Kamala Harris, former U.S. Vice President and the Democratic nominee in the 2024 election, is set to headline a major Democratic National Committee fundraiser next month in New York, marking a significant step in her political re-engagement following last year’s electoral loss. The event, scheduled for May 6, will feature a discussion between Harris and DNC Chair Ken Martin, according to an invitation obtained by The New York Times. Ticket tiers begin at $25,000, designated as “building the opposition,” while a higher level of $44,300 is referred to as “fighting for the future.” Harris’s involvement in the fundraiser marks her…
Author: Aarohi Talati
Pradosh Vrat, a significant Hindu observance, is held twice a month on Trayodashi Tithi—during both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases of the moon. Depending on the weekday, the vrat carries different names: Soma Pradosham (Monday), Bhauma Pradosham (Tuesday), and Shani Pradosham (Saturday). The fast is especially meaningful for married women, as it is believed to nurture peace and love within a marriage. In the current Hindu month of Chaitra, the first Pradosh Vrat of the new lunar year will be observed on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Falling on a Thursday, this occasion is known as Guru…
India has officially surpassed Germany to become the world’s third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar sources in 2024, according to Ember’s sixth annual Global Electricity Review. The report states that wind and solar made up 15% of global electricity generation last year, with India contributing 10% to that total. Clean sources — a mix of renewables and nuclear — provided a record 40.9% of global electricity, marking the highest share since the 1940s. In India, clean energy accounted for 22% of the power mix, led by hydropower at 8%, followed by wind and solar at 10%. Solar alone…
Dr S Raja Sabapathy, a pioneering figure in plastic, hand, and microsurgery, and the Chairman of Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, has been appointed as the new President of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH). The leadership transition occurred on March 28, during the closing ceremony of the Federation’s triennial congress in Washington, DC, USA. Founded in 1966, IFSSH comprises 62 member nations and stands as the world’s largest network of hand surgeons. The federation is known for its efforts to standardize hand surgery practices globally and holds a major international congress every three years to…
A Nice Indian Boy” is a refreshing entry into the romantic comedy scene, blending LGBTQ representation with cultural layers rarely seen in the genre. Directed by Roshan Sethi, the film focuses on Naveen, played by Karan Soni, a soft-spoken Indian-American doctor navigating his identity and romantic life. His world shifts when he meets Jay, a white photographer with Indian adoptive parents, played by Jonathan Groff. The chemistry between them is electric, but complications arise as Naveen hesitates to introduce his unconventional fiancé to his traditional Indian family. The movie’s strength lies in the natural charisma of its leads. Groff brings…
Bali witnessed a rare spiritual convergence in 2025 as the Nyepi Holy Day coincided with the Tumpek Uduh tradition. The sacred observance of silence, held from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30, aligned with a Hindu ritual dedicated to honoring nature. Ketut, a 57-year-old resident from Gianyar, highlighted the significance of this event, explaining that Tumpek Uduh is a deeply revered Balinese ceremony expressing gratitude toward Dewa Sangkara, the deity of natural fertility. Tumpek Uduh is a fundamental part of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, emphasizing harmony between humans, nature, and the divine. This ceremony, occurring every 210 days…
An Indian American Democratic fundraiser launched a digital video on Thursday titled “I WILL VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS-TIM WALZ,” aimed at mobilizing South Asian voters in key swing states. The video, set to the instrumental score from the movie Animal, features a rendition of AR Rahman’s famous song “Dil Hai Chhota Sa, Chhoti Si Asha” from Roja. It seeks to connect with South Asian communities in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina. Ajay Bhutoria, a National Finance Committee member for the Harris presidential campaign, emphasized the importance of rallying behind Kamala Harris during this critical…
In September 2019, then-US President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Texas for the “Howdy, Modi!” event, which attracted around 50,000 attendees and was recognized as one of the largest receptions for a foreign leader in the United States. The following year, Modi hosted Trump in Gujarat, where over 120,000 people gathered. Trump subsequently lost the 2020 Presidential Election to Joe Biden. Now, at the age of 78, Trump is running for the 2024 Presidential Election as the Republican nominee against Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, amid Modi’s ongoing third term as Prime Minister. Recent national polls…
Soybean production in the country has grown by about 6% this kharif season, reaching 126 million tonnes, according to the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA). Despite no significant change in cultivated area, higher productivity, which increased from 1,002 kg to 1,063 kg per hectare, drove this boost in output. SOPA’s Executive Director, Mr. D N Pathak, credited favorable weather patterns and advanced farming techniques for this rise, though a dry spell in August affected yields in certain regions. SOPA reported that soybeans were cultivated across 118.32 million hectares this season, yielding 125.82 million tonnes compared to last year’s figures…
Around 15,000 people gathered at Lake Papaianni Park in Edison, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, for the 26th Dushahra Festival organized by Indo-American Festivals, Inc. (IAF). Co-Chair Raj Mittal remarked that the favorable weather contributed to one of the largest turnouts in recent years. Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed the vibrant festival atmosphere, with many exploring vendor stalls and indulging in a variety of delicious Indian food. The highlight of the festival was the Ramleela performance, which attracted a large crowd. The park, located conveniently at 100 Municipal Boulevard, provided ample seating and shaded areas for families to…