The North America Telugu Society (NATS) proudly announces its Executive Committee (EC) for the 2026-2028 term. The NATS Board of Directors has elected Raj Allada as President, entrusting him with the responsibility of leading one of North America's largest Telugu community organizations into its next chapter of growth, service, and community engagement.The newly elected Executive Committee represents a strong blend of experienced leadership and emerging talent. The team includes President Raj Allada, Vice President Programs Rajesh Kandru, Vice President Finance and Marketing Anudeep Arla, Vice President Services Rajyalaxmi Chilukuri, Secretary Sudheer Mikkilineni, Treasurer Ram Naresh Kommanaboyina, Joint Secretary Bhanu Lanka, and Joint Treasurer Venkata Sakamuri. Together, they bring extensive professional expertise, community involvement, and a shared commitment to advancing NATS' mission.Raj Allada, a technology executive based in New Jersey, has been an integral part of NATS since 2009. Over the years, he has served the organization in several volunteer roles and has been a multiple-time NATS Board Member, actively promoting the organization's vision and service initiatives. Known for his dedication to community service, Raj has consistently championed programs that create meaningful impact across North America and India.In 2023, Raj Allada played an active role in the position of Deputy Convener, for NATS Sambaralu held at New Jersey. His leadership, fundraising capability, ability to unite volunteers, and unwavering focus on service earned widespread appreciation from members and stakeholders.Recognizing his long-standing contributions and proven leadership, NATS has now elevated Raj Allada to the position of President for the 2026-2028 term. Under his leadership, the organization looks forward to expanding its service initiatives, strengthening member engagement, and continuing its legacy of excellence, unity, and service.The NATS Board of Directors selected the new Executive Committee based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee after a comprehensive evaluation process. NATS Board Chairman Sri Kishore Kancharla congratulated Raj Allada and the newly elected Executive Committee, expressing confidence in their ability to lead the organization with vision, dedication, and a strong commitment to community service. The NATS Board extends its best wishes to President Raj Allada and his entire EC team for a successful and impactful 2026-2028 term.

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NATS Announces New Executive Committee Team

NATS Unveils New Committee Led by Raj Allada

Finally the stage is set for the summit clash of T-20 World Cup Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.\r\nIndia will taken on New Zealand in the finals and history beckons Men in Blue. It is known that No team won the world cup twice, means the winners failed to defend their title. To the top of it, no team won the T-20 world cup in their own country. India is keen to rewrite history and the resolute New Zealand team stand as a rock between them and the coveted trophy.\r\nThis will be India&rsquo;s fourth final in 10 editions of the T20 World Cup. They won the trophies at the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2024 edition, while finishing runners-up to Sri Lanka in 2014. New Zealand reached the final once but they were defeated by Australia in 2021.\r\nIndia lead the head-to-head with 16 wins, while New Zealand have come out on top on 11 occasions. Three matches between these teams have ended in ties. But what counts the most is India have never beaten New Zealand in T20 World Cups, having lost all three encounters against the Black Caps in the history of the tournament.\r\nUnder these circumstances it has to be seen how Surya Kumar Yadav\'s team will overcome all the odds and fill the chunks in their armour to defeat New Zealand led by Mitchel Santner.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

