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NRI Bus Driver “Gunaselan R Subramaniam” Jailed for Causing
Accident Resulting in Passenger's Leg Amputation
A tragic incident involving a Singapore-Johor Express bus has resulted in a passenger losing both her legs above the knee after being run over while alighting. Gunaselan R. Subramaniam, 45 years-old, the driver responsible for the accident, was sentenced to 3 weeks' imprisonment on March 15...Read More |
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PCS "RANGLA PUNJAB 2024," ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH.,
AT COPERNICUS CENTER CHICAGO
"Rangla Punjab'' is the single largest annual Punjabi cultural event in the Chicago area that promotes the local community talent and showcases the Punjabi performing arts to a family audience since the mid-eighties. This is an opportunity for the Punjabi and other communities to come together to get an experience of being in Punjab while in Chicago...Read More |
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Kailasa USA Hosts Panel Discussion in Commemoration of
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Kailasa USA, one of the main centers of the global Hindu diaspora, is proud to have participated in World Interfaith Harmony Week by hosting a Panel Discussion on Youth Empowerment and Technology. Led by the revered spiritual leader, His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda...Read More |
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Shivaji Maharaj America Parivaar (SMAP) celebrates Shiv Jayanti
The SMAP Foundation, Inc organized Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti in the theatre of Jordan High School, Long Beach on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The festivities started with the traditional Marathi Dhol Tasha played by a group of young men and women and complemented with beautiful dance...Read More |
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NRI Chaithanya (Swetha) Found Murdered, Body Found in Wheelie
Bin in Buckley, Australia
The lifeless body of Buckley resident and mother, Chaithanya 'Swetha' Madhagani, was discovered in a wheelie bin, approximately 37km west of Geelong. just days after her husband, Ashok Raj Varikuppala, reportedly flew overseas with their son..The Herald Sun, citing sources involved in the investigation, revealed that Mr. Varikuppala had flown to India, leaving authorities to discover....Read More |
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Fatal Attack in Israel Claims Life of Kerela Resident "Patnibin Maxwell"; Bush Georgeand Paul Melvin Injured and Hospitalized
Patnibin Maxwell, 31, from Kollam, Kerala, Lost in Hezbollah Missile Attack on Northern Israel".The devastating consequences of a Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel resonate deeply as reports confirm the identity of one of the victims. Patnibin Maxwell, a 31-year-old native of Kollam in Kerala state, k...Read More |
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Famous Sikh Scholar, Educationist, Writer, Poet & Senior Journalist Dr. Harjinder Singh Majhail is no more
With a heavy heart and profound sorrow, we share the incredibly sad news of the passing of Dr. Harjinder Singh Majhail, a renowned Sikh scholar, educationist, writer, poet, and senior journalist, who loved mysticism and wielded his pen on varied themes related to spirituality and the world diaspora. Dr. Majhail passed away peacefully on 26 Feb 2024 in Derby, UK. His life, spanning 70 years....Read More |
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IOCUSA bemoans the weaponization of OCI cards to silence critics
The recent denial of entry to India by Professor Nitasha Kaul from the U.K. is nothing short of weaponization of OCI cards to silence the critics of the BJP Government. This action that is contrary to the democratic traditions not only diminishes the value of the OCI card but also tarnishes the image of India as a beacon of freedom and liberty,” said George Abraham, Vice-Chair of...Read More |
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Joe Biden doing everything to improve H-1B visa process and green card backlog, says White House
Addressing concerns of Indian Americans stuck in endless green card backlog, the White House says the US is taking steps to improve the H-1B visa process and end backlogs for lawful permanent residents who are eligible to become US citizens. “So, one of the steps — if we look at H1-B visa process, we have taken action to improve that: end the process and end backlogs for lawful permanent residents who are eligible.....Read More |
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IOC Inaugrates Karnataka Chapter to Further Bolster INC Efforts in Upcomig Lok Sabha Elections
On February 24, 2024, the Indian Overseas Congress USA confirmed the appointment of new officers for the Karnataka Chapter during their inaugural dinner ceremony held at the Five Star Banquet Hall, Long Island City, New York. This chapter will work under the leadership of Sri Rajiv Gowda, an...Read More |
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UAE Businessman "NRI Feroz Merchant" Dh1 Million Donation Aids
900 Prisoners in Preparation for Ramadan
Dubai-based Indian businessman NRI "Firoz Merchant" has once again showcased his commitment to philanthropy by donating Dh1 million to facilitate the release of more than 900 prisoners across jails in the UAE. Renowned for his benevolent efforts, Merchant spearheads the initiative....Read More |
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Harsh Kumar Ramanlal Patel Detained in Connection with Gujarati Family's Fatal Attempt to Illegally Enter the US in 2022
