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Allu Arjun Gets Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds Dubai

https://indiawest.com/allu-arjun-gets-wax-figure-at-madame-tussauds-dubai/ MUMBAI (IANS) – National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, who will be soon seen in the upcoming second part of his franchise film ‘Pushpa’, got an early birthday present, which falls on April 8. The actor’s wax statue was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Dubai. His wax statue has his signature ‘Jhukega Nahi Sala’ pose […]

Gun Lobby Won The Day Says Suhas Subramanyam

https://indiawest.com/gun-lobby-won-the-day-says-suhas-subramanyam/ ASHBURN, VA – “It seems like the gun lobby won the day over what people in our community want,” VA State Senator Suhas Subramanyam (D-Loudon) said on March 28. “If we make it easy for people to obtain assault weapons and carry them in public, we are really jeopardizing the safety of our community.” He was speaking […]

NY Man Caught Smuggling ‘Wildlife Trophy’ At Delhi Airport

https://indiawest.com/ny-man-caught-smuggling-wildlife-trophy-at-delhi-airport/ NEW DELHI (IANS) – Paljit Singh Paul Lalvani of New York, was caught at Delhi Airport for smuggling a ‘wildlife trophy’, a police official said on March 29. A ‘wildlife trophy’ refers to an animal or its head, skin, or any other body part that the hunter keeps as a souvenir. The Indian American was […]

India Highlights Need For Data Integrity At UN Meet On Climate Change

https://indiawest.com/india-highlights-need-for-data-integrity-at-un-meet-on-climate-change/ NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – Data integrity is essential for a fair audit assessment of any national climate action plan, an absence of which may result in biases in climate data and misguided policy decisions, the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, said at a panel discussion at the UN headquarters, here. […]

Wooden Flooring In The Spotlight

https://indiawest.com/wooden-flooring-in-the-spotlight/ By Parul Mittal In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, wooden flooring has seized the spotlight, steadily ascending the ranks of popularity in recent years. Brimming with natural beauty, durability, and versatility that transcends trends, wooden floors have become the discerning choice for an increasing number of homeowners. Amidst the vast array of flooring materials, […]

Kangana Elaborates On Calling Urmila Matondkar A Softcore Porn Actress

https://indiawest.com/kangana-elaborates-on-calling-urmila-matondkar-a-softcore-porn-actress/ NEW DELHI (ANI) – Actor Kangana Ranaut, who will mark her electoral debut from Himachal’s Mandi in the ensuing general elections, on March 27 talked about a past comment on fellow Bollywood colleague Urmila Matondkar, in which she addressed the latter as a ‘softcore porn actress’. “Is soft porn or pornstar an objectionable term? No! It […]

IVF Triplets – Doctor Had Advised Farah Khan To ‘Reduce’ A Baby

https://indiawest.com/ivf-triplets-doctor-had-advised-farah-khan-to-reduce-a-baby/ NEW DELHI (ANI) – Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently shared her experience of becoming a mother to triplets through IVF in 2008 with her husband Shirish Kunder. She mentioned that she and Kunder had already picked names for their children before finding out they were expecting triplets. Khan also discussed the moment she learned about her multiple pregnancies […]

Decoding Dolphins: Researchers Uncover Effects Of Ship Noise

https://indiawest.com/decoding-dolphins-researchers-uncover-effects-of-ship-noise/ TEL AVIV (ANI/TPS) – Israeli researchers uncovered compelling evidence of the impact of ship noise on dolphins, shedding new light on maritime traffic’s influence on marine mammal behavior and communication patterns, and noting implications for marine conservation efforts. By harnessing artificial intelligence technology, researchers at Haifa University were able to conclusively demonstrate that dolphins alter their vocal behavior […]

Telugu Actor Naveen Polishetty Hurt In Texas Bike Crash

https://indiawest.com/telugu-actor-naveen-polishetty-hurt-in-texas-bike-crash/ DALLAS, TX (IANS) – Actor Naveen Polishetty, who is known for his work in Telugu cinema, and rose to prominence with the sketches of the comedy collective ‘AIB’, has been injured as he met with a bike accident. As per media reports, the actor was riding a bike here, when it skid. The actor tried […]

Researcher Says Managing Diabetes Could Help Prevent Dementia

https://indiawest.com/researcher-says-managing-diabetes-could-help-prevent-dementia/ DALLAS, TX (IANS) – A scientist in his research has found that reducing the risk of dementia in Alzheimer’s is possible by keeping diabetes well controlled or avoiding it in the first place. Narendra Kumar, an associate professor at Texas A&M University, who led the study published in the journal ‘American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’, […]

In NY, Indian Overseas Congress Gears Up For Lok Sabha Elections

https://indiawest.com/in-ny-indian-overseas-congress-gears-up-for-lok-sabha-elections/ NEW YORK, NY – The Indian Overseas Congress USA launched its official campaign for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, declaring the election as the “mother of all Lok Sabha elections.” With a fervent commitment to uphold the core values of freedom, fairness, secularism, and democracy, the IOC USA said it stands firm in its resolve to ensure […]

