New Delhi: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia (Middle East) and its impact on the global economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a crucial and high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM). This meeting not only closely assessed the country’s current economic situation, but also discussed in detail how to address future crises and India’s long-term development strategy (LRD). This important meeting comes just a day after the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced several major measures to attract foreign investment…
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Upset Hindus urge Poland firm Pixers to apologize & withdraw bathroom-mats featuring Hindu Gods
Upset Hindus are urging Pixers, Łódź (Poland) based home‑decor company, for immediate withdrawal of bathroom-mats carrying images of various Hindu deities; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindu deities Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha, Krishna, Durga, Hanuman, Rama, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, etc.; whose images were depicted on bathroom-mats selling at Pixers website; were highly revered in Hinduism and were meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not for soaking-up dirty water of bathroom, acting as a cushion…
Will DMK join the NDA? Speculation is rife that Stalin will be brought on board
Chennai/New Delhi. The South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is currently the center of intense political discussion in the country. The primary reason behind this political discussion is the newly formed “Vijay government,” which has been making rapid decisions since coming to power. Meanwhile, speculation is rife regarding the state’s former ruling party, the DMK, and its leader, M.K. Stalin. Political circles are increasingly speculating that the DMK may soon become a part of the central ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). However, neither the BJP nor the DMK has yet issued…
Internal strife escalates in Karnataka Congress; 35 MLAs to meet high command
Bengaluru. The ongoing internal strife within Karnataka’s ruling Congress party over cabinet expansion and reshuffle has now come out in the open. Around 30 to 35 disgruntled Congress MLAs have planned to travel to Delhi to pressure the high command, demanding inclusion of new and young faces in the state cabinet. This move has caused a stir within the state and central leadership. Senior party MLA Belur Gopal Krishna has made it clear that this faction will reach the national capital by May 28th or 29th. Their main agenda is to…
Is milk spoiling frequently?; Learn the right way to store it
As soon as the scorching summer heat sets in, the fear of food spoiling quickly creeps in. If food isn’t properly stored, it can rot within hours. Milk is one such sensitive commodity, subject to chemical changes and curdling quickly due to rising temperatures. Sometimes, fresh milk brought in the morning spoils before evening, or even curdles immediately upon placing it on the stove. This wasted milk not only results in financial loss but also disrupts the entire household routine. Maintaining milk’s purity and freshness is crucial, especially in families…
Make tasty homemade mango pickle quickly
With the arrival of summer, the aroma of raw mangoes (kairi) fills the markets. Along with this, preparations for making traditional mango pickle also gain momentum in Indian homes. In our kitchens, mango pickle is not just a dish, but an integral part of the country’s rich food tradition and taste. Whether it’s a simple lunch with dal-rice, a hot morning paratha, or a simple puri-sabzi, adding a piece of mango pickle to the plate doubles the flavor of the entire meal. Nowadays, people buy packaged pickles to save time,…
Gayatri & other Hindu mantras to start the day of Elko City Council in Nevada for the first time
Hindu prayers will open the meeting of Elko City Council in Nevada on May 26, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Elko City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will 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, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in…
PM Modi’s call to promote domestic tourism – an opportunity for an improved focus on inbound tourism, attract global investment in building hotels to augment India’s foreign exchange earnings: HAI
Trivandrum: The Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry, has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call urging citizens to travel within the country instead of opting for overseas destinations for leisure, conferences, events, and weddings. While the initiative supports the conservation of foreign exchange during uncertain global economic conditions, it also creates a significant long-term opportunity to strengthen India’s inbound tourism economy and position the country among the world’s most attractive and preferred destination for business travel, tourism and MICE destination. At a…
Assam government takes major decision ahead of cabinet expansion, portfolios assigned to ministers
Dispur: Administrative work has picked up pace in Assam following the formation of the new government. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios among his four key cabinet ministers. The official list has been released after receiving approval from the Raj Bhavan. For now, the Chief Minister has retained several important portfolios, which may be assigned to new ministers during a future cabinet expansion. Four experienced leaders who took oath alongside the Chief Minister have been assigned portfolios based on their regional and social influence. Veteran BJP leader and…
IOC USA Hails Congress High Command’s Decision on Kerala Leadership
The Indian Overseas Congress (IOC USA) has warmly applauded the election of V. D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala and congratulated the Congress High Command for what it described as a prudent and farsighted decision that reflects the aspirations of the people of Kerala. In a statement issued on behalf of IOC USA, George Abraham said that Mr. Satheesan had emerged as the natural and most widely accepted choice for the leadership role following the United Democratic Front’s electoral victory. “Mr. Satheesan has long been viewed as…
