Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has sharply and directly retorted to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s “anarchist” remark. After leading a massive protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, Dipke returned to his hometown of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Addressing the media, he clearly stated that calling those who, within democratic frameworks, raise their voices for students’ rights and question the government as anarchists is completely wrong and undemocratic. Abhijit Dipke advised Chief Minister…
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Politics intensifies in Bengal over border security, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shows strictness
Kolkata: Political activity has intensified in West Bengal over the issue of illegal immigration and border security. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has made it clear that securing international borders and ensuring the state’s security is the current government’s top priority. During a recent key Bharatiya Janata Party meeting, he emphasized that tough decisions are being taken to completely stop infiltration, addressing shortcomings in existing systems and strengthening the security perimeter to make it stronger and more impenetrable. The Chief Minister informed that 4,800 illegal immigrants have been deported to Bangladesh…
George Mannickarott: A Distinguished Literary Historian and Community Leader Passes Away
The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) joins the global Malayalee community in mourning the passing of George Mannickarott, eminent Malayalam literary historian, acclaimed writer, socio-cultural activist, and community organizer, who passed away in Houston, Texas, USA. George Mannickarott was a towering figure in the literary and cultural landscape of the Malayalee diaspora. A passionate advocate for Malayalam language and literature, he dedicated his life to documenting, preserving, and promoting the literary contributions of Malayalees in North America. In recognition of his outstanding literary contributions, he was honored with the First IAPC Literary Excellence…
PM’s high-level meeting reviews economic situation, experts’ analysis on war
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…
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…
