Thiruvananthapuram, September 19: The prestigious UK Royal College of Pathology has honoured Dr. Anil Sukumaran, a renowned dentist who hails from Thiruvananthapuram with the FRC Path degree. The laurel comes in recognition of the comprehensive contributions Dr Anil Sukumaran has made in the dental education services arena. Dr. Anil is the first periodontist from India to receive this honour, which was hitherto given only to pathology practitioners. Dr. Anil Sukumaran, secured the first rank in BDS from the Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, and was recognised as the best outgoing student…
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Mother of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi passes away
Kollam/September 19, 2022: The mother of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) passed away at 2:50 pm today. At 97 years old, Damayanthi Amma succumbed to old age at her home in Amritapuri Ashram in the Kollam District of Kerala. She is the wife of the late Shri Sugunanandan of the Edammannel House, Amritapuri, Karunagappally. The cremation shall take place at the Amritapuri Ashram, with date and time to be announced soon. In addition to Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Damayanthi Amma’s sons and daughters are Kasthuri Bhai, Subhagan (late), Sugunamma, Sajini,…
Democrats doubt whether Joe Biden will run in 2024
US President Joe Biden, who was the oldest individual to be inaugurated when he was sworn in January 2021, is telling everyone he plans to run for reelection in 2024, but most Democrats aren’t sure he will follow through on that plan. Biden, who has suffered a dip in his job approval ratings in recent months, has been telling advisers and staff he plans to run again in 2024. Biden would be 82 at the start of his second term if reelected. Cedric Richmond, the former Democratic lawmaker and Biden…
Cheetahs make a comeback in India after 70 years
NEW DELHI — Seven decades after cheetahs died out in India, they’re back. Eight big cats from Namibia made the long trek Saturday in a chartered cargo flight to the northern Indian city of Gwalior, part of an ambitious and hotly contested plan to reintroduce cheetahs to the South Asian country. Then they were moved to their new home: a sprawling national park in the heart of India where scientists hope the world’s fastest land animal will roam again. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure…
Lakhimpur Kheri Rape And Murder: Family Says Victims Were Supportive, Ambitious
New Delhi: The brother of two teenage Dalit girls, who were allegedly raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, remembers his sisters as ambitious and supportive. The elder sister, who was 17, had left education midway and was taking care of the ailing mother. The other wanted to complete her studies and earn for the family. “After our mother had her uterus operation six months ago, my sister was worried and wanted to stay at home to look after her. She quit her studies for that reason,” the brother…
God Always ‘AS IS’ (Article): Rev Dr John T Mathew
Ever since the death of Elizabeth II, British monarch, on September 8, 2022, the words of an unknown author of the British anthem have been reminding all of us that we mortal humans must slow down to appreciate the presence of the Holy One in our lives. The British national anthem ‘God Save the King/gracious Queen’ is one of the oldest national anthems. Thomas Hobbes stated in his Leviathan “No arts; no letters; no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death; and the…
SHRI THEN THIRUPERAI ARAVINDALOCHANAN SWAMY – UNIQUE DESCIPLE PAREXCELLENCE!
INTRODUCTION: It is believed that of all the yugas, the ongoing KALIYUGA is considered the most conducive yuga for practicing, promoting and propagating BHAKTHI JNANA AND VAIRAGYA, which yield the quickest result over the others. Today, we have not only the treasures of Puranic and mythological works of the eminent rishis and poets like Valmeeki, Vyasa and Kalidasa, but also number of learned Acharyas and spiritual gurus, besides a host of experienced Swamijisall over who are incessantly engaged in spreading this basic awareness among all with particular reference to the…
Gathering trash along a Kerala Coastline for World Cleanup Day 2022
About 1000 people in Amritapuri gathered to take part in World Cleanup Day. Equipped with gloves, garbage bags and rakes, groups of diverse people united to collect trash. They worked their way along six kilometers of the Arabian Sea’s coastline from Azhikal Beach to the town of Kuzhitara. AYUDH Amritapuri, a chapter of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s youth empowerment initiative, helped organize the event and primarily focused on plastic waste disposal. Participants from the Math included approximately 200 brahmacharis and brahmacharinis, 200 ashram residents, and 100 Western visitors. Meanwhile, about…
BALAM Dance Theatre Returns to Putnam County in “Taking Flight, an Afternoon of Modern & Cultural Dances”
(New York; September 16, 2022) — BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM), a non-profit professional dance theatre company, once again joins the Putnam County Dance Project (PCDP) in a revival performance of Taking Flight, an Afternoon of Modern & Cultural Dances, Saturday, September 24th at 4 p.m. The performance will be presented at Arts on the Lake, 640 NY-52, Carmel Hamlet in New York 10512. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, September 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets ranging from $5 to $30, with open seating, may be purchased online at https://artsonthelake.org/event. This…
GLOBAL INDIAN COUNCIL CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ONAM AT NEW YORK
New York: GIC New York Chapter President-Elect Dr. Anil Paulose and Global Business Center for Excellence Board Member Elizabeth Paulose celebrated Onam with elaborate preparations at their Brookville Garden. Dr. Paulose welcomed Sudhir Nambiar, Tara Shajan, Tom George Kolath, Sosamma Andrews, Usha George, Mr. George, and all the Executive Committee members, family members and friends . Ms. Sosamma Andrews, Global Women Empowerment Chair Person, Usha George, Global Senior Care Chair, Neena Nambiar, and Crystal Shajan made the “Onam Pookkalam” instantly impressive. This really ignited the celebrating Onam mood. Congratulating everyone,…
