Wing Commander Shantanu picked up the sport in April 2019 and was selected by the Rowing Federation of India for the October 2019 Asian Rowing Training Camp and Championship.
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** TTD announces that Tirumala is birthplace of Lord Hanuman, provides ‘evidence’
“It has been established based on puranic anthologies, literary evidence, epigraphic evidence and geographic details,” said National Sanskrit University vice-chancellor V Muralidhara Sharma
** Ramanathapuram Forest Range Officer S Sathish on winning the International Ranger Award 2021
Satish won the award for his contribution to marine conservation at the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park and Palk Bay region
** TN State Archaeology makes encouraging finds near Gangaikondacholapuram
A major dig is taking place at Maligaimedu site to know more about the royal palace and capital of King Rajendra Chola I.
** India and Netherlands strengthen partnership to check pollution in rivers
** Asian Weightlifting Championship: Lifter Achinta Sheuli Finishes Second In Men’s 73kg
** US: Indian-Americans launch organisation to politically empower South Asian community
A group of Indian-Americans who played a key role in Joe Biden’s victory in US presidential election have announced the formation of South Asians for America (SAFA) – an organization that aims to advance the political empowerment of the community.
** A Texas School to Be Named After Indian-American Sonal Bhuchar
The school will be named after Sonal Bhuchar, in a bid to immortalise her legacy in education and philanthropy.
The Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the decision to name the upcoming elementary school after her. The school will open on 23 January, in the Riverstone community of Texas.
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** Congressman Ro Khanna Introduces Resolution to ‘Honour Ambedkar’
India is celebrating the 130th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar this year.
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** ‘Say No to Bullies’: India’s First Gay Actor to Win National Award
Daimary was awarded the jury special mention at the 67th National Film Awards on 22 March for his portrayal of Jahnu, a transgender, in Prakash Deka’s Assamese film Jonaki Poruwa (Fireflies).
Benjamin Daimary