On July 9, 2023, Ravi made a scene at Sri Mariamman Temple, pushing his way to the front of queuing devotees, tipping over a plate of offerings, and smearing holy ash on himself.
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Indian American Rajeev Ram, doubles partner Krajicek stun Alcaraz-Nadal at Paris Olympics
Nadal and Alcaraz were the pre-tournament favourites owing to the former’s dominance at clay courts and the latter’s current form, which saw his resist Novak Djokovic to retain his trophy at the Wimbledon.
“Go Team Singapore!” PM Wong cheers for Paris Olympics 2024 contingent
PIO athlete Shanti Pereira finished 2023 as Asia’s #1 Ranked Woman in the 200m. This makes her one of the biggest medal hopefuls for Singapore at the Paris Olympics 2024.
India travel: Fast-track immigration for “trusted” travellers launched at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3
The FTI-TTP programme will be launched at 21 major airports in the country. In the first phase, along with Delhi Airport, it will be launched at seven major airports: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Ahmedabad.
US diaspora report captures “outsized and positive impact” of small Indian-American community
The report titled ‘Indiaspora Impact Report: Small Community, Big Contributions’ is the first volume in a series to look at the impact of the Indian diaspora, with a special focus on public service, business, culture and innovation in the United States.
PIO journalist Avani Dias claims she was forced to leave India; govt sources call it “mischievous”
Dias, a person of Indian origin and the South Asia Bureau Chief of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), left India on April 19.
Substantial increase in attack on Hindus in US, says PIO Congressman Shri Thanedar
Thanedar and four other Indian-American lawmakers have recently written to the US Department of Justice seeking an investigation into the recent surge in attacks on Hindu temples and places of worship.
Indian American doctor Mihir Meghani commits USD 4 million for awareness of Hinduism in US
Emergency care physician Dr Meghani, who founded the Hindu American Foundation along with his friends two decades ago, has pledged that he would donate USD 1.5 million more — taking his total contribution to USD 4 million — to the Hindu cause.
US state of Georgia officially declares October as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’
In a proclamation, Governor of Georgia Brian Kemp designated October as Hindu Heritage Month. His statement said that Hindu heritage would be celebrated in the state of Georgia by focusing on the Hindu culture and the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in India.
Republican candidate Nikki Haley brings calmness to a highly polarised America, say PIO donors and friends
Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley, former Governor of South Carolina and former US Ambassador to the United Nations, is taking part in the first presidential primary debate on August 23.
