COLLEGE STATION:  Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and world-renowned “father of the Green Revolution,” received a posthumous Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award at the recent 2010 Texas A&M AgriLife conference in College Station.
The award was presented to Borlaug’s daughter, Jeanie Borlaug Laube, and granddaughter, Julie Borlaug Larson, on Jan.12 at an award ceremony [...]

M .K. Dharma Raja writes: An all-time great of the fast-moving game of hockey, Major Dhyan Chand was born onAugust 29, 1905 and passed away on December 3, 1979.   A commemorative postal stamp was issued on his first death anniversary in salutation to the world’s top hockey maestro.
When India now takes steps to regain supremacy in the fiercely competitive game it is [...]

Nirendra Dev writes: India as a nation is always held in high esteem due to its multi-culture, multi-ethnic characteristic and its ability to stay united amidst diversities. The ‘tribals’ are an essential part of our country.
For some national leaders, the upliftment of tribals has remained a foremost priority. Indira Gandhi, the illustrious former Prime Minister, [...]

Nahan: WWE superstar wrestler Dalip Singh Rana alias ‘The Great Khalli’ has agreed to become the brand ambassador of the Special Olympics for physically and mentally challenged children.
It is hoped that his presence will inspire challenged children & add to the attraction of their quadrennial events – held next summer and winter. Khali is currently in India for his [...]

Vishwa Nath Tripathi writes: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was essentially a humanist. What is the meaning and significance of the expression humanist?  It signifies a person who talks of human beings, his difficulties, problems, worries and anxieties above all the trappings of society and civilization. When he thinks of the masses, he does not think of an [...]

Nahan: The Mahabali Great Khali is eager to meet kids during his tour in India. Khali reached in India on Monday evening at Delhi, interacting with Northern Voices Online he said that during last tour in May 2008 he missed Indian kids due to the busy schedule.
This morning Khali visited Haryana Police Academy where he spent maximum [...]

Jaya Laxmi writes: Mahatma Gandhi and his world-recognized initiatives for establishment of peace and non-violence are no more confined to India and its people alone with the whole humanity across the globe resolving to follow his footprints in letter and spirit. The first official move came from United Nations General Assembly, which in 2007 had [...]

“There is no leader and there are no led. A leader, if one chooses to identity one, has to be a cultivator rather than a manufacturer. He has to provide the soil and the overall climate and the environment in which the seed can grow. One wants permissive individuals who do not have a compelling [...]

USA: Acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed has been elected to the Board of Directors of prestigious Nevada World Trade Council (NEWTRAC), Nevada’s international trade organization, for the second three year term.
NEWTRAC, a non-profit professional business organization, encourages and supports Nevada’s economic diversification and growth by further developing state’s international business opportunities, and provides resources, knowledge, [...]

USA: First ever Himachal Day in USA was held at Milpitas (California) on June 14, celebrating rich culture and heritage of Himachal Pradesh state of India.
It brought few hundred Himachalis and friends of Himachal Pradesh together at India Community Center (ICC) to enjoy Himachali dances, culinary delicacies, music, folk fashions, displays, etc. ICC has dedicated June [...]

Nahan: One of the founder member of Shri Renuka Ji Vikas board and President of Sirmaur KALA SANGAM Aacharya Chander Mani Vashist today died at his Asylum (Ashram) Bayari located at Dadahu (Sri Renuka ji) in Himachal. Mr. Vashisht took his last breath at his Ashram at 1:00 PM. Born on 28th June 1931 Aacharya [...]

Shimla: Anand Sharma was born in Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh on January 5, 1953. He has been a prominent leader of the student and youth movement in India. He was one of the founders of NSUI, the student wing of the Indian National Congress. After serving as the state President for Himachal [...]

Nahan: At the age of 62 years cine artist Rakesh Pandey has bring laurel for the town as well as for the Himachal Pradesh. Hailing from this small town Rakesh Pandey has received a citation (Phalkey Rattan) by the Dada Saheab phalkey academy Mumbai for his contribution in his BHOAJPURI film industry. Though Pandey has [...]

The world famous wrestler The Great khali with popular cine star Sharukh khan in a file photo