Antony Blinken, Eric Garcetti, Extend Greetings On Holi

https://indiawest.com/antony-blinken-eric-garcetti-extend-greetings-on-holi/ WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, extended his wishes for the festival of Holi on March 25 and hoped that the festival of colors would bring happiness and friendship across the world. In a post on X Blinken said, “Wishing a joyful Holi to those celebrating in the United States and across the […]

US Strongly Condemns Moscow Terror Attack

https://indiawest.com/us-strongly-condemns-moscow-terror-attack/ WASHINGTON DC (ANI) – The United States has strongly condemned the “heinous” terrorist attack carried out by ISIS at Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. White House Press Secretary, Karine Jeane-Pierre, in a statement, termed ISIS as a “common terrorist enemy” and said that it needs to […]

Jimmy Shergill Wanted To Be An AD But Gulzar Made Him A Star

  https://indiawest.com/jimmy-shergill-wanted-to-be-an-ad-but-gulzar-made-him-a-star/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Actor Jimmy Shergill, who is known for films like ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘A Wednesday’, ‘Special 26’ and others, revealed that for his debut film ‘Maachis’, he had gone to filmmaker Gulzar to get a job as his assistant director. But, as luck would have it, the veteran filmmaker-lyricist offered him a […]

Jimmy Shergill Wanted To Be An AD But Gulzar Made Him A Star

https://indiawest.com/jimmy-shergill-wanted-to-be-an-ad-but-gulzar-made-him-a-star/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Actor Jimmy Shergill, who is known for films like ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘A Wednesday’, ‘Special 26’ and others, revealed that for his debut film ‘Maachis’, he had gone to filmmaker Gulzar to get a job as his assistant director. But, as luck would have it, the veteran filmmaker-lyricist offered him a role […]

Vedang Raina: Bollywood All Too New For Me

https://indiawest.com/vedang-raina-bollywood-all-too-new-for-me/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Bollywood actor Vedang Raina, who made his debut with the streaming film ‘The Archies’ last year, recently shared insights into his unexpected journey into the world of Bollywood. The actor, who initially ventured into modeling during his college days, never imagined a career in the performing art of acting and the film […]

Yogesh Raut Is Jeopardy Champ, Reflects On Journey

https://indiawest.com/yogesh-raut-is-jeopardy-champ-reflects-on-journey/ NEW YORK, NY – Blogger, freelance writer, and podcaster Yogesh Raut has won the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Raut took home the $250,000 grand prize and punched his ticket to the upcoming Jeopardy Masters competition, where he will face off against some of the top-performing players in Jeopardy history.

Wealthy And Unwell: Decoding India’s Rising Health Crisis

https://indiawest.com/wealthy-and-unwell-decoding-indias-rising-health-crisis/ NEW DELHI, (IANS) – India has been undergoing an economic transformation, with a remarkable increase in per capita income. This financial prosperity has improved the quality of life for many people across the country. However, this economic progress has also brought challenges, especially for public health. As incomes rise in India, so do lifestyle diseases, […]

It Was India That First Banned Chinese App TikTok Over Security Concerns

https://indiawest.com/it-was-india-that-first-banned-chinese-app-tiktok-over-security-concerns/ NEW DELHI, (IANS) – As the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok that is being used by over 170 million Americans, it was the Indian government which first took the decision to block the Chinese short-video making platform in the world. On June 29, 2020, TikTok, controlled […]

Cleveland University Student Missing, Parents Get Ransom Call

https://indiawest.com/cleveland-university-student-missing-parents-get-ransom-call/ CLEVELAND, OH (IANS)- A student from Hyderabad has gone missing in Cleveland while his family in India has received a ransom call. Mohammed Abdul Arfath, 25, who was pursuing a master’s degree in information technology at Cleveland University has not been in touch with the family since March 7. He came to the US in […]

Foiled Plot To Kill Separatist In US Was By ‘Rogue’ Officials Says India

https://indiawest.com/gurpatwant-singh-pannun-a-dual-citizen-of-the-united-states-and-canada/ WASHINGTON, DC – In a recent development, an Indian investigation says the foiled plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on U.S. soil was carried out by “rogue” officials. According to a report by Bloomberg News on March 19, these officials operated without government authorization. Unnamed senior officials, quoted in the report, disclosed that at least one […]

Niraj Antani Loses Badly In GOP Congressional Primary

https://indiawest.com/niraj-antani-loses-badly-in-gop-congressional-primary/ CLEVELAND, OH – Businessman David Taylor emerged victorious in the Republican primary on March 19, capturing a notable 25% of the votes and beating back 10 other contenders, including state legislator Niraj Antani, who were vying for the 2nd congressional district seat left vacant by retiring Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Antani secured 1.8% of the vote landing […]

