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Dr. Swami Yugal Sharan Meets President of India; Marks 25 Years of Global Spiritual Outreach
Home Money Dr. Swami Yugal Sharan Meets President of India; Marks 25 Years of Global Spiritual Outreach Dr. Swami Yugal Sharan met India's President, marking 25 years of global spiritual outreach and his recent doctorate on devotional music's...
Why the India-Egypt relationship matters to New Delhi
Egypt Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatti visited New Delhi last week to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and to attend the inaugural India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue.For India-Egypt ties, Abdelatti’s 2025...
Asia-Pacific Music Summit highlights rise in indie scene and industry challenges
Published: 21 Oct. 2025, 18:30 Updated: 21 Oct. 2025, 20:08 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The Asia-Pacific Music Summit, hosted by Independent Music Coalition Japan and Record Label Industry Association of Korea, took place in...
Grammy-winner Tyla to headline in India for the first time
Global music sensation and South Africa’s pride, Tyla, is preparing to make her highly anticipated performance debut in India this December. The Grammy-winning artist will headline the Indian Sneaker Festival 2025 in Mumbai. This marks a...
VIDEO: 82-Year-Old Woman Jumps Off India's Highest Bungee Jumping Point In Rishikesh; Her Fearless Dance Before Stunt Wins Hearts
VIDEO: 82-Year-Old Woman Does Bungee Jumping From India's Highest Point In Rishikesh; Her Fearless Dance Before Jump Wins Hearts | Instagram @ An 82-year-old woman from India has taken the internet by storm after a video showed her bungee jumping...
Free concerts offer eclectic slates of music
Leader staff The Trinity United Methodist and First Presbyterian churches, as well as the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra, are offering eclectic assortments of music this week. On Thursday, Oct. 23, Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts...
"$100 problem": Man exposes alleged root of VDM and China Ross feud, asks bold questions in viral video
A new twist emerged in the ongoing drama between VeryDarkMan and China Ross after a man shared a detailed breakdown of what might have led their online clash The man released a viral video where he asked six tough questions directed at both sides...
China's car rental services see surge in demand over holidays
China's car rental market saw strong growth during the recent eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, fueled largely by the rising popularity of self-drive tours. During this period, the daily average number of car rentals...
Seiko launches new limited-run Prospex automatic watches with brilliantly colored dials Seiko has officially unveiled three new Asia-Pacific limited Prospex automatic watches - SPB539, SPB541, and SPB543 - inspired by regional landscapes, using the…
From left to right (pictured), the Seiko Prospex SPB541, SPB543, and SPB539. (Image source: Seiko - edited) Seiko has officially unveiled three new Asia-Pacific limited Prospex automatic watches - SPB539, SPB541, and SPB543 - inspired by regional...
Dalai Lama congratulates Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, congratulating her on becoming the country’s first-ever female leader. In his letter, the Dalai Lama said, “No doubt your...
Friends of India Association of Cedar Rapids to host annual Fall Fest
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Friends of India Association of Cedar Rapids will host their annual Fall Fest, a vibrant community celebration blending the warmth of Fall and the joy...
Japan has a new Thatcher-loving PM with anti-feminist and anti gay marriage views
Sanae Takaichi often wears blue suits in tribute to Margaret Thatcher (Picture: Yuichi Yamakazi//AFP) Japan has followed more than a third of the world’s countries in gaining its first female leader, after members of the Diet voted Sanae Takaichi...
There is a fascinating TV series to be made about a menopausal rock band – Riot Women isn’t it
There’s a moment in the first episode of Riot Women, the latest drama from the acclaimed writer-director Sally Wainwright, best known for Happy Valley, when a group of menopausal women are debating what songs they should cover in their newly...
Diwali in US: Los Angeles City Hall Hosts Diwali Event for Indian Diaspora With Zeal and Enthusiasm, Highlighting India-US Friendship (See Pics and Video)
Los Angeles, October 22: Highlighting the India-US friendship and celebrating cultural harmony, the Los Angeles City Hall hosted an event for members of the Indian diaspora and the Consulate General of India on the auspicious occasion of Diwali....
Stadium Merdeka Set To Be Enlivened By RIUH x ASEAN Marketplace 2025 This Weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The historic landmark Stadium Merdeka is set to be enlivened with cheers, music, and a vibrant array of cultures for the RIUH x ASEAN Marketplace 2025, which will take place this weekend. PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn...
Japan shifts to the right under ‘Iron Lady’ admirer Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi, the pro-stimulus conservative who has become Japan’s first female prime minister, is an energetic nationalist with a soft spot for the hard-nosed politics of Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher and the heavy metal music of Iron Maiden....
Korea's largest blues music festival returns for 8th year
Published: 22 Oct. 2025, 16:04 Updated: 22 Oct. 2025, 16:10 Poster for the Seoul International Blues Festival [SEOUL INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL] Korea’s largest blues music festival is set to make a grand return to Seoul this weekend. The eighth...
Singer Kang Daniel to release new Japanese single 'Watercolor' with Ai Tomoika
Published: 22 Oct. 2025, 14:21 The cover for Kang Daniel's new single ″Watercolor″ [ARA] Kang Daniel will release a new Japanese single “Watercolor” on Wednesday, his agency ARA said on the same day. The single features a duet with rising Japanese...
Close Your Eyes to hold first concert early next year
Published: 22 Oct. 2025, 15:37 Boy band Close Your Eyes [UNCORE] Boy band Close Your Eyes is set to hold its first concert in Korea in January next year, agency Uncore said Wednesday. The band will also tour Japan the following month, visiting...
It’s Showtime! Ghana’s K-pop fans to experience first fan concert in December
Ghana will host its first-ever K-pop Fan Concert on December 20, 2025. The event will also launch “Jaese Presents,” a new live show franchise created to spotlight top musical talent from South Korea, Thailand, Japan, and China. While this will be...