Mysilsila Fortnight Digest - 5th Edition
<div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">HEADLINES <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">Kamala Harris<span lang="EN-US" style=""> of Indian-Jamaican immigrant parentage, formally accepts the nomination of the Democratic party at the DNC convention in Chicago, paving the potential for the US to have its first female President. In a moving speech covering a broad range of policy issues, she staked a claim for the highest office. Watch the whole speech here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P89uRNtU08" style="">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P89uRNtU08</a></span></p><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/MJ5Hs22X529.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b>British</b><span lang="EN-US"> authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist actions. This unrest was sparked by misinformation, after 3 young girls were stabbed at a Taylor Swift concert. False information spread online claimed an immigrant being arrested for the crime, which sparked right wing led riots. While the riots have been contained, they have left a deep scar on the psyche on immigrant psyche. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Read more:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/more-than-1000-arrested-following-uk-riots-police-say-2024-08-13/">https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/more-than-1000-arrested-following-uk-riots-police-say-2024-08-13/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/22/almost-three-in-four-britons-worried-about-far-right-after-riots">https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/22/almost-three-in-four-britons-worried-about-far-right-after-riots</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Modi on the move</b><span lang="EN-US">. After a visit to Poland, and to Russia earlier in July, Modi heads to Kiev. BBC calls this a tight rope walk. In September, Modi is also scheduled to visit the US, addressing the UN and meet with the local Indian community at an event in Long Island. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Read more: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">BBC: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2e9zrywq9o">Diplomatic tight rope for Modi as he visits Kyiv after Moscow</a>. Reporter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bbcvikas">Vikas Pandey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">Mint: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/pm-modi-to-visit-us-next-month-address-indian-community-event-in-long-island-new-york-on-september-22-11723768385418.html&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBjIaYWZjNzQ1ODhjMmQwYTNlYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw36hz5eu81MQ1vEhUfqG_ET" target="_blank">Modi to visit <b>US</b> next month; address UN, <b>Indian</b> community in Long Island, New York</a> Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1826922793352478936/photo/1" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1826922793352478936/photo/1</a> <span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/6HZ65DeX530.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Women’s safety issues rise to the fore in India.</b><span lang="EN-US"> Brutal rape and murder of Indian doctor sparks outrage in India and abroad. India’s Supreme Court is currently hearing the case. The need to look at deeper issues including the impact of social media and pornographic sites is raised by the Publica, a US based publication, which shared a highly disturbing search trend in relation to this horrific event. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Read more:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Yahoo News: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/indian-doctors-launch-nationwide-strike-075922178.html&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBTIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2GuiSWzwGgquiPe1Y2Oyz9" target="_blank"><b>Indian</b> doctors launch nationwide strike over colleague's rape and murder</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Publica: <a href="https://www.thepublica.com/female-doctor-who-was-gang-raped-and-murdered-in-indian-hospital-appears-on-porn-sites-as-indian-men-search-for-footage-of-crime/">Disturbing spike in Google searches after Indian doctor's rape, murder</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Air India female staffer was assaulted</b><span lang="EN-US">, <a href="https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2024/08/18/air-india-responds-after-crew-member-assaulted-in-her-london-hotel-room-intruder-arrested.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration-line: none;">in London's Radisson Red Hotel room.