The celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights in Trinidad and Tobago

Caribbean Hindus face calls to unite in face of challenges

The celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, has gained much national and international prominence in Trinidad, where the annual Divali Nagar at Chaguanas sees over 100,000 people thronging the nine-nights carnival spread over a 27-acre site from all over the Caribbean, the United States and beyond.

US elections: India and the Indian American factor

As of now there is no indication that as president Harris would choose to ruffle feathers in New Delhi over Kashmir. One main reason is that she would be too preoccupied with a fractious polity at home in the initial stage to jump into issues like Kashmir which have no relevance domestically.

Trump woos Hindus, condemns attacks on community in Bangladesh; says will strengthen partnership with Modi

“I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos”, he said.

Cloak and dagger: US charges Indian intelligence agent in alleged ‘murder-for-hire’ plot against Khalistani as plot thickens

He also gave his address as “CGO Complext” in New Delhi, where according to the document RAW is headquartered

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Congressional hearings on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh sought

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Indian national accused in alleged assassination plot against Khalistani in US extradited; US seeks full investigation from India

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