New Delhi, May 12, 2022: Hindus are urging California’s Fresno-Clovis-Central-Orange Center-Washington School Districts and all private and charter schools of the Fresno area to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils in Fresno area schools […]
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23 New Jersey school districts to close on Diwali in 2022
New Delhi, May 03, 2022: Welcoming 23 New Jersey public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in the state to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not […]
Visit of External Affairs Minister to the United States of America
New Delhi, April 10, 2022: Dr. S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs will visit the United States of America from 11-12 April 2022. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Minister of External Affairs will lead the Indian delegation at the Fourth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on 11 April 2022 in Washington D.C. The US delegation […]
Centre secures approval for export of Indian mangoes to USA this season
New Delhi, January 16, 2022: The Central Government has secured the approval of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the export of Indian mangoes to the USA in the new season. Consumers in the United States (US) would now have access to excellent quality mangoes from India. The export of Indian mangoes has been […]
Alabama schools seem in no hurry to introduce yoga even after 6 months of lifting long ban
New Delhi, November 4, 2021: Although Alabama public schools were reportedly allowed to offer yoga through state legislation after about 28 years ban, with Governor Kay Ivey signing a bill on May 20, schools still seem to be shy of introducing it. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed emailed to superintendents of 67 larger school boards/districts of Alabama […]
Prime Minister to visit USA for Quad Leaders’ Summit and UNGA High-level Segment
New Delhi, September 19, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be participating, along with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan and President Joseph R. Biden of USA, in the Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework in Washington D.C, USA, on 24 September 2021. The Quad Leaders will review progress […]
Indian Navy Ships to participate in Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar
New Delhi August 23, 2021: Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Guam, an Island Territory of the USA on 21 Aug 21 as part of their on-going deployment to nations in South East Asia and the Pacific Ocean. The two ships are scheduled to participate in the annual Exercise MALABAR-21, between navies of […]
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America on a visit to India
New Delhi, July 26, 2021: U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit India on 27 and 28 July 2021. This is Secretary Blinken’s first visit to India after assuming charge as U.S. Secretary of State. On 28 July, he will meet the External Affairs Minister and the National Security Advisor. Secretary Blinken’s visit is […]
Zippo told to withdraw Hindu God lighters and apologize
New Delhi, July 13, 2021: Upset Hindus are urging Bradford (Pennsylvania, USA) based Zippo Manufacturing Company to immediately recall Zippo lighters displaying images of Hindu Gods, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or […]
Macy’s told to withdraw insensitive “Brahmin” cow leather handbags
New Delhi, June 20, 2021: Hindus feel that associating luxury handbags made of cow leather with “Brahmin” was very inappropriate; and are urging the New York City headquartered premier department store chain Macy’s to withdraw these “Brahmin” leather bags from its 512 stores, e-commerce site and mobile app. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a […]