In a chilling revelation, U.S. authorities have made a significant arrest in connection with the harrowing deaths of an Indian family of four near Manitoba's southern border with the United States in 2022. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, who goes by the alias "Dirty Harry" among five identified aliases, has been taken into custody and charged in the U.S. federal court in the...Read More |
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Indian Overseas Congress, USA supports the MSP for farmers
IOCUSA expresses its solidarity with the struggles of India's farmers and their demand for the Minimum Price Guarantee for 23 crops. "Agriculture is the backbone of the nation that safeguards the livelihoods of millions of lives while promoting food security for India..Read More |
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Man charged with murder of NRI Vignesh restaurant manager killed while cycling home
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a cyclist in Reading. Vignesh Raman, aged 38, was declared dead at the Royal Berkshire Hospital after he was hit by a vehicle on Addington Road after his bike was involved in a crash with a vehicle. Shazeb Khalid, 24, of no fixed abode, has been charged.....Read More |
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NRI Sandip Patel has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of 39-year-old Marina Koppel
NRI Sandip Patel, 51, stabbed 39-year-old Marina Koppel more than 140 times in her rented flat in Chiltern Street, west London on August 8 1994.......Read More |
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NRI Pravin Raojibhai Patel Hillcrest Motel owner
shot Dead in Alabama, US
According to a report from Sheffield Police chief Ricky Terry, 76-year-old Patel was shot by
34-year-old William Jeremy Moore after the latter had come to the motel and tried to book a room. An altercation occurred between the two men, which was when “Mr. Moore pulled a handgun and shot Mr. Patel,”.....Read More |
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Swimming against the current: How Suozzi won the special election
Mr. Tom Suozzi, who recently won the special election to replace George Santos, the disgraced Congressman, stood at his campaign headquarters in Bayside Terrace, addressed his supporters last Friday, and urged them to go out and knock on doors. While speaking, he said, "There is said to be no Chinese dream or French dream or Russian dream but only American dream and let us keep that alive." It is a slogan that we hardly hear from many of the...Read More |
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First Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi Inaugurates By PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple, the largest in the United Arab Emirates, boosting his credentials as a global statesman months before he heads to the polls in a nationwide election where he is seeking a rare third term in power. The BAPS Hindu Mandir, built on a sprawling 27-acre site in the Abu Dhabi desert, is the city’s first traditional Hindu stone mandir, its pink sandstone....Read More |
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NRI Sahil Sharma Confesses to Fatally Stabbing his wife "Mehak Sharma" in Tragic London Incident
Sahil Sharma confessed to the murder during a hearing at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday, and his sentencing is scheduled for April 26 at the same court. Detective Inspector Laura Semple, from the Metropolitan Police's specialist crime command, expressed the profound impact of Sahil Sharma's actions on the victim's family...Read More |
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SARABHA CREATES HISTORY: Opens for Advance Booking
in the USA "Sarabha", film on the life of Kartar Singh Sarabha and the Gadhar Movement is already open for advance ticket bookings in the USA, days ahead of Its 3rd Nov, 2023 release date in cinemas across the world....Read More |
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NRI Sameer Kamath student of Purdue University, US found dead Warren County Fifth such case this year
NRI Sameer Kamath, a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering, was found dead in Warren County, the mechanical engineering head Eckhard Groll announced to the ME community. Purdue doctoral candidate Sameer Kamath, 23, was reportedly found dead in the woods at a nature preserve in Warren County.....Read More |
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Indian Consulate in New York Hosts Interactive Meeting for Community Leaders with new Consul General Binaya Pradhan
Indian Consulate in New York hosted a meeting of major community groups from Northeast Region of the United States to an interactive meeting with the new Indian Consul General Binaya Srikanth Pradhan at the Indian Consulate on Friday, February 2nd. Altogether 50 community.. Read More |
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NRI Jaiprakash Gulvady from Florida, pleaded guilty to
procuring citizenship unlawfully
Jaiprakash Gulvady, 51, of Land O’ Lakes, pleaded guilty to procuring citizenship or naturalization unlawfully, misusing evidence of citizenship or naturalization, making false statements in a passport application, and using a passport secured by false statements... Read More |
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NRI student Shreyas Reddy found dead in Cincinnati,
third such incident in a week in US
Yet another Indian student has been found dead in the US under mysterious circumstances sending shock waves among the Indian American community. NRI Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, 19, a student of Business Statistics at the Lindner School of Business, Cincinnati, Ohio was found dead on Thursday, making it the fourth case in America in less than a month. While the US police are investigating......Read More |
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The Indian Community embraces Tom Suozzi, a commonsense candidate for Congress.
