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Let’s share our roots – Indian Country Today
In South Dakota, Mycoplasma bovis, a mysterious disease, is ravaging bison. It is common in cattle, but rarely fatal. Many want to know more. Jthe New York Times visited Fred DuBray’s bison herd, claiming that this disease was incurable. DuBray tells us when he first noticed something was wrong. Red Lake Ojibway citizen Brendan Strong …
Indian community sends aid to Russian army in Kursk
FILE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow, Russia – The Russian-Indian Disha Friendship Society sent about three tons of humanitarian aid, including pharmaceuticals, to the Russian Armed Forces medical post in Kursk, sources said. This is the second consignment of medicine initiated by Disha: Russian-Indian Friendship Society, which members …
The Ayurvedic tradition is rooted in Indian culture: Prez
President Ram Nath Kovind said that Ayurveda means (Aayu ka Gyan) science of age. Ayurveda not only treats disease but also eliminates it from the roots. Today, it is time to give the traditional knowledge of Ayurveda to the world after meeting the scientific criteria and refining it on technical parameters according to the needs …
Rukminee Holass-Beepath: Preserving East Indian Culture in Song
“Indian Arrival Day is about remembering how we preserve and spread the culture that has been passed down to us over the years. It’s been 177 years. “What did they bring with them in their backpacks or what we call jahagi packs? They brought all their customs, their traditions, their songs, in their head they …
First International Booker Prize for an Indian-Language Book: With victory, Indian publishing hopes for revolution
As India’s literary circuit celebrates the first-ever International Booker Prize for an Indian-language book, Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand, a translated version of Ret Samadhi in Hindi, the mood is optimistic for publication in regional languages. As if inspired by Frank Wynne, the president of the jury for this year’s prize, who said in an …
Meet Geetanjali Shree, First Booker Laureate for an Indian Language
First Booker International winner for an Indian language, Geetanjali Shree shines a light on many writers of the score through Tomb of Sand TopicsBooker Price | novels | political novels Geetanjali Shree, the 65-year-old author from New Delhi, made literary history when her Hindi novel, Ret Samadhi – translated into English by Daisy Rockwell …
Keweenaw Bay Indian community remembers victims during Missing and Murdered Women’s Month
Human trafficking steals the freedom of individuals, families and communities for profit. The problem affects all races, creeds, ages and demographics, and some more than others. Four out of five Aboriginal women will be victims of a violent crime (rape, murder, trafficking, kidnapping, sexual assault) in their lifetime. Most of the time, the perpetrators of …
Valerie Sherer Mathes explores Native American culture in her writings
“Jackson basically led me from topic to topic,” Mathes said. “But once I was introduced to the Women’s National Indian Association [WNIA], it seemed to me that I had acquired a real desire to tell their story. The association is so embedded in Indian history that scholars of women’s history have ignored it. “So starting …
Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb Of Sand’ becomes first Indian-language novel to win International Booker Prize
Author Geetanjali Shree made history with his Hindi translated novel ‘Grave of sand becomes the first book in any Indian language to win the prestigious International Booker Prize 2022. Originally published in Hindi as ‘Ret Samadhi’the book is translated into English by Daisy Rockwell. The book was described by the judges as a “loud, compelling …
SBS language | Indian culture lights up the back streets of Liverpool on Starry Sari Night
The festival, which took place in Sydney’s western suburbs from May 20-22, was a complete light-camera-action package. Highlighting the diverse cultures of the Indian subcontinent, the event also celebrated the re-opening of markets and drew large crowds despite persistent rains. Strong points Starry Sari Night in Liverpool provided an opportunity for local businesses to showcase …
Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’ becomes first Indian-language novel to win Int’l Booker Prize
Author Geetanjali Shree’s Hindi novel “Tomb of Sand” has become the first book in any Indian language to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was completely overwhelmed by the ‘thunderclap’ as she accepted her award, worth £50,000 and shared with the English …
The intersection of government policy and business
PaaWee Rivera, Pueblo de Pojoaque, defends tribal nations in the White House. He is a senior adviser to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Isabella Guzman has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the administrator of the US Small Business Administration. She was sworn in to the position in March. It represents …
