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Los Angeles 3 Associations- SMAP, ICS and CIAS Celebrated Diwali-
Special Guest of Honor was Bollywood Celebrity, Boby Bedi who dressed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Manaraj......READ |
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- Nov. 12 2018---1 USD = 72.9286 INR
- Nov. 10 2018---1USD = 72.4812 INR
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PRATHAM HONORS Google CEO NRI Sundar Pichai At Annual Fundraising Gala
-More than 300 guests attended the event, which raised $1.2 million-PRATHAM's Mission—“every child in school and learning well”....READ
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Mahatma Gandhi Day Celebration in Hawaii on October 2, 2018 - Gandhi International Institute for Peace (GIIP) celebrated its 13th annual event to commemorate the 149th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Monday, October 2, 2018 in Waikiki, Honolulu. The event included a Hawaiian blessing, an Indian spiritual invocation, and speeches from political leaders including Hon. U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Hon. ...READ |
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Inland Sikh Education Empire, Riverside, LA may Cancel Dhadrianwale’s program on October 16, 17....Following intense opposition and efforts to attack on preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale at San Jose Gurdwara by some Sikh religious leaders and groups, the management of Inland Sikh Education Empire, .... .........READ |
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Mahatma Gandhi’s 149th Birthday Celebrations at Dallas, TX Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala along with his wife Hassena attended as Chief Guest of Honor
Allen Meagher, Irving city Council member, Texas State Representative Matt Rinaldi attended as Special Guests....READ |
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WHEN MUSIC AND DIVINELY-INSPIRED POETRY BRING THE WORLD OF CULTURES, FAITHS, AND SPIRIT TOGETHER ......
On rare occasions, we find an amazingly moving or divinely inspired composition that become a timeless sacred song or an immortal global anthem. Here are a few memorable gems...........READ
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World Peace Day Celebrated By Global Peace Foundation On September 22, 2018
Keynote Speaker was Barry Simon, President,United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA)
The Foundation in association with Rise Against Hunger, is donating and packaging over 10,000 meals to send all over the World.........Read |
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Legalization of Culture of Corruption in India;
You Decide!
Times of India dated September 21st, 2018. “Govt. of India has struck off 55,000 shell companies in the second phase of its efforts to curb illicit fund flows. Govt. had earlier in June said that it has identified 2.25 lakh companies? The Corporate Affairs Ministry has already struck off 2.26 lakh such other firms which were bogus and more are on the anvil....READ |
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NRI Darashan Singh Dhanjan taken into custody suspected of killing daughter-in-law's parents in their homeand. Prosecutors could seek death
Fresno Police says: A family dispute ended with the deaths of two people and one man in custody Woman parents and in-laws also live in the same home......READ MORE
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NRI Uka Solanki, philanthropist and owner of Big Saver Foods, Dies
The philanthropist, NRI Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Big Saver Foods grocery store Chain in LA AREA.
Mr. Uka Solanki, president and CEO of Big Saver Foods, Inc., was a strong supporter of educational and medical charity activities. He has been associated with charitable and community services in India, the United States, as well as other countries.
The Solanki philanthropy has helped provide medical attention to those in need, and donated funds for earthquake victims. The foundation has also established a girl’s school in the city of Junagadh in Gujarat, India. The Nalini Solanki-Chatralay School now educates more than 1,200 girls each year and a facility next door provides girls with disabilities the services they need to be able to attend school and to function better in everyday life.......CLICK |
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After Winning Two Gold medals--Anantdeep Singh also received an Honorary Plaque from the Inland Sikh Education Empire
He is more mature than his age implies, with a solid comprehension of abstract concepts, good foresight and an understanding of human nature beyond what most kids their age have. |
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Riverside, California Sikhs mark the 414th Anniversary- of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahibat the Inland Sikh Education Empire, Riverside, California - Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book was installed in the centre of the inner sanctuary on Bhadon Sudi 1, 1661 or August 16, 1604 with great ceremony
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- India-based call centres Fraud: In US, 15 people (7 Indian and 8 others) were arrested . They are involved in the scam through 5 call centers in India that victimised over 2,000 people, resulting in over $5.5 million in losses, the US Justice Department said in a press release. Seven defendants -Mohamed Kazim Momin, Palak Kumar Patel, Mohammed Sozab Momin, Devin Bradford Pope, Nicholas Alezander Deane, Drue Kyle Riggins and Jantz Parrish Miller were arraigned before US Magistrate Judge Janet F King.