</span></a> Air India is working with the local police to investigate the matter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Source: <a href="https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2024/08/18/air-india-responds-after-crew-member-assaulted-in-her-london-hotel-room-intruder-arrested.html">https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2024/08/18/air-india-responds-after-crew-member-assaulted-in-her-london-hotel-room-intruder-arrested.html</a></span></p><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/cWBaXmPQ531.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Misogyny may be treated as terrorism by UK</b><span lang="EN-US">. In what may be a trendsetting move, the UK government is planning on treating extreme misogyny as terrorism for the first time. This action comes as a response to misogynistic social media content being at the heart of the UK unrest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Read more: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a61885323/misogyny-extremism-terrorism-labour/">https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a61885323/misogyny-extremism-terrorism-labour/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Indian 78<sup>th</sup> Independence Day celebrated globally. </b><span lang="EN-US">Along with New Delhi as the center piece, Times Square, New York to Melbourne, Australia saw celebrations of the Indian Independence Day. Some clips: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DxPkL6ZwAxCE&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBDIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1FwiwMcP2StR94oDgsWf81" target="_blank">NYC <b>India</b> Day parade - YouTube</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU8YCmMmwmE">Calgary, Canada Indiacelebrations</a></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b>LAW <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mortal remains of India born UK citizen to return to India</b><span lang="EN-US">. A precedent has been set as </span>the Delhi High Court orders the Indian High Commission in London to issue an NOC for the transfer of mortal remains of Alfi Richard Watts, a Hyderabad born IT engineer who moved to the UK and acquired acitizenship, but failed to get an OCI. Mr. Watts passed away due to pancreatitis at the age of 36, leaving behind a wife and two children.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Read more: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/hyderabad-times/family-seeks-pm-modis-help-for-noc-to-allow-mortal-remains-of-hyderabad-born-man-who-died-in-uk-to-be-sent-to-india/articleshow/112399676.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/hyderabad-times/family-seeks-pm-modis-help-for-noc-to-allow-mortal-remains-of-hyderabad-born-man-who-died-in-uk-to-be-sent-to-india/articleshow/112399676.cms</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>LUMINARIES <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Here are some prominent headliners from India and the diaspora for the fortnight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://lawtrend.in/british-parliament-invites-allahabad-high-court-judge-justice-shekhar-kumar-yadav/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYCTIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw19zUyVStdAyrpJxX5iBKXE" target="_blank"><b>British</b> Parliament Invites Allahabad High CourtJudge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!international/seasoned-diplomat-p-harish-appointed-as-indias-next-envoy-to-un-in-new-york-enn24081407878&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBTIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw0j4hwU-EfMQJAoeG5A_40L" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Seasoned Diplomat Parvathaneni Harish Appointed as <b>India's</b> Next Envoy to UN in New York</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkmm0jr5gno" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Indian origin Woolwich teen is UK's youngest chess grandmaster</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.indembassybern.gov.in/news_detail/?newsid=1274" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>10-Year-Old Indian-Origin Boy In UK Beats Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking In IQ Test</b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.indianlink.com.au/vishwa-ramkumar-the-indian-moving-up-in-australian-cricket/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBDIaZTY4MzVjYjQ5MGQzYzE4Yzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw38RJgIQfU9lQh7BCht9vzZ" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Vishwa Ramkumar: the <b>Indian</b> moving up in <b>Australian</b> cricket</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"=""><a href="https://news.mit.edu/2024/hamsa-balakrishnan-appointed-associate-dean-engineering-0805">Hamsa Balakrishnan, the William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aero Astro) at MIT, has been appointed associate dean of the MIT School of Engineering effective Aug. 1.</a></span><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/SwcTJD7i532.