Zohran Mamdani became the first Mayor of New York City to be sworn into office using a Quran. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist, born in Uganda to filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, officially assumed the role just after midnight...
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9th Feb 2026 | Updated at 04:56am 9th Feb 2026
Cambridge revives historic India ties with new centre, scholarships and sport
The University of Cambridge has announced a wide-ranging set of new initiatives across research, technology, education, philanthropy and sport during a high-level visit to India, renewing and strengthening a relationship that spans more than...
WHEN MANTRAS MEET MODERN BEATS
In an era where virtual connections are increasingly superficial, a spiritual revolution is brewing, one that harmonises ancient devotion with modern rhythms. Soul-stirring kirtans, immersive storytelling, and high-energy collective vibes with...
Cambridge revives historic India ties with new centre, scholarships and sport
The University of Cambridge has announced a wide-ranging set of new initiatives across research, technology, education, philanthropy and sport during a high-level visit to India, renewing and strengthening a relationship that spans more than...
WHEN MANTRAS MEET MODERN BEATS
In an era where virtual connections are increasingly superficial, a spiritual revolution is brewing, one that harmonises ancient devotion with modern rhythms. Soul-stirring kirtans, immersive storytelling, and high-energy collective vibes with...
Vibrant Republic Day celebrations in Nairobi
- 04 Feb 2026
The High Commission of India in Nairobi hosted a vibrant ceremony to mark India’s 77th Republic Day, attended by senior Kenyan officials, diplomats, business leaders, and the Indian diaspora.The National Day Reception at India House was graced...
Johannesburg's BAPS temple unveils Nilkanth Varni statue
- 07 Jan 2026
A 42-foot bronze statue of Nilkanth Varni, the 18th-century yogi, was unveiled at the BAPS temple in Johannesburg, South Africa. This statue, the tallest bronze figure in the country, also ranks as the fourth-tallest in Africa, alongside Nigeria’s...
In an Op-Ed for Swabhiman Parv marking 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath temple in 1026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the shrine’s survival symbolises India’s indomitable civilisational spirit. He noted that despite repeated...
- 07 Jan 2026
Atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh have reportedly increased, triggering criticism of Muhammad Yunus and renewed questions over his Nobel Peace Prize,...
US President Donald Trump has issued a series of blunt warnings to multiple countries in recent hours, signalling an increasingly confrontational stance...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The site honors Vajpayee’s ideals of self-respect, unity, and service.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) on children for exceptional achievements in bravery, social service, environment, sports, art and culture, and science and technology at a ceremony in New Delhi.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and longtime political rival of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, has passed away at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness.She had planned to contest a third term in February, Bangladesh’s...
In a historic move for California’s Silicon Valley, 28-year-old Indian-origin psychologist Pranita Venkatesh was sworn in as the youngest-ever Mayor of San Carlos.Venkatesh, who previously served as the city’s Vice Mayor, was unanimously selected...
Alcohol consumption in the UK tends to rise sharply during the holiday season, with many people planning to drink more as celebrations, social gatherings and workplace parties fill the calendar. While this culture of excess is often normalised,...
Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar hosted a special reception in their office to honour Dhruv Chhatralia BEM, Partner (Corporate), Head of Venture Capital...
