AAPI Delegation Champions Unity and Healthcare Collaboration in GujaratA

Historic Meetings Advance Shared Vision for Medical Excellence in India and Beyond The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) reaffirmed its commitment to unity and healthcare advancement during a series of pivotal engagements in Gujarat, India. At the heart of these meetings was the message that unity is the cornerstone of AAPI’s impact—both within its membership and in its partnerships with Indian healthcare leaders. During the Indian Medical Association (IMA) convention in Ahmedabad, an AAPI delegation led by President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty met with the Honorable Chief Minister…

Seeking the Infinite; Mahakumbh 2025 by Yakub Matthew

Mega events such as the Mahakumbh…bring upon us the realization that humankind has one unifying divine core Yakub Matthew in his introduction ‘United in the quest of the infinite.’ By Usha Akella  (Seeking the Infinite; Mahakumbh 2025 is a deeply reflective and visually captivating book that chronicles a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey undertaken by Yakub Mathew and his wife, Shilpa, during the Maha Kumbh Mela – an extraordinary event that occurs once every 144 years. What began as a celebration of Yakub’s 60th birthday with his wife and 17 close friends from across…

BMC mayor to be woman, major decision on Maharashtra civic elections

Mumbai:  The post of Mayor in BMC will be given to a woman only. This has been made clear. According to this big update related to the civic elections in Maharashtra, BJP-Shiv Sena will jointly decide the name of the Mayor. Apart from BMC, the post of Mayor in Navi Mumbai will also be given to a woman, while in Thane the Mayor will be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The Urban Development Department decided the reservation through lottery on Thursday, on the basis of which a woman will…

Rahul Gandhi receives historic document of grandfather Feroze Gandhi, sends it to mother Sonia

Raebareli: Tuesday was a very special day for Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who was on a two-day visit to Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. He was presented with the decades-old driving license of his grandfather and former MP Feroze Gandhi, which had been lying undisclosed for years. During the Raebareli Premier League cricket tournament, organizing committee member Vikas Singh handed over this historic document to Rahul Gandhi. Vikas Singh said his father-in-law had received the license many years ago at an event. After his death, his mother-in-law kept…

UST Adopt-a-Village CSR Initiative Hands Over 2 More Water Treatment Plants in Kuttanad

Two RO water treatment plants installed in Edathva, Chambakkulam panchayats at a cost ofRs 16.5 lakh Thiruvananthapuram, January 22, 2026: The hugely successful Adopt-a-Village programme spearheaded by the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of prominent AI and digital transformation solutions company UST, has added yet another feather in its cap in its efforts to provide safe drinking water to needy communities. The UST CSR team inaugurated and handed over two more RO water treatment plants to the people residing in the villages of Pacha East Ward 12 in Edathva panchayat,…

Mamdani Administration Announces New Youth Clinics at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens

Supported by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, the new NYC Health + Hospitals clinics will provide excellent behavioral and primary care as youth age out of pediatric care Nearly 90% of youth stop seeing their mental health provider after they turn 21 — this initiative will keep young New Yorkers engaged and supported New York, NY – TODAY, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined NYC Health + Hospitals and MetroPlusHealth to announce the launch of two new clinics to provide comprehensive healthcare to young people ages 16 to 25 years old at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens. Supported by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, the clinics will aim…

UST Acquires Leading Fintech Innovator Tailwind

Thiruvananthapuram, 20 January 2026: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Texas-based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its position in a dynamic sector while also expanding its presence in South America. Tailwind was founded in 2003 as Integritas Solutions Group, with offices in Austin, TX, USA, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2009, it expanded operations to Sri Lanka, with a Portugal delivery center added in 2019. With over 220 employees globally, Tailwind boasts robust expertise in the banking and financial services domain that will bolster UST’s standing in this critical…

AAPI’s Landmark Odisha Global Health Summit: Forging Partnerships, Celebrating Achievements, and Shaping the Future

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) organized its 19th annual Global Health Summit (GHS) from January 9–11, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, which was attended by over 100 Physician leaders from the United States, along with nearly 500 participants from India. Organized for the first time in the state of Odisha under the leadership of AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, the Summit brought together leading physicians, researchers, educators, and public health experts from India and the United States, united in their mission to advance medical innovation, global partnerships,…

Upset Hindus seek apology from Mondelēz Australia for non-disclosure of beef in its various snacks

Upset Hindus worldwide are seeking official apology from Mondelēz International, “one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers” with “125-year history in Australia”, for non-disclosure of beef in some of its products; and immediate recall of all such items., Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was shocking for Hindus to learn that majority of its Pascall and The Natural Confectionery Co. products, which they had been eating for years, reportedly contained beef, while beef was not explicitly mentioned under the ingredients listed on the…

Build your kitchen and toilet according to Vastu Shastra

Always consider Vaastu when constructing your home, as failing to do so will prevent peace and happiness within the home and diminish the chances of success. In ancient times, Vaastu Shastra was considered a key aspect of home construction. It studies every flaw in construction. Just as making the right decision during construction can bring benefits, wrong construction can also cause harm. According to Vaastu Shastra experts, there are certain things related to kitchen and toilet construction that can be considered to not only reduce or eliminate the negative effects…