On behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the entire BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the community at large of the UAE, Swami Brahmaviharidas met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence.. Swami Brahmaviharidas expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister, presenting him with a garland that had been specially blessed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, accompanied by special prayers from His Holiness for the Prime Minister’s health, well-being and for him to lead India for many more years to come. Swami Brahmaviharidas specially thanked the Prime Minister for overseeing the Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir project from…
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Celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful leadership over the last decade, the Thai-Indian Community has recognized India’s evolution into a formidable force on the global stage. Under PM Modi’s guidance, India has not only become a prominent player in the Indo-Pacific region but has also fortified the age-old religious and cultural connections with Thailand, highlighted by the significant act of transferring Lord Buddha’s sacred relics to the country. This gesture was particularly appreciated during the Sadhbhavana event, organized in Bangkok by the Indian Minorities Foundation, which saw participation from a diverse group of the Indian diaspora, including distinguished businessmen, professionals,…
Survey results published by Housearch, a leading online platform for residential property searches globally, reveal that young Indian investors are now leading the pack in international markets for buy-to-let residential properties, outpacing foreign investors from other countries. Utilizing a mix of its website analytics and external data, Housearch’s recent blog post unveils a rising trend of Indian investors, particularly those aged between 24 and 40, becoming increasingly dominant in the buy-to-let sector of real estate in key global cities such as Dubai, London, and New York. Over the past year, Housearch data shows Indian users as the most prolific group…
The Indian Navy’s recent successful operation to free a commercial vessel, MV Ruen, from pirates near the coast of Somalia highlights the advanced capabilities of India’s military forces, comparable to the elite forces globally, according to experts. During the nearly two-day-long anti-piracy mission, the navy successfully rescued 17 crew members without any casualties and detained numerous pirates. The operation showcased a comprehensive deployment, including a navy destroyer, patrol ships, an Indian Air Force C-17 for airdropping marine commandos, drones, and a P-8 surveillance aircraft. Analysts, including John Bradford of the Council on Foreign Relations, commend the Indian Navy for its…
M Baazar, one of Eastern India’s leading fashion retailers, proudly announces its partnership with Bollywood’s dynamic diva, Kriti Sanon, as its newest brand ambassador. The brand has also chosen Pavail Gulati as its other new face. Most recently awarded a National Film Award for her work, Kriti Sanon is also a two-time Filmfare Award winner. She finds her place among the elite in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list for 2019. Known for her captivating on-screen performances and charismatic persona, she effortlessly blends chic, boldness, and versatility, establishing herself as a definitive fashion icon in the Indian film industry, making her…
In a unique initiative that merges environmental awareness with a record-breaking feat, 2232 students and educators of Shiv Nadar School set the Guinness World Record title for the most contributions to a handprint painting in one hour on March 14, 2024, at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad. This world record serves as a powerful symbol of the school’s commitment to environmental stewardship and creating sensitization on the conservation and preservation of nature in children from an early age. The #EveryDropCounts pledge, taken by all participants, aligns with Shiv Nadar School’s core principle of responsibility and UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of…
Sensodyne, a leading oral care brand from the house of Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), is marking World Oral Health Day by partnering with 136 dental colleges across India. The initiative, part of the brand’s #BeSensitiveToOralHealth initiative, aims to highlight the importance of proactive oral care to dental students via educational sessions with celebrated deans of leading dental colleges and dentists. According to a recent study, nearly 60% of Indians grapple with oral health issues. However, only 5% of Indians seek proactive dental care, with no prevalent dental insurance. ne of the key drivers behind this is the lack of awareness and education oaboutthe…
India’s largest jewelry retailer Tanishq opened two new retail outlets in Houston and Frisco, Texas to expand into the US market. These openings follow the brand’s January flagship shop opening in Iselin, New Jersey. Texas has the second-largest Indian American population in the country, and Tanishq is meeting them in these new places. Texas has about 450,000 Indian Americans, most of whom live in Houston and Dallas-Fort-Worth (30 miles from the new Frisco location). Tanishq has been available on e-commerce in the US for nearly two years, but these new locations will allow customers to better access their fine jewelry…
Big Band Software is a holding company for B2B SaaS software. Today, it announced its second purchase since it began in 2023. Big Band Software has completed the acquisition of Workzone, a top project management platform that businesses, colleges, and hospitals use to manage large amounts of important work. Users ranked Workzone as the best project management product on Capterra (Gartner). The company is known for mixing cutting-edge technology with personalized customer service to help businesses reach their strategic and tactical goals. Workzone has industry leaders from higher education, healthcare, financial services, marketing firms, retail, and consumer goods as customers.…
The luxury skin care and makeup brand Clé de Peau Beauté is thrilled to reveal that Reshma Saujani, from New York, U.S.A., is the winner of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024.These awards honor women who are active in their towns and fight for girls’ education, especially in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.Because she wants to give girls more power in computer science, Reshma Saujani started Girls Who Code, an international non-profit trying to close the gender gap in technology.y. Since its start in 2012, Girls Who Code has given the world its biggest pool of female…
