NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old person was booked for posing as a pilot with Singapore Airlines in front of CISF personnel, who are in charge of airport security across the country. The person, who was caught for an act of forgery, was spotted wandering in the Metro Skywalk area of the Delhi airport in the uniform []

Thiruvananthapuram: After casting his vote on Friday, Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor said that the 2024 elections are all about Indias future, and added that it would not only restore faith in diversity but also in the countrys pluralism. Tharoor went on to say that the elections are far greater than his []

Jayanti Iza CHICAGO: A Basketball tournament was hosted by Shree Jalaram Mandir on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Hanover Park District in Chicagoland. There were more than 65 players participating in the tournament. It was organized by Shree Jalaram Mandir. Tournament was from 10am 3pm. There were total 12 teams in the tournament. There []

Dhara Pandya On May 18th, 2024, the Tetzlaff Middle School grounds will come alive with the vibrant spirit of camaraderie and mental health advocacy as Saahas for Cause presents Chak De SoCal 2.0. This much-anticipated event, organized in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, the Southern California Youth Cricket Academy, and the []

CHICAGO: Creating a wonderfully spiritual atmosphere for Mahashivratri, elderly seniors handmade God Shivas residence with carved cardboards and cotton stick-ons, symbolizing Himalayas and Kailash Mountain with incredibly beautiful chandeliers of Bilvpatras ,(trifoliate leaves revered in Hinduism for its spiritual significance representing Lord Shivas three eyes. Wall decorations of sacred Mantra of Lord Shiva, Ohm, a []

Geetha Patil BOSTON: Ram Navami wascelebrated on a grand note with religious fervor and gaiety at Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston, MA on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Hundreds of people participated in the Sampurna Shri Ram Charit Manas Paath samapti and the procession of Shri Ram Charita Manas book. On Ram Navami day, the temple []

Geetha Patil CHICAGO: The Hindu Mandir of Lake County, Grayslake, a Chicago suburb, celebrated the first Chaitra Navaratri Devi Pujan, Kanya Pujan, and Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishta of Lord Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomiwith immense zeal and devotion on Apr 16 and 17, 2024. Hundreds of devotees from Greater Chicago area attended []

India Post News Service KARACHI: In a profound display of devotion and cultural preservation, the Ram Bhakt Samaj orchestrated Ramanavami Puja at Shri Naval Mandir in Narayanpura Ranchoreline, Karachi, Sindh. This landmark event, transcended geographical boundaries, as devotees from around the globe united virtually to seek blessings from Prabhu Shree Ram. The Ramanavami Puja, a []

Vidya Sethuraman India Post News Service Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease of adults and children. Americans are getting fatter: one-third of US residents are considered overweight by traditional BMI standards. And 2 out of 5 adults are obese. About 20 percent of children are overweight or obese. The rise in weight []

Vidya Sethuraman India Post News Service A year ago, Californias Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched a federally mandated annual initiative to redetermine Medicaid eligibility (called Medi-Cal in California). With one out of three residents on Medi-Cal, the states goal has been to keep as many people enrolled as possible at a time when []

MUMBAI: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to attend the prestigious TIME100 Gala event in New York. Ayushmann has been honoured twice by TIME Magazine. In 2023, he was honoured with the TIME100 Impact Award. He was the only Indian to be chosen for the award. In 2020, he was chosen as one of the []

MUMBAI: Actor Fardeen Khan, who is all set to make a comeback after a hiatus of 14 years with Sanjay Leela Bhansalis debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, received best wishes from actress Genelia Deshmukh. Taking to Instagram stories, Genelia shared a photo from the premiere night of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Genelia and []

MUMBAI: In a move set to revolutionise the streaming industry, JioCinema has announced significant price cuts for its premium content subscriptions, making high-quality entertainment more accessible than ever before. The platform, known for its diverse array of offerings including Hollywood blockbusters, TV shows, and kids programming, unveiled subscription plans starting at an astonishingly low Rs []

NEW DELHI: Following his sides four-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT), Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant opened up on his time away from the game and lauded all-rounder Axar Patel for his fine half-century under pressure. All-round performances from Delhi Capitals (DC) players guided them to victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) by four runs []

MUMBAI: The successful completion of the Rs 18,000 crore follow-on public offer (FPO) marks the beginning of Vodafone Idea 2.0, which will stage a smart turnaround, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said. Birla praised PM Modi and telecom minister Ashwani Vaishnav for a conducive policy environment which encourages investment, innovation, and competition, at []