It was pretty evident from the enthusiasm and energy exhibited at the recent gathering of the Indian Americans in the Santoor Restaurant in Floral Park, Queens, New York, that they are excited to have Tom Suozzi back in the political arena again. "The Indian Community has always admired Mr. Suozzi for standing up for issues that our community has cared for, and this gathering strongly reflects those feelings' Said Mr. Koshy Thomas, one of the leading organizers of the event in Queens. The meeting brought together people from diverse backgrounds who have roots in South Asia......Read More |
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USCIS Announces Final Rule to Strengthen Integrity of H-1B Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of and reduce the potential for fraud in the H-1B registration process, including by reducing the potential for gaming the registration system and ensuring each beneficiary would have the same chance of being selected, regardless of the number of registrations submitted on their behalf.....Read More |
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Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor - Receiving MLK Community Service Award
Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor, professor emeritus, Social Work and Piece Studies, recieved the MLK Community Service Award in grateful appreciation for 40 years of the service to the community. He is a founding member of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Community in thr city of Fresno since 1984. The award was... Read More |
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Missing NRI student Neel Acharya of Purdue University, US confirmed dead
Neel Acharya, a Purdue student who was reported missing on social media Sunday, has been confirmed dead. In a Monday email written to the university's computer science department, interim CS head Chris Clifton told students and faculty of Acharya's death. "It is with great sadness that I inform you that one of our students, Neel Acharya, has passed away," Clifton wrote. "My condolences go out to....Read More |
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NRI woman Murdered in Punjab by In-Laws over 'insurance money', body kept in freezer
Rajdeep Kaur (32), a US citizen originally from Punjab, was allegedly murdered by her in-laws in Nano Mallian village, Kapurthala. The gruesome incident unfolded on the night of January 19 and 20, and the police suspect the motive behind the murder was to claim the amount of life.....Read More |
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Seniors In Canada
Our senior’s population is increasing steadily. According to recent figures there are close to 8 million seniors in Canada currently. Over 20% of them are over age 65. Most of the seniors have made significant contribution to the growth and development of this country. Unfortunately, a lot of them are on fixed income and are facing a lot of hardships.....Read More |
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Brampton Mayor "Patrick Brown" calls for more Restrictive International Student Visa Policy
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is urging the federal government to implement measures to address the housing crisis exacerbated by an influx of international students in his city. The mayor's proposal includes capping the number of international students allowed into Canada and requiring accommodation plans before issuing visas. With approximately 650,000 resident....Read More |
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Student Visit Richmond Gurdwara
A number of students and their teacher from the Lifeteams program in Abbotsford visited India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 # 5 Road, Richmond on Monday, January 15. On behalf of the Gurdwara Management Committee it was an honour for me to welcome them and talk about Sikhism and the South Asian,,,,Read More
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NRI Kasturibai Manickam Singapore lawyer suspended for falsely attesting documents
Ms Kasturibai Manickam, who has more than 25 years’ experience as a lawyer, had acted for a pair of siblings who were the registered owners of a condominium unit. A lawyer who falsely attested that she had witnessed the signing of several documents, even though they had not actually been signed in her presence, was handed a one-year suspension on Jan 16. The Law Society of Singapore had argued for 30 months’ suspension for Ms Kasturibai....Read More
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Inland Sikh Education Empire Riverside California Celebrate Lohri 2024
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NRI Ajit Singh Gill Singapore’s oldest Olympian, dies at 95
Singapore’s oldest Olympian, who competed in the 1956 Melbourne Games, died on Jan 16 aged 95 after battling end-stage renal failure. He is survived by his 92-year-old wife Surjit Kaur, five children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His family and friends in the sports community remember him as a sport-loving man whose kind and indefatigable spirit inspired many.......Read More
