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Back to School: Dubai retailer announces more than 65% ‘discounts’

Benoi Nair

Dubai, UAE: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness & Marketing Dept. at Union Coop, stated that the cooperative launched its annual “Back to School” promotional campaign coinciding with the start of the new school season, with its first campaign on August 12, 2022, offering a discount of more than 65% on hundreds of products and school based items, noting that the cooperative has allocated 3 back-to-school campaigns, as part of the package of initiatives launched by the cooperative for its customers on various occasions throughout the year. He also…

Hindus push for Diwali holiday in all 23 school districts of California’s San Mateo County

Universal Society of Hinduism

Hindus are urging all 23 public school districts in San Mateo County (California) to close on their most popular festival Diwali; which falls on October 24 this year. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils in the public schools of San Mateo County; as they had to be at school on their most popular festival, while schools were closed around other religious days. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stated that since it…

India’s 75th Independence Day: A message from the Indian Overseas Congress, USA

George Abraham

As India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day, the Diaspora worldwide is joining in the festivity with parades, proclamations, and plays. Undoubtedly, there is so much to celebrate for getting freed from the yoke of colonialism and the clutches of the British. The independence was won under great leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, and Sardar Valla Bhai Patel. But the freedom struggle also saw contributions from so many unsung heroes whose lives have remained away from the limelight. Some others, such as Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev…

Hindus want Diwali holiday in all 24 school districts of New Jersey’s Middlesex County

Universal Society of Hinduism

Hindus are pushing for a Diwali holiday in all the 24 public school districts of Middlesex County (New Jersey), while schools in only seven of these districts are closing on October 24, the day of their most popular festival Diwali in 2022. Schools are closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville, South Brunswick school districts on Diwali day in 2022; while schools are open in Carteret, Cranbury, Dunellen, Highland Park, Jamesburg, Metuchen, Middlesex Borough, Milltown, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, South Plainfield, South River,…

Hindus & others feel let down as no crematorium visible in Malta even 3 years after cremation law

Universal Society of Hinduism

Although a law allowing cremation was passed in Malta Parliament in May 2019, a functioning crematorium is still nowhere in sight. According to some estimates; going through blueprints, approvals, construction, licensing, etc.; it might be 2025 or 2026 when a working crematorium would be available to the public for cremation of their loved ones. Moreover, the law is reportedly still to be signed by the Malta President to be enacted.  Malta, not having a mechanism for the cremation of deceased Hindus, was forcing the community to bury their loved ones in…

AVANTRA by TRENDS from the house of Reliance Retail launches its first store in Kochi

Press Release

Avantra by Trends is an exclusive Saree & Ethnic wear concept store designed exclusively for Women  Kochi: Reliance Retail, India’s largest retailer, announced its first store in Kochi, Kerala. Avantra by Trends store was opened to the people of Kochi by popular Malayalam actor Ms. Anu Sithara. The event was successfully concluded with Ms. Anusithara addressing the gathering. Avantra by Trends store is located at Oberon Mall, Edapally, the storespansacross 5000Sq.Ft,andredefinescontemporary Indian women’s shopping experience through impeccable store ambience, innovative and flexible retail experiencebetween assisted service and self-service, saree drape…

Dubai Retailer Announces 4 Promotional Campaigns with Discount up to 60%

Benoi Nair

Dubai, UAE: The Director of Happiness and Marketing Dept. at Union Coop, ‘Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki’ revealed that Union Coop launched four promotional campaigns this August to reduce prices for several food products, including vegetables, fruits and other consumer goods, by up to 60% in all its branches in Dubai and through its Smart online store (App). He added that the cooperative would also launch a ‘Super Sale’ campaign in the same month, which will be announced in all official communication channels. The ‘Super Sale’ campaign will offer discounts up to…

Enjoy six fun things this summer with your kids in Sharjah

Naseel Muhammed

Summer season is here, and it’s time to fill up our schedule with a variety of fun activities. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority – Shurooq’s destinations got you covered by offering a dazzling range of fun and exhilarating ways from curated workshops to exclusive offers, providing a perfect escape from the summer heat. 1- Explore beautiful and mesmerizing foam sessions and workshops at Al Montazah Park’s Pearls Kingdom from Thursday to Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Ladies can also enjoy livemusic performances, Zumba and Live DJ sessions every Tuesday…

Connecticut General Assembly Honors India for its 75th Anniversary

GOPIO Press Release

Stamford, CT:  The Mill River Park in Stamford, CT on Sunday, August 7th wore a festive look as Indian Americans and other Americans gathered in large numbers to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day with an annual India Day Festival. A floating crowd of over 2,000 people attended flag hoisting followed by the India Festival and Kite flying at the Mill River Park. Dressed in colorful traditional Indian attire, with melodious music from the popular Bollywood world, dances depicting the wide variety of Indian culture, kite flying, spicy Indian cuisine, and…

Zee KeralamBzinga Family Festival to celebrate Independence Day in style by naming new-born baby ‘India’

Press Release

Kochi: Keeping in line with its tag of Family Festival, Zee Keralam’s popular game show Bzingawill host India’s 75th Independence Day in a unique manner. The Bzinga Family Festival episode will have an infant being named ‘India’ on the show.Bzinga Family Festival Independence Day Special Episode will telecast this Sunday August 14th at 6 PM. The episode will have the parents, grandparents and well-wishers of the new born baby come together as part of the Bzinga Family Festival. On the occasion, the new born baby will be named India with…