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Gillard insists Oz is safe, says violence occurs in big cities
Written on 7 Jan, 2010 at 1:21 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
6 Jan : As India issued a travel advisory for Australia following unbated assaults and killing of its citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard insisted that her country is safe for all international students and said “acts of violence” occur... (Continue reading)
World’s new tallest building opens to public
Written on 6 Jan, 2010 at 23:10 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
6 Jan : Blazing fireworks and dazzling lights marked the opening of the world’s tallest tower, Burj Dubai, which the Gulf Emirates hopes will pep up its international image, shaken by debt woes. The USD 1.5 billion structure, an “unprecedented” engineering... (Continue reading)
Shabana Azmi starrer “It’s a Wonderful Afterlife” to have world premiere at prestigious Sundance
Written on 6 Jan, 2010 at 0:45 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
5 Jan : BAFTA nominated Gurinder Chadha’s comedy “It’s a Wonderful Afterlife” has made it to the renowned Sundance Film Festival (USA), where it will have world premiere. This United Kingdom (UK) movie called a “supernatural escapade”, set in West London,... (Continue reading)
India descent author wins Canada Governor General’s Award for “Rediscovering India” book
Written on 5 Jan, 2010 at 1:34 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
Jyoti Tewari, 4 Jan : A Canadian author of Indian heritage has won the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award. Moyez Gulamhussein Vassanji’s book “A Place Within: Rediscovering India” bagged him the Award in non-fiction category, which includes $25, 000 prize. Published... (Continue reading)
Hindus urge Massachusetts schools for choice in studying of religious texts
Written on 4 Jan, 2010 at 0:33 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
By Suman : Hindus have urged Massachusetts (USA) schools to either allow students the flexibility to choose the religious text to study in the class instead of just mandating one religious text on the entire class or teach the texts... (Continue reading)
America’s top ski-resort holding Hindu Lord Ganesha exhibition
Written on 4 Jan, 2010 at 0:31 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
By Suman : Sun Valley, one of the best ski resorts in USA, is showing an exhibition on Hindu Lord Ganesha till February 20.On display at Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Ketchum (Idaho), its artworks “range from centuries-old... (Continue reading)
American yoga, custom-made for all
Written on 4 Jan, 2010 at 0:30 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
By Suman , 3 Jan : Yoga studios in USA are customizing classes for every scenario or sub-section of society. Now there is yoga for gardeners, equestrian yoga, mother-baby yoga, laughter yoga, kids’ yoga, prenatal yoga, yoga for surfers, construction... (Continue reading)
America fast adapting to “things Indian”
Written on 2 Jan, 2010 at 0:25 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
1 Jan : Various cultural, culinary, and other concepts of India are speedily becoming part of mainstream America. Many mainstream grocery stores, including healthy/natural food stores, in USA and Canada now carry various food items of India like basmati rice, chutneys,... (Continue reading)
His Majesty grants audience to the new and outgoing IMTRAT Commandants
Written on 31 Dec, 2009 at 18:39 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
December 31: His Majesty the King granted an audience and hosted a luncheon to the new and outgoing IMTRAT Commanders at the Dechencholing palace yesterday. The new Commander Major General Vijay Kumar Pillai is a recipient of the Sena Medal. He... (Continue reading)
Hindus upset at actress Trudie Styler’s announcement— “Sadomasochism is the new Tantra”
Written on 26 Dec, 2009 at 0:00 in World | viewed times | 0 Comments
Suman , US ,25 Dec : Hindus are unhappy at actress-producer Trudie Styler’s recent reported announcement that “Sadomasochism is the new Tantra” and other “Hollywood types” who apparently think and describe of Tantra as just sex. Trudie Styler (Moving the Mountain),... (Continue reading)