The announcement of being named the 2023 U SPORTS Field Hockey Player of the Year was a memorable moment for Basra. Her gratitude extends beyond personal achievement, “What makes this award even more special is seeing not only close family relatives support this journey, but also the Punjabi community’s support, along with their positive and encouraging messages.” Surely, the award has become not just a recognition of Basra’s individual prowess but a celebration of shared passion and encouragement.
In a the fascinating tapestry of Sikh history, Bhupinder Singh Bance, known as Peter Bance emerges as a luminary figure whose passion for preserving the legacy of Maharajah Duleep Singh, and beyond has left an indelible mark on the historical landscape of Sikhism, Punjab, and beyond.
Indian-American community leader Tara Sreekrishnan has announced that she is running for California State Assembly from District 26 as a Democrat. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in the Southern area of the San Francisco Bay Area, the district encompasses Santa Clara County including the cities of Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and North and West San Jose.
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential race, and endorsed former US President Donald Trump who won the crucial Iowa caucuses. The 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur told his supporters on Monday night that he is ending campaign after a dismal finish in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses.
Ajit Singh Gill, Singapore's oldest Olympian and former national hockey player of Indian origin, passed away on Tuesday after battling end-stage renal failure. He was 95. Gill is survived by his 92-year-old wife Surjit Kaur, five children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren
President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American judge Sunil R. Harjani for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Harjani is among six individuals named by Biden to federal district courts -- "all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution", the White House said in a statement.
