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Upset Hindus are urging Pixers, Łódź (Poland) based home‑decor company, for immediate withdrawal of bathroom-mats carrying images of various Hindu deities; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindu deities Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha, Krishna, Durga, Hanuman, Rama, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, etc.; whose images were depicted on bathroom-mats selling at Pixers website; were highly revered in Hinduism and were meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not for soaking-up dirty water of bathroom, acting as a cushion…

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of Elko City Council in Nevada on May 26, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Elko City Council. 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…

Trivandrum: The Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry, has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call urging citizens to travel within the country instead of opting for overseas destinations for leisure, conferences, events, and weddings. While the initiative supports the conservation of foreign exchange during uncertain global economic conditions, it also creates a significant long-term opportunity to strengthen India’s inbound tourism economy and position the country among the world’s most attractive and preferred destination for business travel, tourism and MICE destination. At a…

A large regional gathering on June 3 in South Orange will engage stakeholders in a transformative development initiative. (Hackensack, New Jersey; May 12, 2026) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites community leaders, business owners, artists, cultural organizations, and residents to participate in Community Conversation: National Heritage Area in New Jersey on June 3 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, in downtown South Orange. Register at https://tinyurl.com/NJNHAJune for in-person or online (Zoom) participation. The event is free and open to the public, with refreshments…

Thiruvananthapuram, 14 May 2026: Continuing with its efforts towards extending a helping hand to the needy, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of leading AI and digital transformation solutions company UST has contributed hearing aids to the National Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram. The hearing aids, worth Rs. 2,36,000, were handed over to NISH, and they will be used to support patients with hearing impairments. The Thiruvananthapuram-based NISH is a comprehensive multi-purpose institute focusing on the identification, intervention, rehabilitation and education of individuals with disabilities. The institute has made…

Dr. Satheesh Kathula, Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran, and Vikram B. Patel have been elected to the American Medical Association (AMA) International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS). AMA is the largest and only national association that convenes more than 200 state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Throughout history, the AMA has always followed its mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. The three distinguished Indian American physicians will assume office at the 2026 Annual IMGS Meeting on June 5, 2026. Dr. Kathula…

New Delhi: Supreme Court takes tough stand on the process of appointment of Election Commissioners, rejects Centre’s plea to postpone the hearing. The Supreme Court of India has categorically refused to adjourn the hearing on petitions challenging the controversial 2023 law relating to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. During Wednesday’s proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the central government, sought time citing his preoccupation with other constitutional matters, a request that was flatly rejected by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra…

Accessibility and Affordability at the Heart of the Mission Somerset, NJ | April 28, 2026 — The Eye Foundation of America (EFA) hosted an elegant and impactful Charity Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at The Imperia in Somerset, New Jersey, bringing together philanthropists, medical professionals, business leaders, and community advocates united by a single vision: a world free from preventable childhood blindness. Held under the theme “Join Our Vision,” the gala highlighted the critical importance of collective action in expanding access to affordable and high‑quality eye care for children…