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1.7 million children are fed each day by over 6000 employees-
AKSHAYA PATRA UNDERTAKES KERALA DISASTER RELIEF FEEDING WITH ITS MAKESHIFT KITCHEN |
- Sushma Swaraj raised the H-1B issue withSecretary Mike Pompeo: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
asked the United States on Thursday to take a “non-discriminatory and predictable approach” to the H-1B visa regime, given its high impact on innovation, competitiveness and people-to-people partnership.‘’I sought Secretary Pompeo’s support to nurture our people to people links, specifically the H-1B visa regime issue,’’ she said.
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Indian among 3 killed in Ohio, US bank shooting-Pruthviraj Kandepi 25, who hailed from Andhra Pradesh, and two others were shot dead on Thursday by the gunman identified as Omar Perez, 29. Perez was later shot dead by the police. Kandepi was working as a consultant with the bank.
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Bodhi devotees Visiting India Cultural Centre of Canada-
They were keen to learn about Sikhism and the Indo-Canadian community in Canada |
- After hitting fresh lows of 71.97 per US dollar, the Indian rupee on Wednesday, managed to recover over 20 paise to close at 71.75 per US dollar.
Rupee Is 'Joker in The Pack' for RBI, JPMorgan's Chinoy Says:India is having trouble creating enough new jobs for its massive workforce or enough wealth to broaden its middle class.That may seem like an absurd description for India.Yet the reality is that even at its current pace, India is having trouble creating enough new jobs for its massive workforce ... ..READ
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- USCustoms Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement arrested 364 crimina including six Sikhs and Other nationalities such as Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and and Ukraine
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Los Angeles, IALA Celebrates 72nd India Independence Day- Attended by Congressman Sherman, Consulate General of Sri Lanka Ms Swarna Gunaratne , representative of Consulate General of India Asit Datta |
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BAPS Charities Supports The Environment By Providing 300,000 Trees
BAPS Charities celebrates a three-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) through its Walk Green initiative, a series of walkathons hosted by BAPS Charities across North America. |
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Store Owner Tarlok Singh stabbed to death in New Jersey
Tarlok Singh, 55, a Sikh, Newark man, who worked at the Park Deli & Grocery on North Park Street and Burchard Avenue in East Orange, was stabbed around 9.00 a.m. |
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‘India is at a crucial crossroads’; Sam Pitroda appeals NRIs for help
Mr. Sam Pitroda is Chairman of the Overseas Congress
Madhu Yaskhi, former MP and AICC Secretary Spoke about the challenges to Indian democracy |
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Cerritos City of California appointed NRI Dilip Butani as Director of Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board |
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P.C.S. Chicago Hosted 18th Annual “Punjabi Youth Graduation & Scholarship Awards Night”. Professor Mohanbir Singh Sawhney's Keynote speach inspired students and parents. Kevindeep Singh Atwal a motivating youth speaker |
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The World Refugee Day was celebrated at Yellow Chilli Banquet Hall, in Buena Park, CA-Event was organized by Kamlesh Chauhan and Dr. Amrit Nehru Emcee, Ms. Vasu Pawar |
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It’s a Wrap: Kaur Foundation and the
2017 – 2018 School Year- The Foundation continued its mission to promote inclusiveness through an understanding of diversity by participating in conferences, working with teachers in their classrooms and increasing the Foundation’s online library of resources available for teachers’ use. |
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Lions Club of Little India Installation Ceremony- Kantilal Shah Unanimously Elected President of Lions Club of Little India |
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India BJP's Nationl Spokesperson Amana Sinha addresses Los Angeles Indian community--
The event was organized by OFBJP-LA at Sanatan Dharma Temple on June 18th, 2018 |
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4th International Yoga Day at Gandhi Memorial in Dallas. Organized by MGMNT in partnership with Consulate General of India. -Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT) in partnership with Consulate General of India, Houston organized Fourth International Day of Yoga on Sunday June 17, 2018--
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--Thousands of legal immigration slots would be slashed under House plan-- Tens of thousands of immigrants will be barred from entering the country
--ICE arrests more than 100 workers in raid on Ohio meat supplier |
