SRINAGAR, INDIA,, January 6, 2024 (The Hindu): For centuries, the Kashmiri language has survived only through oral traditions; by 2013, those who could write the script fell to just five percent. This year, two technological giants, Microsoft and Google, will infuse a new lease of life into the language, whose rich literature continues to remain accessible to only a small…
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…
UNITED STATES, February 11 2024 (News India Times): A new report released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found more than 59,000 Indians became US citizens in 2023, making the country the second top source country for new citizens after Mexico. According to the official report, nearly 870,000 foreign nationals became US citizens during the fiscal year…
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…
GUYANA, January 25, 2024 (Stabroek News): The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) on Sunday celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Pandit Reepu Daman Sanskritik Kendra in Ganges St, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown. President of the Sabha, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, joined the procession of the praants and mandirs from the Shri Krishna Mandir, in Campbellville, Georgetown. Thousands of people from various regions…