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2 Indian Students meet Untimely End due to Suspected
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
In a heartbreaking incident, the lives of 2 promising Indian students G Dinesh (22), and Nikesh (21), were abruptly cut their short in their Hartford, Connecticut apartment. The young men originally from Wanaparthy district, Telangana, and Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, both were studying Masters in Computer Science at...Read More |
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Jagmeet Singh Harrowing Journey: Sold 'Great American Dream' for Rs 45 Lakh, Now Lost in Panama Jungle
Jagmeet Singh,26, aspiring immigrant, finds himself trapped in a nightmarish scenario in the jungles of Panama, a far cry from the promised 'great American dream.' Sold on the prospect of a direct flight to the US for a hefty sum of Rs 45 lakh by Kahnuwan-based travel agents Parminder Singh and Balwinder Kaur, Jagmeet was instead forced to take the perilous 'Donkey route' through Panama...Read More |
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AAPI’s Global Healthcare Summit In Manipal Ends, Giving Delegates A Memorable Experience In Scientific Learning And Authentic Karnataka Culture
The focus of the 17th Annual Global Healthcare Summit by The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) held in Delhi and Manipal’s has been sharing of knowledge and expertise on The Future of Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence, providing hundreds of delegates from abroad and India to interact and learn from one another about the trends in modern technology in healthcare.....Read More |
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Sanghera family Visit to Phoenix, Arizona
For the past few years, around Christmas time my family collectively plans a short family vacation. It is a great opportunity for all members of the family to be to-gather and spend a few days enjoying the scenery and each others company. Last Christmas, we had a wonderful time in Hawaii. My grandchildren enjoyed swimming in the ocean close to our hotel while the adults had a great time sightseeing and shopping. Hawaii is rightly....Read More |
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In Punjab 11.94 lakh passports issued in 2023, highest in a year
A new record was set in Punjab as about 11.94 lakh passports were issued in the state in 2023. This is the highest figure ever for a single year. According to the data released by the Ministry of External Affairs, Punjab ranked fourth in issuing maximum passports last year, only behind Kerala, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, which have relatively higher populations. In terms of percentage of population, Punjab .....Read More |
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Punjab Government's Dedication: Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Pledges Swift Resolution to NRI Issues.
Under the dynamic leadership of Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to addressing the concerns of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Minister Dhaliwal, known for his proactive approach, has vowed toexpedite the resolution of various issues faced by NRIs, ....Read More
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Mukesh Shah Convicted and Jailed for Indecent Exposure on UK Train
NRI Mukesh Shah, 43, of Primrose Way, Wembley, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for indecent exposure on a London train. The verdict was delivered at London Inner Crown Court on December 18, 2023. Shah will also be required to sign
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Community Unites in Mourning After Tragic Triple Homicide Claims Lives of Father, Mother, and Teenage Daughter
An investigation is underway after three family members were found dead inside a mansion in Dover, Massachusetts, following an apparent domestic-related incident on Thursday night, authorities said....Read More |
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NRI Preety Teena Kaur charged with murder at Delta, B.C.
One day after a woman's body was discovered in Delta, B.C., authorities have announced charges against another woman with a "familial relationship". Preety Teena Kaur Panesar, 28, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, the Delta Police Department confirmed Tuesday....Read More |
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6 member of NRI family die in US as car collides with truck
The six people who were killed in the head-on collision in Johnson County on Tuesday night were family members visiting Texas. P Nageshwara Rao, 64, and his wife Seetha Mahalakshmi, 60, of India, were visiting their daughter Naveena, 36, grandson Krithik, 10, and granddaughter Nishita, 9, in Georgia They were on the way back from visiting relatives in Texas when the accident occurred. A Chevrolet Silverado traveling south on U.S.,,,,,,Read More |
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IIGS celebrates the Lives of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji & The Chaar Sahibzaade!