Embracing Indian culture, DJ Anjali spreads joy through music
DJ Anjali best known for Bhangra PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For 2 decades, Anjali Hursh has been bringing people together with her South Asian music and dance moves. She is better known as DJ Anjali. “But my full name is actually Gitanjali. My mother named me. My mother is from India. She named me after …
What To Look For In A Payday Loan Company
At some point in our lives, we all suffer financial difficulties, which is when credit comes in helpful. Consider a payday loan from GreenDayOnline if you need money to cover unforeseen bills. Here are six characteristics to look for in a payday loan company. Maximum amount available A payday loan is a rapid answer to …
India and Japan are ‘natural partners’, PM Modi tells Indian community in Tokyo
(Eds: Updated with more quotes, details) Tokyo, May 23 (PTI) India and Japan are “natural partners” and Japanese investment has played an important role in India’s development journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, stressing that the global community is witnessing an extraordinary scale and speed of infrastructure and capacity development in the country. …
India and Japan are ‘natural partners’: PM Modi addresses Indian community in Tokyo
India and Japan are “natural partners” and Japanese investment has played an important role in India’s development journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, stressing that the global community is witnessing a scale and extraordinary speed of infrastructure and capacity development in the country. . Addressing the Indian community here on …
“Unity is the key to the betterment of the Indian community”
THE government of Johor is committed to helping the Indian community in the state, but everyone must be united regardless of political affiliation, says an executive councilor in Johor. Chairman of the National Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Committee, K. Raven Kumar, said that in addition to having a state executive adviser for Indian affairs, …
ISKCON Devotees Express Joy In Glorifying Krishna, Indian Culture In Japan
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan, Krishna devotees at the ISKCON temple in Tokyo expressed their joy in glorifying Krishna and Indian culture in foreign countries including Japan. Expressing exuberance in spreading Indian culture through Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta across the world, one of the devotees said, “I have the holy book of …
VA, Eufaula Indian Community Hosts Presumptive Conditions Event June 3 | Services
EUFAULA, Okla. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Eufaula Indian Community of Oklahoma will host a presumptive terms campaign event on June 3. The event focuses on identifying and assisting veterans from the Muscogee Nation and Eastern Oklahoma who may have suspected disabilities and may be eligible to apply for a VA …
ISKCON Devotees Express Their Joy Of Glorifying Krishna, Indian Culture In Japan
NNA | Updated: May 22, 2022 10:28 p.m. STI Saitama [Japan]May 22 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan, Krishna devotees at the ISKCON temple in Tokyo have expressed joy in glorifying Krishna and Indian culture in foreign countries including Japan.Expressing exuberance in spreading Indian culture through Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta across the …
Indian-language podcast: audio streaming service aawaz.com expands to Gujarati content
aawaz.com, one of the largest Indian language podcast networks, has launched its Gujarati edition. At launch, the service will offer twelve original audio broadcasts in Gujarati, including inspiring stories of great Indian leaders, the significance of Gujarat’s famous temples, compelling stories behind the creation of iconic Gujarati musical hits, and storytelling short by Munshi Premchand. …
‘BJP sees reflection of Indian culture in all regional languages’: PM ends language war
Reacting to the ongoing language dispute in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regards all Indian languages as the soul of Indianness. Addressing a meeting of BJP national bureau members in Jaipur on Friday via video conference, Prime Minister Modi said: “In recent days we have …
Dynastic politics dangerous for democracy; BJP sees reflection of Indian culture in all regional languages: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Friday that dynastic politics is very dangerous for democracy, saying parivarvaad (dynastic) parties are always dependent on parivaar (family). Addressing the BJP national office officials’ meeting, which is taking place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, via video conference, Prime Minister Modi said: “We see that there are some parts …
CRA Modernization and Indian Country: Bank Agencies Seek Comments on New Regulatory Proposal
