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TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, February 28, 2024 (Stabroek News): A short-lived policy banning open-air cremations for COVID-19 victims during the pandemic has been deemed unconstitutional. High Court Judge Avason Quinlan-Williams issued the declaration when she upheld a constitutional lawsuit brought by Cindy-Ann Ramsaroop-Persad in late July, last year. However, Justice Quinlan-Williams only yesterday issued a written judgment, in which she detailed the reasons…

AUSTRALIA, February 1, 2024 ( The Indian Sun): For years, Preeti Kothari and Heena Kajaria have dedicated themselves to fostering connections as matchmakers among Indians in Australia and beyond. Now, their journey takes a spotlight turn as they make their debut in the upcoming series, “The Matchmakers,” exclusively airing on SBS and SBS On Demand starting 14 February. If you’ve…

SHAHJAHANPUR, INDIA, February 19, 2024 (Sanatan Prabhat): Deity Shrikrushna appeared in the dream of Vinod Singh’s 13-year-old daughter Pooja, in Safaura village here. She got a vision that a murti of the Deity was buried under the land near a dargah (Muslim shrine or tomb built over the grave of a religious figure). When Pooja’s family dug at the spot,…

INDIA, January 23, 2024 (Swarajya): Just a day after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, more than 500,000 devotees thronged the temple premises, hoping to have a glimpse of Ramlalla. The following day, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath expressed his desire to implement comprehensive crowd management methods at the temple. On the third day, the…

INDIA, February 26, 2024 (The Organiser): In the early 16th century Bharat contributed 25.1 percent of the total world GDP. With subsequent aggressions and finally with British colonization, Bharat’s GDP contributing to the world GDP fell to a mere 1.2 per cent in 1947 when Bharat got its Independence. Today, Bharat contributes only 3.88 percent of the World’s GDP. With…

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, November 13, 2024 (Indian Link): Like many in Sydney’s Indian community this festive season, the NSW Premier visited a Hindu temple to wish revelers a Happy Diwali. The difference though was that his visit was to see the progress at a construction site – that of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) coming up in Kemps Creek in the…

NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND, October 29, 2023 (Indian Newslink): Hindus in Taranaki recently celebrated the inauguration of their first Hindu Temple with enthusiasm, unity and happiness. The Temple, with Lord Rama as the Main Deity, is located at 119 Heta Road, New Plymouth. The community will remember with pride and piety the ceremony held on September 23, 2023 as the…

BALI, INDONESIA, February 17, 2024 (Al Jazeera): Taking place this year on March 11, Nyepi, or the “day of silence,” will see every light on the island turned off, transport come to a halt and the airport closed. Everyone, Balinese or not, will stay at home to give evil spirits the impression there is nothing to be found on the…