CSAFF to Showcase Over 70 Off-Beat Movies September 18, 2018 19:39
The Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) is all set to showcase over 70 films from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal at various theaters in the city from September 20 to 23. The…
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One in 7 U.S. Residents Foreign-Born, India With 8.3L Migrants in 7Yr. September 17, 2018 15:12
Statistics released by the United States Census Board earlier this week show that immigrants (both legal and illegal) comprised nearly 14 percent of the U.S. population. In other words, one out of seven U.S. residents…
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Eight Lakh People Commit Suicide Every Year: WHO September 11, 2018 12:13
Nearly 800,000 people commit suicide every year in the world, the second leading cause of death amongst people aged 15-29 in 2016, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).A toolkit to help communities prevent suicides…
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Lyft Launches Its Scooter Business in Denver September 07, 2018 17:18
Lyft launched its scooter business in Denver on Thursday, the first market for the company as it expands beyond ride-hailing and into other means of transportation.Lyft is one of a several of companies to get…
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Hybrid Culture of Chetti Melakans on Show at Indian Heritage Centre September 07, 2018 15:35
Artifacts and paintings documenting the unique history and culture of the Chetti Melakan community, a small and lesser-known Indian origin group of people found chiefly in Singapore and Malaysia, were showcased here in an exhibition…
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George W. Bush Passing Michael Obama Some Candy is Internet's New Obsession September 03, 2018 16:08
A sweet moment between the United States first families is going viral on social media as former President George W Bush is caught on camera passing few pieces of candy to former First lady Michelle…
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Zahra Khanum Crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2018 September 03, 2018 12:40
Miss Universe Singapore 2018 has ultimately proclaimed its new titleholder Zahra Khanum. The finale was held at One Farrer Hotel where Zahra gave a hard-bitten fight to 15 other contestants and came out as the…
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Apple's Self-Driving Car Meets First Accident in California September 01, 2018 15:26
An Apple Inc self-driving car was involved in an accident during the test drive in California, United States and sustained moderate damage in the crash, the media reported.According to a report filed by Apple with…
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Subway Singapore Officially Certified Halal September 01, 2018 14:38
Subway Singapore has been officially certified halal by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), the sandwich chain proclaimed on Friday. In an emailed statement, Subway Singapore said all but one of its restaurants across…
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Gandhi's Letter on Spinning Wheel May Fetch $5k August 31, 2018 11:07
A dateless letter written by Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi, stressing about the significance of the spinning wheel, is expected to sell for USD 5,000, according to the United States-based RR Auction. Signed "Bapu's blessings", the…
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Wow Air Launches Ultra-Low-Cost Service from O'Hare to New Delhi August 29, 2018 17:42
Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air is launching service from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to New Delhi beginning in December, with one-way flights starting at $199.The new service, announced Tuesday, likewise will add flights to New…
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BAPS Charities Provide 300,000 Trees in Support to Environment August 28, 2018 11:39
BAPS Charities celebrates a three-year partnership with 'The Nature Conservancy' (TNC) through its Walk Green initiative, a series of walkathons hosted by BAPS Charities across North America. Beginning in 2016, BAPS Charities coordinated endeavors with…
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