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by Rupa Publications The religion of Sanatana Dharma is the most ancient, continuously practiced spiritual tradition on earth. Culturally relevant and imperative in the contemporary era, this work has been preserved and reproduced as the fundamental knowledge base of a civilization. This selected guide is an attempt to keep the ethos of Hinduism alive and relevant. The term ‘Sanatana Dharma’ is translated from the Sanskrit language to English as the ‘Eternal Natural Way;’ thereby making Hinduism a way of living within nature, alongside nature and through nature. This comprehensive work touches upon all the aspects of this Sanatana philosophy for…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma scheme—a novel initiative to incentivize India’s traditional artisans with a budget of approximately $1.8 billion in an effort to preserve the country’s rich heritage and deep-rooted civilization. The scheme, which will have a budget of around $1.8 billion, is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of “Amritkal,” a 25-year period aimed at propelling India into the status of a developed nation by 2047, marking the centenary of the country’s independence. The initiative seeks to integrate India’s wealth of heritage products, thus providing a unique identity to a fully developed…

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Indian Nationals seeking U.S. Green Cards under the 1st Employment Based Preference or EB-1 category received a rude awakening from the recently published August 2023 Visa Bulletin. Unexpectedly and almost overnight, the wait time for green cards has increased exponentially by over ten years. Until December of last year (2022) the visa bulletin for EB-1s from India was current.  This meant as soon as your challenging EB-1 petition was approved and all your documents were submitted you could immediately start the green card process. Then at the start of 2023 the visa bulletin went from “current” to showing “2022”.  The…

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As an international student pursuing your studies in the US on an F-1 visa, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) can be a fantastic way to get immediate work experience in your field and even earn a paycheck. CPT is a job training program run through your international student’s office that allows students to participate in off-campus employment, internships, or other types of practical training related to their academic program that can either be full-time or part-time. The main point of pursuing this program is for students to gain practical experience and enhance their academic and professional skills. What is Day 1…

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For hundreds of volunteers, August 30, 2023, marked a momentous occasion in the building of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The Kalash, or topmost part of the mandir’s pinnacle, was sanctified during the sacred Kalash Pujan. With joyous tears, the volunteers watched as their years of hard work and anticipation culminated in the pinnacle point of the mahamandir by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj. Senior swamis joined the auspicious ceremony to sanctify 18 kalashes for the spires of Akshardham. The kalash is the peak of the shikhar, or spire, which signifies blessings and the pursuit of spiritual…

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On the 76th Independence Day of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, by visiting Rajghat, the memorial dedicated to his legacy. This solemn act served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Mahatma during the long struggle for India’s freedom. As part of the day’s schedule, Prime Minister Modi is slated to hoist the national flag and deliver a significant address to the nation from the historic Red Fort. This tradition, dating back to Jawaharlal Nehru’s time, symbolizes the unity, strength, and resilience of the Indian…

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On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the country’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the people of the country and paid tribute to the country’s liberation heroes. On Tuesday morning, the Prime Minister sent out a tweet in which he wished his followers “Best wishes on Independence Day. We honor the brave people who fought for our independence and recommit ourselves to realizing the dream they had for our country. Say “Jai Hind!”. Narendra Modi   @narendramodi आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। आइए, इस ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर अमृतकाल में विकसित भारत के संकल्प…

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The highlights of PM Modi’s speech on the 77th India’s Independence Day The nation was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 77th anniversary of the country’s independence from British rule from the Red Fort. His talk, which went on for a total of ninety minutes, covered a wide range of subjects. In the midst of the cycle of violence and atrocities committed against women, he assured the people of Manipur that the support of the entire nation is with them. He expressed solidarity with the people of Manipur. He also emphasized the significance of women taking the lead…

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The Google homepage’s Doodle today highlights India’s identity, heritage, history, and diversity through textiles as the nation celebrates its 77th Independence Day. Before delving into the cultural aspect, the US multinational tech company provides a brief about the significance of August 15, India’s Independence Day. It states: “Today’s Doodle celebrates India’s Independence Day and is illustrated by New Delhi-based guest artist Namrata Kumar. On this day in 1947, a new era dawned as India became independent from British rule.” The statement extends a happy Independence Day wish to India. Artist Namrata Kumar explains her idea and the inspiration behind…

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