T20 WC Finals-History Beckons India

Can Team India create history winning T-20 World Cup

The Advance India Initiative, in strategic partnership with Kingswell and Svyasys, successfully brought together leading HR professionals, industry experts, and organizational leaders in Hyderabad on 20 February 2024 for a high-impact dialogue focused on India&rsquo;s workforce transformation, digital sovereignty, and long-term economic leadership.\r\nLed by Founder Ms. Surabhi, the initiative reflects a vision rooted in national progress, social responsibility, and economic empowerment. Known as a passionate patriot and visionary leader, Ms. Surabhi has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to contributing to society through initiatives focused on employment generation, skill development, and nation-building. Her guiding philosophy places the nation above all else, driven by the belief that sustainable progress begins with empowering people and strengthening India&rsquo;s self-reliance.\r\nOver the years, Ms. Surabhi has actively contributed to society through workforce development programs, industry collaborations, and initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for young professionals. Her leadership is defined by purpose-driven action, with a clear conviction that nothing comes before the growth, dignity, and prosperity of the country.\r\nThe event served as a collaborative forum for HR leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening India&rsquo;s talent ecosystem, reducing dependency on external digital frameworks, and building a self-reliant nation powered by innovation, skills, and human capital development.\r\n&nbsp;Driving a Vision for Digital Sovereignty&nbsp;\r\nThe Advance India Initiative is guided by a bold vision &mdash; to empower India to shape its own digital future by developing indigenous capabilities, strengthening technological independence, and fostering innovation-led growth. The initiative promotes digital sovereignty by encouraging the creation, ownership, and management of national digital infrastructure and intellectual capital within India.\r\nAs part of its broader vision, the initiative also highlights the historical economic impact of British colonisation, which significantly drained India&rsquo;s wealth and resources, influencing the nation&rsquo;s developmental trajectory for generations. The initiative encourages constructive global dialogue and historical acknowledgment of this period while focusing on building a future rooted in dignity, resilience, and economic empowerment.\r\n&nbsp;30+ Years of Industry Leadership&nbsp;\r\nStrategic partners Svyasys and Kingswell bring more than 30 years of experience in the HR and staffing industry, operating across five countries worldwide. Over the past three decades, the organizations have contributed extensively to workforce development and have successfully enabled employment opportunities for over 50,000 professionals globally.\r\nThis strong legacy of talent transformation and job creation forms the foundation of the Advance India Initiative&rsquo;s mission to scale opportunities for the next generation.\r\n&nbsp;Creating Millions of Future Opportunities&nbsp;\r\nA central objective of the initiative is to help India emerge as the world&rsquo;s leading economy by unlocking the potential of its youth. By aligning education, industry requirements, and emerging technologies, the initiative aims to create millions of employment opportunities for students and young professionals, equipping them with future-ready skills and sustainable career pathways.\r\nHR leaders participating in the dialogue emphasized collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers as a key driver for building scalable employment ecosystems capable of supporting India&rsquo;s rapid economic growth.\r\n&nbsp;Founder&rsquo;s Statement\r\n&nbsp;Ms. Surabhi, Founder of the Advance India Initiative, stated\r\n&ldquo;India is not just a nation of history &mdash; it is a nation of limitless potential. Our responsibility today is to build an India that stands strong, self-reliant, and digitally sovereign, where our youth create opportunities rather than seek them elsewhere. The Advance India Initiative is a step toward restoring our rightful global leadership by empowering our people, strengthening our capabilities, and ensuring that India&rsquo;s future is shaped by Indians themselves. Nothing comes before the nation, and through collective effort, innovation, and unity, we can build an India that leads the world economically while uplifting millions through meaningful employment and dignity of work.&rdquo;

Advance India Initiative Convenes HR Leaders in Hyderabad for a Landmark Dialogue on Digital Sovereignty and Employment 

