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20/09/2023

Ganesh Chaturthi, or Ganesh Ustav, is a 10-day Hindu observance.

Here are 10 things to know about the festival, which is being observed from September 19 to 28, 2023.

Ganesh Chaturthi, or Ganesh Ustav, is a 10-day Hindu observance. Here are 10 things to know about the festival, which is being observed from September 19 to 28, 2023. 1. The festival, which is also referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, knowledg

12/09/2023

One of the most successful, influential and respected singers in the history of Indian cinema, , has turned 90. 🙌

She is easily one of the most successful, influential and respected singers in the history of Indian cinema. Now, at age 90, the renowned Asha Bosle does not plan to slow down. “I like doing extraordinary things,” the acclaimed playback singer, actress and entrepreneur said. Ms. Bosle held a con...

12/09/2023

The eyes of the world are on India with the much-anticipated .

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting the interests of the developing world, and has said that “the world is in a state of crisis. Most of the global challenges have not been created by the global south, but they affect us more.”

How do you think that India and the summit can promote the interests of the global south, especially nations in the Caribbean?

The eyes of the world are on India in the midst of the much-anticipated G20 Summit. India’s rising geopolitical clout is on show as the globe’s top leaders assemble at Delhi for the conference. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting the interests of the developing world, and has sai...

06/09/2023

G20 refers to 19 of the largest economies in the world, in addition to the European Union, which discuss critical global issues, like financial stability, sustainable development, and climate change. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the host of the major two-day event.

The sprawling Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi is the venue of the first summit of G20 nations to be held in South Asia. As the current President of the G20, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the host of the major two-day event. G20, or

28/08/2023

I am indeed saddened about learning of the passing of my singing colleague 'Queen Denyse Plummer.' It was a wonderful experience sharing many stages together from Calypso Tents, Fetes & even Tours. God bless her soul as she unites with her maker. Deepest condolences to her family, friends & loved ones.

25/08/2023

Congratulations to India for their huge victory in being the first ever nation to land near the moon's South Pole! India is also only the fourth country in the world to land on the moon.

According to Prof Martin Barstow, director of strategic partnerships at Space Park Leicester, “Landing at the poles is much more difficult than landing at the equator. You’ve got to get into a polar orbit to release the lander and nobody has done that before. The US hasn’t landed anything at the poles on the moon.”

Professionals have shared that this achievement now positions India as a key space-faring nation. The South Pole of the moon still remains hugely unexplored, its surface area covered in permanent shadow, and scientists say there is a possibility for water in these areas.

See below for a photo of the moon from the lander, Vikram!

17/08/2023

Sundar Popo's wife, Keyso, who parented four children with the illustrious Sundar, has died at age 81.

Popo, who was dubbed the King of Chutney, passed away in 2000, six months short of his 57th birthday.

He recorded 165 Indo-flavoured songs, performed at concerts in several countries, and received various accolades and awards.

Her home at Barrackpore is adorned with Sundar’s awards and other belongings.

She said she cries whenever she hears his songs on the radio, with her favourite being the lament “A Mother’s Love.”

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The death of famed singer Sundar Popo’s wife Keyso has ended a memorable story of support, loyalty and dedication. Keyso, who parented four children with the illustrious Sundar, has died at age 81. Popo, who was dubbed the King of Chutney, passed away in 2000, six months short of his 57th birthday

15/08/2023

On the occasion of World Lion Day on August 10, Indian Prime Minister Modi praised the growth in the population in India.

“India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions and over the years there has been a steady rise in the lion population. May we continue to cherish them, ensuring they thrive for generations to come.”

Asiatic lions were classified as endangered about a decade ago as a result of hunting and the loss of habitat, and it is estimated that there are now 674 Asiatic lions in India.

The number has grown in recent years as a result of the creation of sanctuary and other measures. 🙏

15/08/2023

14/08/2023

For centuries, Indians have formed a considerable and influential part of the Caribbean.

But Indo-Caribbeans, whose identities and culture are both deeply influenced by their Indian inheritance and, at the same time, removed from it, have shared that they feel invisible in their identity and that they struggle to belong to Indian communities.

Sanam Harrinanan, who resides in the UK and whose lineage can be traced back to both India and Trinidad, tells the BBC Asian Network, “I don't think many people know about our heritage, they don't really know who we are”.

Sanam, who appeared on the show, Love Island, says that she would see comments debating her heritage: “I would see comments saying, ‘she’s Indian, she’s Caribbean’. People didn’t understand what Indo-Caribbean was. They thought it was one or the other.”

For centuries, Indians have formed a considerable and influential part of the Caribbean. But Indo-Caribbeans, whose identities and culture are both deeply influenced by their Indian inheritance and, at the same time, removed from it, have shared that they feel invisible in their identity and that

10/08/2023

09/08/2023

India generously gave T&T (and 149 other nations) Covid-19 vaccines and could assist this country’s pharmaceutical sector from its network of 3,000 drug manufacturers and 15,000 units.

With its enormous resources, India could aid in the development of a pharmaceutical sector and a lucrative offshore medical sector.

That would almost surely result in a lower cost of medicine, a boon at a time when a large number of T&T nationals cannot afford to face the pharmacy.

How do you think a closer alliance with India might benefit T&T?

Read more here: https://www.namastecaribbean.com/news/trinidad-indian-economy

06/08/2023

India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has entered the moon’s orbit. If successful, India would become the first country to land near the moon’s south pole.

The south pole remains largely unexplored, and scientists say there is the possibility of water in areas that are permanently shadowed.

04/08/2023

In 2018, the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC), published a magazine containing letters of correspondence between relatives in India and in Trinidad during the period of Indentureship, sharing them with the public for the first time in history.

According to Dr. Kumar Mahabir, chairman of the ICC, “The letters were not written by the workers themselves, but on their behalf by Government officials such as the Protector of Immigrants in Trinidad, the Government Emigration Agent in Calcutta, and one by the Deputy Inspector General of the Military Police in Burma. Perhaps the bonded labourers themselves could not write in English, or allowed to write their relatives personally, or possibly post correspondences overseas without the assistance and approval of colonial government officials.”

In one letter, the father of a deceased labourer, Kewal, writes requesting his son’s luggage and his pay, which he had not received.

In another letter, a labourer expresses his desire to return to India, but that he is unable to afford the passage, and that he was robbed of his savings.

In 2018, the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC) , published a magazine containing letters of correspondence between relatives in India and in Trinidad during the period of Indentureship, sharing them with the public for the first time in history. According to Dr. Kumar Mahabir, chairman of the

04/08/2023

The Indian national cricket team lost the first T20 International match against the West Indies but landed in the history books.

That is because the game, which was played at the Brian Lara Stadium in South Trinidad, was the 200th T20 I match played by India. India has now joined Pakistan in achieving that landmark.

Photo credit: SporTT.

03/08/2023

Indian movie playback singer Sonu Nigam has turned 50!

He is considered one of the best playback singers in history, and his repertoire includes Aisa Deewana; Suraj Hua Maddham; Pyar Ki Ek Kahani; Sun Zara; Main Agar Kahoon; Tumse Milke Dill Ka Hai; Main Hoon Na; Dil Dooba; Mera Haath Main; and Meri Duniya Hai.

Which is your favourite Sonu Nigam song?