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to strengthen and modernize regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) . The proposal updates how ARC activities qualify, where ARC activities are considered, and …
Deepika Padukone represents Indian culture in Sabyasachi Golden-Black Striped Shimmery Saree with Golden Matha Patti
Cannes 2022: bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is one of the jury members of the 75th edition Cannes Film Festival. For the opening ceremony, the sublime diva opted for an original Sabyasachi garment and high jewelry. On the red carpet, Deepika wore a 6 meter gold and black striped garment depicting the Indian Bengal tiger. Conceptualized …
Gila River Indian community receives $4.4 million to expand broadband
Published on May 17, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. Shondiin Goldsmith Arizona Mirror The Gila River Indian Community has received a $4.4 million grant to help improve broadband Internet service access and usage among tribal citizens. The network expansion will contribute to telehealth, distance learning, affordable internet services, economic growth and digital inclusion efforts, according to …
Gila River Indian community receives $4.4 million grant to expand broadband
The Gila River Indian Community has received a $4.4 million grant to help improve broadband Internet service access and usage among tribal citizens. The network expansion will contribute to telehealth, distance learning, affordable internet services, economic growth and digital inclusion efforts, according to the grant application. Get morning headlines delivered to your inbox SUBSCRIBE “This …
Married to a Kaushambi man, this Sri Lankan girl learns Indian culture | Allahabad News
Prayagraj: Madhusha, a Sri Lankan national, who got married two days ago to a Kaushambi-based Balram, is busy learning more about Indian culture and tradition.After getting married to a Balram at Faridaganj village under Sirathu tehsil boundary of Kaushambi district, Madhusha says she loves the Indian tradition of putting on vermilion (sindoor) and wearing Indian …
Teton Powwow celebrates Native American culture
JACKSON, Wyoming – Central Wyoming College and Native American Jump Start present Teton Powwow: Celebrating Native American Culture, Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, 2002. Jackson Hole and the surrounding area are ancestral lands of native peoples and are valued for their rich natural resources and scenic beauty. Native Americans will share their rich …
Ideological and cultural disparities divide Indo-Australian community ahead of federal election
In the run-up to the 2022 federal election, Australian politicians have spared no gesture, promise, gimmick or appeal to woo Indo-Australian voters who now constitute the second largest migrant community in the country. But the fissures and factions within the Australian-Indian community lay bare the pitfalls of a campaign that has yet to note the …
Delaware Nation and Museum of Indian Culture Join Allentown in Re-Dedicating Lenape Trail | Lehigh Valley Regional News
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Families took to the Lenape Trail at Little Lehigh Parkway on Saturday to see the first phase of a historic redevelopment project. “I’m so excited, when we found Lenape Village we thought it was great for us to drop by,” said Courtney Renolds who drove 40 minutes Saturday morning so she and …
Taiwan’s Indian community is small but strong, Time New Delhi appreciates it
Raising awareness in countries across continents has been one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s most significant political achievements. During his visits abroad, Modi never misses an opportunity to reach out to the Indian community abroad and bond with them on a common heritage and shared aspirations as members of the one of the richest and …
Google adds the world’s oldest Indian language to Google Translate
Google announced at the I/O Developer Conference that it has added 24 new languages to Google Translate. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, said in his keynote: “There is a long tail of languages that are underrepresented on the web today and translating them is a difficult technical problem because translation patterns are usually trained with …
Priyanka Chopra keeps Indian culture alive in her American home, here’s why
Image source – Instagram Priyanka Chopra has made Indians proud. She always makes it a point to celebrate any Indian festival in the United States with her friends. She also marks every occasion with a Hindu puja. Well, PeeCee has proven that she is a desi girl and always will be. In a recent interview, …
White House (Joe Biden Administration)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2022 PRESIDENT BIDEN’S REMARKS AT THE COVID-19 GLOBAL SUMMITResidence Library(Pre-recorded) THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming together for the second COVID-19 Global Summit. You know, and a special thank you to the leaders of Belize, Germany, Indonesia, Senegal for – for co-hosting this summit with the United States. …
