World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
All you need to know about becoming a ‘Public Policy Major’
Public policy majors study the social sciences and learn how to solve complex societal problems. The curriculum for public policy analysis majors emphasizes the social sciences, including economics and political science. These academic programs allow […]
USCIS adopts department of labor definition of “Science or Art”
Washington: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance (PDF, 321.14 KB) in the USCIS Policy Manual to add the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) definition of “science or art” for Schedule A, Group […]
USCIS announces information regarding EB-5 regional center audits
Washington: Under the new provisions of section 203(b)(5)(E)(vii) added by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) to the Immigration and Nationality Act, USCIS said April 9 that it will now need to […]
Indian student shot dead inside his Audi in Canada
A 24-year-old student from India was shot dead inside a car in Canada’s South Vancouver, the local police have said. The Vancouver Police in a statement said Chirag Antil, 24, was found dead inside a […]
Upset Hindus urge ‘Bed Bath & Beyond’ to withdraw Lord Ganesh pillows and apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Midvale (Utah) headquartered retailer “Bed Bath & Beyond” for immediate withdrawal of pillows carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement […]
New York
Celebrate Earth Day with Car Free Earth Day NYC!
Earth Day is fast approaching, marking one of the most exciting events of the year. Since its inception in 1970, this day has served as a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our planet […]
43 social workers honored for their commitment to their patients
New York, NY – April 12, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced 43 social workers from across health system who were honored for their commitment and dedication to their patients. There are more 1,000 […]
Mayor Adams celebrates largest all-affordable housing project in 40 years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a historic win for affordable housing and economic development in the city of New York after the City Council voted to approve the Willets Point Phase 2 […]
International
World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
Indian student shot dead inside his Audi in Canada
A 24-year-old student from India was shot dead inside a car in Canada’s South Vancouver, the local police have said. The Vancouver Police in a statement said Chirag Antil, 24, was found dead inside a […]
Canada pulls out Indian staff from Canadian missions across India
Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government has reduced the number of local staff at its missions across India, slightly over five months after Ottawa withdrew 41, or more than two-thirds, of its diplomats in October last year. […]
World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
Indian student shot dead inside his Audi in Canada
A 24-year-old student from India was shot dead inside a car in Canada’s South Vancouver, the local police have said. The Vancouver Police in a statement said Chirag Antil, 24, was found dead inside a […]
Canada pulls out Indian staff from Canadian missions across India
Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government has reduced the number of local staff at its missions across India, slightly over five months after Ottawa withdrew 41, or more than two-thirds, of its diplomats in October last year. […]
Xi meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday in a sign of mutual support and shared opposition to Western democracies amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We would like to express […]
India clinches victories in key U.N. bodies
Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to INCB for the third term New York: India has secured multiple pivotal positions at the United Nations, marking a significant triumph as Jagjit Pavadia, India’s nominee, clinches a third consecutive term […]
Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion
– Palestinians returning to Khan Younis finds city unrecognizable – The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes – Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if it launches attack Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin […]
World Earth Day: Wake up before its too late
By Dr Kirti Shekhawat Regulated tiny steps and minuscule efforts, culminating together, arbitrate with each other to provide a route to an outcome that is tremendous. History proves that all great feats had small beginnings. […]
Microsoft warns about election manipulation by China
By Vipul Tamhane The Super Bowl of elections is here, and 2024 is not just an election year, it’s perhaps “The” election year. At least 64 countries, including the European Union, are set to hold […]
India unveils world’s largest green energy park in Gujarat, 5 times size of Paris, a km from Pakistan
Khavda: A remote airstrip nestled amidst vast barren lands bordering Pakistan has transformed into an unexpected gateway to one of the world’s largest renewable energy parks. Initially a modest strip lacking even an air traffic […]
