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Union Coop affirms that Commemoration Day is an eternal memory that expresses pride in the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs Dubai (UAE): Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Rafea Al Dallal, Managing Director, Union Coop affirmed that ‘Commemoration Day’, also referred to as ‘Martyrs Day’, which is celebrated on November 30 every year, is a source of pride for what the people of the UAE have done to protect the homeland, hoist the flag, maintain stability and peace in the region, and secure the people, by acting as an impenetrable fortress and an…

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) appears to think that the Irish Parliament’s denial of Hindu opening-prayer request does not appear to be covered by its functions. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who had raised this issue, “Chloe & The Your Rights Team” of IHREC, wrote in an email: I regret to inform you that it does not appear that the Commission’s functions are of relevance to your situation. Despite boasting “Our purpose is to promote and protect human rights and equality in Ireland and build…

With football fever raging in the UAE and worldwide, Mleiha Archaeological Centre offers a unique world cup experience with specially designed ‘Personal World Cup Lounge setups’. Set in the backdrop of Mleiha’s spectacular naturalsetting, the lounges offer fans an unsurpassed opportunity to watch the matches of their choice while enjoying authentic traditional hospitality. There are two lounges, each with a seating capacity of 10guests. Created by digging a 4m x 4m square in the ground, the one-of-its-kind lounges seamlessly blend into Mleiha’s breathtaking landscape, creating a unique leisure experience. Each…

Hindus are urging the New Theatre in Cardiff (Wales) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for January 17-18, 2023; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that New Theatre Cardiff, which claims to be “Most Welcoming Theatre in Wales” since 1906, should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that this deeply problematic ballet was just a…

Upset Hindus are urging luxury Kempinski Hotels to remove Hindu deity Lord Hanuman’s name and symbols from the bar in its Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Hanuman was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not for selling liquor and beef. Inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for mercantile greed or other agenda was not okay, as it…

Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham hosted ALARM 2022 (Amrita Legion for Antimicrobial Resistance Management), a two-day hybrid Symposium entitled “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance – Together We Can” at Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala. The event was held in connection with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, an initiative launched by the World Health Organization (WHO). The symposium aimed to spread awareness of the burgeoning antibiotic resistance crisis that threatens humanity worldwide. Dr Bipin Nair, Dean, Life Sciences, Amrita School of Biotechnology, has been recently appointed as the vice…

New Delhi: The Laity Council of the Catholic Bishops of Conference of India will observe December 18 as National Minority Rights Day and organize Minority Rights observance programmes across the country. These programmes will be organized under the auspices of the 14 Regional Councils of the CBCI and various laity organizations, said Chev. Adv V C Sebastian, Secretary, CBCI Laity Council. It was in 1992 that the United Nations declared December 18 as International Minority Rights Day. On the same day seminars and awareness programs will be organized with a…

Upset Hindus are urging Salt Spring Island (British Columbia, Canada) based firm Hannah Stone Apparel for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying images of Hindu deities Ganesh and Lakshmi; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh and goddess Lakshmi were highly revered in Hinduism and were meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s legs, thighs, calves, knees, groin, genitals, waist, crotch, pelvis. Inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons…

“By 2025, the KSUM-incubated startup foresees more than 1000 premium homestay villa owners coming on board as partners, providing a much-needed boost to tourism in India.”     Kozhikode: StartupcompanyVoye Homes opened its first office at Kinfra Techno Industrial Park in Kozhikode. Within two years, Voye Homes, which began operations in 2020, has established itself in over 11 destinations with 50-plus private holiday homes, and more than 268 villas and rooms. Voye Homes manages homestays and villas in partnership with corporate companies and celebrities. The inauguration was attended by popular actors…

‘’Thiruvananthapuram-based Accovet has branches in Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Thrissur’’ Thiruvananthapuram: Accovet, a business consultancy firm that provides end-to-end solutions for enterprises and entrepreneurs, completed three years of operations. Providing all the services that a business needs, the Thiruvananthapuram-based company assists its clients through various stages from startup registration, to creating a business project plan, business budget, bookkeeping, auditing, tax-related services and more. “In the last three years, we have worked with and successfully provided our services to more than 1000 entrepreneurs and enterprises,” said Arundas Haridas, MD & CFO, Accovet.…