The quote “Arise! Awake! Approach the great and learn” is a verse from the Katha Upanishad (1.3.14), a Hindu scripture. The full verse is: “Arise, awake, and learn by approaching the exalted ones, for that path is sharp as a razor’s edge, impassable, and hard to go by, say the wise.” Swami Vivekananda was deeply influenced by these texts and incorporated their teachings into his philosophy and speeches. He said, “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached”. The messages of awakening one’s potential, seeking out wisdom, and pursuing knowledge with determination and vigor are at the…
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Bala Vihar, a spiritual and cultural orientation program for children, was established at South Florida Hindu Temple with the vision of fostering reverence for Indian and specifically Hindu culture, instilling self-confidence, and inspiring a spirit of service and cheerfulness in young minds. At Bala Vihar, children immerse themselves in engaging activities, such as storytelling, games, festival celebrations, and creative projects, enabling them to connect with Hindu culture on a deeper level. Furthermore, the program emphasizes character development, promoting virtues like truth, compassion, discipline, and respect. The engaging and interactive sessions enable children to internalize these values, fostering their growth into…
The first Indian to win the National Spelling Bee contest was Balu Natarajan in 1985 and the winning word was “milieu”. Here is the list of Indian-American Kids who have won the competition since 2008. 2022 – Winner: Chaitra Thummala; Word: moorhen – an aquatic bird of the rail family that is widespread in the New World, Eurasia, and Africa and that has a red bill, red frontal area on the head, and a white band on the flanks 2019: Winners: Rishik Gandhasri, Erin Howard, Saketh Sundar (Co-Champions); Word: Bougainvillea – a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts 2018: Winner:…
At a regional spelling bee in Orlando, Florida, 15 months ago, Dev Shah was disappointed since he didn’t achieve his goal of being selected for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Nevertheless, Dev’s perseverance paid off, as he won this year’s National Spelling Bee. Over the previous 24 years, Indian-Americans have dominated the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is noteworthy. Indian-Americans have won 22 of the last 24 championships despite making up just 1% of the country’s population, demonstrating their superior linguistic and spelling capabilities. Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, initially participated in the national bee in 2019, but…
The C20 Education Working Group Summit on “Digital Transformation in Public Schools” was jointly organized by Vibha, Mata Amritanandamayi Centers in the United States of America, and the Consulate General of India in Atlanta. On June 25th, over a hundred people gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, to hear Padma Bhushan Dr. Jagdish Sheth, Consul General of India in Atlanta, and other notable speakers share their wisdom and experience. The goals of the event, which included encouraging discussion and producing policy proposals for the G20 Leaders, were met with great success. It takes a long time to make policy. However, it…
The Indian Navy is currently hosting the seventh edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) off the coast of Visakhapatnam. This edition commemorates the 11th anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012. Under the command of RAdm Nishiyama Takahiro, Commander Escort Flotilla One, units from the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) are participating in the exercise alongside Indian Naval ships commanded by RAdm Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The exercise involves the participation of several Indian Navy vessels, including INS Delhi, the country’s first indigenously built Guided Missile Destroyer, and INS Kamorta, an indigenously…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated a new phase in the India-U.S. relationship during Mr. Modi’s visit to the White House. The event, which took place on a rainy Thursday morning, involved a ceremonial welcome for Mr. Modi by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn. Cabinet officials from both countries and several thousand members of the Indian diaspora, some of whom chanted “Modi, Modi,” were in attendance. Beyond the pomp and ceremony, the leaders announced a wide range of collaborations in defense, technology, health, energy, and mobility. President Biden referred…
On Saturday, India and Pakistan engaged in a diplomatic exchange of lists containing information about their respective civilian prisoners and fishermen held in custody. This is a regular process in accordance with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, taking place on January 1 and July 1 each year. India provided a list of 343 civilian prisoners and 74 fishermen believed to be Pakistani, currently under their custody. In return, Pakistan shared a list of 42 civilian prisoners and 266 fishermen believed to be Indian, who are in their custody. The Indian government has called for the prompt release and repatriation…
Arvind Narayanan, an accomplished computer scientist, has assumed the position of director at Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP), a collaborative platform between the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Narayanan is renowned for his innovative teaching and research methods, particularly in the fields of fairness in algorithms, cryptocurrencies and blockchains, and advanced privacy technologies, according to a press release. Since joining CITP in 2012, Narayanan, an expert in tech privacy, has been actively involved in various initiatives, such as the…
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda is a comprehensive collection of the writings and lectures of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the modern era. Swami Vivekananda was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and he played a key role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. This ebook includes all the major works of Swami Vivekananda, such as “Karma Yoga,” “Raja Yoga,” “Jnana Yoga,” “Bhakti Yoga,” and “The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda.” It also features his lectures on a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, spirituality, and social issues. Through his works, Swami Vivekananda…
