Author: Naseel Muhammed

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)’s family-friendly destinations in coordination withSharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority are set to ring the New Year with colorful lights; from Fireworks displays to amazing dining experiences to exclusive shows, each destination has specially curated events this year. Al Majaz Waterfront Celebrating the 10th anniversary, Al Majaz Waterfront will have breathtaking 8-minute fabulous fireworks lighting up the Khalid Lagoon’s skyscapes, counting down to the newyear. The destination will also feature a special flyboard show and musical shows from 7:45 P.M. onwards. Visitors can also…

Upset Hindus are urging Ventura (California) based clothing company “Zen Fuego” for immediate withdrawal of yoga towel carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha was greatly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to lie/sit/stand/tread/walk on or put abdomen, ankles, body, buttocks, calves, feet, genitals, groin, heels, hips, knees, legs, thighs, toes, umbilicus, etc. on or for absorbing/handling/wiping one’s sweat. Inappropriate usage of sacred…

Prestigious award presented for comprehensive efforts to transform rural communities through education and social development  Trivandrum, December 21, 2022 – UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced that it has been presented with 2022 Project Management Institute (PMI) South Asia Award for Project of the Year in the ‘Contribution to Community’ category. Judges recognized UST for its strong corporate social responsibility initiatives dedicated to improving communities and increasing well-being in the areas where it is active. Organized by PMI – one of the world’s largest not-for-profit membership associations – these prestigious awards are the highest recognition for project…

Kochi, December 19, 2022: In its effort to promote digital bus travel, Chalo has introduced a Welcome offer for its users during the Christmas season. The new Super Saver Plan is applicable for first time users of the Chalo App and Chalo Card in Kochi and Kottayam. This one-time offer entitles bus users to 10 trips on any route for just ₹50 on all tickets up to ₹15. Chalo is extending this special treat during the festive season to encourage the bus users in Kottayam and Kochi to experience the…

A multi-faith coalition of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish leaders is urging the nation’s largest coffeehouse chains to immediately stop charging extra for plant-based milk alternatives; calling it “unethical” and “unfair”. Coffeehouse chains like Starbucks, Dunkin’, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Caribou, Dutch Bros, Biggby, Peet’s, Human Bean, PJ’s, etc., roughly charge on an average about 70¢ extra per cup when customer opts for plant-based milk-alternatives made of oat, soy, almond, coconut; in place of milk in their drinks. Senior Episcopal priest in Connecticut Father Thomas W. Blake, Greek-Orthodox clergyman in Nevada Father…

Legislative Council of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, which is a part of NSW Parliament, has turned down requests to have Hindu opening-prayer in an upcoming session. The President of NSW Legislative Council, on taking Chair each day, reads the prayers, which include Lord’s Prayer, a well-known prayer in Christianity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who wrote to the Council President Matthew Ryan Mason-Cox requesting that he be scheduled to read opening-prayer in an upcoming session of the Council, and received the denial; feels that it is simply a case…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) seems to think that the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament’s denial of Hindu opening-prayer request is outside its current areas of work. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who had raised this issue, “Correspondence Team” of EHRC wrote: “we cannot help with the issue you have raised as it falls outside the areas of work we are currently focusing on”. Despite boasting of “Promoting and upholding equality and human rights ideals and laws” and self-proclaiming “Our job is to help make Britain fairer”,…

Kochi: The Laity Council of the Catholic Bishops of Conference of India will observe December 18 as National Minority Rights Day and organize Minority Rights observance programmes across the country. These programmes will be organized under the auspices of the 14 Regional Councils of the CBCI and various laity organizations, said Chev. Adv V C Sebastian, Secretary, CBCI Laity Council. It was in 1992 that the United Nations declared December 18 as International Minority Rights Day. On the same day seminars and awareness programs will be organized with a view…

Union Coop affirms that Commemoration Day is an eternal memory that expresses pride in the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs Dubai (UAE): Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Rafea Al Dallal, Managing Director, Union Coop affirmed that ‘Commemoration Day’, also referred to as ‘Martyrs Day’, which is celebrated on November 30 every year, is a source of pride for what the people of the UAE have done to protect the homeland, hoist the flag, maintain stability and peace in the region, and secure the people, by acting as an impenetrable fortress and an…

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) appears to think that the Irish Parliament’s denial of Hindu opening-prayer request does not appear to be covered by its functions. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who had raised this issue, “Chloe & The Your Rights Team” of IHREC, wrote in an email: I regret to inform you that it does not appear that the Commission’s functions are of relevance to your situation. Despite boasting “Our purpose is to promote and protect human rights and equality in Ireland and build…