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Bangladesh Supreme Court reduces controversial job quota as violent protests lead to over 130 deaths
By Ananta Shesha After nearly a week of violent student protests against government job-quotas for former freedom fighters and their descendents across Bangladesh, more than 130 people have been killed. The Bangladeshi government has cracked down harshly on the protests with police and other securit...
MEXICO
Attacks targeting police, activists and politicians across Mexico.
The murders marked the latest in a series of attacks targeting police, activists and politicians across Mexico.
Everything we know about Usha Vance, wife of Trump's VP pick
Discover the fascinating life of Usha Vance, wife of JD Vance, Trump's 2024 running mate. From her upbringing in a tight-knit Indian American community to he...
J.D. Vance's wife, Usha Vance, introduces her husband at the Republican National Convention
Usha Vance, wife of Vice President candidate J.D. Vance, speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. For access to live and exclusive vide...
Discover the fascinating life of Usha Vance, wife of JD Vance, Trump's 2024 running mate. From her upbringing in a tight-knit Indian American community to her impressive career as a corporate lawyer, Usha's journey is one of leadership and diversity. Learn about her achievements at Yale Law School, her role in JD Vance's bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," and her shift from registered Democrat to supportive Republican spouse. As the race heats up, Usha steps into the spotlight, balancing family and her husband's political ambitions. Dive into the story behind this remarkable woman.
Discover the fascinating life of Usha Vance, wife of JD Vance, Trump's 2024 running mate. From her upbringing in a tight-knit Indian American community to he...
Hear what JD Vance’s wife said about him potentially being Trump’s running mate last month
CNN’s Brian Todd takes a look at Usha Vance, lawyer and wife of Trump’s newly announced running mate, JD Vance.
“You’re an Indian!” - Is Ann Coulter Racist For Not Supporting Vivek Ramaswamy?
In this clip, Patrick asks Vivek Ramaswamy about Ann Coulter's spicy takes on his podcast. He explains her perspective and discusses how this reflects the vi...
Trump VP Pick JD Vance Praises Wife's South Asian Immigrant Parents as 'Incredible People
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Boeing agreed on Sunday to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the government in a case linked to crashes of its 737 Max jets in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people — a stunning turn for the aerospace giant after the Justice Department determined that Boeing failed to live up to terms of a 2021 deal to avoid prosecution.
Boeing agreed to take a plea deal offered by the Justice Department to avoid a trial for its role in fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
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10-Year-Old Guitarist Maya Neelakantan Performs "Last Resort" | Auditions | AGT 2024
This kid's got talent! 10-Year-Old guitarist Maya Neelakantan traveled from India to play "Last Resort" by Papa Roach. » Watch the latest from America's Got ...
Maya Neelakantan, a10-year-old Indian origin (Madras - Chennai, Tamil Nadu) girl delivered a stunning performance on the latest episode of “America's Got Talent,” demonstrating her love for rock classic with an Indian twist.
Who is Maya Neelakantan? A 10-year-old Indian origin girl delivered stunning performance on the latest episode of “America's Got Talent.”
MEMORIAL DAY HOWARD BEACH
27 MAY 2024
Guyana Takes US Oil Giant Exxon to Court Over Inflated $12 Billion Invoice | Firstpost America
Guyana Takes US Oil Giant Exxon to Court Over Inflated $12 Billion Invoice | Firstpost AmericaThe South African country of Guyana is taking US-based oil firm...
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INDIA ELECTIONS 2024
Actor-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan with an electoral tie-up with the DMK-led alliance of the State of Tamil Nadu, enters into the heated battle of India Elections 2024 campaign with a fiery speech, enough to rattle the whole of India.
விவசாயிகள் மீது தாக்குதல் : பிரச்சாரத்தின் போது கொந்தளித்த Kamal Haasan| Kalaignar News ...
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INDIA ELECTIONS 2024
Actor-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan with an electoral tie-up with the DMK-led alliance of the State of Tamil Nadu, enters into the heated battle of India Elections 2024 campaign with a fiery speech, enough to rattle the whole of India.
Caribbean New York covered the visit of Kamal Hasan as the Grand Marshal of the India Day Parade in New York City on 19th August 2018.
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Kamal Haasan is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter, social activist and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema. Besides Tamil, he has also appeared in some Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali films. Considered as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, Haasan is also known for introducing many new film technologies and film making techniques to the Indian film industry.[
He has won numerous accolades, including Four National Film Awards, Nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Four Nandi Awards, One Rashtrapati Award, Two Filmfare Awards and 17 Filmfare Awards South. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016.
Haasan started his career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma at the age of 6, for which he won the President's Gold Medal. His breakthrough as a lead actor came in the 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, directed by K. Balachander, in which he played a rebellious youth who falls in love with an older woman.
He won his first National Film Award for his portrayal of a guileless school teacher who cares for a woman who suffers from retrograde amnesia in Moondram Pirai (1982).
He further gained immense acclaim for his performances in Sagara Sangamam (1983), Swathi Muthyam (1986), Nayakan (1987), Pushpaka Vimana (1987), Sathyaa (1988), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Gunaa (1991), Thevar Magan (1992), Nammavar (1994), Mahanadhi (1994), Indian (1996), Hey Ram (2000), Aalavandhan (2001), Anbe Sivam (2003), Virumaandi (2004), Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu (2006), Dasavathaaram (2008), in which he played ten roles, Vishwaroopam (2013), and Vikram (2022). His production company, Raaj Kamal Films International, has produced several of his films.
