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Gunter Grass and Kolkata – a four decade of love-hate tale
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) From a dark depiction of the “omnipresent stench”, the people dwelling in concrete pipes and damning criticism of the city’s culture of hero worship to a philanthropic...
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Breaking the menstrual taboo: Moving beyond the gender divide
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Toronto-based poet Rupi Kaur’s image showing blood-stained pants was recently deleted by a mobile photo and video sharing service Instagram, stating it goes “against...
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Two Indian Americans among biggest givers of 2015
Washington, April 12 (IANS) Two Indian Americans have been listed among the 50 biggest philanthropists of 2015 by the Town and Country Magazine with the likes of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and...
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American studio picks up Indian-American siblings-made romcom
Washington, April 9 (IANS) Alchemy, an American movie studio, has acquired all North American rights to a new true-life romantic comedy “Meet the Patels” made by an Indian-American brother-sister team...
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they visit the India booth of the world’s largest industrial technology fair, the Hannover Messe, in Hanover April 13....
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Plans Afoot to Construct International Hindi Center in New Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. More than 250 academicians, business professionals, public officials and prominent members of the community unanimously adopted a resolution to establish an International Hindi...
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Judge Rajeswari Decries Domestic Violence in South Asian Community
The first Indian-American woman to become a judge in New York City and the first Indian-American criminal court judge, is concerned about violence against women in South Asian households. In her 16...
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Pakistan PM to intensify diplomatic efforts to solve Yemen conflict
(Reuters) – Pakistan is to intensify diplomatic efforts to try to resolve the crisis in Yemen, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday, days after his Gulf allies criticised Pakistan for not...
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Cross-Cultural Conference on Women’s Empowerment Draws Full House
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. “The Art of Empowerment – a Cross-Cultural Women’s Conference,” hosted by EQuest Global Group, Inc., and Latinas On The Plaza drew a full house here at The Meadows Club, April 9....
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Former Miss America Nina Davuluri Throws 1st Pitch at Phillies Game
Baseball lovers witnessed a historic night in Philadelphia April 11 celebrating cultural diversity, a Phillies win and a first pitch thrown by former Miss America Nina Davuluri. Organized by Platinum...
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ITASCA, Ill. Midwest Swaminarayan Temple celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Day Midwest Swaminarayan Temple (MST) hosted a Gujarati comedy April 10, in appreciation of the selfless services of...
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Extension Given to Edison Group to Host India Day Parade for Next 9 Years
The Indian Business Association will host the India Day Parade in Edison for the next nine years, thanks to an extension allocated at a council meeting last week. The Edison-based group had a permit...
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Ambedkar remembered amidst political parties’ fight over his legacy
A series of programmes across the nation marked 124th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, as political parties vied to claim the legacy of the political icon and main architect of Indian constitution....
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Modi, Kejriwal among Time’s 100 most influential people
Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have been voted among the 100 most influential people in the world in a poll conducted by the prestigious Time magazine....
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Jazz Saxophone Joins Bharata Natyam in Tribute to Woman Saint
CHICAGO The original production of “Song of the Jasmine,” where premier jazz saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa accompanies Bharata Natyam performance by the Ragamala team, led by...
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9 Authors, Artists and Researchers Win Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships
Nine writers, artists and scientists of Indian origin won the coveted Guggenheim Fellowships announced April 9. This was the ninety-first competition for the United States and Canada region in which...
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with local residents as she campaigns at the Jones Street Java House in LeClaire, Iowa April 14. The post appeared first on News India Times.
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A Hindu holy man touches an infant with his foot as part of a ritual to bless him during a religious procession to mark the Gajan festival in Kolkata. India, April 13. The post appeared first on News...
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Samskriti Foundation to Host Workshop on Aesthetic Enjoyment, Rasa
NAPERVILLE, Ill. Samskriti Foundation is hosting “Rasaanubhavam: an interactive exploration of Raga, Rasa and Rhythm” within its “Anubhava” series of workshops here at Madden Theater, Naperville,...
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Government says church attacks not political
The government has denied that “communal” politics were behind a series of attacks on churches and the rape of a nun in recent months, as it seeks to quell rising concerns among religious minorities....
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