The tradition of celebrating Darbar-E-Khalsa has thrived for 38 years, marked by an unparalleled mix of reverence, pomp, grandeur, punctuality, devotion, and feasting. Since its inception in 1986, the number of attendees has soared from 700+ to an impressive 15,000+ over the last 35 years...Read More |
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NRI student Gursharan Singh Bhatia missing after night out with friends, found dead in London lake
On Wednesday afternoon, police divers found the body of a man in the water in South Quay. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, his family has been informed. The Metropolitan Police are now appealing for assistance to help piece together his last known movements.....Read More |
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Indian Overseas Congress President Mohinder Singh Gilzian meets Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
The president of Indian Overseas Congress USA S.Mohinder Singh Gilzian today met Congress leaders Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji and Sh. Rahul Gandhi ji. Mr. Gilzian discussed the different issues being faced by overseas Indians. Gilzian also congratulated Rahul Gandhi for his successful 5 mega meetings in the different parts of the USA this year and submitted the detailed report of the same.....Read More |
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2 NRI men jailed for 34 years in UK for drug smuggling
Two men, whose conspiracy to smuggle drugs and cigarettes into the UK was foiled after a farmer accidentally spotted a consignment of cocaine, have been handed lengthy prison sentences today. The scheme involved the pair using their freight company as a cover to clear shipping containers that held drugs and cigarettes and diverting them from their intended destination to a warehouse they controlled. There they would be offloaded by organised crime groups......Read More |
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Ramaswamy Pledges Withdrawal from Colorado Primary in Solidarity with Trump's Ballot Disqualification
Vivek Ramaswamy's commitment to pull out of the Colorado primary adds a new dimension to the fallout from the court's decision. His threat to withdraw serves as a direct response to what he perceives as attempts to prevent Donald Trump from participating in the election....Read More |
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An Indian Student, Gursharan Singh Bhatia has been reported missing from East London, UK
Gurashman Singh Bhatia, an Indian student enrolled at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, has been reported missing since December 15 in East London. The youth, originally from Model Town in Jalandhar, has prompted his worried family to travel to London in search of him....Read More |
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Students from SFU Visit Gurdwra Nanak Niwas
Students from Dr. Jason Brown's Humanities 130 class at Simon Fraser University , led by Dr. Brown, visited Gurdwara Nanak Niwas on Saturday, December 16. This course deals with Introduction to Faiths of the World. Richmond's #5 Road, aka Highway to Heaven is a very popular place to learn about different religions.........Read More |
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American Telugu Association Signs MOU with IIIT-Basara
American Telugu Association (ATA) organized a walkathon and educational seminar as part of the ATA Vedukalu at RGUKT-IIIT Basar, Telangana.
The program kicked off with a walkathon for Mental stress awareness and close to 1000 students participated and then conducted very interactive educational seminars with renowned speakers covering various topics including Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology, and lastly most important topic on Mental stress among...Read More |
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Two NRI Hotel Owners in Monteagle USA Arrested for hiding two fugitives
The Monteagle Police Department arrested the Super 8 and Mountain Inn owners. Dakshaben Patel and Harshil Patel are being charged with filing False Reports to police officers, a Class E felony. According to a press release from Monteagle Police, on July 18, 2023, Officer Avery McGinness and K9 Officer Brant Voss conducted surveillance (due to high drug transactions in the area) on the back side of Super 8 and Mountain Inn when two people with felony warrants out of Franklin....Read More |
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NRI Ravi Bhalla Sikh Mayor announces Congressional bid from New Jersey
Ravi Bhalla, the first Sikh Mayor of Hoboken City in New Jersey, has announced his candidacy from the US state’s 8th Congressional district. Bhalla will challenge Representative Rob Menendez Jr, son of Senator Bob Menendez who is facing facing federal corruption charges, in the Democratic primary next year. If elected, he will be the first turbaned Sikh elected to US Congress.....Read More |
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Hindu Americans Prepare to Illuminate Diyas at Home in Celebratory Tradition
In an expression of profound joy, Hindu Americans are gearing up for a significant celebration next month, commemorating the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. As part of the festivities, families plan to illuminate five diyas in their homes, symbolizing the auspicious occasion.....Read More |
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NRI Daljeet Singh Fatally Shot During Birthday Party Celebrations at Jalandhar Resort
Daljeet and Surjit, both hailing from the same village in Tarn Taran, engaged in a minor scuffle at the party. The disagreement took a deadly turn when Surjit retrieved a pistol, resulting in fatal gunfire. The family refrains from disclosing details about the historical animosity that may have triggered the tragic incident.
