Dean Lindsay from ... Read More  Picture of a dance performed at the Panorama India event related to the Republic Day in Toronto. ... Read More  Houston. Social workers in the area discussed problem of Indian immigrants. If you like to help call Dr. Francis Jacob 832-715-8114. ... Read More  Houston. Several Indian news media have come together to form India Press Council of America. The office bearers are seen in the picture. ... Read More
Guruvayur elephant race held (aanayottam)
Guruvayur: Thirty-three-years-old Gopi Kannan won the elephants of Guruvayur Devaswom race (aanayottam) here on Friday that the opening marked the 10-days festival at Guruvayur Sree Krishna temple. Achuthan and Kannan finished in second and third. Gopi Kannan won the race for the fourth time. The race was held from Manjulal to the eastern Gopura Nada. The race began at 3 pm While 34 elephants were in a row starting at Manjulal, only five actually participated ... Read More |
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