Aloka & the Monks

Life in America today can be very loud and stressful. There is news, noise, and people arguing all the time. But right now, something very quiet and unusual is happening. A group of Buddhist monks has started a long walk—about 3,700 kilometres—from Texas to Washington DC. It will take them around 110 days. They walk…

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UAE: 50 female students honored with family Umrah trip for academic excellence | World News

Fifty high-achieving female students in Dubai will perform Umrah with their families / image: @IACAD In a heartwarming fusion of academic achievement and spiritual tradition, 50 young women in Dubai just received the ultimate “gold star” on their report cards. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced it is sponsoring a full…

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Husband cannot evade maintenance obligation solely for disobeying restitution decree: Supreme Court – why the ruling is important

The Court drew a clear distinction between a “refusal” to live with the husband and mere non-compliance with a restitution decree. (AI image) On 10th January 2025, the Supreme Court, in a historic ruling, reaffirmed the social-welfare character of maintenance laws and held that a husband cannot evade his maintenance obligation under Section 125 of…

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‘Enriching progress of India’: PM Modi greets Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on Statehood day; states formed in 1972 | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their 54th Statehood Day, honoring their vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and valuable contributions to India’s progress.Wishing the people of Manipur, PM Modi highlighted the state’s passion for sports, rich cultural heritage, and close bond with…

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‘It’s actually in the first!’ Ashwini Vaishnaw’s strong take on IMF chief calling India ‘second-tier AI power’ — here’s why

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday rejected the IMF’s (International Monetary Fund) categorisation of India as a “second-tier AI power”,questioning the basis of the assessment and asserting that India belongs to the “first” group of countries in artificial intelligence.Responding to the comments by IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva, Vaishnaw said, “I don’t know what the…

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Salman Khan gets Delhi HC notice: Chinese AI app files plea over order on personality rights | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has issued notice to Bollywood actor Salman Khan on an application filed by a China-based artificial intelligence voice generation platform seeking vacation of an interim injunction that granted personality rights to the actor as reported by Bar and Bench.During the hearing, counsel for the China-based platform submitted that it…

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‘Our refineries are robust!’: India can process Venezuelean crude oil when available; here’s what IOCL chairman said

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) said that the country’s refineries are capable of processing Venezuelan crude if supplies resume. “If at all things start settling down, if at all a lot of crude starts coming out of Venezuela, then can’t we import oil from Venezuela?” he said.The executive further added that the company, used to…

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Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev survives four-set scare; Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff advance | Cricket News

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz (Photos by PTI) Top stars continued their charge at the Australian Open on Wednesday, with Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff all booking places in the third round, though not without contrasting paths.Daniil Medvedev was made to work hard for his spot, grinding out a 6-7(9), 6-3,…

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