Boarding School Survivors: Stories Will Be Heard
WARNING: This story contains disturbing details about boarding and boarding schools. If you’re feeling triggered, here’s a resource list for trauma responses of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the United States. The National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Hotline in Canada can be reached at 1-866-925-4419. Kalle BenallieIndian country today Ramona Charette …
Be Awesome On The Internet: 8 Indian Language Safety Centers Announced
2:15 p.m.: Starting today, the game and the show will be available in English and Hindi. Google is also collaborating with Tinkle and Amar Chitra Katha to teach young people bottom-up internet safety. That concludes today’s discussion. See you soon! 2:10 p.m.: Sapna Chadha, Senior Director of Marketing for Google India and SEA, announces the …
Prairie Island Indian Community Uses Nuclear Waste Fund to Achieve Zero Carbon » Yale Climate Connections
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/climateconnections/CX220511.mp3 Since the 1970s, members of the Prairie Island Indian community in Minnesota have lived in the shadow of a nuclear power plant. And nuclear waste is stored next to the reserve. “Obviously our tribal members are nervous about living next to all of this,” says Shelley Buck, vice president of the tribal council. “We …
Did these western buffoons invent the selfie and mistakenly preserve Plains Indian culture?
Karl Bodmer was a European of many names and accomplishments, but his reputation received a transatlantic boost in 1832. That year, Prince Maximilian, a Prussian explorer, ethnologist and naturalist, was planning an expedition to the North American frontier and, in a rare moment of humility, realized he needed a professional artist to complement his own …
MoS Muraleedharan interacts with the Indian community in Qatar
NNA | Update: 09 May 2022 11:27 STI Doha [Qatar]May 09 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian community in Qatar on Monday during his three-day official visit to the country.“Great pleasure to interact with Qatar’s diverse Indian community at a reception hosted by the Embassy of India …
MoS Muraleedharan interacts with the Indian community in Qatar – ThePrint
Doha [Qatar]May 09 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian community in Qatar on Monday during his three-day official visit to the country. “Great pleasure to interact with the diverse Indian community in Qatar at a reception hosted by the Indian Embassy in Qatar as part of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav. …
Albanese Responds to Indian Community Concerns
Reading time: 4 minutes Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese met with selected members of Sydney’s Indian community in Western Sydney on May 6. As a guest of the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA), he was joined by prominent members of his team, including Kristina Kenneally Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, Michelle Rowland (member of …
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan stresses need to revive ancient Indian culture
On Saturday, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan stressed the need to revive ancient Indian culture and restore the principles of “Sanatan dharma” through proper education in the country. Inaugurating a school in Kalan block in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, the governor of Kerala said there was a need to work to revive the country’s …
Indian culture is like a necklace and every language is a jewel: Victor Banerjee on the Hindi debate
Veteran actor Victor Banerjee will play the role of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in the Indo-Argentinian film Thinking of Him. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, Victor Banerjee spoke about the language debate that erupted on Twitter a few days ago. INDIA IS A MAGNIFICENT NECKLACE AND LANGUAGES ARE GEMS: BANERJEE Speaking about the language …
Indigenous Representation – Indian Country Today
Tashina Red Hawk was crowned Miss Indian World last weekend at the Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque. The 18-year-old Sicangu Lakota woman competed with 23 competitors for the title which began in 1984. Miss Indian World 2022-23 Tashina Red Hawk, Sicangu Lakota. (Photo courtesy of Gathering Nations website) This week marked National Awareness Day …
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Gila River Indian community receives $4.5 million grant to bridge the digital divide
INDIAN COMMUNITY OF GILA RIVER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – The Gila River Indian Community is receiving nearly $4.5 million to help bridge a deep digital divide and improve affordable high-speed internet access for the community’s 23,000 tribal members. The federal grant, which was announced Wednesday, is part of a $77 million injection of funding into …
