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CAPITOL JOURNAL
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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
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Jasjeet Singh Sekhon among ‘seasoned professionals’ appointed by DNC to review 2004 Presidential election
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has appointed Jasjeet Singh Sekhon among several others to review the 2004 Presidential election vote count in Ohio.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Jindal made Vice Chair of Homeland Security Subcommittee
Freshman Congressman Bobby Jindal (R-LA) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack, announced Homeland Security Committee Chairman Christopher Cox (R-CA) on March 15.
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Karachi-born Rep. Van Hollen joins Congressional Pakistan Caucus
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, who has been active in soliciting Indian American support and has been a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has also become a member of the Pakistani American Caucus, according to the Washington-based Pakistani American Liaison Center (PALC).
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HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON 21st CENTURY COMPETITIVENESS
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Electronic student tracking system evokes praise as well as criticism
The House Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness & Select Education Committee on Education and the Workforce, in a hearing on ‘Tracking International Students in Higher Education: A Progress Report’ learned that much fewer institutions could now issue forms that allow foreign students to begin the process of coming into this country.
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RUNNING FOR OFFICE
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Jay Aiyer runs for Houston City Council At-Large Position 2
Attorney Jay Aiyer has a simple reason to run for Houston City Council At-Large Position 2 –– “I believe in this city,” he says.
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J Singh praises Codey for signing legislation for improving medical care for minorities
New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate Seema M. Singh praised Acting Governor Richard J. Codey for signing legislation into law that will help improve medical care for minorities.
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Dilip Nath, Renee Lobo to compete against James F. Gennaro for New York City Council
On Sept. 13 this year, two South Asians will contest the Democratic primary from the 24th District in Queens for the New York City Council. Dilip Nath, 31, a health care administrator and Renee Lobo, a broadcast journalist, will be competing against two-time winner James F. Gennaro.
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DELHI DIARY
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Prime Minister hosts lunch for Musharraf’s mother, son
New Delhi : In a gesture indicative of the growing warmth and cordiality in India-Pakistan ties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 21 hosted a private lunch in honor of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s mother, son and brother.
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Pakistanis join Indians in Dandi march replay
Ahmedabad : Over 90 Pakistanis walked hand in hand with Indians in a re-enactment of the Dandi march by Mahatma Gandhi 75 years ago, paying a tribute to an equally historic friendship.
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Tsunami revealed remains of ancient temples in Mahabalipuram: Fishermen
One of the more edifying consequences of the Dec. 26 tsunami in South Asia was that for a short while fishermen at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu saw remains of ancient temples.
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DIPLOMACY
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Bush calls Singh; U.S. to sell F-16s jets to Pakistan
New Delhi : The U.S. on March 25 announced its intention to upgrade its strategic partnership with India, even as New Delhi expressed “great disappointment” over Washington’s decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.
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Focus on strengthening Indo-U.S. defense cooperation
More joint exercises and acquisition of U.S. equipment and systems were among the subjects discussed by visiting Indian Navy Chief Admiral Arun Prakash with his host and U.S. counterpart Admiral Vernon Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), U.S. Navy,
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B.S. Prakash takes charge as India’s consul general in San Francisco
B.S. Prakash, who headed the United Nations division at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, has taken over as the new consul general in San Francisco.
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NEWSMAKERS
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15 Indian American students among 30 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows
Fifteen Indian American students were chosen among 30 for the eighth edition of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans on March 15.
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Basati, 52, to contest for Township Clerk’s post in Palantine Township
Thakar Singh Basati, 52, a community activist, will contest for the Township Clerk position in Palantine Township, near Chicago, on a democratic ticket. The election will be held on April 5.
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Rekha Gehani elected chairperson of New York State Board of Examiners
NEW YORK –– Professor Rekha C. Gehani of Columbia University in New York was elected chairperson of the New York State Board of Examiners at the State Education Department in Albany, NY, on March 4.
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Alysha Jamal, 16, of Toronto crowned winner of ‘Miss Canada Pakistan 2005’
Alysha Jamal, 16, of Toronto, was crowned the winner of ‘Miss Canada Pakistan 2005,’ a beauty contest that took place amid tight security at Woodbine Banquet Hall in Rexdale on March 19, despite religious protests and threats.
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Double title for Advani at World Billiards Championships
Qawra, Malta : Asian champion Pankaj Advani created history here by becoming the first player to win both the points and the time format titles of the IBSF World Billiards Championships.
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Second spell for Vijay Singh at top of world rankings
LONDON (Reuters) : Vijay Singh began his second spell as world number one after dislodging Tiger Woods with a tie for second place at the Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando, Florida on March 20.
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Karthikeyan finishes 11th in Malaysia, hopes to continue good show in Bahrain
Sepang/New Delhi : India’s Narain Karthikeyan bettered his previous best finish as he ended 11th in the second race of the season at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on March 20.
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Templeton Freedom Prizes for two Indian think tanks
Two Indian think tanks have won Atlas Economic Research Foundations Freedom Prizes. The prizes are part of the 2005 Templeton Freedom Prizes for Excellence in Promoting Liberty that celebrate the work and dedication of non-profit organizations to the free society.
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Resmi C. Senan wins top U.N. photo prize
Resmi C. Senan of India won the top U.N. prize in a global competition on environmentally significant photography, beating entries from nearly 170 countries on March 18.
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Payal Tak, Mukesh Majmudar, Paresh Patel among National
Small Business Persons of the Year
Three Indian American business owners are among 53 honored as the National Small Business Persons of the Year.
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Vodafone acquiring stakes in Romanian, Czech firms
Vodafone, the world’s largest telecommunications company headed by IIT alumnus Arun Sarin, is in the midst of acquiring Romanian and Czech mobile assets worth $3.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Rambus Inc. new design center in India’s Silicon Valley
Rambus Inc., a premier technology licensing company specializing in high-speed chip interfaces, hasd its new design center in Bangalore “to better serve its growing customer base in Asia and strengthen its global presence.”
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Drs. Zachariah, Desai team up to run Universal Healthcare
Fort Lauderdale cardiologist and top Republican fund-raiser Dr. Zach Zachariah joined St. Petersburg-based Republican activist, geriatrician and businessman Dr. Akshay Desai to become partners in running Universal Healthcare (UH), a health maintenance organization (HMO) founded by Dr. Desai.
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Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., inaugural recipient of Laverne and Joyce Rider Professorship in neurology
Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center, was named the inaugural recipient of the Laverne and Joyce Rider Professorship in neurology at the University of Kansas (KU) Medical Center.
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From a teen refugee to an international popstar
It’s hard to say which is more interesting: M.I.A.’s background or her music. Beginning as a youth on the run from authorities, continuing as a teen refugee in London and now as an artist with what is likely to be one of the most written-about albums of 2005, the 27-year-old daughter of a Sri Lankan rebel has lived a tragic yet extraordinary life.
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OBITUARY
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Gemini Ganesan, 84, Tamil cinema’s ‘King of Romance’
CHENNAI : Tamil cinema’s ‘King of Romance’ Gemini Ganesan, who died in Chennai after a prolonged illness on March 22, was cremated with full police honors, including a 30-gun salute.
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OUTSOURCING
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Reuters journalists in U.S. protest offshoring of jobs to Bangalore, demands for salary cuts
U.S. journalists of Reuters Group Plc launched a four-day byline strike on March 21, and all employees “worked to rule” to protest demands for salary cuts and offshoring of jobs to Bangalore, the Newspaper Guild of New York said.
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