Upset Hindus urge Rubin Museum to withdraw Hindu gods’ toys from sale & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Rubin Museum of Art in New York City to immediately withdraw from its shop the plush toys featuring Hindu deities Krishna-Ganesh-Saraswati, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Krishna, Lord Ganesh and goddess Saraswati were greatly revered in Hinduism and were meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be thrown around loosely on the floor, bathrooms, cars, etc.; or “attach it to your diaper bag”; or “press its belly” to…

Exclusive Ladies Yoga session at Mleiha Archaeological Centre

Organized exclusively for ladies, the Mleiha Yoga event will feature ‘Sunset Yoga’ and ‘Overnight Yoga’ sessions, blending stargazing activity, BBQ Dinner, and off-road experiences. Sharjah: Mleiha Archaeological Centre, the popular leisure and adventure destination from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), announces an exclusive Ladies Yoga session combining hospitality and recreational activities. The yoga session, led by a female yoga instructor, will be held at Mleiha’s pristine desert camping site on Saturday, 15 October, with an exclusive itinerary that includes BBQ Dinner, Stargazing Session, and off-road activities. Guests have the option…

UST Broadens Commitment to Education of Meritorious Students from Economically Disadvantaged Families in India through Vidyadhan Scholarships

• UST-Vidyadhan scholarships doubles sponsorship budget, expands to more states Thiruvananthapuram: Taking a giant step forward in its commitment to transform lives through education, digital transformations solutions company UST has doubled its sponsorship budget to Vidyadhan Program, to cover additional students from four new states – Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Maharashtra, besides Kerala. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between UST and Vidyadhan in this regard to double the sponsorship budget. Vidyadhan is a Shibulal Family Philanthropic initiative under the aegis of Sarojini Damodaran Foundation, set up by…

Al Barsha South Mall: A Family-friendly Community Destination

Dubai, UAE: Dubai-based retailer ‘Union Coop’ maintains that its Al Barsha south mall is one of the most distinctive shopping centers that it has to offer, as it was designed according to modern standards in the Al Barsha South area in the Emirate of Dubai, to serve multiple adjoining areas, pointing out that it is home to more than 45 shops and centers for activities, entertainment and family shopping, as it includes restaurants and shops of local and international brands. Union Coop maintains that the mall is an add-value to…

Hindus upset over BTS trivializing yoga in its teaser for upcoming episode of Run BTS

Upset Hindus are urging popular South Korean boy band BTS to withdraw its yoga teaser posted on October four, not to trivialize revered system of yoga in its upcoming series airing on October 11, and apologize. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this teaser unnecessarily and unreasonably trivialized the ancient and serious discipline of yoga, handling it with a flippant attitude; which was highly inappropriate and could be upsetting for the serious and genuine seekers and devotees. Zed, who is President of…

Power grid failure in Bangladesh leaves 130 million people without electricity

DHAKA  – At least 130 million people in Bangladesh were without power on Tuesday afternoon after a grid failure caused widespread blackouts, the government s power utility company said. More than 80 percent of the country was hit by the sudden outage shortly after 2 pm local time (0800 GMT), according to the Power Development Board. Apart from some locations in Bangladesh s northwest, “the rest of the country is without power”, agency spokesman Shamim Ahsan told AFP. Ahsan said 130 million people or more were without electricity and it remained…

100 Days After Fall of Roe v. Wade, Senator Anna M. Kaplan Issues Update on the Battle for Reproductive Rights in New York

Kaplan gives an update on the progress made to protect women’s choice and reproductive rights on Long Island after the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling overturned 50 years of established legal precedent protecting women’s choice CARLE PLACE, NY (OCTOBER 3, 2022) – As the nation reflects on the 100 days since the Supreme Court recklessly overturned Roe V. Wade, eliminating federal protections guaranteeing abortion access nationwide, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Port Washington) issued an update on the progress made to protect women’s reproductive rights on Long Island, and the path forward…

Upset Hindus urge South Dakota firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha $940 cufflinks & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging “The World’s Largest Retailer of Cufflinks”, named “CuffLinks” and located in Sioux Falls (South Dakota), to immediately withdraw Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks, calling it highly inappropriate. 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 secure the cuffs of dress shirts, misused as a fashion statement, thrown around loosely, etc. “CuffLinks”; which claims to partner with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Hudsons Bay, shop Disney,…

Dr. Cynthia Orellana Chosen as ‘Woman of Distinction’ for 2022 by NYS Senator Anna M. Kaplan

Annual tradition recognizes outstanding, accomplished women throughout New York State. Dr. Cynthia Orellana recognized for her tireless efforts to help students, particularly from immigrant families, to succeed and thrive academically while also giving back to the community as a volunteer CARLE PLACE, NY (October 3, 2022) – Today, State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Port Washington) announced that Dr. Cynthia Orellana of Westbury, NY has been selected as the 2022 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction for the 7th Senate District. The annual tradition recognizes outstanding, accomplished women throughout New York State. Senator Anna M. Kaplan said…

Nad Al Hamar Mall Opens up for Shoppers with Exclusive Promotion

To mark the opening, the Dubai-based retailer has launched an exclusive 5-day promotion with discounts going up to 70%. Dubai, UAE: Union Coop’s community mall in Nadd Al Hamar area, Dubai is now open, comprising of a hypermarket and 43 shops, with a built-up area of 169,007 sq. ft. This comes within the framework of its plans and strategies for expansion to the delight of Cooperative’s shareholders and shoppers. With this opening, the number of Union Coop branches has reached 24 in various strategic locations in Dubai. *Inauguration* The new mall…