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AAUC
Angela AnandAn event with diverse groups of Asian sub-groups at Nation’s Capital by Angela Anand, AAUC PresidentSomeone famous had said that a journey of many steps starts with the first step. So true, for me my journey with Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) started with the former president reaching out to me to join AAUC. She had seen the...
Ganesh Visarjan
Geetha Patil Lord Ganesh Visarjan/immersion also known as Anant Chaturdashi was observed by Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham, Burlington, MA, on September 16, 2024 instead of September 17 due to lunar eclipse that was visible across the U.S., with at least some portion of the eclipse visible across Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and much of Africa. It is the one of...
Philosophy in the Islamic World
India Post News Service ‘Philosophy in the Islamic World’ is a comprehensive and unprecedented four-volume reference work devoted to the history of philosophy in the realms of Islam, from its beginnings in the eighth century AD down to modern times. The focus of this fourth installment of the series, divided into two volumes, is the 19th and 20th centuries, and geographically...
Sahara
India Post News Service ARTESIA, CA:  SAHARA (South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency) held its 33rd Annual Gala at the Old Ranch Country Club last Sunday, September 15, 2024. This year’s theme was building brighter futures. Over the course of the evening, SAHARA raised substantial funds to support its mission of providing support and services for victims of Domestic Violence...
Shraddha Paksha
Geetha Patil and Sunil Kumar D. Pitru Paksha 2024 started on the Pratipad Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada that is on September 18, and culminates with Mahalaya or Sarva Pitri/Aadi Amavasya that will be observed on October 3, a sacred period, during which Sanatanis honor their ancestors. This Pitru Paksha is considered as the most pious period...

Urad Vade for Pitru Paksha

Urad Vade
Madhumati TyagiUrad Vade is a dish typically prepared during Pitru Paksha, a 16-day lunar period when families pay homage to their ancestors and offer food to the departed souls, with each region having its own customs and rituals.Ingredients4 Servings (1 serving = 7-8 pieces)1 ½ cup Urad dal 1cup water to soak them 1tsp Cumin seeds Salt to taste ...
Ashwin Ramaswami
India Post News Service ATLANTA, GA: Former Mayor of Atlanta and former US ambassador Andrew Young, endorsed Ramaswami’s campaign for Georgia State Senate District 48. Ashwin’s campaign against incumbent State Senator Shawn Still has gained momentum from voters across the district who are rejecting Shawn Still’s extremism. In 2023, Still was criminally indicted with Donald Trump in Georgia for trying to overturn...
scam
Vidya Sethuraman India Post News Service The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2.6 million consumer complaints about online, over-the-phone, and in-person scams. Many people think scams mostly affect older adults, however, anyone can be scammed. Reports suggest that many scams are harming younger people more than older adults. 1 in 4 Americans reported losing money to some form of scam in 2023....
Manas National Park
GUWAHATI: Assam's Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is all set to welcome visitors once again starting from September 27, following the end of the monsoon closure period as mandated by the Government of India. In a notice issued by Dr C Ramesh, Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director, Manas Tiger Reserve said that the park will be open...
Jigra
MUMBAI: The highly anticipated trailer for the film 'Jigra', directed by Vasan Bala, was unveiled on Thursday, much to the excitement of fans. Starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, the film is set to be an action-packed narrative centred around a prison break, showcasing the lengths a sister will go to protect her brother. Alia Bhatt announced the trailer's launch with...