Advance India Initiative Convenes HR Leaders in Hyderabad 

\r\nAre Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar coverts in Team India? Cricket is a religion in India and it unites all people across nook and corner of the country cutting across all barriers.\r\nMen in Blue turned out to be formidable outfits under the captaincies of MS.Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and under the mentorships and coaching of Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. They won T-20 Championship, Mens ICC World Cup , became No 1 in Tests and also qualified twice for the World Test Championship.\r\nWhen Ravi Shastri stepped aside and Gautam Gambir took over as the Coach and Ajit Agarkar as the BCCI Chairman everyone felt that Team India will reach new heights as Gautam Gambhir prove himself as a coach in the IPL. But what shocked all is the method followed by Gautam Gambhir and the selection of players by Gautam Gambhir and Ajith Agarkar.\r\nThey went on a mission to forcibly retire stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the tests abruptly though they were preparing intensely for the next tours and also forced Hardik Pandya out of the T-20 captaincy race and made Surya Kumar as the Captain. They tried to force in Subhman Gill into all formats and are on a mission to make him the captain in all formats.\r\nGautam Gambir proudly claims that under his regime his team won T-20 Asia Cup and Champions Trophy. But what he forgets was that India\'s lost two series at Home, 3-0 against New Zealand and 2-0 Against South Africa after many decades. To the top of it, they lost a one day series against Sri Lanka. To the top of it, India was out of the World Test Championship.\r\nThe constant chopping of players and changing of batting orders resulted in dip in form of Surya Kumar Yadav and lack of chances for Sanju Samson and ignoring of Yashaswi Jaiswal and to the top of it, Shreya Iyer getting ignored for the tests and onedays before his injury and Md.Shami shunted out. Apart from it, not taking into consideration the domestic performances of the players but insisting on stalwarts play domestic cricket shows their adamant and arrogant attitude. Many feel that Gambhir and Agarkar are coverts of the enemy nations jealous of Team India and are out to destroy Men In Blue bastion.\r\n

Are There Coverts In Team India

Are Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar coverts in Team India

Women In Blue created a sensation yesterday in Mumbai by winning the Womens World Cup 2025.\r\nHarman Preet Kaur\'s team did entire nation proud by presenting Womens Team, the first world cup at Mumbai yesterday. Women In Blue came up with a breathtaking performance against the seven time champions Australia in the semifinals chasing more than 300 runs target and then in the finals, set a stiff target of around 300 runs and stifled South Africans and ensuring the victory by 52 runs.\r\nIndian men won three world cups and the first one happened in Lords against the Mighty West Indies, the two time champions and the most fearful at that time with Kapil Dev\'s team stunning all in the finals even when they got bundled out for 183 and then fighting out and shocking West Indies by turning screws on them by making them all out for 140 runs.\r\nThen Dhoni won two world cups. He gave the first world cup to India in form of the Inaugural T-20 worldcup in South Africa in 2007. India won by 5 runs against Pakistan. Then again in 2011, Dhoni\'s men in blue won the 50 overs world cup in Mumbai against Sri Lanka.\r\nWhile Sri Lanka scored 274/6, Dhoni\'s men in blue reached the target 277/4. Amongst all the wins, Kapil Dev\'s sensational win against the mighty West Indies in Lords in 1983 stands out tall. This because India entered the tournament as the underdogs and defeated the dreaded West Indies in the foreign soil where the conditions are alien to the home conditions in India.\r\nSimilarly Dhoni\'s T-20 world cup win in South Africa also stands out next as it came in the foreign soil where the conditions are alien and different from those in India. Then comes Women In Blue\'s first world cup win against South Africa in Mumbai as they fought spiritedly and this win inspires many women to take up the sport.\r\nDhoni\'s world cup win in 2011 in Mumbai is also important as it presented legend Sachin Tendulkar the first world cup as many times despite his heroics India failed to win the coveted trophy.&nbsp;