HYDERABAD: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be playing their 250th Indian Premier League (IPL) game when they take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday. This completes a big milestone of their journey, which has seen a lot of ups and downs and the creation of some of []

WASHINGTON: Highlighting on Chinas progress towards establishing an international lunar research station, US Space Command Commander, General Stephen Whiting, on Wednesday emphasised that the Chinese are not very transparent with what they do in space, further hoping that theres not a military component to that. Addressing a Digital Press Briefing on Wednesday, Commander Whiting said []

Biodiversity, or biological diversity is variety of life you can find in one area. Biodiversity is used to support many things in nature. Those things help to survive. We know that the world is filled with animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, humans and even viruses. Food, water, medicine and other things are also part of []

Purchasing two-wheeler insurance is a crucial step for every motorcycle or scooter owner to protect their vehicle and themselves from potential risks on the road. With several options available in the market, navigating the process of selecting the right insurance policy can be overwhelming. However, by understanding key factors and following essential tips, you can []

NEW DELHI: PayU, one of Indias leading digital financial services providers, today announced that it has received the in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with regard to its online payments aggregation (PA) business. Expressing his gratitude, Anirban Mukherjee, CEO, PayU, said, We would like to thank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for []

PARIS: Five asylum seekers died while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday, reported Al Jazeera. This come just hours after the UK government approved a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The boat carrying 112 people set out from Wimereux, about 32km (20 miles) []

KOCHI: Taking a jibe at the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that after the comments of the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda advocating an inheritance tax like law, the party has been completely exposed. Speaking to ANI, Amit Shah said After Sam Pitrodas remark, Congress party is completely exposed. []

NEW DELHI: Futures trading refers to the practice of buying and selling contracts for purchasing commodities or financial assets at a predetermined price in the future. Using afutures trading apphelps with access and convenience, thus enabling trade orders to be executed with speed from wherever they are. This article will guide you through the dos []

NEW DELHI: In response to recent action by food regulators in Singapore and Hong Kong, Indias commerce and industry ministry initiated an inquiry into the alleged banning of certain spices manufactured by Indian companies such as MDH and Everest, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Ministry has reportedly reached out to authorities in []

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Shehnaaz Gill recently shared gorgeous pictures of herself, leaving her fans jaw-dropped. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the actress shared a series of pictures on her Instagram. In the images, Shehnaaz looked stunning in a green furry outfit, complemented by golden earrings and smokey eye makeup. Shehnaaz captioned her post with, Intensity []

NEW DELHI: Batting for enhanced cooperation between India and the ASEAN countries, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday highlighted that the two sides, through greater collaboration, can play a major role in the emerging regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific. We support ASEAN unity, ASEAN centrality and the ASEAN outlook on Indo-Pacific. India truly believes []

KYIV: Nine people were injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, according to local officials. Four of them are children 12 and 9 years old and two babies who are less than a year old, local military administrator Oleh Kiper wrote on his Telegram channel. All four []

NEW DELHI: Do you enjoy your time spent in nature? It may help lower inflammation levels, linked to the risk of heart disease and diabetes, finds a study. While previous research linked exposure to the natural world with better mental and physical health, the new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity focussed []

AMARAVATI: With family assets of more than Rs 5,705 crore, NRI medical professional Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar may be the richest candidate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate from Andhra Pradeshs Guntur constituency on Monday declared his family assets in the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission while filing his []

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, star West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has ruled himself out from the Caribbean side saying that the door is now closed. Narine has put up a stupendous performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He has picked up nine wickets after taking part in []

NEW DELHI: Babu Ram Yadav has been conferred with Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of art. Takdira Begum also received the Padma Shri for her astonishing work on Nakshi Kantha stitches Khalil Ahmed of Mirzapur district was also honoured with the Padma Shri award for his special contribution to the field of []

MUMBAI: On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Janamostav actor Anupam Kher extended greetings to everyone on social media. Taking to Instagram, Kher dropped a video of Lord Hanuman with Hanuman Chalisa in the background. Sharing the video, he wrote, Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all of you on Shri Hanuman Jayanti! May the blessings []

NEW DELHI: In response to the appreciation of India for its growth by QS University Rankings President, Nunzio Quacquarelli, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it is encouraging to see this happening. PM Modi said that the government is focussing on research, learning, and innovation in a big way. This is encouraging to []

