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Netizens say ‘Laapata Ladies’ big reality check on society


Bollywood comedy-drama film 'Laapataa Ladies' was released on streaming giant Netflix on April 26. Directed by Kiran Rao, 'Laapataa Ladies' is a comical tale of two young brides who get lost on the same train. Amid a whirlwind of mistaken identities and uproarious incidents, the resulting pandemonium ensures abundant laughter and touching scenes. The film...

Gandhian Society (USA) honors distinguished guests in New Jersey


The Gandhian Society (USA) hosted a prestigious event in Edison, New Jersey, to welcome esteemed guests: Dr. Harshad Patel, Vice Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapith; Shri Nithin Mathuria ji, President of Aditya Birla Group of Companies; Other distinguished guests included Dr. H. R. Shah (Chairman, TV Asia), Nishith Patel (President, Edison Council), Kenny Desai (Ex-President, FIA),...

Mayor Adams celebrates lowest Black unemployment in five years


New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated new economic data showing that the unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers has significantly decreased since the start of the administration. Between January 1, 2022, and April 1, 2024, the Black unemployment rate in the five boroughs decreased from 10.7 percent to 7.9 percent — a...

Vice President Harris kicks off nationwide economic opportunity tour in Atlanta


Vice President Harris’s visit highlights recent $158 million Reconnecting Communities Award for The Stitch project to reconnect Atlanta neighborhoods and drive economic growth Vice President Harris to meet with small business owners who are taking advantage of Biden-Harris Administration resources to help launch and scale their businesses ice President Kamala Harris kicked off a nationwide Economic...

Amid contamination allegations, FDA opens probe into Indian spice brands

Post Date: April 30, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened a probe into discovering the actual composition of two Indian spice makers' blends that allegedly contain high levels of cancer-causing pesticides. Earlier this month, Hong Kong even dropped their sales (and banned) three spice mixes by MDH - Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Masala Powder and...

Satya Nadella to Sundar Pichai: Top CEOs on US board on AI risks 

Post Date: April 30, 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai are among 22 top executives who will join an advisory board in the US which will guide the government in how to protect critical infrastructure such as power grids, airports and transportation from the threat of artificial intelligence (AI). Others in the list include OpenAI...

Indian-origin radiologist who drove family off a California cliff had psychotic breakdown

Post Date: April 30, 2024

An Indian-American radiologist who drove his family off the cliff had a 'psychotic breakdown' and believed his children were at risk of being sex trafficked, a psychologist testified regarding the case, according to San Francisco Chronicle. The radiologist, Dharmesh Patel, drove the Tesla carrying his wife and two children off a San Mateo County cliff,...

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors raises over $1 M at 35th-anniversary gala, unveils a new identity


New York – April 29, 2024: Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, formerly known as Sakhi for South Asian Women, a pioneering nonprofit committed to survivors of gender-based violence within the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora in New York City, commemorated its 35th Anniversary Gala at The Glasshouse on April 26th. This milestone honored thirty-five...

Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget: Getting Stuff Done for Working-Class New Yorkers


For over two years, cities across the country have struggled to respond to the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In New York City, slowing tax revenue growth combined with low office occupancy rates, and the expiration of temporary federal stimulus dollars have put a strain on our city’s budget. At the same time, as...