Akshay Bhatia carded 1-under 70 to be Tied-29th, but Sahith Theegala pulled out the night before the first day as his strained neck continued to affect his movements. The two Indian-Americans, as also Rai, played the Tour Championships last year and were in the Top-30 of the world
The Indian-American Bhatia sits tied third alongside Rickie Fowler, Colin Morikawa and Sepp Straka. Bhatia, who was third at the PLAYERS this year, is two behind the leader, Keith Mitchell (61) and one behind Denny McCarthy (62)
He said that India will not get the opportunity again as Pakistan will work diplomatically with America and make sure that somebody gets in the middle of it.
The field is led by the AT&T Pebble Beach, PLAYERS and Masters champion and also the defending champion Rory McIlroy as nine of the Top-10 in the world teeing up at this week. McIlroy won this event as the Wells Fargo last year
Speaking to ANI, one of the demonstrators spoke out against the Pahalgam terror attack, saying, "I am here to speak against the tragedy that occurred in the Kashmir valley. Hindus were targeted and killed... It was horrible...It is high time now to speak up against this..."
Indian-American Sahith Theegala, partnering another pro with an Indian touch, Aaron Rai, shot nine-under and the pair was tied-13th after the first day at the Zurich Classic. The pair was five shots behind PGA Tour rookies, Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo, who totalled 14-under.
Several Indian American organisations have strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including tourists.
The Consulate General of India in New York, in partnership with the Indian American Muslims of North America, hosted a joyous and inclusive Eid celebration that united communities, honoured cultural heritage, and featured reflections, dignitaries, and artistic tributes.
"Generous" is a word that automatically comes to Indian-American actor Poorna Jagannathan's mind when she thinks of Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor.
New Delhi [India], March 1: Agam Pandit, a distinguished Indian- American entrepreneur and visionary leader, One of the Leading Entrepreneurs, attended the historic inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. The event, held in Washington D.C., provided Pandit th