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Honoring Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor: Championing a Legacy of Social Work
Celebrating National Social Work Month in March provides an annual opportunity to acknowledge the profound impact of social workers on society. In this special tribute, we shine a light on the remarkable legacy of Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor, esteemed professor emeritus in the Department of Social Work Education at Fresno State...Read More |
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Sikh Center of Riverside, California to Celebrate Vaisakhi 2024
Millions of Sikhs around the world celebrate Vaisakhi, traditionally on April 14, especially in India. Vaisakhi is a spring festival which happens on the 13 or 14 April every year. In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh chose the festival as the moment to establish the Khalsa - that's the collective name given to Sikhs who've been baptised. Vaisakhi also known as Khalsa Day...Read More |
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Visited India & Pakistan Part - IV: A Journey back to Roots
After visiting Kartarpur Sahib , it was time to visit and pay our obeisance at some of other holy places. Net on our list were Gurdwara Sahib Sacha Sauda and Nankana Sahib. After eating a hearty breakfast, we headed towards Gurdwara Sacha Sahib less than two hours drive from Lahore. When my wife and I visited this Gurdwara in 2006, it was far removed from the adjoining village of Sacha Sauda. However, now the village population...Read More |
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PM Trudeau Alleges Chinese Meddling as Canadians Determine Election Outcomes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has staunchly defended the integrity of Canada's last two elections, asserting that they were conducted freely and fairly, solely decided by Canadian citizens. The ongoing public inquiry, primarily focused on investigating claims of foreign interference in Canadian politics, has spotlighted allegations of meddling by China and India...Read More |
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Visited India & Pakistan Part - III: A Journey back to Roots
After clearing the Pakistan immigration and Customs, we were on our way to Lahore. Our friends at the University of Punjab had sent a van to pick us up at the Wagah border. The journey from Wagah to Lahore was about an hour long. Along the way, we noticed a stark difference between the two Punjabs. The Punjab in India was more prosperous than the Punjab in Pakistan. This was quite evident throughout our stay in Pakistan...Read More |
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Indian Security Officer “Durendran Vicknesh Venkatraman” Faces Four Charges for Allegedly Leaving Fake Explosive Device
Durendran Vicknesh Venkatraman, aged 46, is under scrutiny after allegedly forgetting to discard a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) following a training exercise, triggering a police investigation prompted by a report concerning the item. enkatraman faces four charges, including causing public alarm, falsifying accounts,...Read More |
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Modi’s claim of 400 plus seats entails 100% EVM-VVPAT - George Abraham
Prime Minister Modi claims that their NDA coalition will win 400 plus seats for the upcoming Parliamentary elections that will take place in India starting April 19 of this year. Is it a panacea or a realistic assessment considering nationwide political dynamics? What is the purpose of making such exaggerated claims f they are not based on accurate data? Their history is replete with fraudulent claims and unscrupulous behavior...Read More |
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VoIP Office and American Telugu Association (ATA) Unite to Empower Underprivileged Children Through Education
Hyderabad, April 1, 2024 - Today witnessed a momentous collaboration as VoIP Office and the American Telugu Association (ATA) joined hands to champion education for underprivileged children. In a deeply moving ceremony at Bharthi Vidhyalaya High School, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, VoIP Office presented a generous donation check to Uplift a Child International, symbolizing a shared dedication...Read More |
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Visited India Part - II: A Journey back to Roots
While travelling from New Delhi to Punjab by road through Haryana at the end of January, I was very impressed with the lush green fields of wheat. The wheat crop in both Haryana and Punjab is a major crop. Travelling through different villages in Punjab during my stay there reinforced the beauty of these green fields. The wheat and rice/paddy crops are the lifeline for the farmers of both states. During my stay in Punjab for the next...Read More |
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Prosecutor :Accused Smuggler Knew of Blizzard Conditions Before Indian Family's Tragic Death on U.S.-Canadian Border
A man accused of aiding in the smuggling of individuals across the U.S.-Canadian border allegedly received warnings about blizzard conditions before arranging for the crossing of an Indian family in 2022, prosecutors have revealed. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 28, also known by the alias "Dirty Harry," is slated to appear in federal court in Minnesota on Wednesday...Read More |
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Visited India : A Journey back to Roots
Visiting one’s country of birth is usually an exciting experience. Thus, it was a pleasure for my wife Baldev and me to visit India in general and Punjab in particular again this year. Since my arrival in Canada in 1966, I have visited India many times. Without exception it has been a very enjoyable and exciting experience every time. This time, with my wife Baldev...Read More |
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Ireland PM "NRI Leo Varadkar" Announces Unexpectedly Resignation
Leo Varadkar, the Prime Minister of Ireland, has announced his resignation, citing a combination of personal and political factors, primarily the latter. Varadkar made the surprise announcement while flanked by colleagues outside government buildings in Dublin. He expressed feeling that he was no longer the most suitable candidate for the position and...Read More |
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Indian Student "Paruchuri Abhijit" Found Dead at
Boston University Campus
In the wake of Abhijit's tragic demise, a flurry of investigative efforts was swiftly launched by law enforcement authorities, spurred by a missing person's report filed by his distressed friends. Tracing Abhijit's mobile signals, investigators ultimately uncovered the grim reality of his fate on March 11th. Despite the exhaustive endeavors of law enforcement, the perpetrator(s) ...Read More |
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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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