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In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Nevada Metherd, on behalf of Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Reno, presented appreciation testimonial to Hindu statesman Rajan Zed. This appreciation testimonial; handed to Zed by Metherd in a public ceremony held in the briefing room of Reno Police Headquarters; described Zed as “Ambassador to All Faiths in the World & Especially in Northern Nevada”. Global religious statesman Rajan Zed has taken-up interfaith, religion, European Roma (Gypsies), and other causes all over the world. He has read opening prayers in the United States Senate…

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Senior Pastor of historical Epworth United Methodist Church in Fallon (Nevada) presented distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed with a “Certificate of Appreciation”. Citation of the Certificate; given to Zed publicly in a ceremony held in the briefing room of Reno Police Headquarters by Senior Pastor Reverend Dawn M. Blundell, who is also leader of Fallon Community Interfaith Group, stated: Certificate of Appreciation presented with gratitude to Rajan Zed for leadership and commitment to interfaith work in rural Nevada communities. Global religious statesman Rajan Zed has…

Two weeks ago, Senator Anna M. Kaplan and Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti uncovered the results of their investigation into local abortion restrictions, and called for their urgent repeal by local governments Today, Kaplan & Sillitti were joined by legislative colleagues and advocates from Planned Parenthood to announce the success of their calls for repeal, as the Town of Hempstead and Town of Oyster Bay have heeded their demands and repealed their local abortion restrictions The group applauded the action by Oyster Bay and Hempstead, and urged the remaining communities with…

(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; September 20, 2002) — The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) wants citizens to be informed to participate in New Jersey’s General Election on November 8.  The League is working to ensure voters find accurate, nonpartisan election information on the voting resource site, VOTE411.org. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley encourages voters to visit the site early.  They can access the voter guide for their community on VOTE411.org and make a voting plan to cast their vote in the General Election…

● Over 15000 Royal Enfield owners and enthusiasts celebrated their shared love for motorcycling across 500 cities in India by riding together ● The theme for One Ride 2022, India’s largest cause-led ride, focused on its social mission of encouraging ‘Responsible Travel’ practices Kochi, September 19, 2022: Cities across the world reverberated to the sound of Royal Enfield motorcycles on Sunday, September 18, as the motorcycle brand concluded its global marquee ride that celebrates the spirit of motorcycling – the Royal Enfield ‘One Ride’. Introduced in 2011 with an aim…

Thiruvananthapuram, September 19: The prestigious UK Royal College of Pathology has honoured Dr. Anil Sukumaran, a renowned dentist who hails from Thiruvananthapuram with the FRC Path degree. The laurel comes in recognition of the comprehensive contributions Dr Anil Sukumaran has made in the dental education services arena. Dr. Anil is the first periodontist from India to receive this honour, which was hitherto given only to pathology practitioners. Dr. Anil Sukumaran, secured the first rank in BDS from the Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, and was recognised as the best outgoing student…

Kollam/September 19, 2022: The mother of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) passed away at 2:50 pm today. At 97 years old, Damayanthi Amma succumbed to old age at her home in Amritapuri Ashram in the Kollam District of Kerala. She is the wife of the late Shri Sugunanandan of the Edammannel House, Amritapuri, Karunagappally. The cremation shall take place at the Amritapuri Ashram, with date and time to be announced soon. In addition to Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Damayanthi Amma’s sons and daughters are Kasthuri Bhai, Subhagan (late), Sugunamma, Sajini,…

NEW DELHI  — Seven decades after cheetahs died out in India, they’re back. Eight big cats from Namibia made the long trek Saturday in a chartered cargo flight to the northern Indian city of Gwalior, part of an ambitious and hotly contested plan to reintroduce cheetahs to the South Asian country. Then they were moved to their new home: a sprawling national park in the heart of India where scientists hope the world’s fastest land animal will roam again. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure…

New Delhi: The brother of two teenage Dalit girls, who were allegedly raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, remembers his sisters as ambitious and supportive. The elder sister, who was 17, had left education midway and was taking care of the ailing mother. The other wanted to complete her studies and earn for the family. “After our mother had her uterus operation six months ago, my sister was worried and wanted to stay at home to look after her. She quit her studies for that reason,” the brother…

About 1000 people in Amritapuri gathered to take part in World Cleanup Day. Equipped with gloves, garbage bags and rakes, groups of diverse people united to collect trash. They worked their way along six kilometers of the Arabian Sea’s coastline from Azhikal Beach to the town of Kuzhitara. AYUDH Amritapuri, a chapter of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s youth empowerment initiative, helped organize the event and primarily focused on plastic waste disposal. Participants from the Math included approximately 200 brahmacharis and brahmacharinis, 200 ashram residents, and 100 Western visitors. Meanwhile, about…