Rajiv Shah takes the helm of USAID
WASHINGTON: Rajiv Shah has been officially sworn in today as the administrator of US Aid for International Development (USAID), making him the highest ranking person of Indian origin in any presidential administration. The 39-year-old Indian-American was sworn in today by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the chief of USAID which oversees disbursal of USD 40 billion US foreign aid programme. In this position, Shah would be leading the Obama Administration's effort of non-military aid to foreign countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Minister Shashi Tharoor meets Indian Community Groups in New York
Ajay Ghosh
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) and the Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center joined hands with other Indian community groups to host a reception/dinner in honor of the visiting India’s Minister for State of External Affairs Dr. Shashi Tharoor at the Kerala Center on Wednesday, October 14th. Attended by over 200 Indian community representatives from the tri-state New York area, the program also served as an interactive session with Minister Tharoor.

Baba Ramdev travels across USA making Yoga popular
Ajay Ghosh
Swami Ramdev, also known as Baba Ramdev, who lives in his 500-acre headquarters in Haridwar, a pilgrimage town on the Himalayan ranges, built on an especially propitious spot where the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas, is particularly well-known for his efforts in popularizing Yoga. His yoga camps are attended by a large number of people. Over 85 million people are said to follow his yoga camps through TV channels (such as "Aastha") and video.



AMA to work with AAPI on healthcare reforms
Diwali celebrated at White House

Gurudeva Jayanthi in New York
The chathayam star that rose in the Indian horizon showering blessings on all mankind regardless of color, creed, class or faith was none, but the great saint Sree Narayana Guru. As a token of reverence to guru, Sree Narayana Association of North America Inc. celebrated 155th Gurudeva Jayanthi on Sept 5, 2009 at P .S. 203, Oakland Gardens, New York.