These days of Lenten reflections, especially during the Holy Week, many may recall one of last events in the life of Jesus. St. Luke says: One of the criminals hanging there on the cross hurled insults at Jesus: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”. The other one, we know him as St. Demas, known also as the “Good Thief” rebuked him….. “we are getting what we deserve for what we did; but he has done no wrong.” And he said to Jesus, “Remember me, Jesus, when you come…
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SIDCO posts record; registers Rs 48 lakh operating profit for the first time in 15 years
SIDCO has also achieved its highest turnover of Rs 226 crore in seven years. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala SIDCO, a public sector corporation functioning under the state government, has posted record operating profit figures for the financial year 2022-23. The feat comes as significant as the public sector corporation has registered an operating profit of Rs. 48 lakh, for the first time in the past 15 years. SIDCO has also successfully achieved a seven-year high in terms of turnover, at Rs 226 crore. According to Sri. Santhosh Koshy Thomas, Managing Director of KINFRA,…
UST organises cleanup drive at Perumathura beach as part of ‘Adopt A Beach’ initiative
Kerala Local Self Government Minister MB Rajesh inaugurated the programme; Beach cleanup drive coincided with UN International Day of Zero Waste Thiruvananthapuram, 30 March 2023: As part of its ‘Adopt A Beach’ programme that aims at ensuring clean beaches free of plastic debris and other waste, digital transformation solutions company UST organised a Beach Clean Up Drive on March 30 (Thursday) at the Perumathura beach in the city. MB Rajesh, Minister for Local Self Government, inaugurated the programme at the Permumathura Beach at 7.30 am. More than 100 volunteers from…
UST’s CSR Initiatives Recognised at 2023 KMA Awards
Company recognized for its contributions to ‘Environment and Greenery’ and ‘Health and Hygiene’ Kochi: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has received two CSR Awards from the Kerala Management Association (KMA) for its campaigns and efforts to give back to the community. At an event held in Kochi, Kerala, UST received recognition for its contributions in the categories of ‘Environment and Greenery’ and ‘Health and Hygiene’. UST, a global pioneer in digital transformation solutions since its founding in 1999, has always placed a strong emphasis on giving back to…
GOPIO JOINS HANDS WITH INDIAN CONSULATE TO CELEBRATE SHAHEED DIWAS
(Manhattan, NY: March 28, 2023) Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is observed on six days across India which includes January 30th and March 23rd each year to remember the sacrifices of the brave freedom fighters who devoted their entire lives to help us enjoy freedom. As India and the people of Indian origin living around the world enjoy freedom, liberty, equality and success, it’s due to the sacrifices, vision and foresight of men and women who dedicated their lives at the cause of freedom, fighting for independence from the 200-years of British…
GLOBAL INDIAN COUNCIL (GIC) ANNOUNCES GIC CANADA NATIONAL CHAPTER
Toronto: Global Indian Council Inc., the fast-growing non-profit Network Organization of the Indian Diaspora, announced its new GIC Canada National Chapter (GIC-CAN-CA)in Canada on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Global Indian Council is incorporated in the State of Texas as a nonprofit, nonreligious, and nonpolitical organization giving equal opportunity to people who want to give back to the community to connect, support, promote, and empower youth, students, and professionals worldwide in ventures that would benefit the society at large. GIC has sixteen different Centers of Excellence to impart the passion of…
Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Partnership Awarded $75,000 Grant for Community-Led Sustainability Project in Hackensack
(Hackensack, NJ; March 27, 2023) — The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) in partnership with Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA) and the City of Hackensack received a matching grant of $75,000 from Partners for Places, a project of The Funders Network. The grant supports the development of the project, Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation, to be implemented in the City of Hackensack. The project was one of only eight grants totaling nearly $1.3 million awarded nationwide in The Funders’ Network Partners for Places program. The Foundation’s…
Veolia Awards Grant to The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County for Bound for Success High School SAT Prep Program
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; March 26, 2023) — The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has been awarded a grant of $27,700 from Veolia to support the new SAT preparation program, Bound for Success. The program, a partnership with The Community Chest, Dwight Morrow High School and Bergen Family Center’s in-school program, The Zone, prepares high school juniors from low-income families attending Dwight Morrow High School and the Academies at Englewood to take the SAT in June. “We thank Veolia for their continued support of The Community Chest of…
No association between use of ranitidine and risk of cancer
Nature, the world’s leading multidisciplinary science Journal, publishes important findings Kochi: A recent study published in scientific reports in the journal Nature finds that there is no link between the use of ranitidine and cancer. Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent gastric ulcers. The recent study evaluated the records of 12,680 ranitidine users and 12,680 other H2RA (ranitidine like medicines) users retrospectively. [1] The study was conducted in South Korea on the alleged link between the use of ranitidine and cancer, which has concluded the lengthening debate on the alleged…
Experience the spirit of Ramadan at Shurooq’siconic destinations in Sharjah
Prepare to be amazed by live performances, enjoy sumptuous Iftar spreads, and exclusive competitions and discounts to celebrate Ramadan with your loved ones Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is all set to provide an exceptional Ramadan experience for families and visitors across its destinations in the emirate. With its keen focus on cultivating a vibrant cultural landscape and spearheading the Sharjah’s transformation, “Shurooq” is geared up to offer a diverse range of activities at all its destinations this holy month, spanning family-friendly events, art and culture experiences, and world-class…