Baisakhi and prayers for “Chardi Kala” for the Khalsa Panth
By Simrat Sandhu Baisakhi is a festival that represents different hues and emotions. It is a festival of merriment and amusement, and also a festival of celebration of chivalry, valor, sacrifice, resilience, and courage that […]
Amid Gaza war, over 6,000 Indian workers to depart for Israel by May
New Delhi: The Israeli government announced that over 6,000 Indian workers are scheduled to land in Israel between April and May to assist the nation’s construction industry in tackling a labor deficit triggered by the […]
Kejriwal’s plea challenging arrest to be heard by SC on April 15
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi liquor scam case on April 15. Kejriwal moved the apex court this week […]
India unveils world’s largest green energy park in Gujarat, 5 times size of Paris, a km from Pakistan
Khavda: A remote airstrip nestled amidst vast barren lands bordering Pakistan has transformed into an unexpected gateway to one of the world’s largest renewable energy parks. Initially a modest strip lacking even an air traffic […]
Baisakhi and prayers for “Chardi Kala” for the Khalsa Panth
By Simrat Sandhu Baisakhi is a festival that represents different hues and emotions. It is a festival of merriment and amusement, and also a festival of celebration of chivalry, valor, sacrifice, resilience, and courage that […]
Amid Gaza war, over 6,000 Indian workers to depart for Israel by May
New Delhi: The Israeli government announced that over 6,000 Indian workers are scheduled to land in Israel between April and May to assist the nation’s construction industry in tackling a labor deficit triggered by the […]
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Entertainment
Films that capture true spirit of Baisakhi and Punjabi culture
On the day of this festive occasion, The South Asian Times takes a look at top Hindi films that capture Punjab and its culture in its true essence. ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ A Yash Chopra […]
Top Bollywood songs to pep up your Baisakhi celebrations
Baisakhi, the spring harvest festival, is celebrated with great joy in various parts of India with regional variations but with the same spirit and mood. It is a time of joyous celebration, with people coming […]
Ayushmann Khurrana to urge youth to vote in General Elections
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been roped in by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to urge youngsters to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 39-year-old actor features in the ECI’s campaign video that […]
Sports
Indian men’s hockey team goes down 1-2 against Australia
Perth: The Indian men’s hockey team went down 1-2 against Australia in their neck-to-neck third game of the five-match Test series here. Jugraj Singh (41’) was the lone goalscorer for India, while Jeremy Hayward (44’, […]
IPL 2024: Nitish Reddy’s maiden 50 helps Sunrisers Hyderabad win
Mullanpur (Punjab): A brilliant stroke-filled rearguard half-century by Nitish Kumar Reddy helped Sunrisers Hyderabad prevail over Punjab Kings despite a sensational fightback by Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma after Arshdeep Singh had given them a […]
IPL 2024: Superb batting helps LSG beat RCB by 28 runs
Bengaluru: Young tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav (3-14) bowled a sensational spell that included the fastest delivery of this edition at 156.7kmph after opener Quinton de Kock (81) and Nicholas Pooran (40 not out) set the […]
Business
High-powered US trade mission to visit India to explore agribusiness sector
A high-powered US trade delegation will visit India later this month to explore opportunities in the country’s huge agribusiness sector and further promote American products among India’s rising middle class. “India represents a growth economy […]
US inflation beats Wall Street estimates, rises 0.4% in March
Washington: US inflation increased more-than-expected in March 2024 mostly driven by petrol and shelter costs, pushing away hopes of a June interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. The US consumer price index (CPI) […]
Musk arriving in India this month to meet PM Modi: Report
New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is reportedly planning to visit India later this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce his mega investment plans, as the country doubles down on […]
Lifestyle
Don’t Go Swimming with Google Maps
Google Maps can be very useful. Before it became a common app on mobile devices, drivers had to rely on printed maps as well as directions from various sources, including friends they were visiting and […]
Proof money really doesn’t buy you happiness!
Study of 19 regions shows people who earn virtually nothing are just as content as those on big bucks It turns out, the old adage ‘Money can’t buy happiness’ is true. Economic growth and higher […]
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Completes One Year of Celebrating the Best of India and the World
With extraordinary milestones to its name, the Cultural Centre has emerged as a key change-maker in India’s art and culture landscape Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), which opened its doors on March 31st, 2023, […]