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Sessions limits asylum claims, citing federal law, widespread fraud, 'unacceptable' backlog of cases…......the immigration system, including the asylum process, has been "completely shattered" |
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Best of Richmond, BC, Canada -Richmond's Best business and organizations were recognized by a prominent Newspaper....NRI Balwant Sanghera is one of the 20 of Richmond's Best: individuals, who help make Richmond what it is. Their contribution towards building a healthy ,vibrant community |
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Shivaji Maharaj America Parivaar (SMAP) celebrated 344th Rajyabhishek (coronation) Anniversary of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Friday June 8, 2018. The event took place in Himalayan Cuisine, Artesia, CA and was attended by over 200 people. |
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International Student Visit India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas in Richmond
Highway to Heaven is one of the most popular places for visitors in Richmond, BC Canada
It is a great honour for us at the Gurdwara to accommodate them and share with them the |
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Delta Air Lines to fly nonstop from the US.to India for first time in a decade-Delta ended its non-stop service to Mumbai in 2009.The flights will begin next year and either depart from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport or Delta's home base at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but the airline has not made a final decision. |
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Facebook, Google face first GDPR complaints over “forced consent” Schrems argues that the companies are using a strategy of “forced consent” to continue processing the individuals’ personal data — when in fact the law requires that users be given a free choice unless a consent is strictly necessary |
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Jasmin Human Services to celebrate Mother's day and Father's day-Aparna Hande was recognized as the Mother of the community and Ravji Patel as Father of the community for their selfless dedication and community services. |
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If you’re a U.S. citizen with a valid passport, you’re able to freely travel to 177 different countries and territories around the globe without having to apply for a travel visa before departing. That’s out of about 218 possible destinations, meaning you can see over 80% of the world without |
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80 students from Washington Visit India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak- Highway to Heaven is one of the most popular places for visitors in Richmond, BC Canada |
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H-1B abuse: Bay Area tech workers from India paid a pittance, feds say ...some of the H-1B employees that Cloudwick brought from India with promised salaries of up to $8,300 per month instead received as little as $800 net per month |
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Global Peace Foundation, Inc. organizes Women Leadership Summit Saturday, April 21, 2018 - Westminster, California ......Manorama S. Gupta, MD, Alan Ford, Dilip Butani and Prem Guragain were honored by City of Cerritos, City of Artesia and City of Westminster for their Community Services. |
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America's LA Chapter hosted a Two-Day Convention To Raise Awareness of Hindu Values.... organized by the Local Community Leaders, the Chapter Convener, Prof. Keshav Patel, the Chapter President Kaushik Patel, Mr. Pratap More, Mr. Ravjibhai Patel, |
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Cultural programs of the year, "Rangla Punjab 2018" organized by the Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS), was celebrated with great success. ...The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago is an all-volunteer not-for-profit community service organization |
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Southern California offered tribute to Shri Shivaji Maharaj On April 3rd, 2018...Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded Hindavi Swarajya (a State created by the People for the People) back in seventeenth century. |
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U.S. attorney general renews calls to prosecute first-time border crossers: Sessions is doing something productive-2018 Make America Free again |
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H-1B visas for foreign-born tech workers now closed until 2019-limited availability of H-1B visas potentially affects every company in the US……Foreign citizens make up almost three quarters of the area's tech workforce, |
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India to sell 76 percent stake in state-run carrier Air India --along with roughly $5.1 billion of the state-run carrier's debt, |
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