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Gandhi International Institute for Peace calls for Global Peace
In the midst of the wars in different parts of the world, Gandhi International Institute for Peace condemns violence in all its forms. We wish to call to mind that peace makers of Hawaii have always responded to conflicts around the world. As a student at the University of Hawaii and later as a Congressman during the Vietnam War, Spark M. Matsunaga observed that the world had many institutes...Read More |
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Diversity in Cananda
Canada has been a model of intercultural harmony, inclusion, and diversity for others for almost fifty years. It was the first western country in the world to enshrine commitment to diversity within the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982. In 1987, Canada passed the historic Multicultural Act....
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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab 2023, by Sikh Center Riverside California
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CPTPP: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
For UK businesses to benefit from agreements like the CPTPP, we must have a clear plan to boost small business exports. Labour has a plan to remove export barriers, with clear information and support. That is in stark contrast to the Government’...Read More |
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Where are all the socialists?
They turn up to praise Net Zero, to bash the Rwanda Plan and moan about Ministers.
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Nikki Haley's Rising Profile Amidst Trump's Shadow: Overcoming Tough Odds
Nikki Haley, the potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, is experiencing a surge in media coverage and renewed interest from major donors. The growing speculation suggests she might be gearing up for a serious challenge against former President Donald Trump. However, amidst the buzz, stark realities loom. At 51, Haley confronts a monumental uphill......Read More |
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4 Foreign students jailed for stealing thousands of dollars worth of clothes after removing price tags in Singapore
four foreign students from India have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a shoplifting scheme at the renowned Uniqlo store on Orchard Road. The alleged modus operandi involved the conspirators manipulating the automatic checkout system. They paid for a bag at the checkout counter, all the while concealing the stolen clothes within the bag....Read More |
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NRI Aaditya Adlakha doctoral student shot to death on Western Hills US
The 26-year-old man who was found shot on the Western Hills Viaduct has been identified as a University of Cincinnati graduate student. Aaditya Adlakha was shot on Nov. 9 and died on Saturday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, according to the Hamilton County.....Read More |
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Diwali Celebration by RMCS
Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) celebrated Diwali on Tuesday, November 14 with a great deal of excitement. This community organization has been serving the residents and new- comers to Richmond since 1985. Its volunteers enjoy helping out with various activities and programs......Read More |
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Shivinder Singh Announces Candidacy for Yorba Linda City Council
Today, local business owner Shivinder Singh proudly declares his candidacy for Yorba Linda City Council, vowing to champion a platform that prioritizes the preservation of Yorba Linda's unique identity and empowers residents........Read More |
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Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas at Richmond Gurdwara
India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas,8600 #5 Road Richmond celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas with a great enthusiasm. Starting in the early morning of Sunday, November 12, devotees began pouring into the Gurdwara to pay their respects on this very special day. Throngs of men, women and children kept pace during the day to pay their respects to Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji......Read More |
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Indian Overseas Congress, USA appoints Mr. Minhaj Akhtar as the Working President, IOCUSA Midwest Region.
The Indian Overseas Congress, USA (IOCUSA) proudly hosted a Membership Drive on 19th October 2023 at the Shalimar Banquet in Chicago, Illinois, where it appointed Mr. Minhaj Akhtar as the working President for the Midwest Region. Read More |
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2023 Diwali Celebrates At Inland Sikh Education Empire Riverside, California
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IOCUSA establishes Southwest Chapter and appoints Mr. Gurdev Singh Hehar as President.
In a significant show of solidarity and commitment, the Indian Overseas Congress, USA (IOCUSA) conducted a landmark membership drive at the 'Our Place Indian Cuisine' in Dallas, Texas. The event, characterized by spirited discussions, united prominent community leaders and political figures in their vision for a stronger, more inclusive Indian community......Read More |
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Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor is an agent for peace,not conflict, in Fresno | Opinion .
