Author: Staff Reporter

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes India’s PM Modi as the Guest of Honor at the July 14 Bastille Day Parade. PM Narendra Modi attended the military parade on France National Day as the Guest of Honor. President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in Hindi, विश्व इतिहास में एक विशालकाय, भविष्य के लिए निर्णायक भूमिका निभाने वाला देश, रणनीतिक साझेदार, मित्र। इस साल की 14 जुलाई की परेड के लिए भारत को सम्मानित अतिथि के रूप में स्वागत करते हुए हमें बहुत खुशी हो रही है। “A giant in world history, a country playing a decisive role in the future, a strategic…

On his two-day trip to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian diaspora at the La Seine Musicale. The Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed at the airport by French Prime Minister Borne upon his arrival. When PM Modi arrived in France on July 13, he was given a formal greeting and guard of honor.  PM Modi spoke with members of the Indian community in France. He emphasized the intricate connections between France and India. He recognized the contribution of the Indian community to strengthening the bonds between the two nations. The PM also referred to India’s…

The brilliant impact of ‘Azadika Amrit Mahotsav’ has begun to form the resolution of a poor-free India while establishing a powerful India. Comprehensive plans for the eradication of poverty are included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s objectives and aims for the centenary celebrations of independence in the year 2047. In the past, the Modi government’s initiatives to combat poverty have yielded nothing short of miraculous results. According to research published by the UN Development Program and Oxford University, India has successfully lifted 415 million people out of poverty in the last fifteen years. Certainly, this is good…

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was welcomed to Robbinsville, New Jersey, by devotees and volunteers from all across North America with much emotion and joy. The “Festival of Inspirations,” a series of formal festivities for invited visitors planned under the direction of “Akshardham Mahotsav,” officially began when he arrived, which was reason for jubilation.  The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham campus is an iconic example of Hindu art, architecture, and culture. It has a stone Hindu mandir, a traditional stepwell, a welcome center, and the still-under-construction Akshardham Mahamandir and Museum. With a floral wreath and…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations of the historic Gita Press in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, today and released the Chitramaya Shiva Purana Granth. The Prime Minister also visited Leela Chitra temple in the Gita Press and paid floral tribute to the portrait of Lord Shri Ram. PM Modi started his speech by reciting a very popular sanskrit sloka from KRISHNASHTAKAM, written by Adi Shankarachaya in Sanskrit, worshiping the brilliance of Sri Krishna as the master of the universe. श्री हरिः। वसुदेव सुतं देवं, कंस चाणूर-मर्दनम्। देवकी परमानन्दं, कृष्णं वंदे जगद्गुरुम्॥ It…

Rohan Murthy interviews dad NR Narayana Murthy on starting up, sacrifices, values, and more. At the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023, Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, spoke on stage with his son Rohan Murthy, the founder of Soroco, in an open discussion. The IIT alumnus was questioned about his decision to pursue entrepreneurship. He said, “Because I believe the power of entrepreneurship, creating jobs, translating ideas into jobs, translating ideas into wealth, and increasing taxes paid to the government is the only way society can remove its poverty.” He emphasized, “They must have the power of imagination,” when asked…

The Melodies of Motion – Bharatnatyam Showcase was held at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on June 30, 2023. Through Bharatanatyam, a type of Indian classical dance, members of the local community had the chance to experience India’s diverse culture. Under the open sky, more than thirty young girls of all ages performed various Bharatnatyam dances. Originally done as a highly esteemed act of devotion, dancers used deft footwork, expressive hand gestures (mudras), and alluring facial expressions to convey their spirituality. A lengthy history of Bharatnatyam dancers was honored, and their contributions to Indian art…

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…

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:…