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GOPIO-CT Marks 20th Anniversary, Honors Distinguished Leaders

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“Celebrating Legacy; Inspiring Youth; Building Tomorrow” Darien, CT — June 18, 2026 — The Connecticut chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a grand Annual Awards Banquet at the Water’s Edge Banquet Hall, Darien, CT on June 13, 2026, recognizing five prominent Indian American leaders for their civic and professional excellence. The milestone event brought together a bipartisan group of state and local lawmakers, community leaders, and professionals, reflecting the growing political, economic, and cultural influence of the South Asian diaspora in…

Hindus greet Finns on Juhannus

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In a heartwarming gesture; Hindus have extended warmest greetings to the people of Finland as they celebrate joyous Juhannus; the nation’s cherished and significant midsummer festival honoring light, nature, reflection, and togetherness; which falls on June 20 this year. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, noted that this Finnish observance of the summer solstice resonates deeply with Hindu traditions that revere the sun, seasonal rhythms, and the harmony between humanity and the natural world. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism and…

These veteran players are ready to wreak havoc with the ball in the Women’s T20 World Cup

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The exciting journey of women’s cricket’s biggest event, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, is set to begin in England on June 12th. Host England will take on Sri Lanka in the tournament’s opening match. While the focus will be on batsmen hitting fours and sixes in this mega-event of fast-paced cricket, many of the world’s leading women bowlers are also eager to wreak havoc with their speed and spin. According to cricket pundits, five lethal bowlers are taking the field in this World Cup, who could prove to…

Big decision of Delhi government: Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ declared tax free

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Bollywood actress and MP Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film “Bharat Bhagya Vidhata” is receiving a tremendous response even before its release. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended a special screening of the film in the national capital. Impressed by the film’s story and its strong message, the Chief Minister praised it highly and announced that it would be tax-free in Delhi. The real ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ (makers of India’s destiny) are the citizens of the country: CM After watching the film, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the film deals with…

The countdown for ‘Bigg Boss 20’ begins, with Salman Khan’s return raising the excitement

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Television’s most popular and controversial reality show, “Bigg Boss,” is all set to return to the small screen with its spectacular 20th season. The show’s biggest USP for viewers is Salman Khan, and the good news for fans is that “Bhaijaan” is once again set to take over the show. The makers have intensified preparations for this new season, and the audition process to select new faces will begin soon. There is also talk that some old and popular contestants may be reintroduced into the house this time. According to…

Nurses Deserve Respect, Not Another Distraction

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The controversy surrounding BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut’s recent remarks on the nursing profession has once again exposed a troubling reality; society is far more willing to debate nurses’ uniforms than to address the real challenges nurses face every day. While promoting her film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Ranaut described nursing as the “most sexualised profession,” argued that nurses are among the hardest-working yet least respected healthcare professionals, and suggested that their uniforms should be modernized and freed from colonial-era influences. Predictably, the comments ignited a fierce public debate. At the…

Renowned director Bharathiraja passes away

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Renowned director P Bharathiraja passed away. He passed away in Chennai due to age-related ailments. His health had been deteriorating for the past few days. Bharathiraja’s health had been deteriorating following the untimely demise of his son Manoj. Bharathiraja is described as ‘Eyakunar Imayam’ or the Himalayas of directing. Bharathiraja was a revolutionary director who transplanted the Tamil film world from studio sets to the green villages. Apart from directing, Bharathiraja excelled as a screenwriter, producer and actor. Bharathiraja is a director who redefined rural stories and introduced many new…

“Don’t compare with Instagram reels”: Kangana Ranaut’s big statement on modern relationships

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Known for her outspokenness, MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is known for her open opinions on every issue. Whether it’s national politics or the philosophy of everyday life, she never shies away from expressing her views. During a recent talk show, Kangana openly discussed the ground realities of today’s marriages, love, and modern relationships. She expressed deep concern about how, in this digital age of social media, people have unrealistic expectations from their relationships, which are causing more harm than good. During a radio show in Mumbai , Kangana…

‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is performing exceptionally well in theaters on its fourth day

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Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan’s film “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” is performing exceptionally well in theaters. The film has maintained its strong hold at the box office. According to preliminary figures, the film grossed ₹3.50 crore on Monday, its fourth day of release. The film received overwhelming response from audiences over the weekend. On Sunday (its third day of release), the film made a strong collection, earning ₹9 crore (approximately $1.2 billion). With this, the film’s total earnings have now reached ₹27.50 crore (approximately $1.2 billion) in four days.…

“Fear is not in my blood”: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

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Jaipur: The war of words has once again erupted between prominent leaders in Rajasthan politics. Union Arts and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched his sharpest attack yet on former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Shekhawat bluntly retorted, “Gehlot ji, if it weren’t for me, your political career would have ended.” He also made it clear that fear isn’t in his blood. The war of words between the two leaders began when Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accused Ashok Gehlot of obstructing Congress leader Sachin Pilot’s path. Gehlot retorted, calling Shekhawat a “scared…