Washington: Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first Indian American to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast. Running for the US House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, a Democratic stronghold, Subramanyam defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party. He is currently a Virginia State Senator. Subramanyam was…
New Delhi: Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as ‘Bihar Kokila’ for her melodious rendition of Chhath and folk songs such as “Kartik Maas Ijoriya”, “Suraj Bhaile Bihaan” and Bollywood hits “Taar Bijli” and “Babul”, lost her battle with cancer at a hospital here on Tuesday. She was 72. Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the…
Washington: The U.S. presidential election has reached a crucial point. Voting has officially ended in certain states and is in its final hours in others. Across the country, millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in a closely watched and highly anticipated contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This…
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. Netanyahu…
Hyderabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said caste discrimination in the country is probably among the worst in the world and that caste census is the first thing to be taken up to address the issue. Addressing a meeting organised by Telangana Congress on the caste survey to be undertaken by the state government…
King Vishwamitra approached the sage Vasishtha, bowing with deep reverence. The sage, reciprocating with appropriate honor, invited the king to sit comfortably, and the two settled into conversation. “O King,” Vasishtha began, “blessings upon you. Are you well and in good health? You are known for your bravery and virtue. Tell me, do you rule…
Khade Ganesh Ji is a famous temple in Kota, Rajasthan, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity. What makes this temple unique is its rare standing idol of Lord Ganesha, which is uncommon in Hindu temples. Located by the peaceful Chambal River, this temple is important to devotees and tourists. In…
Washington, D.C.: Former President Donald Trump is closing the gap in Pennsylvania, while Vice President Kamala Harris is making gains in North Carolina and Georgia, according to recent polling from The New York Times. The two candidates are locked in a fierce contest across several battleground states, with the race too close to call in…
Karachi: Two Chinese nationals were injured on Tuesday when a local security guard opened fire at them following a quarrel in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, police said. The incident reportedly took place at a police station in the Industrial Trading Estate area of Karachi in Sindh province. Deputy Inspector General of Police Azhar Mahesar…
Amaravati: The YSR Congress Party on Tuesday claimed that as many as 86 cases have been filed against its social media activists during the past three days. The opposition party, in a press statement, said the activists have been vocal about government shortcomings on social media and alleged that they are being targeted with false…
