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Life is restless for peace in the world


By Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Mystic poetry and literature are rich in verses addressing the way to a peaceful, calm life. One of the greatest mystic poet-saints of the past century, Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj, has written a verse that captures the way to lead lives in which we reduce stress and anger...

Please pledge never to bet on the lives of animals


By John Di Leonardo Gambling is one of the 7 addictions, or Sapta Vyasan, recognized and prohibited by Jainism. This vice has devastated the lives of many persons and their families, however, when it comes to horse racing, it devastates the lives of animals as well. Surely, a great deal of Jains as well as...

The Covid Virus Scurries Through New York City


Just when you thought we were ready to leave the Covid pandemic behind us, scientists have brought us some discouraging news: they took samples from 79 residents of New York City and found that 13 of them (16.5 percent) were carrying the virus that causes COVID-19. These were not just any residents, but some...

Looted Kohinoor to be cast as “symbol of conquest” in new Tower of London display


The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a "symbol of conquest" as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the charity that manages Britain's palaces, said that the new Jewel...

Can Kishida harp on Abe’s legacy?


Dawn of a new era in Indo-Japan relationship By S. Majumder Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to India on March 20 comes after Japan refused to send its Foreign Minister to the G-20 summit held in New Delhi earlier this month. The move has surprised many in diplomatic circles. The assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe had...

TALENT AND TRENDS THAT STOOD OUT AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK x FDCI


Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI is one of the most watched out for events in India. The bi-annual event attracts audiences not only from all across the country but also from across the globe and is one of the most followed platforms digitally. The four-day long fashion extravaganza from March 9-12 at the Jio World...

NYC Health+Hospitals/Coler ranks #5 in Newsweek’s ‘Best Nursing Homes in NYS’ list


NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler celebrated ranking #5 in Newsweek’s list of Best Nursing Homes in New York State. The rankings are based on four critical criteria: performance data, peer recommendations, the handling of the current COVID-19 pandemic and regulatory accreditation. There are over 600 nursing homes in New York State.   “Coler’s #5 ranking in Newsweek’s list of “Best...

Virtual conference ‘Defining Applied Jain Studies’ on April 22-23


Arihanta Academy will host and sponsor a unique virtual conference "Defining Applied Jain Studies" in collaboration with JAINA's Academic Liaison Committee (ALC). The conference, to be held on Earth Day April 22 and April 23, 2023, will bring esteemed Jain scholars to share their views and research. It will be an exciting event as it aims to define and...

NYC Health+Hospitals to ensure continued Covid-19 support to New Yorkers


In preparation for the May 11 expiration of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration that ends the funding source for pandemic response, NYC Health + Hospitals  announced plans to ensure New Yorkers continue to have the access to COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment, as well as services to address Long COVID. After being...