Racism By American

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Another Indian Racially Abused By Americans, Video Goes Viral

In another incident, an Indian was racially bullied by Americans, which went viral on social media platforms. Recently, a video is making rounds in social media, in which an Indian citizen is questioned like, "Why are you in Poland?" The identity of the attacker and victim, the Indian man is not yet established, but in the video, the abuser was calling himself an American.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 - 07:55 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: indian, Racism, Poland, American, Viral video

Esmeralda Upton

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Texas Racial Attack: Latin Woman Verbally Abuses 4 Indian Women, Makes Racist Remarks

A video has gone viral on social media, where a Mexican-American woman can be seen verbally abusing Indian women in Dallas, Texas. The woman, identified as Esmeralda Upton, has been arrested for her verbal assault of Indian woman in a parking lot. The aggressor also tried to smack the victims, who were recording the incident. Meanwhile, Indian-American bodies have condemned the aforementioned hate crime. 

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 - 11:26 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Mexican, indian, Dallas, Racism, Esmeralda Upton

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Jaspal Rana

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Excluding Shooting From Commonwealth Games Will Impact India's Medals: Jaspal Rana

Removing shooting from the Commonwealth Games 2022 will hurt India's winning chances, said 2002 gold medalist Japal Rana. Rued about the exclusion of shooting in CWG, Rana said, "It was not a priority sport for the organisers so they have excluded it. They have removed it so as to impact India’s medals tally. That is how they can manipulate the tally count". CWG is beginning on July 28-August 8.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 08:35 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Jaspal Rana, Shooting, sports, Commonwealth Games 2022, indian

Lovlina Borgohain

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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain Alleges Mental Harassment Amid Commonwealth Games

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain alleged "continuous harassment" her coaches are facing from the authorities, which is disturbing her Commonwealth Games-2022 preparations. In a Twitter post, Borgohain said,"The coaches who helped me win an Olympic medal are always being side-lined which has severely impacted… read-more

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 07:47 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Commonwealth Games, indian, Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, Mental Harassment, Coach

Tajinderpal Singh Toor

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor Withdraws From 22 World Championship

Amid injuries, top Indian shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor withdrew from the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. As per PTI, Toor sustained a groin injury, ahead of the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Eugene, USA. Notably, days ago, at Chula Vista in USA, the Indian team had World Championships training stint, during which Tajinderpal sustained the injury. Toor said he feared the injury could aggravate, and withdrew… read-more

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 - 04:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Commonwealth Games, Injuries, indian, USA

LPG Cylinder

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LPG Gas Cylinder Prices Hikes Again By Rs 50 In India, 8th Time In Year

Cooking gas LPG prices hiked for the fourth time since the Ukraine-Russia war, on July 6. The new prices with an increase of Rs 50 are at Rs 1,053 for non-subsidised LPG gas.  In the past one year, this is the eighth hike in prices, taking the total rise to Rs 244, or 30%. However, poor beneficiaries under Ujjwala connection will not pay the non-subsidized LPG prices.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 07:19 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Commercial LPG Gas, LPG, Price Hike, Non Subsidised, indian

Mame Khan Folk Artist

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Mame Khan Becomes First Folk Artist To Walk Cannes Red Carpet 22

Manganiar singer Mame Khan from Rajasthan created history, as he became the first folk artist to walk the red carpet of Cannes 2022. Khan was amongst Indian contingent at Cannes with Minister Anurag Thakur in France. Originally from Rajasthan, Mame Khan has gained fame for his traditional Rajasthani music for 15 generations. Furthermore, Khan was slaying Cannes red carpet in the traditional Rajasthani outfit, Jacket, and floral turban.

Tue, 24 May 2022 - 09:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Mame Khan, Rajasthan, Folk Artist, Cannes 22, indian

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Amarnath Yatra

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Amarnath Pilgrimage Registration Begins From April 11, Yatra In June

The Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled from June 30, started its registration. Devotees can register themselves at 316 branches of Punjab National Bank across India.  Registration this year is for Rs 120 per person. However, those who registered last year, need to pay Rs 20 extra. In addition, people below 13-year-old and above 75-year-old are not eligible for the Amarnath Yatra, which will commence on August 11.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 02:10 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Amarnath Yatra, registration, Pilgrimage, Punjab National Bank, indian

Courtesy: ANI

Tomb Of Sand and the author

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‘Tomb of Sand’ Becomes 1st Hindi Novel To Be Shortlisted For International Booker Prize

Author Geetanjali Shree’s novel ‘Tomb of Sand’, became the first Hindi language work to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, on April 7. "The Booker is a very special recognition and I wasn't waiting for it, wasn't expecting it, so it's coming as a wonderful surprise for me and recognition for our work,'' stated Geetanjali. Notably, five other titles across the world will compete for the 50,000… read-more

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 - 09:01 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Geetanjali Shree, Tomb of Sand, Book, International Bookers Prize, indian

Courtesy: Zee News

Falguni Shah

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Indian-American Falguni Shah Bags Grammy Award For Children's Album

Indian-American artist Falguni Shah has won the Best Children's Music Album Grammy this year for "A Colourful World". “I have no words to describe today’s magic. What an honor to perform for the opening number of the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony,'' wrote Falguni on her Instagram Handle. Notably, Shah is the only Indian-origin woman to be nominated in the Best Children’s Music Album category at the Grammys two times.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 11:00 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Entertainment, indian, SINGER, Falguni Shah, GRAMMY AWARD

Courtesy: ANI News