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News Sean Douglas 3 hours ago FILE PHOTO: Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons performs at the launch of the Downtown Carnival, Woodford Square, Port of Spain February 8, 2019. FIVE Calypsonians were among the recipients of the National Awards for 2021 presented Wednesday by President Paula-Mae Weekes at the President’s House, St Ann’s. They were Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons, Allan “Brother Mudada” Fortune, …

LHASA, March 8 (Xinhua) — “Drolma” is the name of a goddess in Buddhist scriptures and is a popular name many Tibetan parents choose for their newborn babies. Although they share the same name, the Drolmas of the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwestern China each have different stories that show the great changes that have taken place in the region …

Students and staff gathered for a vigil at UBCO on Friday in honor of Harmandeep Kaur, the homicide victim who died after a February 26 attack. Kaur was allegedly attacked after working night shifts on campus as a security guard. On February 28, Kelowna RCMP reported that Kaur had succumbed to his injuries in hospital and officers were investigating his …

In Japan, women are expected to give chocolate to their boyfriends or husbands on Valentine’s Day. YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images While chocolates, candies and cards are quite ubiquitous on Valentine’s daythe holiday has taken on unique traditions in different parts of the globe. Discover Japan’s “true feelings” chocolates, South Africa’s mass weddings, Denmark’s “love spoons” and other ways humans …

NEW DELHI: Fugitive evengealist Zakir Abdul Karim Naik, founder of the Islamic Research Foundation, must have his signature verified at the Indian Embassy in Malaysia before filing a vakalatnama in the legally constituted court on Illegal Activities (Prevention), which rules on the validity of the Center’s notification declaring IRF an illegal organization under UAPA. The court headed by Delhi High …

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the children chosen for the honors and asked them to support the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign, although he added that the awards carry a huge responsibility For the young . The Prime Minister digitally awarded Bal Puraskar recipients with certificates using “blockchain technology” during …

Advertising On August 31 of last year, hours after the last US troops withdrew from Afghanistan, al-Qaida issued a statement congratulating the Taliban on their victory. He then called for a “global jihad” to free Kashmir, Somalia, Yemen and other “Islamic lands” from “the clutches of the enemies of Islam”. Although al-Qaida has failed to make a breakthrough among Indian …

[ad_1] The University is preparing to be the first American university to host the Young Tibetologists Seminar, an event that brings together young Tibetan scholars from around the world to exchange and share knowledge about Tibetan culture. The public is invited to attend the seminar, which will take place in August 2022, with detailed plans slated for release around February. …

[ad_1] It has become an article of faith among editors and journalists that they must make strategic efforts to build readers’ confidence. However, late last year, a report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford offers a sobering caveat: Few efforts to build reader confidence have gone beyond existing readers and likely subscribers …

[ad_1] Kamal C Chavara became Kamalsy Najmal after converting to Islam. He has now renounced Islam and simply became KamalsyKamalsy, the author of the novels ‘Daivavum Njanum’ and ‘Smasanangalude Notepusthakam‘converted to Islam in 2018 to protest the cremation of a social activist and writer Najmal Babu also known as TN Joy, against the writer’s wish to be buried in a …

[ad_1] The Dalai Lama stressed the need for unity among seven billion people and for broad thinking. (To file) New Delhi: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday interacted with staff and students of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak via video conference and asserted that India is a country with thousands of years of tradition which promotes …

[ad_1] Most often left out, the situation of Christians in Myanmar (formerly Burma) continues to deteriorate, as evidenced by the recent destruction of churches in the country. “If churches and Catholic buildings are attacked again, all cordial relations will be interrupted and this will have painful consequences for all”, warns Mgr. Peter Hla, for whom the cup is full. The …

[ad_1] Opinion IN the recent Speech from the Throne, our provincial government signaled that it was not done with its educational interventions, noting that it was re-examining the curriculum and student achievement issues as identified by the exam. Kindergarten to Grade 12 education. In doing so, it bypasses yet another, more fundamental, preliminary question about education: what do parents and …

