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The promotion includes discounts of up to 60% on a variety of essential products Dubai, UAE: Dubai-based popular consumer cooperative, ‘Union Coop’ announced the launch of its much-awaited discount campaign for the month of ‘May’ covering selected food and non-food products, all of whose prices have been reduced and fixed to counter inflation. The promotion includes discounts of up to 60%, as part of its regular promotion calendar directed towards delighting consumers, meeting their expectations by providing high-quality products at competitive prices and reducing their burden. Union Coop indicated that it launches promotional…

Deborah Visconi, President/CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, will  discuss the challenges of transforming the 100-year hospital from a for-profit to a not-for-profit institution.  Eastern Bergen County (New Jersey) — The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) celebrates the spring season with its 77th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.  The Annual Meeting will be held at Donatella Ristorante, located at 12 Tappan Road in Harrington Park, New Jersey. The admission to attend the meeting is $40 payable online at https://lwv-of-northern-valley.constantcontactsites.com/store or at the door.  For…

Hindus are urging the Boston Ballet to withdraw The Kingdom of the Shades taken from “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled in its 60th season in Spring 2024; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Boston Ballet, whose Mission includes “to inspire, empower, and deepen community through dance”, should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that this deeply problematic…

CANBERRA  — Australia will end a decade-old freeze on the minimum wage for skilled migrant workers as part of an overhaul of what the government described as a broken migration system that fosters exploitation and favors attracting low-paid employees over filling critical skill shortages. “What has emerged is a system where it is increasingly easy for migrants to come to Australia in search of a low-paid job, but increasingly difficult for migrants with the skills that we desperately need,” said Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil. “One of the reasons there…

Hindu invocation is scheduled to be read in Delaware State Senate on May nine, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and the root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the…

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL), a state-owned company, is set to embark on a new chapter of growth with the aid of Pune-based battery company, Arenq, which signed an MoU with KAL in January. As part of the collaboration, Arenq will supply KAL with batteries, motors, and motor controllers necessary for electric auto manufacturing. The two companies will also collaborate on developing new designs and vehicles, with Arenq responsible for servicing the electric vehicles manufactured by KAL. Arenq has also taken on the distribution of KAL vehicles across India, with…

The final match was played between Madhya Pradesh Deaf Cricket Team and Kerala Deaf Cricket Team. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on April 10. Thiruvananthapuram, 10 April 2023: The Kerala Deaf Cricket Team won the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA)’s 2nd Test National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2022-23. The match was organised at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, in association with KCA. The final match between Madhya Pradesh and Kerala concluded on April 9. The Madhya Pradesh Deaf Team was defeated by Kerala…

Thiruvananthapuram:  Business consultancy Accovet has recently recognized the hard work and dedication of its employees by gifting an SUV to its best employee of the year, Sankar Achuthan. As the Chief Financial Analyst of Accovet, Sankar who hails from Aruvikkara, Thiruvananthapuram has been instrumental in the company’s growth, which has witnessed a tremendous increase in clients in a short span of time. Sankar, who has 15 years of experience in finance and has worked with many companies earlier, started his journey with Accovet as a Finance Executive, and later got…

Hindus are seeking closure of all Leander Independent School District (LISD) schools in Austin, Cedar Park and Leander in Texas on their most popular festival Diwali in the years to come. A petition for Diwali holiday in LISD, reportedly started by Vik Shahi representing students a few months ago on Change.org, has garnered 1707 signatures. Nearby Round Rock Independent School District (ISD) declared a holiday for students on October 24, the day of Diwali in 2022. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it…

Elko County Board of Commissioners had Hindu invocation in its April five meeting, said to be the first Hindu prayer since its creation in 1869, containing hymns from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, recited from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the…