India Wants To Set Up Global Big Cat Alliance

https://indiawest.com/india-wants-to-set-up-global-big-cat-alliance/ NEW DELHI, (IANS) – India is going ahead with establishing a global alliance for big cats with a one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore for a period of five years. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), with its headquarters in India, aims to safeguard the future of big cats and the landscapes that they […]

Elevate And Enrich Your Home Interiors

https://indiawest.com/elevate-and-enrich-your-home-interiors/ In the pursuit of creating a living space that exudes opulence and sophistication, the importance of high-quality surface solutions cannot be overstated. The transformative power of premium materials extends beyond aesthetics, influencing the overall ambiance and elevating the essence of a space. From lavish homes to chic commercial spaces, the integration of top-tier surface […]

Traffic Pollution May Lead To Alzheimers

https://indiawest.com/traffic-pollution-may-lead-to-alzheimers/ NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution are more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study. The study, published in the online issue of Neurology, does not prove that air pollution causes more amyloid plaques in the […]

Kunal Kemmu’s Song An Ode Childhood Dreams

https://indiawest.com/kunal-kemmus-song-an-ode-childhood-dreams/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Actor Kunal Kemmu, who is awaiting the release of his directorial debut ‘Madgaon Express’, has lent his voice to the song ‘Hum Yahin’ from the film. The song, which has also been written by Kunal, instantly heals the heart and soothes the soul. Its lyrical structure talks about the beautiful journey of […]

Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Advice: Script Should Talk To You

https://indiawest.com/vidhu-vinod-chopras-advice-script-should-talk-to-you/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, whose latest film ’12th Fail’ emerged as a breakout success of last year, interacted with the young aspiring filmmakers from the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institution. Sharing the tips with the young filmmakers, he underscored the importance of having a good script for making a good film. […]

Sara Ali Khan: Social Media A Double-Edged Sword

https://indiawest.com/sara-ali-khan-social-media-a-double-edged-sword/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Communication has been the bedrock of human civilization since time immemorial. Languages and technological developments have been catalyzed by the inherent need of humans for communication. But, in the age of social media and hyper-connectivity, is communication having more of a negative impact on the human species? Actress Sara Ali Khan doesn’t […]

US Probing Adani Group Over Bribery: Bloomberg

https://indiawest.com/us-probing-adani-group-over-bribery-bloomberg/ NEW YORK, NY – The Adani Group, the major conglomerate in India, faces heightened scrutiny as US prosecutors delve into potential bribery allegations involving billionaire founder Gautam Adani, sources familiar with the matter revealed said Bloomberg and subsequently reported in several Indian media outlets. Led by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of […]

Hindus In Canada, US, Back CAA Implementation

https://indiawest.com/hindus-in-canada-us-back-caa-implementation/ NEW DELHI (IANS) – Calling the government’s decision to offer Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities a “big win for human rights”, Hindu organizations across the US, the UK, and Canada have hailed the announcement of the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The CAA — an integral part of the BJP’s 2019 Lok Sabha […]

Visa Privileges Of Diaspora Critics Of Modi Government Being Revoked: HRW

https://indiawest.com/visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics-of-modi-government-being-revoked-hrw/ NEW YORK, NY – Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government’s policies, Human Rights Watch said in a press release on March 17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass gatherings of diaspora party supporters in the United […]

JJ Valaya Gives Fashion A Sustainable Spin By Recycling Plastic

https://indiawest.com/jj-valaya-gives-fashion-a-sustainable-spin-by-recycling-plastic/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Veteran fashion designer JJ Valaya has given a luxurious spin to sustainable fashion for his latest collection from his bridge-to-luxury brand JJ Valaya Kapurthala. The collection, which represents harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation, is made from eco-friendly fabrics such as R|Elan Green Gold, made from 100 per cent recycled PET bottles […]

Struggles – Yogesh Tripathi Slept On Railway Platforms

https://indiawest.com/struggles-yogesh-tripathi-slept-on-railway-platforms/ MUMBAI, (IANS) – Best known as ‘Daroga Happu Singh’ in the sitcom ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’, actor Yogesh Tipathi said his first home in Mumbai was the railway station. “I remember sleeping at various (railway) stations for almost four days, as I had nowhere else to go. Frustrated with the situation, I once said, ‘If […]

US Court Freezes Byju’s $533 Million Owed To Lenders

https://indiawest.com/us-court-freezes-byjus-533-million-owed-to-lenders/   NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – The steering committee representing term-loan lenders of Byju’s $1.2 billion loan on March 15 said that a US judge has ordered to prohibit further movement or use of $533 million by the edtech company, which is owed to lenders. According to the steering committee’s statement, the company’s co-founders Byju […]

India Ready To Evacuate Nationals From Haiti

https://indiawest.com/india-ready-to-evacuate-nationals-from-haiti/   NEW DELHI (IANS) – India said it is ready to evacuate its nationals from violence-torn Haiti, if required and that it has set up a 24-hour control room in the Ministry of External Affairs and an emergency helpline in the Dominican Republic, to provide information and assistance. Haiti has been in the grip of […]

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