Colon cancer: causes, symptoms, and prevention

Colon cancer: causes, symptoms, and prevention

By Dr. Avi Verma Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum. It is one of the most common cancers worldwide and can be life- threatening if not detected

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हरिद्वार के मंदिरों की यात्रा का तीसरा पड़ाव: हर की पौड़ी

हरिद्वार के मंदिरों की यात्रा का तीसरा पड़ाव: हर की पौड़ी

हरिद्वार, जिसे ‘धर्म द्वार’ कहा जाता है, हिंदू धर्म में अत्यंत पवित्र स्थानों में से एक है। यहां बहने वाली मां गंगा न केवल आस्था का प्रतीक हैं, बल्कि मोक्ष प्राप्ति का द्वार भी मानी जाती हैं। IndoUS Tribune की हरिद्वार के मंदिरों

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Top reasons to choose IUHS School of Medicine

Top reasons to choose IUHS School of Medicine

By: Dr. Avi Verma The International University of Health Sciences (IUHS) offers a flexible, affordable, and innovative path to earning your Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Whether you’re a career changer, a transfer student, or someone looking for an alternative to traditional medical

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Grand finale of Mahakumbh: Devotees gather for Maha Shivratri’s sacred bath

Grand finale of Mahakumbh: Devotees gather for Maha Shivratri’s sacred bath

By: Dr. Avi Verma The last royal bath of the Mahakumbh on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri witnessed an overwhelming gathering of devotees at the Sangam in Prayagraj. Among those participating in the holy dip were Aman Jain, Anuj Madan, Arvind Kumar,

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Trump’s speech to Congress – A vision or a gamble?

Trump’s speech to Congress – A vision or a gamble?

By: Dr. Avi Verma President Donald Trump’s address to the Joint Session of Congress on March 4, 2025, was a spectacle of defiance, celebration, and controversy—encapsulating the core themes of his presidency. It was the longest presidential address to Congress on record, oscillating

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केवट – मेरी नैया पार करो मेरे राम

