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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

Press Release

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

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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

IOC USA

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…

North Jersey Leaders, Artists and Businesses Invited to Shape Region’s Cultural and Economic Future at Community Gathering on National Heritage Area Designation

Luhrs & Associates

A large regional gathering on June 3 in South Orange will engage stakeholders in a transformative development initiative. (Hackensack, New Jersey; May 12, 2026) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites community leaders, business owners, artists, cultural organizations, and residents to participate in Community Conversation: National Heritage Area in New Jersey on June 3 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, in downtown South Orange. Register at https://tinyurl.com/NJNHAJune for in-person or online (Zoom) participation. The event is free and open to the public, with refreshments…

UST contributes hearing aids to patients at National Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram

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Thiruvananthapuram, 14 May 2026: Continuing with its efforts towards extending a helping hand to the needy, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of leading AI and digital transformation solutions company UST has contributed hearing aids to the National Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram. The hearing aids, worth Rs. 2,36,000, were handed over to NISH, and they will be used to support patients with hearing impairments. The Thiruvananthapuram-based NISH is a comprehensive multi-purpose institute focusing on the identification, intervention, rehabilitation and education of individuals with disabilities. The institute has made…

An Unexpected Mother with Gentle Hands: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Compassion, Care, and Quiet Strength: Laly Joseph

Laly Joseph

Margaret Ann Roan is a volunteer in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) three days a week,every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to four and Friday from nine to one.  She walks in with a soft smile and two heavy bags in her hands. She is eighty-eight years old and still drives herself in her van. From the first day I met her, there was something about her that felt warm and familiar like comfort wrapped in human form. Our hospital has a Cuddler Programwhere trained volunteers hold premature or…

Plant the money plant in the right direction

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According to Vastu Shastra, planting a money plant in the right direction brings happiness and prosperity to the home and increases the flow of money. Besides decorating the home, planting a money plant is considered very important according to Vastu Shastra. Many people plant it in a pot with soil, but some prefer to plant it in a glass bottle or jar. According to Vastu Shastra, planting a money plant in the right direction brings happiness and prosperity to the home and increases the flow of money. Planting a money…

A new taste every day, a great list of 30 different raitas

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30 flavours to enhance your summer food, keep your body cool with these raita varieties Keeping the body cool and hydrated during this scorching summer season is a major challenge. Raita is a trusted companion to the Indian thali. It not only enhances the flavor of food but also acts as a boon for the digestive system. People often limit themselves to cucumber or boondi raita, but did you know that you can experiment with yogurt to create 30 different types of raita ? Raita: The Perfect Balance of Taste…

Make delicious cakes at home without gas and oven

Anusree

This Mother’s Day, give your mom a handmade surprise; make a scrumptious chocolate cake in minutes, without gas or an oven. Mother’s Day will be celebrated worldwide on May 10, 2026. On this special occasion, every child finds new ways to bring a smile to their mother’s face. While the market is full of gifts and sweets, a handmade surprise truly touches a mother’s heart. If you want to make something special for your mother, a no-bake cake can be a great option. Sweet surprise of love and hard work…

TVK receives support from Left parties in Tamil Nadu, sparking enthusiasm among supporters

Swathi

Chennai: Tamil Nadu politics is in turmoil these days. A fierce clash broke out between supporters of actor Vijay’s party, the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), and the police, who were protesting outside the Lok Bhavan in Chennai, demanding their demands. The police detained several supporters to control the workers, who were angry over the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the swearing-in of party chief Vijay. Meanwhile, new alliances emerging with opposition parties have put the state’s politics at an interesting juncture. TVK now appears to be in a strong position…