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><b>INVESTMENTS AND BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Click on the links below to read more: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/invest/rich-indians-plan-to-invest-abroad-via-new-hub-hits-roadblock/articleshow/112646786.cms">Rich Indians’ plan to invest abroad via new hub hits roadblock</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/long-reads/how-ontario-is-counting-on-its-pension-from-india/117891&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBTIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1fNWqtk_zJtuV-59fp1F7e" target="_blank">Believe it or not, Ontario is counting on its pension from <b>India</b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b>.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/350379303/indian-business-and-professionals-platform-live-waikato&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAjIaZjE5ZmYzODVjMmJiMzgyYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw0SWmq7baR8V1I1MzwsaePr" target="_blank"><b>Indian</b> business and professionals platform is live in Waikato, New Zealand</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/tim-hortons-opens-in-ahmedabad-ceo-says-india-fastest-growing-market-for-canadian-coffee-chain/article68505468.ece&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAjIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3wdyW2fZiNWHnP2enQ94nM" target="_blank">Tim Hortons opens store in Ahmedabad; CEO says <b>India</b> fastest growing market. </a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.livemint.com/market/indias-highest-fpi-comes-from-us-followed-by-luxembourg-and-canada-sebi-11723433815720.html&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBDIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1ELm5V-PrgZDquRUEqX6q2" target="_blank"><b>India's</b> highest FPI comes from US, followed by Luxembourg and <b>Canada</b>: SEBI</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/interview/story/for-long-term-investors-india-presents-a-great-opportunity-cpp-investments-ceo-john-graham-on-betting-big-on-indias-growth-442038-2024-08-19&ct=ga&cd=CAAYCDIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw30nJ04Us8H3ArX1q1p5yaj" target="_blank">'For long-term investors, <b>India</b> presents a great opportunity': CPP Investments CEO John.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.shiprocket.in/blog/best-selling-indian-products-in-canada/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBjIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3Jx2zs1c_5R-KCfCk_Wnhq" target="_blank">15 Best-Selling <b>Indian</b> Products in <b>Canada</b> -Shiprocket X</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://cxotoday.com/press-release/indigrid-partners-with-british-international-investment-norfund-and-techno-electric-to-develop-transmission-projects-in-india/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBzIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2HFqwtn9cDXzpDZGdWIGVt" target="_blank">IndiGrid partners with <b>British</b> International Investment, Norfund, and Techno Electric to.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.lep.co.uk/news/lancashires-billionaire-issa-brothers-to-create-100-jobs-after-controversial-industrial-units-given-go-ahead-4746038&ct=ga&cd=CAAYCDIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1f5uqgFvqq3g9yApOAacGc" target="_blank">Lancashire's billionaire Issa brothers to create 100 jobs after controversial industrial units.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://theprint.in/business/bhartis-bt-stake-acquisition-just-the-latest-indian-businesses-are-increasingly-investing-in-uk/2224732/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw0rKATjnTiZBKcuPHVfmXIG" target="_blank">Bharti's BT stake acquisition just the latest. <b>Indian</b> businesses are increasingly investing in <b>UK</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-mukesh-ambani-ratan-tata-azim-premji-sunil-mittal-indians-who-have-bought-british-companies-3101992&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3NDpBQQhwczqzeVQboYU64" target="_blank">Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Azim Premji: Indians who have bought <b>British</b> companies</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/from-jaguar-hamleys-to-bt-the-colony-strikes-back-as-indian-biz-royalty-takes-over-britannica/articleshow/112475947.cms&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3JgHbR4xX-oNWwptIeLZni" target="_blank">From Jaguar, Hamley's to BT: The colony strikes back as <b>Indian</b> biz royalty takes over Britannica</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/australian-agri-tech-firms-looking-to-scale-up-engagement-with-indian-counterparts/article68549506.ece&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAjIaZTY4MzVjYjQ5MGQzYzE4Yzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3ko5oTZ_QAFLubBncIsIuM" target="_blank"><b>Australian</b> agri-tech firms looking to scale up engagement with <b>Indian</b> counterparts</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/spices-1.7299392&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw22v2HEdglUZmf_2-HyQnST" target="_blank">2 popular <b>Indian</b> spice brands failed safety checks abroad</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://ians.in/vmpl/retro-is-back-in-style-the-iconic-bsa-motorcycles-set-to-return&ct=ga&cd=CAAYCDIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3BeXI1XMPr3Wn5OZL6Va_q" target="_blank">Retro is Back in Style: The Iconic BSA Motorcycles set to Return.