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Thiruvananthapuram: Fraternity is the single important pivot on which everything else works, former Supreme Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman said today, adding that fraternity is crucial to the nation’s unity and integrity. Delivering the 16th edition of K M Bashir Memorial Lecture, organised by the Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust at the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club, Justice Nariman pointed out that secularism is an absolute must as a stepping stone towards achieving fraternity. Speaking on the topic ‘Fraternity in a Secular State: The Protection of Cultural Rights and Duties’, Justice Nariman reminded the…

Wayanad: Givehes Allay Foundation organized Seeds of Solidarity, an Onam Kit distribution program at the Ponkuzhi Tribal Colony in Muthanga, Wayanad. As part of the initiative, 35 kits containing essential items and festive supplies were distributed to tribal families. The program was held with the objective of ensuring that Onam, a festival symbolizing unity and prosperity, could be celebrated with dignity by all sections of society. The Foundation emphasized that such initiatives are aimed at spreading inclusivity and solidarity among communities. Foundation Director Swathy stated, “Onam is not just a…

US military activities in Venezuela, the country with the world’s largest oil reserves, have created a stir on the global stage. US President Donald Trump has deployed naval warships and nuclear-powered fast attack submarines towards the coast of Venezuela. After this move, questions are being raised whether the US is preparing for military intervention in Venezuela. However, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has made it clear that US intrusion into his country is ‘in no way possible’. Addressing his soldiers, Nicolas Maduro said that today we are stronger than yesterday. Today…

The Global Indian Council (GIC) hosted a dignified virtual celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025, marking the 79th anniversary of India’s Independence. The event honored the enduring spirit of freedom while celebrating the values of unity, service, and cultural diversity that define the Indian identity across the globe. The program commenced with a GIC introductory video, followed by stirring renditions of the Indian National Anthem by Aditi and Ananya and the American National Anthem by Aryan, symbolizing harmony between heritage and homeland. GIC Global General Secretary, Mr. Sudhir Nambiar, welcomed…

The Delhi government is going to launch a new service called ‘WhatsApp Governance’, through which people will be able to apply for documents like marriage certificate, driving license, caste certificate from home through WhatsApp. An AI-chatbot will fill the form and complete the process by taking the necessary documents. This will provide relief from both the rounds of government offices and corruption, and the services will be fast and transparent. Delhi government has started a new and digital initiative to make the lives of people easier. Now you will not…

Hindus are urging Opéra National de Bordeaux (ONB) in Bordeaux (France) to withdraw Lakmé opera; scheduled for February 24-26, 2026; which they feel seriously trivializes Hindu religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that a renowned institution like ONB should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that this deeply problematic opera was just a blatant belittling…

According to the Meteorological Department, on August 16, moderate to heavy rain may occur at one or two places in those districts of western Uttar Pradesh which are adjacent to the border of Uttarakhand. The series of rains continues in Uttar Pradesh. Atul Kumar Singh, senior scientist of the Indian Meteorological Department Lucknow Center, said that there is very little possibility of heavy rain in the state for the next three to four days. During this time, only light showers will occur at some places. This will definitely give people…

New Delhi: The hopes of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is facing death sentence in Yemen, surviving are diminishing. Nimisha was to be hanged on 16 July 2025, but after the intervention of a Muslim cleric of India, the sentence was postponed indefinitely. The brother of the Yemeni citizen for whose murder Nimisha is to be hanged has now written a letter demanding that she be punished as soon as possible. The brother of the deceased has clearly written in the letter that the family is not at all ready…