MUMBAI: Bigg Boss 14 fame Rahul Vaidya shared an adorable picture with his wife Disha Parmar and daughter, Navya. Recently, his daughter completed seven months and the ace actor posted cute photos of his daughter. Sharing the pictures, he mentioned, Happy 7 months Birthday My Blessing Navuuu babaaa https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_CJK2t7Kb/utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Previously, Disha shared a cute picture []

OTTAWA: The departure of Chinas ambassador to Canada has been confirmed by Global Affairs Canada, marking a pivotal moment as efforts to thaw the frosty relations between the two nations continue, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. Cong Peiwu, who served as Chinas ambassador to Canada since 2019, left his posting last Thursday. Throughout Congs tenure, []

MALE: President Mohamed Muizzus ruling Peoples National Congress (PNC) has won a supermajority in the Maldives Parliament. His party won 60 seats in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday, Maldives-based Sun Online reported. Over 200,000 people voted in the parliamentary elections, in which 326 candidates were in the fray for 93 seats in the next []

MEERUT: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Uttar Pradeshs Meerut seat, Arun Govil, said on Monday that the special thing about PM Modi is that he has fulfilled what he promised. Govil told ANI that BJP is the only party in the country that talks about nationalism. BJPs track record is so good. It is the []

NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians star pacer Mitchell McClenaghan believes Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has always been a contender for a spot in Indias 15-player squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies. KL Rahul made his return to []

NEW DELHI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has delayed his trip to India. In a post replying to a news report that cited the delay of his India Trip, Elon Musk posted on X Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting []

MUMBAI: Indias forex exchange reserves declined in the week that ended on April 12, after having risen for the seventh straight week to hit an all-time high of USD 648.562 billion. As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the countrys foreign exchange kitty declined by USD 5.401 billion to []

Ritu Maheshwari India Post News Service Festival of Globe (FOG), in association with Fremont Hindu Temple, brought scores of Bay Area community groups together to the vividly painted multiple colors of India on occasion of FOG Holi. Community partners spanning from East to West and South to North of India brought beautiful colors, dances and []

Vidya Sethuraman India Post News Service California has embarked on a multi-year journey to transform Medi-Cal and provide members with more coordinated, person-centered, and equitable care. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is transforming Medi-Cal so Californians can get the care they need to live healthier lives. Medi-Cal members now have access to new []

Prachi Jaitly CHICAGO: The Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago (SAMC) hosted a joyous celebration of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi New Year, at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove, a Chicago suburb. The event drew attendees of all ages featuring a delightful blend of cultural performances, prayers, and delectable Sindhi cuisine. The Cheti Chand festival was graced []

Sunil Kumar D. and Indrajeet Tyagi Rama Navami, the spring festival carries special importance for all Sanatanis as it signifies the birth of Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in Ayodhya. The day is celebrated with joy and fervor across India, and the globe. Along with Ram, devotees also commemorate Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman, []

Book Launch Planned in New Delhi It brings me great joy to announce the launch book, co-authored with Ambassador Pradeep K. Kapur and Professor M.D. Nalapat, titled India Beyond the Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare, published by Konark Publishers, said Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, a co-author of the book and the co-publisher []

Geetha Patil Thousands of devotees who flocked at the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya on Ram Navami celebration on April 17, 2014 witnessed the Surya Tilak phenomenon; a rare and awe-inspiring spectacle where sunlight will gracefully adorned the forehead of the new Ram Lalla idol, created a divine opportunity. The phenomenon lasted for about six minutes on []

Purnima Nath Womens rights, womens equality and women empowerment are hot topics. Western corporate sector, government, NGOs and business schools, promote massive agendas, courses, policies, and curriculums around these subjects. Practically speaking, every company tries to appoint a woman CXO or division head, disguised as promotion of equity, diversity, inclusion, empowerment for DEI (Diversity, Equity, []

India Post News Service CHICAGO: Indian Americans here urged Utah headquartered retailer Bed Bath & Beyond for immediate-withdrawal of pillows carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Rajan Zed President of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that Lord Ganesh is highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in []

Raj Iyer ST LOUIS: Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a joyous celebration that fills the air with vibrant colors, music, and laughter This year, at Bal Vihar in St Louis, it was an unforgettable Holi experience. Bal Vihar students arrived in white clothes, ready to be covered in the colorful powders []

Considering the increase in critical illness cases in India and the high medical cost associated with them, experts seem to believe there is a high need to avail of critical illness coverage with term insurance from a life insurance company. Once diagnosed with any critical illness covered under the critical illness rider, the insurance company []