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Diwali At Times Square: Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls

Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights. The event featured performances from various cultural groups. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, Senator Chuck Schumer and  Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Pradhan. Ms Rajkumar has been a key advocate for recognizing Diwali as a school holiday in the USA throughout. Mayor Adams took to social media platform X (formerly, Twitter) to address the event. “Proud to be with our Hindu brothers and sisters today for the annual Diwali at Times Square celebration as we push… Read More »Diwali At Times Square: Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls

Who is Vasundhara Oswal? Indian-Origin Billionaire’s Daughter Detained In Uganda

<p>Indian-origin Swiss industrialist Pankaj Oswal has filed an appeal with the United Nations over his daughter Vasundhara Oswal’s alleged unlawful detention in Uganda since October 1. She was reportedly seized by 20 armed men from the family’s extra-neutral alcohol plant. Local officials linked her detention to an investigation into the kidnapping and murder of a man.&nbsp;</p> <p>Denying the allegations as false, Pankaj has claimed that a former employee took a loan of $200,000 from the family. He claimed that the employee refused to repay the loan and instead filed false allegations against Vasundhara in an attempt to escape their financial obligations.</p> <h2>Who Is Vasundhara?</h2> <p>Her family in a statement said Vasundhara, aged 26, is a… Read More »Who is Vasundhara Oswal? Indian-Origin Billionaire’s Daughter Detained In Uganda

Zayn Malik Postpones US Tour After One Direction Member Liam Payne’s Death: “Given The Heartbreaking Loss…”

Zayn Malik has postponed the US leg of his upcoming tour Stairway To The Sky following the “heartbreaking loss” of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, who tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Zayn was set to kick off the US leg of his tour next week, starting with a concert in San Francisco on Wednesday. However, he informed fans that he would be postponing the shows. On X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour. The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll… Read More »Zayn Malik Postpones US Tour After One Direction Member Liam Payne’s Death: “Given The Heartbreaking Loss…”

1st Test Day 5, Live: Rain To Help India’s Cause vs NZ In Bengaluru?

India vs New Zealand Live Score: New Zealand will begin their pursuit of 107 runs to win the first Test against India knowing that rain might have the final say in the outcome of the result. After heavy downpour forced early stumps on Day 4, the weather forecast suggests that rain is likely to return on the final day of the match. New Zealand were 0/0 after skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway came out to bat but only four balls were bowled before bad light forced the players off. For New Zealand, a draw would feel like a missed opportunity, having bowled India out for 46 in the first innings. (Live Scorecard) Here are… Read More »1st Test Day 5, Live: Rain To Help India’s Cause vs NZ In Bengaluru?

Ex-PAK Skipper Drops ‘PR Agencies’ Bombshell After Massive Win Against ENG

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has hit back at critics after Pakistan registered a thumping 152-run victory over England in the second Test at Multan. Pakistan had come under immense scrutiny following the decision to drop Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah from the Test squad ahead of the second Test. However, all three of their replacements starred. Kamran Ghulam, Babar’s replacement, notched up a century on Test debut, while spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali picked up all 20 England wickets between themselves. “Surely not PR agencies,” controversially tweeted Hafeez after the game, in a post possibly aimed at Babar Azam and co. Pakistan cricket need impactful performances like Kamran Ghulam , Salman… Read More »Ex-PAK Skipper Drops ‘PR Agencies’ Bombshell After Massive Win Against ENG