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By Shaina Ganapathy, Head of Community Outreach, Embassy Group The pandemic spurred a global realisation of the significance of health and well-being. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), half of the global population lacks necessary healthcare access. It’s crucial to immediately raise awareness about the necessity of robust and adaptable healthcare systems for attaining universal health coverage. This year’s …

TREVOC, a leading name in Gurugram’s luxury real estate landscape, has marked yet another significant milestone in its journey towards redefining opulent living. The brand, known for its visionary approach and decades-long industrial heritage, proudly unveiled Bollywood power couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as its esteemed brand ambassadors. By roping in Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor …

Santa Venera (Malta) based “Malta’s leading Home Decor E-Commerce site” Maltashopper apologized and withdrew socks carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; which protesting Hindus called “highly inappropriate”. David Thake, Chairman of Maltashopper Limited, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed (who spearheaded this protest), wrote: Recognizing the significance of Lord Ganesh in Hinduism and understanding the inappropriateness …

Upset Hindus are urging Santa Venera (Malta) based “Malta’s leading Home Decor E-Commerce site” Maltashopper for immediate withdrawal of socks carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples …

Bangalore, India – BARSHA Bengali Association HSR layout & Sarjapur, renowned for organizing the grandest Durga Puja celebrations in Bangalore, is delighted to announce the election of Mrs. Sumita Dutta as its President for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The members of BARSHA expressed profound humility and honour in welcoming Mrs. Dutta, eagerly anticipating a fantastic year under her inspiring leadership. …

New Delhi, India – Navjyoti India Foundation and India Vision Foundation, founded by Dr. Kiran Bedi, First Woman IPS of India, two leading organizations dedicated to social change and empowerment, successfully hosted their annual flagship event, Kids on Rampage, on March 22, 2024, at Select Citywalk Mall, Saket in New Delhi. This unique event brought together the vibrancy of kids …

In human endeavors, some push the boundaries not just for personal glory, but to shine a light on important causes. Satyadeep Gupta, a distinguished Marine Engineer and alumnus of MERI-IMU 2007 Passout, formerly DMET, India’s premier Marine Engineering College, is one such individual embarking on an extraordinary journey to set a world record while championing the cause of mental health …

On this World Water Day 2024, we confront the uncomfortable situation of India’s stark water challenge, a situation of water scarcity and deluge, often in the same place. Some of the simple technologies to reduce water wastage at home are: 1) Water-Efficient Appliances- like washing machines and dishwashers, Low-flow Faucets and Shower-heads. These keep the pressure but use less water, …

Once School Chaplains bill is signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to become law, Hindus are looking forward to spread the wisdom of their ancient Sanskrit scriptures—Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, etc.—in Florida schools. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Florida students urgently needed awareness of precious wisdom of Hinduism, oldest …

Appalled Hindus are asking for resignation of General Mills CEO Jeffrey L. Harmening with an official apology from the company for non-disclosure of beef in its Yoplait yogurts, and their immediate recall from the market. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was shocking for Hindus to learn that popular Yoplait yogurts, which …