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Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India Council for Laity Response to the Indian Supreme Court “Seeking Opinion to Legalize Same Sex Marriages

Press Release

On 18April 2023, the Supreme Court started to hear pleas seeking to legally validate same sex marriages. The main argument for the legalization of homosexual marriage is that homosexuals have the right to build a family and have all the rights of family people. The reason for this argument is that, according to them, many of the rights in India are based on families and family relationships. There are various international groups and agencies to fight for their rights. In order to respond to their arguments, the most important thing…

Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, calls for ending violence in Manipur

IOC Press Release

“IOC leadership is concerned about the alarming situation in Manipur where our Christian community has suddenly suffered due to the burning of 25 churches and 500 homes. In addition, 50 innocent people have been killed in the violence. This must stop immediately. Peace must prevail to assure the safety, security, and well-being of all the people in the area,” said Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. “In India, community harmony and respect for our diversity of religion, race, caste, and customs are the bedrock of our democracy. It…

BALAM Dance Theatre to Debut Sequel ‘Return to Garden of Love in Miniature’ at Gotham Early Music Scene’s Midtown Concerts

Luhrs & Associates

New York –Balinese and Baroque vibrant court theatre traditions come to life in BALAM Dance Theatre’s (BALAM) Return to the Garden of Love in Miniature.  This sequel to the company’s well-received debut of Garden of Love in Miniature in 2022 features live Baroque music, song, dance, and an original script.   The imaginative program will be presented both live and virtually by Midtown Concerts, a project of Gotham Early Music Scene, at St. Malachy’s, located at 239 West 49th Street, New York, New York on Thursday, May 25 from 1:15 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. EST.             The event is open to the public…

Deputy Speaker of Kerala inaugurates Carestream’s Flagship Digital Mobile System at Lifeline Hospital, Adoor

Press Release

Kochi: Shri Chittayam Gopakumar, Deputy Speaker of Kerala, inaugurated Carestream’s state-of-the-art Mobile Digital Imaging System at Lifeline Hospital in Adoor. The Lifeline Hospital is one of the most trusted names in the health care domain in the Central Travancore. It was established by Dr. S. Pappachan, renowned Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist. The success and enduring growth of this 300 bed Hospital attributes to the commitment towards achieving the needs of community at large. The newly installed DRX-Revolution Digital Mobile System at Lifeline hospital is a well thought initiative by Carestream…

Union Coop May Promotions: Consumers can expect ‘Discounts’ of up to 60%

Benoy Nair

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…

League of Women Voters of Northern Valley to Hold 77th Annual Meeting; Deborah Visconi From Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to Speak

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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 urge Boston Ballet to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Universal Society of Hinduism

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…

Australia raises minimum wage for skilled migrant workers

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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 mantras to start the day of Delaware Senate

Universal Society of Hinduism

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…

“Revving up Kerala’s Electric Auto Market: KAL gets a new lease of life with Arenq’s game-changing partnership”

Press Release

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…