Author: Universal Society of Hinduism

Lauding 5 school districts for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all Vermont schools close on Diwali

Universal Society of Hinduism

Welcoming Champlain Valley, Essex Westford, Burlington, Winooski school districts and Hinesburg Community School declaring Diwali holiday during 2025-26 school year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in Vermont to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that holiday on Diwali in Vermont schools would be a step in the positive direction in view of the presence of a substantial number of Hindu students at schools around the state, as it was important to meet…

21 killed in attack on church in eastern Congo

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Kinshasa. At least 21 people were killed in a terrorist attack on a church complex in Komanda town of eastern Congo on Sunday morning. The Islamic State-backed group ADF is believed to be responsible for the attack. Coordinator of the local civil organization Dieudonne Duranthabo said that fighters of the Allied Democratic Force entered the church complex at 1 am. Many people were shot, some bodies were found burnt. Houses and shops were also burnt. Komanda is located in Ituri province. Here Congo army spokesperson Lieutenant Jules Ngongo also confirmed…

ITServe Alliance Members Log 21 Million+ Steps in 2 Months

Ajay Ghosh

“Logging 21 million steps in 60 days is truly a remarkable achievement for ITServe and our member companies,” said Anju Vallabhaneni, ITServe National President 2025, while congratulating the 50 members of ITServe who took on the challenge of completing one million steps each in two months. “Congratulations to the four members who logged over a million steps each in less than 60 days and all the others who were part of this important initiative by ITServe,” he added. “Achieve over one million steps in 2 months,” a health contest by…

ITServe Alliance Donates $21,000 To TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund

Ajay Ghosh

In response to the recent devastating flash floods causing loss of lives and properties across Central Texas, IT Serve Alliance – Austin Chapter in coordination with the ITServe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officially presented a check for $21,000 in support of flood relief efforts to Byron Wilkinson, President and General Manager at KVUE Austin, representing the TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund at the Communities Foundation of Texas. Vineeth R. Amaram, President of the ITServe Austin Chapter formally presented the check during the monthly meeting of Austin Chapter, attended by dozens…

In Bihar, Mahagathbandhan is scared of PK, BJP is also scared

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New Delhi: Prashant Kishor has now become the most talked about face of Bihar politics. His party Jan Suraj has made such an impact on the state’s politics in just two years that not only the Grand Alliance is worried, but the BJP is also concerned. Prashant’s Jan Suraj Yatra reached every corner of Bihar and communicated directly with the public and brought a new turn in the traditional caste politics of the state. Earlier, the opposition used to dismiss them as BJP’s B team, today the same Jan Suraj…

Political uproar over the statement ‘will kill by thrashing’: Uddhav Thackeray hits back, says- some people are like hyenas…

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Mumbai: The language dispute in Maharashtra has become even more intense now. Politics has heated up over the statement of BJP MP from Godda, Jharkhand, Nishikant Dubey, that he will beat them up. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has strongly attacked BJP and Nishikant Dubey over this statement. Targeting Nishikant, Uddhav Thackeray said that some people are attacking the peace and harmony of Maharashtra like hyenas. An attempt is being made to divide the society by inciting the language dispute. He accused the BJP of adopting the policy of “divide…

Saint Jitendrananda got angry on Owaisi’s statement that Muslims of India are hostages

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Varanasi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that Muslims of India are living like hostages in this country. His statement has caused a stir in political and religious circles. Many reactions are coming on this. Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, General Secretary of All India Sant Samiti, has described Owaisi’s statement as having a seditious mentality. He said that Owaisi’s statement is that Muslims are hostages in India, so they should go where they get freedom. Owaisi is educated, he should think about these questions. He said that the Constitution rules here,…

Kerala University Registrar applies for leave; VC asks why a suspended person is on leave

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Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst various controversies and internal conflicts at the University of Kerala, University Registrar Dr. K.S. Anilkumar has applied for leave. He had applied for a few days’ leave from July 9 following the advice of doctors that his health condition was affecting his mental and physical health. The application stated that the doctor had cited problems including high and low blood pressure as the reason for the leave. Dr. Anil Kumar applied for leave, leading to further changes in the university constitution. Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal left for…

Rain alert issued; Strong winds likely in the state till the day after tomorrow; Rain to continue in North Kerala for five days

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Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there is a possibility of strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph in isolated places in Kerala from today (09/07/2025) to Friday (11/07/2025). The Central Meteorological Department has also informed that rain will continue in North Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been issued in various districts. Today, a yellow alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod. There is a warning that there will be heavy rain in isolated places. There is a yellow alert for…

Government criticized for canceling KEEM exam results; KSU says government’s action of conducting experiments at the expense of students’ future is protestable

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KSU criticizes government for cancelling KEEM exam results by High Court KSU State President Aloysius Xavier said that the government’s action of conducting experiments on the future of students is objectionable. The government’s heavy setback was due to the change in the exam norms after the entrance exam. The order regarding the consolidation of marks was issued an hour before the publication of the KEEM rank list. KSU criticizes government for cancelling KEEM exam results by High Court KSU State President Aloysius Xavier said that the government’s action of conducting…