केवट – मेरी नैया पार करो मेरे राम

By: Rajendra Kapil रामायण का पात्र केवट, एक ऐसा चरित्र, जिसकी छवि बड़ी भोली है. केवट का ध्यान आते ही एक ऐसा चित्र सामने आ जाता है, जो रामजी के चरणों में बैठा, रामजी के पग पखार रहा है. और उस चरणामृत को पीकर अपने आप को धन्य धन्य अनुभव कर रहा है. रामजी को जब वनवास की आज्ञा सुनाई गई, तो वह संन्यासी वेष में, लक्ष्मण और सिया संग, वनों की ओर निकल पड़े. उनके साथ पूरी अयोध्या भी साथ हो चली. जहाँ जहाँ   प्रभु रुकते, प्रजा भी वहाँ पड़ाव डाल लेती. ऐसा करते प्रभु गंगा के किनारे आ पहुँचे. साथ आये सुमंत्र काका से सलाह कर, उन्होंने निर्णय लिया कि, चुपचाप गंगा पार कर प्रजा से विलग हो जाते हैं. ताकि प्रजा अपने अपने घरों में लौट कर, अपनी दिनचर्या में पुन:  व्यस्त हो सके. लेकिन प्रश्न यह था कि, गंगा पार कराए कौन?  यहीं केवट का प्रवेश राम रामायण  में होता है. एक साधारण सा नौका चालक, जो दिन भर चप्पू चला अपनी जीविका कमा रहा था. प्रभु को जब उसके बारे में पता चला तो उसे बुला भेजा. केवट आ गया. प्रभु ने पार जाने की विनती की.            मागी नाव न केवटु आना,  कहइ तुम्हार मरमु मैं जाना केवट को रामजी के बारे में कुछ जानकारी पहले से थी. उसने रामजी और उनके द्वारा, अहिल्या उद्धार की कथा सुन रखी थी. उसने सुन रखा था कि, जैसे ही रामजी की चरण धूलि ने शिलावत् अहिल्या को छुआ, तो वह एक स्त्री के रूप में परिवर्तित हो गई थी. चरन कमल रज कहुँ सबु  कहई,    मानुष करनि मूरि कछु अहई आपके चरणों की धूलि के बारे सभी ने मुझे यह बता रखा है कि, उसमें एक जादू है, जो अगर पत्थर को भी छू ले तो उसे स्त्री बना देती है. छुअत सिला भइ नारि सुहाई,  पाहन तें न काठ कठिनाई एहि प्रतिपालऊँ सबु परिवारु,  नहीं जानऊँ कछु अउर कबारू प्रभु, आपकी चरण धूलि छूते ही एक शिला एक सुंदर नारी बन गई थी, और मेरी नाव तो केवल लकड़ी की है. पत्थर की तुलना में लकड़ी पत्थर से कहीं अधिक कोमल है. अगर मेरी नौका कुछ और बन गई तो, मेरी तो जीविका ही जाती रहेगी. फिर यह ग़रीब नाविक अपने परिवार का पेट कैसे पाल पायेगा?  मैं तो इसी नौका की मजूरी से परिवार पालता हूँ. मुझे कोई और दूसरा धंधा भी नहीं आता. लेकिन आपने कहा है तो, मैं आपकी सहायता अवश्य करूँगा. आपको निराश नहीं करूँगा. मेरी आपसे एक बिनती है, यदि आप मान लें तो हम दोनों का काम आसानी से हो सकता है. प्रभु ने बोला, बताओ मैं सुनने को तैयार हूँ. तब केवट बोला: जौं प्रभु पार अवसि गा चहहू, मोहि पद पदुम पखारन क़हहू अगर आप पार उतरना चाहते तो मुझे आप अपने चरण धोने की आज्ञा दीजिए.  मैं आपके चरणों का चरणामृत पान कर आश्वस्त होना चाहता हूँ कि, मेरी नाव को कुछ नहीं होगा. इसके बाद मैं आपको ख़ुशी ख़ुशी गंगा पार करवा दूँगा. प्रभु केवट की भोली भोली बातें सुन मुस्कुराने लगे, और बोले केवट वही करो जिससे तुम्हारा कोई नुक़सान न हो. फिर क्या था, केवट भाग कर जल से भरा एक कठोता ले आया, और प्रभु के पग पखारने लगा. पद कमल धोइ चढ़ाइ नाव न नाथ उतराई चहों मोहि राम राउरि आन दसरथ सपथ सब साँची कहों बरु तीर मारहुँ लखनु पै जब लगि न पाय पखारिहों तब लगि न तुलसीदास नाथ कृपाल पारू उतारिहों तुलसी बाबा ने इस वार्तालाप को बड़े सुंदर ढंग से छंदबंध किया. केवट बोला, प्रभु मैं आपसे उतराई भी नहीं लूँगा. अगर आपको मंज़ूर न हो तो, फिर चाहे लखन लाल मुझे अपने तीर से घायल भी कर दें तो भी,  मैं आपको पार नहीं उंतराऊँगा.  प्रभु केवट की अटपटी बातों का आनंद ले रहें हैं. सुनि केवट के बैन प्रेम लपेटे अटपटे बिहसे करुनाऐन चितइ जानकी लखन तन केवट के प्रेम एवं भक्ति से परिपूर्ण, ऐसे अटपटे बचन सुन रामजी, सीता और लखन की ओर देख मुस्कुराने लगे.  मानो पूछ रहे हो कि, मैं अपने इस भक्त का क्या करूँ? तुलसी बाबा इस मधुर दृश्य को देख गद गद हो कह उठे: जासु नाम सुमिरत एक बारा, उतरहि नर भवसिंधु अपारा सोइ कृपालु केवटहि निहोरा,  जेहि जगु किय तिहु पगहु ते थोरा वह रामजी जिनके नाम सिमरन से भक्त

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi stands up for working families, challenges Trump on rising grocery costs

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi stands up for working families, challenges Trump on rising grocery costs