[ad_1] In the early 1930s, when Reza Shah Pahlavi toured Iran’s easternmost outposts on the border with India, he saw a group of turbaned men with long beards. floating dressed in white dresses. As the story goes, he asked locals about the Turbaned Men and they were told they were Zahids, or holy men of Hind. The small town, then …

Young people would just say “this is what it is”. Elderly people would say “it is not what it used to be”. We are talking about the church, of course … this rock of the ages, bearer of tradition through the ages. But if you’ve been careful over the last half century or so, you’ve seen tradition erode at times, …

[ad_1] By mainichi.jp As responses to the pandemic cut off many families and workers in East Asia, Buddhist temples have stepped in to provide much-needed support to those facing hardship. In the eastern Japanese town of Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, a 43-year-old Vietnamese nun, Thich Tam Tri, has opened a new temple, Tochigi Daion-ji, intended to help Vietnamese workers struggling for …

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Inside Wahpepah’s Kitchen, the new Native American restaurant in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood, bright yellow shelves are stocked with jars of sumac berries, blue cornmeal, black beans, and other Indigenous ingredients. These shelves are “chef-owner Crystal Wahpepah’s interpretation of an Aboriginal pantry,” she says. All you see is what we harvest and cook. Despite its historical heritage, Native American cuisine is …

[ad_1] Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport. Eastern UP airport should serve the Buddhist tourist circuit. Since 2016, the Ministry of Tourism has been actively promoting India’s first transnational tourism circuit. The tour map includes Bodh Gaya, Vaishali and Rajgir in Bihar, Kushinagar, Sarnath and Shravasti in UP as well as Lumbini in Nepal. The …

[ad_1] A Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday considered the appointment of Rashad Hussain as President Joe Biden’s roving ambassador for international religious freedom. Hussein’s confirmation would make him the first Muslim to hold the post. Hussain has held several positions in the Obama administration, serving on the National Security Council, as associate attorney for the White House and …

[ad_1] Borders define countries. Boundaries cannot contain people. The history of the world has many examples of large numbers of people migrating from one country to another. The 20th century was – and now the 21st century is – remarkable for migration. There is a body called the International Organization for Migration (IOM) which is part of the United Nations …

[ad_1] Never on the soil of independent Bangladesh, no one would have to suffer because of their religion. It was the determination of every freedom fighter, along with their steadfast commitment to democracy and equality, as we emerged as an independent nation from the ashes of the most brutal genocide. It was clear in my mind, as in the minds …

[ad_1] A while ago I read a viral tweet from a teenager at Delhi University claiming that the farmers in Punjabi are from a lower caste and therefore the government is not listening to them. None of the admirers of this tweet seemed too concerned that Punjab farmers are the most dominant caste in Punjab, far more than any other …

[ad_1] After being rescued from the clutches of Turkey’s banned ISIS terrorist group in 2017, Afshan Parvez was found to be a sleeper cell of a terrorist cluster in Jammu and Kashmir that promotes the armed crusade against the country’s sovereignty. officials said here. on Sunday. Parvez, a resident of downtown Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, …

[ad_1] Over its 120-year history, the Nobel Peace Prize has celebrated the efforts of 109 individuals and 28 organizations. The tendency to reward the standard bearers of peace and harmony began in 1901, in addition to other laurels awarded in the fields of physiology or medicine, chemistry, physics, literature and economics, which were added later. As journalists Maria Ressa and …

[ad_1] Given that the BBC must endure a daily barrage of envy from less popular competitors, one would think it would have now become more adept at defending itself. Private Eye reported that over the summer more than 2,000 articles were devoted to the means by which Martin Bashir obtained an interview with Diana, Princess of Wales in 1995. Was …

