Hindus are upset at the disrespectful handling of highly venerated ancient Hindu scripture “The Bhagavad Gita” in the film “Oppenheimer”, released on July 21. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that such irreverence and trivialization of sacred Bhagavad Gita and consequently Lord Krishna, who was hugely revered in Hinduism, was quite inappropriate and disturbing to the devotees. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged director Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures to edit the scenes around references to Hindu text, depicting it appropriately…
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AARP Awards Highly Competitive 2023 Community Challenge Grant to Northern New Jersey Community Foundation
The grant supports the foundation’s initiatives to mitigate flooding in the City of Hackensack. Hackensack (New Jersey): The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization received a Flagship Grant through the 2023 AARP Community Challenge, one of eight grantees selected in New Jersey. The NNJCF, a nonprofit organization based in Hackensack, New Jersey, joined 310 organizations awarded a grant out of 3,600 applications received nationwide in the largest group of grantees awarded to date with $3.6 million funded. With the grant award, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation…
Merck Young Scientist Award invites registrations at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum
Roadshow to visit the institute on July 24, 2023 Trivandrum: Merck, a leading science and technology company, will be organising a roadshow at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Trivandrum to invite registrations for the third edition of the Merck Young Scientist Award 2023. The roadshow is an important leg of the nomination process, where a team from the Merck India, will visit the RGCB campus to call in for registrations from scientists on campus, as well as answer their queries regarding the awards. The Merck Young Scientist Award…
UST Building Momentum in the Dynamic Digital Business Transformation Sector
Experienced leaders joined UST to drive growth and impact in a rapidly growing market Thiruvananthapuram: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, is proud to announce that it is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the $2.4 trillion USD digital business transformation market. Blending strategy, technology, and design, UST’s digital business transformation team has earned a reputation for excellence in leading and delivering effective transformations across a wide range of industries. Key to the success of UST’s transformation efforts is UST Evolve, a global digital business transformation group of…
Kerala’s E-Autos Beyond Borders: 100 Vehicles Ordered for Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL) has secured a significant order for 100 e-autos to be delivered to Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The order was placed through Arenq, KAL’s partner company, marking a milestone in their collaboration. Also, Arenq is actively working towards obtaining approval for KAL’s e-autos to operate in Punjab, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Once approved, KAL’s e-autos equipped with Arenq batteries will expand their presence in these states. In January, Pune-based battery producer Arenq signed an MoU with KAL, becoming their key supplier of batteries, motors, and…
Metropolis Healthcare Limited launches an advanced diagnostic laboratory in Kunnamkulam
Thrissur: Metropolis Healthcare Limited, India’s leading diagnostic service provider announced the launch of an advanced diagnostic testing centre in Kunnamkulam, a prominent business town in Kerala’s Thrissur district. This new cutting-edge diagnostic testing laboratory can process up to 200 samples per day, ranging from basic day-to-day pathology tests to complex molecular diagnostic tests. Inaugurating the state-of-the-art laboratory, Shri. A C Moideen, MLA commented: “I am pleased to welcome Metropolis’s new and advanced diagnostic centre to serve patients in Kunnamkulam. As people are becoming more conscious of their health, preventive screening…
Rare tumor removed from 13-year-old boy’s abdomen
The unwavering determination of the boy’s parents who traveled from Kasargod to Mangalore to seek medical treatment for their son saved the day for him Kannur: A 13-year-old boy Vivin (name changed), from Kasargod was diagnosed with an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor (IMT), an exceptionally rare neoplasm predominantly affecting children and young adults. His parents embarked on a challenging journey to seek the best medical intervention, which led them to KMC Hospital, Mangalore. Through collaborative efforts, a multidisciplinary team was assembled to evaluate Vivin’s condition. Surgical intervention was suggested, which was…
‘It is the job of the central and state government to end the violence’: Supreme Court
New Delhi: Violent clashes broke out in two villages of Manipur’s Imphal West and Kangpokpi districts on Monday, leaving one civilian dead and two others injured. Significantly, the Supreme Court said on Monday that the apex court cannot be used as a platform to decrease violence in Manipur. Also asked the fighting ethnic groups to exercise restraint during the court proceedings. The court also made it clear that it cannot take the law and order of the state into its hands to end the violence. Said that putting an end to ethnic strife…
Terrorist attack on Amarnath Yatra
Rajouri: Another conspiracy by terrorists to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra was foiled by the security forces on Monday. Security forces gunned down a terrorist belonging to a group of infiltrators at Nowshera along the Line of Control in Rajouri district. The body of the terrorist has been recovered from near the LoC. One to two injured have also been injured in the retaliatory action of the security forces who fled towards Pakistan after saving their lives. Army personnel have cordoned off the entire area and started the search operation. At the same time, the army’s search…
“G-20 to Promote Extensive Utilization of Small Grains,” Announces Union Minister V. Muraleedharan
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development, Union Minister V. Muraleedharan revealed that the G-20 meetings this year will focus on fostering the widespread adoption of small grains. Through the provision of small grain meals, organizing small grain fairs, and distributing small grain snacks, efforts are being made to encourage the extensive utilization of these grains. This announcement was made during the inauguration of Annam The Millet Shop, a commendable initiative established by the Center for Innovation in Science & Social Action (CISSA), located at Kuravankonam in Thiruvananthapuram. The G-20 summit serves as…
