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Ferguson Library, Stamford in coordination with The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) celebrated Diwali the Festival of Lights, on Sunday, Nov. 13th 2022. The program started with a welcome address by the Library President Ms. Alice Knapp, who thanked GOPIO for initiating this celebrationand all the attendees for their show of support by their participation.Ms.Knapp also said that the library looked bright and very colorful with all the decorations and was thrilled to hear that therewere more than 80 performers at this year’s cultural…

Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) seems to think that Australian Parliament’s denial of Hindu opening-prayer request does not appear to be covered by the Commission’s complaint handling powers. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who had raised this issue, Ms. Tallulah, AHRC Complaint Information Officer, wrote in an email: …it does not appear that the Commission’s Investigation and Conciliation Section can help you with this matter. It does not appear to be covered by the Commission’s complaint handling powers. Email further adds: It appears the most appropriate body with…

Hindu prayer started the day of Albany Town Council (Louisiana) on November 14, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely before Albany Town Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then 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, recited from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of…

Upset Hindus are urging Whitstable (Kent, England) based online sporting goods store, Water Polo Shop, for immediate withdrawal of water polo swimsuit carrying the image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesh was greatly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be tightly wrapped around your body as a fashion statement or facilitate your perspiration or catch your body fluids, etc. Inappropriate usage…

A public health initiative to raise awareness about the Non-Communicable Disease Kochi: Over the years, diabetes has become a growing challenge in India as India hosts the second-highest prevalence of the disease in the world. With an aim to raise awareness and educate the community on diabetes and the importance of regular screening, Neuberg Diagnostics,one of the top 4 Pathology laboratory chains in Indiain association with Indian Medical Association (IMA) Cochin organized a walk-a-thon today. The event was flagged off byDr. S. Srinivasa Kamath, President, IMA Cochin. The walkathon which…

Hindus have welcomed the recent greenlighting of the first crematorium in Cyprus, but they are insisting that the Cyprus Government should be firm in having a fully functional crematorium within 18-24 months as stated. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that crematorium wait had been too long for Hindus in Cyprus where reportedly attempts to legalize cremation were taken up in 2006 and law regulating cremations was passed in 2016.  Among the Hindu community, cremation had been a pre-BCE tradition prescribed in ancient Hindu texts, and…

Kochi, 11 November 2022: Three days of Pure Motorcycling, Music and Art – Rider Mania 2022 is back and all set for an epic weekend full of fun and adventure in Hilltop, Goa from November 18 to 20, 2022. After a hiatus of two years, the 12th edition of this exhilarating motorcycling festival will bring music, art, heritage, inspiration and pop culture together with some of the greatest riders, artists, musicians, and storytellers from all across the country. Rider Mania 2022 is the perfect cocktail of some thrilling motorcycling experiences…

Bengaluru; A giant statue of Bengaluru founder Kempegowda to be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. Known as the Statue of Prosperity, the 108-foot bronze statue is located at the Kempegowda International Airport outside Bengaluru. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the first tallest statue of a city’s founder. On Wednesday, November 9, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that the statue had set a world record. Bengaluru producer Nadaprabhu Kempagowda’s statue is our pride. Samriddhi is the first and tallest…

Both the houses of the South Australia Parliament, the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council, have turned down requests to have Hindu opening-prayer in one of their sessions. On taking the Chair each day, South Australia House of Assembly Speaker and Legislative Council President (or delegate) read the Lord’s Prayer, a well-known prayer in Christianity. Lord’s Prayer has reportedly been read in the House of Assembly since 1918. Responding to prayer request from distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed in an email; Lukas Price, Office Manager in House of Assembly…

The authority has demonstrated to global industry players that sustainability begins with conscious investments in world-class projects that support unique traveller experiences as well as the environment . It was a busy three days of networking and exchange for the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) as they participated at the World Travel Market 2022 held in London this month. Shurooq reinforced its commitment to bringing world-class developments to life while keeping to their ethos of sustainability, in line with Sharjah’s overarching vision of development. Part of the Sharjah Commerce…