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On August 31st of this year, 2022, Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) will be celebrated with grandeur. Lakhs of idols are going to be immersed in water as a part of the ritual. This is very close to people’s hearts and a lot of sentimental value revolves around it. However, we cannot ignore its impact on water bodies entirely. In Bengaluru, …

New Delhi August 22: On the auspicious occasion of 31st Nepali Language Day or ‘Bhasa Manyata Diwas,’ Chief Minister of Sikkim P.S Tamang extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the Nepali speaking people around the world. It was on August 20, 1992 when the constitution of India gave recognition to Nepali language in the eight schedule of …

Hindus are asking for a Diwali holiday in all the nine public school districts which lie completely within Collin County (Texas); while schools in only two of these districts are closing on October 24, the day of their most popular festival Diwali in 2022. Schools are closed only in Farmersville and Melissa Independent School Districts (ISD) on October 24 in …

Hindus are urging all 23 public school districts in San Mateo County (California) to close on their most popular festival Diwali; which falls on October 24 this year. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils in the public schools of San Mateo County; as they had …

Hindus are pushing for a Diwali holiday in all the 24 public school districts of Middlesex County (New Jersey), while schools in only seven of these districts are closing on October 24, the day of their most popular festival Diwali in 2022. Schools are closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville, South Brunswick school districts on Diwali …

Although a law allowing cremation was passed in Malta Parliament in May 2019, a functioning crematorium is still nowhere in sight. According to some estimates; going through blueprints, approvals, construction, licensing, etc.; it might be 2025 or 2026 when a working crematorium would be available to the public for cremation of their loved ones. Moreover, the law is reportedly still …

In a land of 1.4 billion people, there’s a stirring movement that runs deep in the valleys and deserts. ‘The Land of Ahimsa’ is the first feature-length documentary on Dolly Vyas-Ahuja’s journey to becoming a vegan and a voice for the voiceless. After an overnight transformation to veganism eight years ago, she returns to her motherland with a new set …

Reno Police Chief Jason Soto will present religious statesman Rajan Zed with Chief’s Commendation Award in a recognition ceremony to be held at Reno Police Headquarters on August 29. Zed is being reportedly conferred with this special award for his contributions in the diverse faith communities of Northern Nevada and putting the city of Reno on the world map with …

Now we should move towards tobacco endgame strategy and ban smoking zones to make public places completely smoke-free, said Dr. Shalini Singh, cancer expert and Director of ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research. Plug gaps in COTPA Act to save our youth and kids from tobacco menace: Shweta Shalini, Maharashtra BJP spokesperson. Tobacco use can have a serious impact …

Home to 16% of the world’s population, India – The world’s largest user of groundwater, is facing a huge concern over its groundwater levels. Stored underground, protected from the sun and less likely to evaporate, groundwater becomes a major source of easily accessible water in the country. However, research shows that the groundwater levels in India have declined by 61% …