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Mamdani Administration Announces New Youth Clinics at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens

Press Release

Supported by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, the new NYC Health + Hospitals clinics will provide excellent behavioral and primary care as youth age out of pediatric care Nearly 90% of youth stop seeing their mental health provider after they turn 21 — this initiative will keep young New Yorkers engaged and supported New York, NY – TODAY, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined NYC Health + Hospitals and MetroPlusHealth to announce the launch of two new clinics to provide comprehensive healthcare to young people ages 16 to 25 years old at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens. Supported by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, the clinics will aim…

UST Acquires Leading Fintech Innovator Tailwind

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Thiruvananthapuram, 20 January 2026: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Texas-based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its position in a dynamic sector while also expanding its presence in South America. Tailwind was founded in 2003 as Integritas Solutions Group, with offices in Austin, TX, USA, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2009, it expanded operations to Sri Lanka, with a Portugal delivery center added in 2019. With over 220 employees globally, Tailwind boasts robust expertise in the banking and financial services domain that will bolster UST’s standing in this critical…

AAPI’s Landmark Odisha Global Health Summit: Forging Partnerships, Celebrating Achievements, and Shaping the Future

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The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) organized its 19th annual Global Health Summit (GHS) from January 9–11, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, which was attended by over 100 Physician leaders from the United States, along with nearly 500 participants from India. Organized for the first time in the state of Odisha under the leadership of AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, the Summit brought together leading physicians, researchers, educators, and public health experts from India and the United States, united in their mission to advance medical innovation, global partnerships,…

Upset Hindus seek apology from Mondelēz Australia for non-disclosure of beef in its various snacks

Universal Society of Hinduism

Upset Hindus worldwide are seeking official apology from Mondelēz International, “one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers” with “125-year history in Australia”, for non-disclosure of beef in some of its products; and immediate recall of all such items., Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was shocking for Hindus to learn that majority of its Pascall and The Natural Confectionery Co. products, which they had been eating for years, reportedly contained beef, while beef was not explicitly mentioned under the ingredients listed on the…

Build your kitchen and toilet according to Vastu Shastra

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Always consider Vaastu when constructing your home, as failing to do so will prevent peace and happiness within the home and diminish the chances of success. In ancient times, Vaastu Shastra was considered a key aspect of home construction. It studies every flaw in construction. Just as making the right decision during construction can bring benefits, wrong construction can also cause harm. According to Vaastu Shastra experts, there are certain things related to kitchen and toilet construction that can be considered to not only reduce or eliminate the negative effects…

BJP hits back at Raj Thackeray’s Rasmalai jibe, mocks civic poll defeat

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New Delhi. The BJP and its allies have secured a decisive victory in the Maharashtra civic elections. After the strong performance in the BMC elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has responded to Raj Thackeray’s jibe at Annamalai. BJP MP from Bengaluru Central, Karnataka, PC Mohan, posted on Instagram after the decisive BMC results and wrote, “Ordered some Rasmalai.” Buoyed by the BMC victory, young BJP MP Tejasvi Surya also took a dig at Raj Thackeray, describing the victory as sweet as rasmalai. Congratulating Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and party workers, he wrote,…

CPM Central Committee says the reason for the setback in the local body elections is the weakness of the organization; Will allow relaxation in the term provision

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Thiruvananthapuram: The CPM Central Committee meeting assessed that the main reason for the heavy setback in the local body elections was the weakness of the organization. The Central Committee’s assessment states that the weak strength at the party level and the failure in operational efficiency were the main factors for the setback in Thiruvananthapuram. It was specifically pointed out that the weaknesses in the party’s work were reflected in the following factors in the election defeat. It is said that a decision needs to be taken to find solutions to…

Who will be the new mayor of Mumbai, how is the selection done?

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Mumbai: The results of the Maharashtra municipal elections are in. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to a landslide victory in the 2026 municipal elections, wresting control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from Uddhav Thackeray. With this, the Thackeray family’s three-decade-long dominance in the country’s wealthiest municipal body has ended. Now that the results are out, all eyes are on how and when Mumbai will get its new mayor. When will the names be announced? Let’s find out the answers to all these questions. Political parties select candidates for…

The power struggle in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation intensifies, with Eknath Shinde again resorting to ‘hotel politics’

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Mumbai: As the political battle for power in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation intensifies, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction has taken precautionary measures. Twenty-nine Shiv Sena councillors have been elected in Mumbai. It has been learned that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has decided to keep them all together in a five-star hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra area until he is elected mayor. It is reported that this arrangement is being made to prevent horse-trading during the power-sharing process. Twenty-nine Shiv Sena councillors were instructed to report to a five-star hotel in Bandra…

Andrew Pappachen Receives 2025 Good Samaritan Award for Decades of Service

Dr. Ajay Ghosh

Celebrated Indian American Leader Recognized by Global Malayalee Christian Forum and CMS College Alumni Andrew Pappachen, a distinguished Indian American community leader, was honored with the 2025 Good Samaritan Award by the Global Malayalee Christian Forum in a solemn ceremony at the Kochi Ramada Inn on January 17, 2026. This prestigious award celebrates his unwavering commitment to the Indian diaspora, acknowledging over 30 years of dedicated service and leadership. In a separate event marked by warmth and nostalgia, Pappachen was felicitated by his classmates and professors from CMS College in…