Author: Aju Varikkad

Indian-American Republicans Celebrate Historic Wins at Texas GOP Convention

Aju Varikkad

In a significant event for the Indian-American community and the Texas Republican Party, Abraham George from Collin County has been elected as the Chairman of the Texas Republican Party. He is the first person of Asian descent to hold this position. This historic election happened during the Texas GOP Convention, which celebrated diversity and political involvement. Abraham George’s victory shows the growing influence of the Indian-American community in American politics. With his extensive experience in political strategy and strong commitment to conservative principles, George is expected to bring a dynamic…

Challans are being issued in large numbers on the roads of Delhi

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New Delhi: The number of people riding two-wheelers without helmets on the roads of the capital Delhi has increased by about 44 percent this year, which is a matter of concern. According to the data of Delhi Traffic Police, in the campaign launched against two-wheelers driving without helmets from January 1 to May 15, the traffic police has challaned 104,028 people driving two-wheelers without helmets this year. Whereas 72,313 cases were registered during the same period in 2023. In this respect, this year the number of people riding two-wheelers without…

Cyclone Remal; trees uprooted in many places in Bengal

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Kolkata: Cyclone Remal, which arose in the Bay of Bengal, has hit Bengal. Heavy rains have caused waterlogging in many districts of Bengal. Cyclone Remal has disrupted air, rail and road transport in Kolkata and South Bengal. Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose along with the Raj Bhavan task force came out on the streets to take stock of the relief and rescue work. Due to heavy rains, water filled the roads in Kolkata’s CR Avenue. Many trees were uprooted in South 24 Parganas due to Cyclone Remal. The NDRF team is…

Zverev expects to face ‘peak Rafa’ at French Open

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PARIS  – Alexander Zverev says he is braced to face “peak Rafael Nadal” at the French Open on Monday when he could end the storied Roland Garros career of the 14-time champion. Zverev, the world number four from Germany, has been handed the first round draw that nobody wanted as 22-time Grand Slam title winner Nadal prepares to play the tournament for the final time. “In my mind, I’m going to play peak Rafa Nadal. That’s what I expect him to be. I expect him to be at his absolute…

‘I’m worried’, admits Djokovic as French Open build-up suffers new setback

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GENEVA  – World number one Novak Djokovic admitted he was “worried” about his French Open title defence after falling to 44th-ranked Czech Tomas Machac in the Geneva semi-finals on Friday. Djokovic went down to a 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 loss having taken a late wildcard into the Swiss clay-court tournament in a bid to reverse an alarming dip in form ahead of Roland Garros where the 24-time Grand Slam champion has won three times. “Of course I’m worried. I haven’t been playing good at all this year,” said 37-year-old Djokovic. “I’ve…

DAC begins project towards empowering the differently-abled to find employment

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Thiruvananthapuram:  The Thiruvananthapuram-based Different Art Centre (DAC) has initiated a new employment empowerment project for the differently-abled children at its campus. The project, named IMAGE (Initiative for Mentoring Amiable Graphics and Editing), got kickstarted on Friday with a graphic design and video editing training programme, in collaboration with Toonz Academy. The project is being implemented with the aim of enabling the differently abled to start their own enterprises, thereby opening new avenues towards ensuring income and becoming self-sufficient. The project also aims at ensuring employment opportunities for those who successfully…

League of Women Voters Launches ‘Make a Voting Plan’ for June Primary Election

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(Bergen County, New Jersey; May 23, 2024) — The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) wants citizens to be prepared with nonpartisan information to participate in New Jersey’s Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.  To prepare voters in Bergen County for what they need to do for the Primary Election, the League developed ‘Make a Voting Plan’.             “Voters should educate themselves about the voting process and exercise their right to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4.  The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley encourages people to…

Union Coop to Support Emirates Down Syndrome Association

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MoU was signed at the Union Coop headquarters to increase community awareness and extend the necessary support as the ‘Diamond’ sponsor Dubai, UAE: Union Coop has signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Down Syndrome Association to sponsor and support its annual programs as the ‘Diamond Sponsor’. This agreement aligns with the cooperative’s objectives to activate corporate social responsibility by supporting public welfare institutions within the country, as well as local humanitarian and social care programs. The agreement was signed at the Union Coop’s headquarters in Al Warqa City Mall…

DAC to train differently-abled children in graphic design and editing

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Thiruvananthapuram: The Thiruvananthapuram-based Different Art Centre (DAC) will organise a training programme in graphic design and editing for differently-abled children, on May 24, Friday. The training programme under the aegis of a new project called IMAGE (Initiative for Mentoring Amiable Graphics and Editing) will be conducted by the DAC in collaboration with Toonz Academy. The programme aims at developing job skills among differently-abled children and increase employment opportunities for them. The training programme will be inaugurated by Dr Ratan U Kelkar, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of Kerala, at…

IPhone And IPad Can Be Controlled By Eye; Apple With New Features

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Apple with new features for physically challenged customers. Eye tracking and music haptics are new features. The company announced this on Wednesday (May 15). Those who find it difficult to touch the phone can now control it all with their eyes. The new features will be included in iPhone and iPad. Tim Cook, CEO of the app, said they were ‘pushing the boundaries of technology’. The company provides the convenience of using accessories to all our customers in a comfortable manner. Brings a feature called Music Haptics for the hearing…