Why Kapil Dev, Dhoni wins standpart

Kapil Dev-Dhoni wins stand apart from other World Cup victories

\r\nManisha Koirala strong views on Nepal crisis. Yesteryear red hot Nepali beauty Manisha Koirala reacted to the Gen Z revolution in her country Nepal. It is known that the only Hindu Kingdom, Nepal has been in turmoil over the last few decades due to regime changes, instability, corruption and numerous coups and revolts.\r\nThe Gen Z revolt in Nepal left all shocked which assumed violent strides after starting as a peaceful protest. Following this, Manisha Koirala shared her thoughts and feelings over it. It is known that Manisha\'s grandfather, BP Koirala, was Nepal\'s first elected Prime Minister.\r\nShe shared the snap of her grandfather and posted \"Remembering B.P. BA on his birthday - Nepal&rsquo;s first elected Prime Minister and a writer who gave voice to love, conflict, and resilience. As students rise today against corruption and for freedom, his words feel timeless: &lsquo;Democracy is indivisible; if you want democracy at home, you cannot afford to neglect all struggles for it.&rsquo; &ndash; B.P. Koirala #BPKoirala #DemocracyNepal #StudentsForChange #YouthPower #FreedomMovement (sic).\"\r\nShe also shared a bloodstained shoe and posted&nbsp; in Nepali, loosely translated to, \"Today is a dark day for Nepal &mdash; when the people&rsquo;s voice, their outrage against corruption, and their demand for justice were answered with bullets (sic).\"\r\n

Manisha Koirala on Nepal crisis

Manisha Koirala strong views on Nepal crisis

\r\nThe demolition of Satyajit Ray\'s ancestral home in Bangladesh\'s Mymensingh has sparked widespread concern. The property, which once belonged to Ray\'s grandfather, Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury, was used as the Mymensingh Children\'s Academy but had fallen into disrepair. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had appealed to the Bangladeshi government to preserve the historic property, calling its demolition \"heartbreaking\".\r\nThe Indian government has expressed regret over the demolition and requested that Bangladesh reconsider its decision. The Ministry of External Affairs has suggested that the property could be converted into a museum dedicated to literature and shared cultural heritage between India and Bangladesh. The government has offered to extend cooperation for this purpose, highlighting the building\'s landmark status and its significance as a symbol of Bangla cultural renaissance.\r\nThe property was taken over by the government after the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 and was turned into the Mymensingh Shishu Academy in 1989. However, the century-old house had been abandoned for about 10 years and was in a state of disrepair. Bangladeshi officials claim that the demolition is being carried out with necessary approvals and a new semi-concrete structure will replace it.\r\nThe demolition of Satyajit Ray\'s ancestral home has raised concerns about the preservation of cultural heritage. Locals have blamed the administration for neglecting the property, which is a significant part of Mymensingh\'s history. The property\'s demolition would wipe out the legacy of the Ray dynasty in the city, and many are hoping that the Indian government\'s request will be taken into consideration.\r\n

SR Ancestral Home Demolished

India Intervene In Demolishing Satyajit Ray Residence

\r\nFinally After 18 Years of wait, RCB Became champion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final. RCB team was Mocked and trolled for years of unsuccessful stints in IPL. Despite being one of the most popular franchises, RCB has failed to lift the cup from the start and it has become a nightmare foe RCB fans too.\r\nNow in 2025 RCB has finally had the honour of tasting success and lifted the champion&rsquo;s cup. The moment saw the entire world of social media erupt even the team\'s former owner, Vijay Mallya, also expressing his feelings on the elusive triumph.\r\nVijay Mallya took social media as platform to express his happiness. Mallya wrote: &ldquo;RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations ! Ee sala cup namde.&rdquo;He also added \"When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss and Mr 360 AB DeVillers who remain an indelible part of RCB history. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true. RCB fans are the very best and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!\"\r\n

Vijay Mallya On RCB Victory

Vijay Mallya says its his dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru

\r\nKamal Haasan&nbsp; MNM -DMK pact for RS deal. Kamal Haasan is set to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming Thug Life which is racing for a grand release on 5 June 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, Kamal Haasan is set to reach new heights in his political journey. Kamal Haasan\'s MNM party is set to enter into a pact with the ruling DMK party led by CM Stalin in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.\r\nAhead of it, as a part of the agreement, it is coming out that Kamal Haasan will be sent to Rajya Sabha by the DMK party. Chief Minister M K Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK stated that as a part of the alliance with MNS, his party allocated one seat to MNM and Kamal Haasan will be set to Rajya Sabha.\r\nKamal Haasan\'s political outfit MNM has taken an anti BJP and NDA stand ever since its inception but failed to win even a single seat in Tamil Nadu. &nbsp;\r\n

