Similarities between Ramcharitmanas and Bhagavad Gita: Part Two – Characteristics and Examples of Devotion in Both Works
By: Rajendra Kapil Ramcharitmanas is an ocean of devotion. The uninterrupted flow of devotion runs through every kand (chapter). On the other hand, the 12th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is considered thechapter of Bhakti Yoga (The Path of Devotion). In this chapter,
Anuj Ansal becomes Soto Zen Buddhist Priest in historic Chicago ceremony
In a historic event for the Indian community in Chicago, 43-year-old Anuj Ansal, who migrated from India to the United States at age five, was ordained as a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest at the Chicago Zen Meditation Community. Introduction to Buddhism The Buddha,
CMAA set to unveil APEX Accelerator Program with grand opening and networking event
By: Dr. Avi Verma Chicago, IL – The Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is excited to announce the grand opening of its new APEX Accelerator Program at its Chicago office on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This special event will not only introduce the APEX Accelerator
Consulate General of India in Chicago to host Hindi Divas event, celebrating the Hindi language and culture
The Consulate General of India in Chicago, under the leadership of Consul General Somnath Ghosh, is excited to invite the Indian community to its Hindi Divas celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The event will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The 2024 presidential debate – Did it move the needle?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump was nothing short of a spectacle that brought the country’s political divide into sharp relief. Both camps claimed victory, and the intense back-and-forth left voters wondering if such divisiveness
Key CPI-M Meeting to Appoint New General Secretary
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) is set for a pivotal meeting on Friday to elect a new general secretary following the passing of Sitaram Yechury. This is the first instance since the party’s founding in 1964 that a sitting general secretary has
Egypt Urges Overhaul of Global Financial System
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has called for a restructuring of the global financial system and greater involvement of developing countries in economic decision-making processes. In a virtual address at the UN event “Global Call on the Summit of the Future” on Thursday, Sisi
Trump Declines to Participate in Further Presidential Debates with Harris
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has announced that he will not participate in any additional presidential debates with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, asserting that he had won
CLOSE-IN: The Moment is Ideal to Develop a Young Indian Test Team
The burgeoning competition among cricket players for spots in the Indian Test team is a positive sign for Indian cricket. However, effectively nurturing young talent to become impactful quickly is crucial, especially with the World Test Championship final on the horizon next year.
Complaint Filed Against CM Siddaramaiah for Rs 68 Crore Fraud in MLAs/MPs Court
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India Advances to Tier 1 in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
India has ascended to Tier 1 in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This top tier highlights India’s role-model status in cybersecurity through its significant commitments and impacts. The updated GCI 2024 introduces a new five-tier
Cardi B Welcomes Baby Girl, Describes Her as the ‘Prettiest Little Thing’
Cardi B has welcomed a baby girl with her estranged husband, Offset, more than a month after filing for divorce. The couple, already parents to 6-year-old Kulture and 2-year-old Wave, announced their new arrival with Cardi describing her as the “prettiest lil thing”
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Case
On Friday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy corruption case. The Court specified that the bail conditions would be set by the trial court. The decision was delivered through two concurring
Livingstone Seeks T20I Boost to Revive ODI Aspirations Amid England’s White-Ball Transition
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is determined to use his recent promotion to England’s T20I team as a springboard to regain his place in the ODI squad. In Wednesday’s match against Australia at the Utilita Bowl, Livingstone, who was utilized as a finisher in
MUDA Case: Karnataka High Court Reviews Siddaramaiah’s Petition as Chief Minister Inspects Bengaluru
On Thursday, the Karnataka High Court began hearing a writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval for his prosecution in the alleged MUDA scam. While the court hearing commenced, Siddaramaiah, who had previously canceled his appointments for the
India’s industrial production sees a 4.8% increase in July
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 4.8% in July, up from 4.7% in June, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. The growth rates across the major sectors were as follows: mining at 3.7%, manufacturing at 4.6%,
Time for Action: PM Modi Urges Global Cooperation to Advance Green Hydrogen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for global cooperation to advance green hydrogen production, highlighting India’s ambition to become a global leader in this renewable energy source. Speaking virtually at the ‘Second International Conference on Green Hydrogen,’ PM Modi underscored green hydrogen’s potential in
CM Kejriwal Scheduled to Appear in Delhi Court Today
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in custody over the alleged liquor policy scam, is scheduled to appear before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court today. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja issued a production warrant for Kejriwal and extended his judicial custody until today, following the
Apple Hits $5 Billion in iPhone Exports from India for April-August Period
Boosted by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has achieved approximately $5 billion in iPhone exports from India for the April-August period of this fiscal year. This represents a significant increase of over 50 percent compared to the same period in the previous
Trump Claims He Does Not Care About Harris’s Racial Identity
Former President Donald Trump stated that he does not care about Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity. Harris, who has both Indian and Jamaican heritage, identifies as Black and Indian American. “I don’t, and I don’t care,” Trump said during a presidential debate,