‘Star Wars’ in Navajo shines brightly
Manuelito Wheeler, Diné, is the director of the Navajo Nation Museum. Along with a team, Wheeler helped bring “Star Wars: A New Hope” to Navajo-language movie screens. On this May 4, Wheeler tells how this project unfolded. Dawn LeBeau, Cheyenne River Lakota, photographed a herd of sick bison for a feature in The New York …
Anurag Thakur highlights role played by Indian language cinema
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Shri Anurag Thakur said cinema, as a soft power, can play a major role in the national brand initiative. Addressing the farewell session of the two-day seminar in Mumbai via video message, Shri Thakur said, “The Indian film industry and the government today recognize the potential of culture at the …
Inclusiveness, power of cultural diversity of Indian community: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that it is “inclusiveness and cultural diversity” that makes the Indian community feel alive at all times and these values have been nurtured among Indians for thousands of years. Addressing the Indian community settled in Denmark during his visit to the Nordic nation, Modi also …
Bahrain’s Minister of Labor joins the Indian community in celebrating International Labor Day | THE DAILY TRIBUNE
TDT | manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com The Minister of Labor and Social Development, Jamil bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan, hailed the valuable contributions of the Indian community to the development process witnessed by Bahrain. This came as Humaidan, who is also chairman of the board of directors of the Labor …
Congress responds to BJP allegation against Rahul Gandhi viral video
New Delhi: Former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen in a viral video at a nightclub in Kathmandu. The viral video apparently has a nightclub in the background with people around it seen drinking. Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) taking snaps at the Congress leader’s party shared the video. BJP IT director Amit Malviya accused Gandhi …
India moves forward with determination: Prime Minister Modi tells Indian community in Germany
Prime Minister Modi said that over the past eight years, India has made rapid progress in all sectors Prime Minister Modi said that over the past eight years, India has made rapid progress in all sectors Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday that a resurgent new India has decided to move forward with determination and …
Odia Film Adieu GODARD voted best Indian language film at KIFF
Bhubaneswar: Odia’s feature film Adieu GODARD won the best film award in the Indian language competition of the 27th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), which ended on May 1. The film is an Indo-French co-production. It was produced by Swastik Arthouse in collaboration with FilmStop Entertainment and Les Films de la Haute-Vallée. Exquisitely shot in …
US Indian Community Hosts Interfaith Iftar in Chicago
HYDERABAD: Bringing together people of all faiths, the Indian community in the United States held an Iftar in Naperville, Chicago. Ashfaq Syed and Suresh Reddy, who have roots in Hyderabad, and Anuja, originally from Mumbai, came together to host Iftar on April 25 for residents of the Naperville community. More than 75 people from different …
“Our decision to step down was heartbreaking”
Navajo citizen Ginger Sykes Torres hoped to be the first Native person elected to Congress from Arizona. That changed after a lawsuit was filed challenging his candidacy. The county determined she did not have enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. This prompted Torres to retire from the race. She joins the TV news …
Sexual Harassment Law Finds Its Way Into Oklahoma Indian Country – Discrimination, Disability and Sexual Harassment
May 02, 2022 Crowe & Dunlevy To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. Since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, Title VII has become a staple in private workplaces across the …
MoS Lekhi interacts with Indian community in Panama and joins in garba dance at Hindu temple – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
PANAMA CITY/NEW DELHI, May 1: Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, who is on an official visit to Panama, interacted with the Indian community in the country’s capital and also visited and participated in a Hindu temple to a garba dance.In tweets, MoS Lekhi said the Indian community in Panama plays an important …
MoS Lekhi interacts with the Indian community in Panama and joins the garba dance at the Hindu temple
MoS Lekhi interacts with the Indian community in Panama and joins the garba dance at the Hindu temple Panama City/New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, who is on an official visit to Panama, interacted with the Indian community in the country’s capital and also visited a Hindu temple …