Kamal Haasan set to become RS MP

Kamal Haasan  MNM-DMK pact for RS deal

Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma paid a visit to the temple town of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh\'s Mathura district, just a day after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. The couple sought blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Govind Sharan, popularly known as Premanand Ji Maharaj, at his ashram. Photos and videos of their visit, including kneeling before the guru, have gone viral on social media.\r\nFootage from their visit shows the couple arriving in Vrindavan and meeting Maharaj Ji, who addressed them over a microphone. During their interaction, Maharaj Ji asked Kohli if he was happy, to which Kohli replied that he was okay. The spiritual leader then gave a deep message, saying that prosperity is not merely God\'s grace but the result of virtue. Anushka Sharma asked if chanting would help, and the saint replied that it would completely.\r\nMaharaj Ji\'s message emphasized the importance of transforming one\'s inner self. Kohli later expressed his gratitude for the experience, saying that the visit had given him much more than he could have hoped for. Anushka Sharma also shared her thoughts on Kohli\'s retirement, acknowledging the toll it took on him and expressing pride in witnessing his evolution. She wrote a heartfelt tribute to Kohli\'s Test career, remembering the tears he never showed and the battles no one saw.\r\nKohli\'s visit to Vrindavan and his interaction with Maharaj Ji have sparked interest among fans and followers. The couple\'s visit to the spiritual leader\'s ashram highlights the importance of spirituality in their lives. With Kohli\'s retirement from Test cricket, fans are eagerly awaiting his future endeavors, while Anushka Sharma\'s tribute to his Test career has garnered significant attention on social media.

Kohli Visits Vrindavan 

Virat Kohli Visit to Vrindavan with Anushka Sharma

Indian Army starts Operation Keller.&nbsp; For those who are in a shock when US President Donald Trump announced ceasefire of India and Pakistan even before India could announce it and the people of India got furious over how could PM Modi and India call off Operation Sindoor unilaterally after all Pakistan done with the terrorists, Indian Army today came out with another sensational announcement.
They said they have started Operation Keller to eliminate the terrorists in the Jammu and Kashmir. They posted "OPERATION KELLER. On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce fire fight ensued, which resulted in elimination of three hardcore terrorists. Operation is in progress. "
This shows India's hot pursuit against the Pakistan and Pak sponsored terrorism will continue rather than end in an abrupt manner.
Earlier in the day. PM Modi, visited the Adampur airbase&nbsp; to rubbish the claims of the Pakistan which said that its jets destroyed the S-400 air defence system.
PM Modi's visit boosted the spirits of the Indian army and the entire place reverberated with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'.
&nbsp;PM Modi posted "It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation,"&nbsp; PM Modi interacted with the airforce personnel and lauded them for their operations against Pakistan. &nbsp;

After Op Sindoor Its Operation Keller 

Indian Army starts Operation Keller

\r\nKing Kohli surprises with his test retirement. Cricket fans who is yet to recover from Hit Man Rohit Sharma\'s retirement from the test, they got another shock from King Kohli. Virat Kohli after conquering the cricket turf across the world announced shock retirement from the test cricket.\r\nVirat Kohli announcing his decision, posted \"It\'s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It\'s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I\'ll carry for life. There\'s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever,\"\r\nHe went to add \"As I step away from this format, it\'s not easy &ndash; but it feels right. I\'ve given it everything I had, and it\'s given me back so much more than I could\'ve hoped for. I\'m walking away with a heart full of gratitude &ndash; for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.\"\r\n\"I\'LL ALWAYS LOOK BACK AT MY TEST CAREER WITH A SMILE. \"#269, signing off,\"\r\nKohli played 123 Tests, scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, with the highest score of 254.\r\n