India strongly condemned the suicide terror attack in Kabul calling it ‘cowardly’. The attack happened on 28 December at the media news agency and the cultural centre based in Kabul and resulted in the loss of more than 40 innocent lives and many injured . India and Afghanistan relations are based more on human rights […]
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Virtual currencies like Bitcoin run on speculation, Finance Ministry cautions investors
After Singapore, it is India’s turn to warn consumers about the pitfalls of investing in virtual currencies like Bitcoin. Today, Finance Ministry has taken note of the surge in the prices of these virtual currencies and said that these virtual currencies don’t have intrinsic value and aren’t backed by any assets. It also said that […]
Sexual problems may get sorted by Yoga, say experts
“Problems related to sex can very well be handled with Yoga”, four scholars at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital in Karnataka (India) point out in a review article “Yogic Intervention in Sexual Dysfunction” published in Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences. It concluded: By regular practice of Yoga, Pranayama, Bandhas and Mudra the person […]
Hindu Temple proposed at former Church building in Chicago suburb
A Hindu Temple is being reportedly planned in a building on about 2.4 acres plot in the Chicago suburb Lake in the Hills, which previously housed a Christian Church. This Temple, being put forward by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), plans to open daily and will be used for worship/prayer services, assemblies, ceremonies, […]
Bitcoin used by rogue CBI officials for illegal transactions
Bitcoin is already under scrutiny of the Indian government and now, the cases of cheating are sure to give sleepless nights to its supporters but what can one do when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials themselves get involved? ANI News has reported that CBI has booked Ajay Garg, Asstistant Programmer of CBI and Anil […]
Hindu leader welcomes meditation room at Milwaukee Airport
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has welcomed the reported launching of “Interfaith Meditation Room” at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. He said in a statement in Nevada yesterday that having a “meditation room” at the Milwaukee Airport was a step in the positive direction. It would help infuse spirituality into the atmosphere of this important […]
Battered by Saudi Arabia, Yemen seeks humanitarian aid from India
Forgotten by the world, Yemen is now depending on India for humanitarian assistance. The Government of India is providing medical assistance worth about US$ one million to Republic of Yemen in response to a request from the Yemeni government. In a token handing over ceremony held on 27 December in New Delhi, Minister of State […]
Why is India unhappy with Pakistan on Kulbhushan Jadhav? (Full Statement)
The Indian government is unhappy with the way Pakistan treated wife and mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav and also the way their meeting was conducted. Here are the points released by India which shows its displeasure in detail. No part of the below statement has been edited: As you are all aware, the mother and wife of […]
$318 million loan agreement with World Bank to benefit 500,000 TN Farmers
The Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank today signed a $318 million loan agreement for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project to promote climate resilient agriculture technologies, improve water management practices, and increase market opportunities for small and marginal farmers. About 500,000 farmers, of which a majority are […]