For his philanthropic efforts, Haasan received the first Abraham Kovoor National Award in 2004. He was project ambassador for the Hridayaragam 2010 event, which raised funds for an orphanage for HIV/AIDS-affected children. In September 2010, Haasan launched a children's cancer relief fund and gave roses to children with cancer at Sri Ramachandra University in Porur, Chennai. Haasan was nominated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat Mission. On 21 February 2018, Haasan formally launched his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (lit. People's Justice Centre).
Haasan was born as Parthasarathy on 7 November 1954, in a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family, to D. Srinivasan, who was a lawyer and freedom fighter, and Rajalakshmi, who was a housewife. Haasan was initially named as Parthasarathy. His father later changed his name to Kamal Haasan.
He received his primary education in Paramakudi before moving to Madras (now Chennai) and continued his education in Santhome, Madras, and was attracted towards film and fine arts as encouraged by his father.[
Source: Kamal Haasan - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamal_Haasan
INDIA ELECTIONS 2024
"BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY"
‘It’s a battle for democracy. But, we have a strong team… Akhilesh, Kejriwal, Uddhav… a dynamic young leader like Rahul’: M K Stalin
“After a decade in power, rather than showcasing his achievements, Modi is busy dredging up past... using every tool to keep Oppn in check, arresting leaders": DMK chief, Tamil Nadu CM
“After a decade in power, rather than showcasing his achievements, Modi is busy dredging up past... using every tool to keep Oppn in check, arresting leaders": DMK chief, Tamil Nadu CM
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/05/us/earthquake-new-york -new-york-boston-philadelphia
LiveUpdated April 5, 2024, 10:53 a.m. ETApril 5, 2024, 10:53 a.m. ET4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York and Beyond: Live UpdatesShare full articleApril 5, 2024, 10:35 a.m. ETApril 5, 2024, 10:35 a.m. ET Hurubie Meko4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and BeyondImageThe earthquake oc...
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early on Wednesday morning.Three people among a group of seven on an early-morning hike were crushed to death by bou...
COMMENTARY - INDIA
Aug 9, 2023
Once Retired, Judges’ Opinions Are Not Binding Diktats- CJI Chandrachud Tells Kapil Sibal
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud in a response to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s statement on the basic structure doctrine in Rajya Sabha while debating in support of the Delhi Ordinance bill, said that ex-Judges’ remarks are opinions, not diktats. This happened when Advocate Kapil Sibal quoted him during the five Constitution bench hearing of the petition filed by National Conference leader Mohd Akbar Lone against the abrogation of Article 370 of the constitution.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud in a response to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s statement on the basic structure doctrine in Rajya Sabha while debating in s...
EDITORIAL WITH SUJIT NAIR
INDIA
“MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS PROMOTING AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS WHILE DISPARAGING MODERN MEDICINE”
In a recent segment of ""Editorial,"" Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Supreme Court of India's recent comments regarding Patanjali Ayurved. The Court criticized Patanjali for its lackadaisical apology affidavit submitted in response to its misleading advertisements promoting ayurvedic products while disparaging modern medicine. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed displeasure over Patanjali's claim that its media wing was unaware of the Court's order to cease airing such advertisements. This assertion was made in an apology affidavit by Patanjali's Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna.
"If this is indefensible, then your apology will not work. This is a gross violation of the undertaking given to the top court. You have to ensure that your undertaking which is solemn should have been adhered to. We can say that we do not wish to accept that the media department does not know about what is happening in this court and it is an island. This is more of a lip service! ... You violated the solemn undertaking with impunity. We are not willing to accept this and this is perfunctory! What is the reason to accept your apology?"" Justice Kohli remarked.
In a recent segment of ""Editorial,"" Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Supreme Court of India's recent comments regarding Patanjali Ayurved. The Court criticized...
“DESPERATION”
Katchatheevu: Tiny Sri Lankan island sparks political row in India
Katchatheevu - a strip of land spanning just about 1.9 sq km (0.7 sq miles) - is located in the Palk Strait, a stretch of ocean which divides India and Sri Lanka. It lies to the northeast to Rameswaram town in India's Tamil Nadu state and to the southwest of Sri Lanka's Jaffna city.
The island has no source of drinking water and the only structure on it is a church which holds an annual three-day festival that draws devotees from both India and Sri Lanka.
Since 1921, rulers in both India and Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) - British colonies at the time - had staked claim to fishing rights in the waters around Katchatheevu. But in 1974, India ended the dispute by relinquishing any claim over the island; two years later, India and Sri Lanka signed an agreement that prevented people from both countries from fishing in waters belonging to each other.
Now, that decades-old decision is in the headlines again after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the country's opposition Congress party - which was in power at the time - of "callously" giving away the island to Sri Lanka. The Congress has reacted sharply, accusing Mr Modi of raking up the issue ahead of elections due to "desperation".
Opposition leaders say the BJP is trying to turn Katchatheevu - a sensitive issue in Tamil Nadu - into a controversy to gain votes in the southern state, where it has been trying hard to make inroads. Tamil Nadu will vote in the first phase of the general election on 19 April.
India's ruling party has accused the opposition of "callously" giving away rights to Katchatheevu in 1974.
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