From November 24 to 26, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand, will host the World Hindu Congress. The title of the theme is Jayasya Aayatanam Dharma, which translates to “Dharma, the Abode of Victory.” This WHC will consist of seven concurrent topic conferences that will communicate the beliefs, originality, and spirit of entrepreneurship of Hindus in all their vivacity and splendor. The conferences will offer a forum for discussion and consideration of the possibilities and difficulties faced by Hindus worldwide and how to tenaciously confront them. Additionally, these conferences will concentrate on topics of strategic significance to Hindus and offer opportunities for collaboration…
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Mukesh Ambani, chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries and a business mogul from India, has been appointed to the president’s advisory group for the UNFCCC’s 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Ambani is the sole Indian member of the esteemed council, along with other world leaders aside from Sunita Narain. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the conference in Dubai Expo City from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The UNFCCC’s main decision-making body, the Conference of Parties (COP), was created to deal with the pressing problem of climate change. A majority of the 31 members of the advisory…
Exciting news! The creators of ‘Adipurush’ have recently revealed a captivating song called ‘Ram Siya Ram’, featuring the talented Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in mesmerizing roles. The official T-Series account shared the single on various social media platforms, stating, “The essence of Adipurush lies within the soulful composition of Ram Siya Ram. The complete song is now available for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss the worldwide release of Adipurush in theaters on the 16th of June.” Written by Manoj Muntashir Shukla and composed and sung by Sachet and Parampara Tandon, ‘Ram Siya Ram’ is a heartfelt song that honors the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated and presented the newly constructed Parliament Building to the nation. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, he unveiled a commemorative stamp and a 75-rupee coin. Addressing the audience, which hailed the new Parliament as a historic milestone, the Prime Minister expressed that certain moments in a country’s progress become everlasting, and the significance of May 28th exemplifies such an occasion. Regarding the new Parliament structure, he emphasized that it represents more than just a physical edifice; rather, it symbolizes the aspirations of India’s 1.4 billion people. In terms of its global significance, he conveyed…
From May 22 to May 24, the G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in Kashmir had a resounding participation from 29 countries, including special invitees. China and Pakistan tried very hard to stop the meeting in Srinagar, but they failed terribly. Although China formally “boycotted” the gathering, its lobbying with other G20 members did not result in the desired outcome. It’s possible that Beijing believed other nations would share its objections to the summit. The pressure on China to demonstrate its steadfast support for Pakistan on this matter may have increased as the opposition waned. In contrast, the official…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Sweena Pannu, an Indian American attorney, to be a judge in the Stanislaus County Superior Court. She worked at M. L. Sarin as an attorney from 1996 to 2004. Attorney Pannu worked as a deputy public defender in the county’s public defender’s office for more than ten years. Since 2020, she has worked for the Stanislaus County Counsel’s Office as a deputy county counsel. In the recent announcement of 27 Superior Court Judges for the State of California, Pannu was selected by the Governor. She will take over as Stanislaus County judge to fill…
In a letter to US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, US Congressmen Ro Khanna and Michael Waltz pleaded with him to allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Congress jointly on his first state visit to the US. As co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, Khanna and Waltz wrote the letter. Following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, PM Modi will go to the US on June 22. In their letter to McCarthy, Khanna, and Waltz, they stated, “We respectfully request your consideration in inviting Prime Minister Narendra…
At a star-studded ceremony on Sunday, May 14, at the SVA theater in New York City, the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s oldest and most distinguished festival that showcases cinema from the international Indian community, presented its 2023 winners. With Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress prizes for the stars, Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah, director Avinash Arun of Pataal Lok fame won top accolades for his film Three of Us. “I congratulate all of the winners and candidates on behalf of the whole board. We are honored to carry on our longstanding practice of honoring…
The G20 presidency of India, conferences, and exhibits that are being conducted here will all contribute to the continued high growth of domestic tourism in India. On the other side, long-haul outbound travel from India is also anticipated to increase with the arrival of summer in Europe and the US, according to media reports from Thomas Cook (India) Chairman and Managing Director Madhavan Menon. When questioned if the significant increase in domestic tourism seen after COVID will continue, Menon responded, “Domestic tourism is here to stay, and the reality is that we’re going to see more and more activity in…
The Kerala Story has already crossed $20 million at the domestic box office and is now expected to cross $26 million. The film was released on May 5. Even though The Kerala Story is in its third week of production, ticket counter attendance remains steady. The movie has $21 million in box office receipts and is currently striving for the $26 million milestone. Its creators claimed that it was based on a genuine account of young women who converted to Islam. Adah Sharma, Sonia Balani, Yogita Bihani, and Siddhi Idnani are among the main cast members of The Kerala Story,…