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>POLITICS </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/21/us/politics/mindy-kaling-dnc-host.html&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaYWZjNzQ1ODhjMmQwYTNlYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw0QDf3Nh-fiVZ8REek-Phy_" target="_blank">Mindy Kaling Goes From 'Cooking With Kamala' to Hosting Her Convention</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.theindianpanorama.news/unitedstates/indiaspora-condemns-racial-attack-on-indian-political-candidates/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYATIaZWU0MDdhNDRjMzM4MGY4Yzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3NXIeUsU6ki-tZE7wEfkhl" target="_blank">Indian diaspora condemns racial attack on Indian political candidates</a></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>IN THE CROSSHAIRS</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://schengen.news/77-arrested-in-spain-for-providing-fake-schengen-visas-helping-indians-enter-eu-illegally/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAzIaZTMyMDYxNTQyMDZjMWVkNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1YDnHRQz2dQwBrkh1Yow2_" target="_blank">77 Arrested in Spain for Providing Fake Schengen Visas & Helping <b>Indians</b> Enter <b>EU</b> Illegally</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.news9live.com/india/green-card-holder-gujarat-woman-staying-in-us-draws-salary-as-govt-school-teacher-for-8-years-2653586&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAzIaMzkzMjMwNzRiZTQwODJkYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1pS7cZPb9mRIxOLQF3mCf8" target="_blank"><b>Green card</b> holder Gujarat woman staying in US draws salary as govt school teacher for 8 years</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ndtv.com/indians-abroad/indian-doctor-arrested-in-us-for-taking-photos-and-videos-of-naked-children-and-adults-6384204&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBzIaYWZjNzQ1ODhjMmQwYTNlYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1tPg_DnglVixFsLDtLR7cq" target="_blank"><b>Indian</b> Doctor Arrested In <b>US</b> For Taking Videos Of Naked Children</a> :<a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2024/08/17/the-spies-operating-australias-indian-diaspora-community&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBDIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2zSPL0VwCilqAykU43aXc1" target="_blank">The spies allegedly operating in Australia's <b>Indian</b> diaspora community.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/international/new-penal-laws-in-india-raise-civil-liberties-concerns-cause-confusion/387915&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAzIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1gZOSJYg9uEKHAUSaNiXQ-" target="_blank">New penal laws in <b>India</b> raise civil liberties concerns, cause confusion.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/arranged-marriage-woman-raped-bullied-and-beaten-by-husband-after-she-moved-to-new-zealand/QV2H6FKUQJDWHFJXTSAKGBSNWM/">Husband arrested: Woman raped, bullied, and beaten by husband after she moved to NewZealand, following arranged marriage</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>OBITUARY</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style=""><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/subhash-mahajan-obituary%3Fid%3D55847811&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3krOkP7EC1wBlyKAJsb5fL" target="_blank" style="">Prominent Academician Subhash Mahajan Obituary (2024) - SanFrancisco, CA.</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>TRAGIC NEWS</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style=""><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.livemint.com/news/world/three-members-of-indian-origin-family-2-others-killed-in-car-accident-in-us-texas-11723979906396.html&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaYWZjNzQ1ODhjMmQwYTNlYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw384fe5BIrJDzui_kDOlOVm" target="_blank" style="">Three members of Indian-origin family, 2 others killed in car accident in Texas<b style="">.</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>SAFETY </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style=""><a href="https://www.fiids-usa.org/deaths-of-indian-students-in-the-us/" style="">Different agencies, Universities as well as Students organizations should work towards addressing the spike in the deaths of Indian origin Students in the US: FIIDS</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If in London, don’t miss this Science festival. <a href="https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/five-must-see-events-at-bsf24-you-dont-want-to-miss-out-on" target="_blank">Five must-see events at #BSF24 you don't want to miss out on!