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Waxwork statue of Sachin Tendulkar on display at Madame Tussauds in London. [Glynsimages2013/Shutterstock]
‘Michael Jordan of Cricket’ Joins National Cricket League Ownership Group
by David Seeley | Oct 7, 2024
"Comparable to Pele in soccer or Babe Ruth in baseball," India's Sachin Tendulkar is known as the greatest cricket batsman of all time. Today, amidst its ongoing inaugural Sixty Strikes tournament at UT Dallas, the NCL announced he has joined its ownership group. The legend is slated to fly to Dallas to present the tournament trophy himself.
by Quincy Preston |
Aug 23, 2024
Governor Abbott appointed the Nextt CEO and civic leader to helm the board of the Corporation, the private entity in a public-private partnership promoting Texas business.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 12, 2024
There's a new bat in town, and it's swinging into play at UT Dallas in October. Dallas-based National Cricket League USA will feature six teams in its inaugural Sixty Strikes Tournament—adding to North Texas' ever-rising cricket fervor.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Jan 9, 2024
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29. The first match? USA vs. Canada, right here at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium. Here's a look at how North Texas has suddenly become a global hotbed for cricket—with two U.S. leagues, cricket entertainment venues, and more.
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Chairwoman of the Parks and Trail Committee Kathy Stewart and Arun Agarwal [Courtesy photo]
Green Space Visionary Arun Agarwal Embarks on Second Term as Dallas Park Board President
by Quincy Preston | Oct 27, 2023
Dallas business leader Arun Agarwal's executive eye and passion for parks has driven strategic green space projects spurring growth and community. Milestones under his Dallas Park and Recreation Board leadership include Harwood Park, Parkdale Lake Park, Southern Gateway Park, the Cedar Crest Preserve land donation, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 11, 2023
Announcing the gift alongside the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, Fair Park First said that Carona Plaza will serve as "the signature heartbeat" of the Fair Park campus, situated directly in front of the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium and Leonhardt Lagoon.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 15, 2023
The "exceptional green haven" features hike and bike trails amid more than 50,000 trees. Wednesday's vote by the Dallas City Council will preserve the southwestern Dallas property in perpetuity, ensuring that future generations of Dallas residents can enjoy the benefits of nature the city has to offer.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 17, 2023
Agarwal will lead the Community Bond Task Force Committee, a 15-member group that will assist the Dallas City Council and city staff in reviewing and selecting projects for consideration in the 2024 Capital Bond Program.
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Arun Agarwal, co-founder of Expo Bazaar and CEO of Expo Bazaar USA. [Photo: Expo Bazaar USA]
The Last Word: Nextt CEO Arun Agarwal on Volunteer Leadership
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Oct 12, 2022
Agarwal is CEO of Dallas-based Nextt, America’s largest bedding company. Known as the “King of Textiles,” he’s also the CEO of S2 Resources and Saffaire Investments, and earlier this year he launched a B2B marketplace, Expo Bazaar USA.
But the busy businessman also stays busy in the volunteer world. Since 2020, he's been on the Dallas Park Board as Mayor Eric Johnson’s rep, and has been the board's president since September 2021.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 23, 2022
Dallas Innovates spoke with Agarwal and Yajnik about the IACEO's new study on how the Indian American community is making a mark—and why it matters. It reveals striking insights including the fact that 220,000 Indian Americans live in the DFW area, with nearly 1 in 3 working in STEM careers. Indian Americans account for 66% of all Asian-owned business in DFW, generating $10 billion in DFW business receipts.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Aug 15, 2022
On the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence Day on Monday, the tricolor Dallas skyline was the glow of success for 220,000 Indian Americans who've made North Texas their home. A new report from the Indian American CEO Council shows the positive impact they've made on our economy, our jobs, and our communities.
Co-Chairs Sanjiv Yajnik and Arun Agarwal started the IACEO in 2018 after accompanying Governor Abbott on a trade mission to India. "The governor realized the power of India, and India realized the power of Texas. We could make a difference."
Co-Chairs Sanjiv Yajnik and Arun Agarwal started the IACEO in 2018 after accompanying Governor Abbott on a trade mission to India. "The governor realized the power of India, and India realized the power of Texas. We could make a difference."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 11, 2022
Arun Agarwal, CEO of Dallas home textile company Nextt, and Katie Farmer, president and CEO of Fort Worth-based railway giant BNSF, have been named to the Texas Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors. Along with seven other Texas execs tapped by Governor Abbott, they will market Texas across the U.S. and abroad as a place to relocate a business and create new jobs.
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Expo Bazaar USA will be an online marketplace connecting small businesses and artisans in India with specialty retailers in the U.S. [Photo: Expo Bazaar USA]
Top Dallas Bedding CEO Taps Into His Roots, Connecting Indian Artisans to U.S. Shelves with New Platform
by Kevin Cummings | Feb 17, 2022
Arun Agarwal, the Dallas-based CEO of Nextt, one of America's largest home textile companies, is about to launch Expo Bazaar USA. The B2B marketplace—a joint venture between Nextt and exporter India Exposition Mart Ltd.—will connect artisans and craftspeople in India to specialty stores and designers across the U.S.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Oct 5, 2018
The Phoenix plans to open a Dallas gym in early 2019 to promote sober living.
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