Floods in Kerala have again tested human resolve in the face of a crisis. So what has been the role of the Centre in this crisis in Kerala? What has it done till now? Here is a lowdown: During the recent floods in Kerala, the Centre has provided urgent aid and relief material in a […]
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Minnesota firm puts Lord Shiva doormat, angers Hindus
Hindus are urging Saint Cloud (Minnesota) based company Babyshark for the immediate withdrawal of door mat carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Shiva; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) yesterday, said that Lord Shiva was highly revered in Hinduism and his images were meant to be […]
Hindus tell Walmart to withdraw Lord Ganesh Toe Ring and apologize
Hindus are urging multinational retail corporation Walmart to immediately withdraw “Ganesh Toe Ring” from Walmart.com, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s toe. […]
Production of RAW Cashew at All Time High
The production of raw cashew nuts in India during 2017-18 has increased to all-time high at 8.17 lakh metric tonne and registered growth of 4% compared to previous production of 7.79 lakh metric tonne and 21 % increase compared to 2015-16 production of 6.70 lakh metric tonne. However, due to a shortage of sufficient quantity […]
Missouri brewery apologizes and removes beer linked Lord Ganesha image after Hindu protest
Springfield (Missouri) based award-winning Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) has apologized and removed Hindu deity Lord Ganesha image portrayed on its Bombay Brown IPA beer label after upset Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. “SBC sincerely apologizes to Rajan Zed and The Universal Society of Hinduism for the inappropriate usage of Lord Ganesha on our beer […]
India ranks 5th in global cultivation of GM crops
As per a report of International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, 2018, India ranks 5th in global cultivation of GM crops. Bt. cotton is the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in the Country. Many people are opposed to the GM crops in India and also abroad. Invest India and UAE Ministry sign […]
Invest India and UAE Ministry sign MoU for cooperation in blockchain and other tech
Invest India and the UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for India – UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge yesterday in New Delhi. This partnership will generate an estimated USD 20 billion in economic benefits during the next decade for both countries. The MoU will spur development across areas like Blockchain, […]
Sindhudurg Airport nearing completion
The Minister for Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, reviewed the on-going work of the greenfield airport at Parule Chipi in Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. The Minister was apprised that construction of taxi way, apron and isolation bay has been completed and work on the airfield ground lighting is on. Eighty percent work on Construction of […]
12 Major Ports earned operating surplus
The Minister of State for Shipping and Finance Pon Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that all the 12 Major Ports have earned operating surplus during the last three years. This has been possible on account of various infrastructure & development projects undertaken by the Ports which is […]
Italian brewery told to retire Sons of Shiva beer and apologize
Hindus are urging Latina (Lazio, Italy) based Pontino Brewery (Birrificio Pontino) to apologize and withdraw its Sons of Shiva beer; calling it highly inappropriate. Label of Pontino’s Sons of Shiva beer (Harvest Pale Ale, American IPA style, 7% ALC, 65 IBU, 13 EBC) carries an image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha holding a bottle in one […]