[ad_1] As an Indian in a foreign land, I would inevitably be asked, “Have you heard of Gandhi? Do you know it ? No matter where I was – Brazil, Colombia or Ecuador – everyone was in awe of him. Of course, as an Indian, I was well acquainted with the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for the …

[ad_1] Presenting a “record” of the four and a half years of BJP government in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the assembly elections, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that the state had undergone a “complete transformation” and its perception before the country as well as the world has changed as there have been no riots since 2017 and strict …

[ad_1] By Vijay KrantiIANS | September 18 Going through the Chinese establishment hysteria at the sight of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the photos of the Dalai Lamas, President Xi Jinping’s efforts to occupy the Tibetan religion from within appear to be another repeat of Don Quixote. Some contradictions are quite difficult to understand, especially when they reflect fears deeply rooted …

[ad_1] SPA strengthens police engagement with “rarely heard” groups The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is working with Police Scotland and the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) to fund a series of projects aimed at improving engagement with ‘rarely heard’ communities. Sep 3, 2021 By Paul Jacques The rarely heard term refers to communities that are historically under-represented and may …

[ad_1] What’s wrong? is a Stuff disability podcast produced with support from NZ On Air. In the seven-part series, hosts Olivia Shivas, Rebecca Dubber and guests address the big questions about living with a disability. They discuss sex, religion, disabled parking – and how to push back on outrageous issues. Listen to it here. OPINION: It was my first day …

[ad_1] Four men, including a Brahmin priest, have been accused of raping and murdering a nine-year-old Dalit child in a crematorium in the nation’s capital on August 1, and then cremating her following protests from her mother. Less than a year ago, in September 2020, four upper caste men were arrested for raping a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras, Uttar …

NEW YORK – With the Olympic Games scheduled to begin in Tokyo on July 23, National Geographic (NG) looked at “How Gymnastics Became a Deeply Beloved Olympic Sport” on July 15, looking back at the ancient Greek origins of the Olympic Games. sport and its development for Today. Starting with “naked men exercising in outdoor plazas,” to “bodyguards loyal to …

Bova enjoys a fascinating view of the coast. Italian villages will pay people to move to sleepy villages in the hope of reversing years of population decline. (Carmine Verduci) CALABRIA, ITALY – Have you always dreamed of opening a craft store and settling for good in an idyllic village in southern Italy where it is hot most of the year …

SINGAPORE: Teenager Yuxuan ticks the “Buddhist” box on official forms, but does not practice Buddhism. Calling herself a Buddhist has been a “habit” she has had since childhood, said the 18-year-old, who declined to share her full name. “I’m supposed to be a Buddhist, but I’m more inclined to (be) a free thinker,” she said. “My parents practice (Buddhism), so …

By Rita Christopher / Zip06.com • 06/29/2021 1:20 PM EST If it’s July 4th, there must be a parade down Main Street in Ivorton. At least for 14 years, there have been. This year marks the 15th year of the march. The parade will depart at 10 a.m. and will descend Main Street from Ivoryton to Ivoryton Green on Sunday …

[ad_1] Express news service NEW DELHI: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed the first group of troops from a new Tibetan unit, the Tibetan Army Special Unit (STAU), to the strategic Chumbi Valley between the Sikkim and Bhutan. militia, known as Mimang Cheton (MC), in the Chumbi Valley under Yatung County in the Tibetan Autonomous Region, ”said a …

Since becoming a teacher at St. Columba School in Oxon Hill, Md. Almost four decades ago, Bill Johnson has been known for teaching students lasting values ​​for life, and also for s ” involve as much as he can to help the school continue its day-to-day operations. “If something needs to be done, he’s there to do it,” said Christine …

[ad_1] The British Hindu Council and the Buddhist Dhamma Center have called for an “immediate” ban on conversion therapy in the UK. Hindu Council UK is a charitable organization which represents various faiths and serves as an “effective voice on political issues” for British Hindus. In a statement released Monday, June 16, the Hindu Council UK called on Boris Johnson …