By: Dr Avi VermaCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi continues to advocate for working families, taking a strong stand against rising grocery costs, corporate greed, and attacks on social safety nets. This week, he brought Steve Powell, President of UFCW Local 881, as his guest to Donald Trump’s Joint Congressional

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Hindu leader’s arrest triggers crackdown in Bangladesh: Sumon Sharma’s organization fights for justice

Hindu leader’s arrest triggers crackdown in Bangladesh: Sumon Sharma’s organization fights for justice

By: Dr. Avi Verma The arrest of ISKCON leader Prabhu Chinmoy Das on November 25, 2024, by the Bangladesh Police triggered a wave of unrest, intensifying the persecution of Hindus in the country. Following his detention, Hindu activists took to the streets on November 26, demanding

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Is ballot paper safe for elections

Is ballot paper safe for elections

By: Ashwani Mahajan A few days ago, President Donald Trump raised concerns about the safety of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating that ballot paper is the safest mode for elections. He also mentioned that even tech expert Elon Musk has expressed doubts about the security

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FIA hosts an electrifying 8th Annual Indian Heritage Night with Windy City Bulls

FIA hosts an electrifying 8th Annual Indian Heritage Night with Windy City Bulls

By: Dr. Avi Verma  The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) proudly hosted its 8th consecutive Indian Heritage Night in collaboration with the Windy City Bulls at NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates, on February 27, 2025. The evening was even more thrilling as the Chicago Bulls secured a close 102-100 victory over the Birmingham Squadron.

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OFBJP Chicago celebrates BJP’s Delhi Victory with grand festivities

OFBJP Chicago celebrates BJP’s Delhi Victory with grand festivities

By: Vandana Jhingan  The Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) in Chicago marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decisive victory in the Delhi elections with grand celebrations, reaffirming their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and vision for development. The event brought together

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University of Montana hosts first-ever Indian film festival, engaging hundreds of students

University of Montana hosts first-ever Indian film festival, engaging hundreds of students

By: Vandana Jhingan The University of Montana recently became a hub of Indian culture and cinematic artistry, hosting the inaugural “Festival of Indian Cinema” from March 2nd to 4th, 2025. Organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in partnership with the

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‘We have a responsibility to our neighbours’: EAM Jaishankar on Sri Lanka

‘We have a responsibility to our neighbours’: EAM Jaishankar on Sri Lanka

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka during its economic crisis, highlighting New Delhi’s $4 billion aid package that helped the island nation recover from financial turmoil. Speaking at Chatham House, a London-based think tank, on Wednesday, Jaishankar

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White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages

White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages

The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is engaged in direct talks with Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages held in Gaza. According to Axios, the discussions have taken place in Doha, Qatar, in recent weeks, with US Presidential Envoy

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Trump warns Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

Trump warns Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza, as the White House confirms direct negotiations with the group for the first time. Trump, in a strongly worded Truth Social post, threatened Hamas

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Trump doubles tariffs on China, vows tough stance

Trump doubles tariffs on China, vows tough stance

The White House reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s strong stance on China following the announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, doubling the rate from 10% to 20%. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday emphasized Trump’s tough approach, stating that his administration

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Trump grants auto tariff exemption for one month

Trump grants auto tariff exemption for one month

The White House has announced that US President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption to three major automakers from the newly imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating, “We spoke

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Denmark rejects Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US

Denmark rejects Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US

Denmark has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US, following his remarks during a joint session of Congress two days ago. Trump stated on Wednesday that his administration would “strongly support” Greenlanders’ right to determine their

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Bangladesh faces severe textbook shortage under interim government

Bangladesh faces severe textbook shortage under interim government

The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has once again failed to distribute textbooks to millions of students across the country, causing distress and uncertainty about their education. Former Education Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud had assured that the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB)

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No season should be off-season for Uttarakhand, says PM Modi

No season should be off-season for Uttarakhand, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need for year-round tourism in Uttarakhand to boost the state’s economy, asserting that “no season should be off-season” for the region. Speaking at a public gathering in Harsil, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to

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