USA
3Oct-23

A Cultural Landmark: Prime Ministers Modi and Sunak extend warm wishes for inauguration of Akshardham, USA

From September 30, the highly anticipated dedication celebrations of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, are underway through a nine-day celebration.  Esteemed leaders, including heads of state from around the world, have extended their best wishes and support for this momentous occasion.  Among the well-wishers are India's...
3Oct-23

Newsweek ranks NYC Health+Hospitals/Sea View nursing home #1 in NYS

NYC Health + Hospitals on September 28, 2023 announced that as part of Newsweek’s third annual “Best Nursing Homes 2024” rankings, it recognized the health system’s skilled nursing facility NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View as the number one nursing home in the state for the second year in a row. Three of the five NYC Health + Hospitals...
3Oct-23

Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez conferred prestigious Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Award

On a historic day at the iconic Federal Hall National Memorial, nestled at 26 Wall Street, Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez was honored with the prestigious Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Award. This distinguished recognition celebrates Commissioner Rodriguez's remarkable journey as an immigrant and his unwavering commitment to the betterment of New York City.  In his acceptance speech, Commissioner Rodriguez dedicated...
3Oct-23

NYC Health+Hospitals/Woodhull successfully evacuates 116 patients, transfers across health system

A neighborhood power failure and equipment damage caused by the extreme rainfall on Friday necessitated a temporary evacuation and full patient transfer  At a little before midnight on September 30, 2023, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull successfully completed a safe and orderly evacuation of all patients, to allow for the hospital to fully shut down its power to address flood-related...
3Oct-23

Human rights of the older people in South-Asia

The world is commemorated International Day for Older Persons on October 1   By Himanshu Rath In South Asian countries including India, the human rights of older people are a matter of concern. While progress has been made in some areas, there are still challenges to be addressed. The world is commemorating International Day for Older Persons on October...
3Oct-23

USCIS exempts biometric services fee for all Form I-539 applicants

Washington: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Beginning Oct. 1, USCIS is exempting the $85 biometric services fee as part of the application process for Form I-539. You do not need to pay the fee if your...
29Sep-23

Biden-Harris admin awards $230 M for suicide prevention, behavioral health care programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $232.2 million in grants for suicide prevention and behavioral health care for at-risk communities, including more than $200 million in new funding for states, territories, and Tribal nations and organizations to build local...
29Sep-23

$15 Million in new federal funding to plant, maintain NYC’s trees

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue on Sept 28, 2023, announced that the city has been awarded $15 million in new federal funding to create new green jobs, improve and expand the city’s urban tree canopy, and increase equitable access to the many benefits that urban...
29Sep-23

Geeta Rabari rocks LA Gujaratis

Los Angeles: Hollywood Garba Group recently hosted its first-ever Garba in Los Angeles. Popular, young and talented singer Geeta Rabari literally rocked the Gujaratis of Los Angeles.  Geeta Rabari, an eminent name in the world of folk, has become an icon among garba enthusiasts of all age groups.   Her intimate knowledge of folk songs, dayras and classical nuances has carved her unique image in the world...