Non-Violence and Peace Day On 15 June 2007 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish 2 October as the International Day of Non-Violence.This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti. On Oct 14, 2017, NYCO (Natraj Youth Cultural Organization) organized the 7th Annual event in celebration of Gandhi Jayanti (Birthday of Mahatama Gandhi) at the Radha Krishna Temple in Scarborough. NYCO executed an Art Competition themed AHIMSA, […]
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones of a person become extremely weak and fragile. The condition can take a toll on an individual’s health if it is left untreated. World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is marked on October 20 each year. It seeks to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases. There are a number of factors that increase the risk of […]
For the second year in a row, Singapore goes all out to make the festival of lights a memorable one for its commuters! Kickstarting the festive season on an awe-inspiring note, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority brought back its Deepavali-themed trains and buses once again and had its large Indian community in raptures. Decked with stunning rangoli designs, majestic elephants for luck and traditional Indian motifs, these buses and trains will […]
If you are going to extend a franchise, then this is perhaps the right way to go about it. Eleven years after the first film Golmaal: Fun Unlimited released, Rohit Shetty and team put together the 150-minute-long fourth outing Golmaal Again. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor and Kunal Kemmu reunite with two new female leads – Parineeti Chopra and Tabu – in this ghost-comedy. Arshad Warsi, Tabu, […]
In a recent research, scientists have found that stem cells help skin close recurring wounds faster. The discovery could advance research and treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory diseases. Inflammatory skin diseases are considered to be the most common problem in dermatology. These diseases come in many forms, from occasional rashes to chronic conditions such as dermatitis. The researchers found that these stem cells, which replenish the skin’s outer layer, […]
Google honoured astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar with a doodle on his 107th birth anniversary on Thursday. He is the first astrophysicist to win a Nobel Prize for his theory on the evolution of stars. He jointly won the award with Dr William Fowler of the California Institute of Technology. Who is S Chandrasekhar? Born on October 19, 1910, in Lahore, Punjab in British India, Chandrasekhar was a genius who developed his […]
Festival announces full programming lineup including BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES II BAD GENIUS, IN YOUR DREAMS, MY DEAR ART, among others Festival runs November 9 to 18, 2017 Public tickets on sale today at reelasian.com (Toronto – October 12, 2017) The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian),presented by National Bank, today announced its complete programming lineup for the 21st edition. Returning programmes includes Marquee, Vista, Pulse, Reel Asian X, Wee Asian and Reel […]
An Ahmedabad court last week passed an order barring The Wire from publishing any further report on BJP president Amit Shah’s son Jay Shah’s business turnover “so that the right to live with dignity of the plaintiff (Jay) may be protected”. Additional Senior Civil Judge B K Dasondi of Ahmedabad rural court observed that the “injunction should be granted to applicant/plaintiff (Jay)” even though notice was not served upon […]
Did you know Diwali is an official holiday in 10 different countries, not counting India. And did you also know that the festival of lights is celebrated in a big way in at least 25 nations with major Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh populations. Celebrating the Deepavali by millions across the world is understood. But to declare a public holiday for Diwali, takes it to a whole new level. […]
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