Author: Universal Society of Hinduism

Walmart quickly removes 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear after Hindu protest

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Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart removed all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh, after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”. When searched for “Ganesh underwear” at Walmart.com today, it said: There were no search results for Ganesh underwear. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, in a statement in Nevada today, thanked Walmart for understanding the concerns of Hindu community, which felt that such a product was insensitive. We were, however, still waiting for the formal apology from the company;…

Santa Claus looks like THIS! Scientists reveal face of man who inspired Christmas spirit after 1,700 years

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New Delhi: For the first time in nearly 1,700 years, scientists have reconstructed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the man who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus.This groundbreaking forensic analysis utilized data from his skull to provide a glimpse into the visage of the legendary figure known for his generosity and gift-giving. Cicero Moraes, the lead researcher on this project, explained that the reconstruction involved creating a 3D model of Saint Nicholas’s skull, originally analyzed by Luigi Martino in 1950. ‘We traced facial profiles using statistical projections and anatomical deformation…

How soon to remarry after spouse dies? Virginia man charged with wife’s murder over Google search history

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Naresh Bhatt has been charged with murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who disappeared on July 29. The disturbing evidence, including online searches and blood found in their home, suggests foul play, but her body has yet to be recovered.  Virginia: Naresh Bhatt, a 33-year-old resident of Manassas Park, Virginia, has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of his wife, a 28-year-old native of Nepal. Disturbing details have emerged, including Bhatt’s online searches for ‘how soon can you remarry after a spouse’s death’ shortly after Mamta went…

ISRO Reschedules PSLV-C59 Launch Due to Anomaly in PROBA-3 Spacecraft

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the launch of the PSLV-C59 rocket, initially planned for Wednesday, due to an anomaly detected in the PROBA-3 spacecraft. The revised launch schedule is set for Thursday, instead of Wednesday (5.12.2024)  at 4:12 PM. ISRO announced the update on social media, stating, “Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch rescheduled to tomorrow at 16:12 hours.” The PSLV-C59 mission is a collaborative project between ISRO and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). It aims to deploy PROBA-3, a groundbreaking technology demonstration mission by…

Adani US Bribery Charges: Opposition Demands Joint Parliamentary Probe Amid Protests

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New Delhi: Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc staged protests in Parliament on Wednesday, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into allegations against industrialist Gautam Adani following charges by US prosecutors. The bloc alleged that a thorough probe is necessary due to multiple accusations of irregularities involving Adani’s conglomerate. The protests erupted after US authorities accused Adani’s group of bribing Indian officials to secure favorable terms for solar power projects. Prosecutors highlighted a ₹2,200 crore bribery scheme involving sale deeds signed with states like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil…

Upset Hindus urge Walmart to withdraw 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear & apologize

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Upset Hindus are urging Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart for immediate withdrawal of all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s crotch or for “moisture-wicking” or for making underwear appear “sexy”. Inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for…

Karoor Soman – A Prolific and Versatile Writer: Dr. Munjinad Padmakumar

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The eminent writer Karoor Soman depicts truths that touch the essence of creativity. His tim ely writings reflect the magic of creative power and fullness of beauty. In his varied writings, Karoor makes his readers astounded by his ideas rushing like sea waves. Only those writers who are authentic can create such a variety and vigour in their literary work. Karoor is well known not only in the field of literature but also in different writings about science and other areas of knowledge. His travelogues are special in the description…

UK Visa: UK Universities Under Scrutiny for Visa Sponsorship Compliance

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Three UK universities namely, University of Central Lancashire (Uclan), De Montfort University, and Nottingham Trent University, have been placed on “action plans” by the UK Home Office due to breaches in their student visa sponsorship compliance. These action plans are implemented when universities fall short of serious violations but need corrective measures to improve their processes. The Home Office’s action plans help institutions avoid more serious consequences, such as the revocation of their sponsorship licenses. These licenses are vital for enrolling international students. The specific reasons behind these actions have…

Devendra Fadnavis Returns as Maharashtra CM: Mahayuti Alliance Unites for New Govt

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Devendra Fadnavis has officially taken the reins as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister for the third time. Following a decisive victory in the state assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance, consisting of BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), staked its claim to form the government. The announcement came after the BJP legislature party meeting, where Fadnavis was unanimously chosen as the leader. The three alliance leaders—Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar—met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to formalize their claim. The much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for December 5…

Rajya Sabha Discusses Bill to Modernize 100-Year-Old Boiler Act

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NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday deliberated on The Boilers Bill, 2024, which aims to replace the century-old Boilers Act of 1923. The proposed legislation seeks to modernize boiler regulations, enhance safety measures to protect life and property from steam-boiler explosions, and standardize boiler registration across the country. Union Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the bill in the House for consideration and passage. Opposition Protests During Bill Discussion The session witnessed disruptions as opposition members protested, demanding clarifications on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s statement regarding India’s recent relations with…