| <b>British</b> Science Association</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">FOOD <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.27east.com/magazines/moji-masala-brings-authentic-indian-spice-to-your-kitchen-2280922/">NY’s Moji Masala Brings Authentic Indian Spice to Your Kitchen</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.feast-magazine.co.uk/press-release/top-10-shortlisted-restaurants-and-takeaways-announced-for-regional-awards-at-the-asian-restaurant-takeaway-awards-arta-2024-45736&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBTIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1x-aLZftWccS_UWpI_aD8z" target="_blank">Top 10 Shortlisted Restaurants and Takeaways Announced for Regional Awards in UK</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">UK’s <a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://lbbonline.com/news/geetas-appoints-insiders-to-revitalise-brand-platform-and-launch-major-campaign&ct=ga&cd=CAAYCDIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw0Q0eVuods3UYyiARvRxG_W" target="_blank">Geeta's Appoints Insiders to Revitalise Brand Platform and Launch Major Campaign</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dzfq0vRpCW8Q&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBTIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1POdZNGoYF-n5NPjodxpIL" target="_blank"><b>Indian</b> cuisine finds many takers in Polish cities, <b>Indian</b> restaurants report good business #Poland</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.theburn.com/2024/08/19/jamun-new-zealand-ice-cream-opens-at-dulles-town-center/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBjIaZjE5ZmYzODVjMmJiMzgyYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2AgKBuF6eQjpBp4Pz8YPEZ" target="_blank">Jamun <b>New Zealand</b> ice cream opens at DullesTown Center – USA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">TRAVEL <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/news/indians-are-likely-to-have-higher-schengen-visa-approval-rates-from-these-countries/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYATIaZTMyMDYxNTQyMDZjMWVkNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1r0BhMp-uAVP5XfdcmbGRJ" target="_blank">These <b>European</b> Countries Are Most Likely To Grant You A Schengen Visa</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://traveltradejournal.com/air-new-zealand-to-offer-indian-travellers-more-choices-and-connections/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYAjIaZjE5ZmYzODVjMmJiMzgyYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2xDNbSOwU2Wh5-V5sR0Pld" target="_blank">Air <b>New Zealand</b> to offer <b>Indian</b> travellers more choices and connections</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/indians-abroad/story/ontario-canada-niagara-falls-arun-ghosh-indian-national-drive-1-million-kilometres-honda-accord-car-odometer-froze-2584726-2024-08-19&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBjIaZmQwNjE3ZmQ1MjM2YzI1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw03Nd4R9Hq69rdpKh9KEFPn" target="_blank">Car does 999999 kilometres, <b>Indian</b> in <b>Canada</b> asks Honda for special odometer</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">ART AND MUSIC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.businessinsider.com/south-asian-music-goes-mainstream-jay-sean-diljit-dosanjh-2024-8&ct=ga&cd=CAAYADIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw1nDXOge9ZUOcxSQjz7jt9X" target="_blank">Why Jay Sean Says South Asian Music Is Going Mainstream -Business Insider</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/southcinema/banita-sandhu-joins-cast-of-g2-marks-first-pan-india-project/ar-AA1kdl47%3Fapiversion%3Dv2%26noservercache%3D1%26domshim%3D1%26renderwebcomponents%3D1%26wcseo%3D1%26batchservertelemetry%3D1%26noservertelemetry%3D1&ct=ga&cd=CAAYCDIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw3Ze8x6-0L6SNcZ6rghiXmm" target="_blank">Banita Sandhu Joins Cast of 'G2,' Marks First Pan-<b>India</b> Project- MSN</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/08/toonz-giffi-join-forces-to-adapt-ruskin-bonds-adventures-of-rusty/&ct=ga&cd=CAAYBjIaMWU2NmZjYTZhZTJkNWRmNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2dsQfvxkTmRi-wvNau2Zc8" target="_blank">Toonz & Giffi Join Forces to Adapt Ruskin Bond's' Adventures of Rusty'</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink">And finally, don’tmiss this: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Breaking the Lamar-Drake spat newscycle, Indian Rapper Hanumankind goes viral. Music video features motorcycle 'Wall of Death'. <span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOHKltAiKXQ">Youtube</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/DPytg9AL550.tmp'/></div></a>
