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Welcoming the election of Robert Prevost as new Pope Leo XIV, Hindus hope that he will be more open to reforms and lead efforts at interfaith dialogue. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Omaha (USA) today, hoped that Pope Leo XIV would intensify the Roman Catholic Church’s efforts at interfaith dialogue and creating harmony among world’s diverse religions; be more open to reforms; and bring transparency, maturity, accountability and modernization to Church. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that Hindus would gladly work…

Plants 2500 trees as part of project; becomes first company to join hands with Kerala Forest and Wildlife Dept for eco-restoration project  Thiruvananthapuram: Strengthening its efforts in the arena of nature and forest restoration and conservation, digital transformation solutions company UST has partnered the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department in an eco-restoration initiative at Kuttappara, near Peppara dam, Paruthippally range of the Thiruvananthapuram Forest division. The company, along with the state department, has planted 2,500 trees in the forest range as part of the eco-restoration project. Significantly, UST has to its…

The retail pioneer announces Discounts of Up to 50% on 2,500 Selected Products Throughout May Dubai, UAE : Union Coop has announced the launch of seven promotional campaigns throughout May, featuring a wide range of offers on 2,500 carefully selected products. Discounts will reach up to 50%, as part of the cooperative’s ongoing efforts to delight customers, meet their needs, and provide high-quality products at competitive prices, in line with its community-driven initiatives. These offers will be available across all Union Coop branches, as well as through its online store…

 India has taken revenge for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. India attacked 9 terrorist hideouts in Pakistan on the intervening night of 6-7 May. More than 100 terrorists were killed in this attack. 10 members of terrorist Masood Azhar’s family were also killed. Pakistan is completely scared of India’s action. There has been a threat from Pakistan to bomb the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gujarat Cricket Association has received an email from Pakistan. In this, there is a threat to blow up Narendra Modi Stadium with a bomb. Gujarat Cricket Association…

Hindu prayers will open the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature in Lincoln on May seven, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Nebraska Legislature. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and the root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides lines…

Strategic Expansion Enhances Retail Presence and Consumer Experience in Dubai Dubai, UAE: Retail Pioneer, ‘Union Coop’ opened its new branch in the Nad Al Sheba Mall, in the Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. This comes as part of Union Coop’s expansion strategy aimed at serving the community and offering shoppers a unique retail experience. With this launch, the total number of Union Coop branches has reached 28. The new branch was inaugurated by H.E. Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, Chairman of Union Coop, and Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO…

Thiruvananthapuram: Digital transformation solutions company UST, in association with the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology Alumni Association (RIOAA), has handed over assistive vision devices to the city-based Punarjyothi Visual Rehabilitation Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme. The Punarjyothi Visual Rehabilitation Centre is a project by the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology Alumni Association (RIOAA). At an event themed, ‘Education for Empowerment of the Visually Challenged’, held recently, UST officials led by Shilpa Menon, Center Head, UST Thiruvananthapuram, handed over the devices. Dr Arun S Nair, Director, Department…

New York, NY – The Indian Overseas Congress USA (IOC USA) held a solemn and powerful gathering at Times Square on April 27, 2025, to express solidarity with the victims of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which occurred on April 22, tragically claimed the lives of 26 innocent people, including many tourists. The event, titled “Stand in Solidarity with India,” united IOC USA officials, members of the Indian diaspora, and community leaders to condemn the heinous act of terrorism and call for urgent, decisive…

New Delhi: After the painful terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia. The Prime Minister has returned to Delhi on Wednesday morning and will chair the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security shortly from now. He took this decision in view of the seriousness of the attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials in view of the Pahalgam terrorist attack…

“Every child deserves to see the world with clarity and purpose. Let’s join hands to eradicate childhood blindness and unlock a brighter future for generations to come,” said Dr. Vadrevu K. Raju, a world-renowned ophthalmologist, philanthropist, and the founder of the Eye Foundation of America (EFA)m during a Spring Fundraiser Gala in New Rochelle, New York on April 12, 2025. The gala, organized under the leadership of Dr. Surendra Sharma and Dr. Rachana Shukla, Eye Foundation of America raiseed funds to help support a new state-of-the-art green hospital in India, as well as outreach programs in…