I leave to one side the question of the street renaming. My purpose here is to correct regrettable misunderstandings that led the author to lay a charge of racism on an honored community member, Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor. Dr. Kapoor, a professor emeritus of social work education and peace and conflict studies at Fresno State, taught and served for 56 years......Read More |
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Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025
The federal government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of bringing in 500,000 people in 2025. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser revealed the new targets Tuesday, saying the move is necessary to ensure Canada's economic prosperity. The announcement signals a significant increase.....Read More |
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The Kerala Center presents the 2022 Annual Awards
Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, Inc. (The Kerala Center) celebrated its 31st Annual Awards Dinner at the Center’s auditorium in Elmont, NY, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Center honored eight individuals who made notable contributions in their professions and to society with their selfless dedication...... Read More |
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New York Gatka Association clinched the overall trophy at the
1st US National Gatka Championship
1st US National Gatka Championship witnessed hundreds of spectators which concluded at The Sikh Center of New York Inc. late Saturday night. It was organized by the Gatka Federation USA- an umbrella organization to manage, standardize, promote & popularize the Gatka-Sikh Martial Art in USA..... Read More |
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Sikh Center Riverside celebrates "Sixth" Mahan Nagar Kirtan
Sikh Center Riverside celebrates "Sixth" Mahan Nagar Kirtan and organize langar on Oct 22, Sun 2023.....Read More |
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(PLEA) held a very successful Punjabi Jashan on Saturday
It was a well-attended event. For this PLEA is very thankful to the Punjabi Press Club as well as South Asian electronic and print media. Our young MCs- Gurinder Mann and Harman Pandher did an excellent job in running the Jashan smoothly. PLEA is also very thankful to KPU and Steve Lewarne for sponsoring the event and providing not only the facility but also all of related support, free parking and delicious refreshments....Read More |
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NRI Sahil Sharmacharged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon
Sahil Sharma, 23, is alleged to have murdered Mehak Sharma at an address in Ash Tree Way on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said. He will appear at Wimbledon Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Ms Sharma is believed to have been an Indian national who arrived in the UK recently. Her next of kin have been informed and formal identification awaits....Read more |
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Indian Overseas Congress is to conduct Mega events in four major cities
events in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New Jersey to create awareness of the organization's goals and objectives and increase its membership. As India is facing five state elections and a national election in the next few months, IOCUSA considers it essential to reach out to the Diaspora to garner their support for democracy, freedom, and equal justice back home as India is increasingly facing religious polarizations and unrest due to the 'divide and rule' policies of the current BJP government in power.......Read More
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One nation, One election concept by B.J.P. will disrupt the democratic process
Anil Shastri, son of late Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, was hosted by the I.O.C.U.S.A. in New York at Baldev Randhawa's residence in New Rochell on September 28, 2023, to discuss current political dynamics in India. Mr. Shastri shared memories of his father and discussed the need to strengthen the I.O.C.'s hand to support the Indian National Congress party. Read More...... xxxx-yyyyy |
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KERALA CENTER ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS FOR 2023
The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, Inc. will honor eight Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization and for their service to the society at its 31st Annual Awards Banquet to be held on October 28, 2023. Govt. officials and leaders from the USA and India are expected to attend this......Read More |
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International Sikh Martial Arts Council resolves for advancement of Gatka worldwide
With the aim of promoting, advancing, and preserving the Sikh martial art Gatka on a global scale, the International Sikh Martial Arts Council (Komantri Sikh Shastar Vidya Council) convened a special meeting in Hayes, London, where they committed to nurturing the growth and expansion of this traditional sport.....Read More |
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Canada’s housing crisis and high cost of living are on top of mind of most Canadians.
Despite that, a recent survey of 87 countries has determined that this country is the second best to live in the world. Canada came second to Switzerland. This is a very positive development for Canada and a feather in its cap. Since the pandemic, Canadians have been preoccupied with two major issues -housing and high cost of living. Both of these issues have affected a vast majority of Canadians.....Read More |
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Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa programme,
calls it ‘indentured servitude'
Calling the H-1B visa programme “indentured servitude”, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to “gut” the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024. The H-1B visa, the much-sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require......Read More |
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The Fabulous Exhibit Features Over 20 Faith And Spiritual Traditions Including The Sikh Faith
A spectacular "Sacred Places" Exhibit recently opened in Indianapolis at the world's finest Children's Museum with a beautiful Reception attended by over three hundred invited guests, faith leaders, and friends representing
my cultures, nationalities, and faith traditions. I was an honor for me to serve on the Sacred Places Exhibit Advisory and Planning Committee......Read More |
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Gatka Federation UK, affiliated with the World Gatka Federation, in collaboration with Gurdwara Nanaksar Garib Niwaj in Hayes
The upcoming 9th UK Gatka Championship 2023 on Saturday, September 2 in the grounds of Gurdwara Nanaksar. This event will witness the participation of Gatka Akharas (Teams) from various cities and towns across Britain. Revealing the details about the event's preparations, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, MP from Slough and the founder President of Gatka Federation UK for over.....Read More |