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‘Why my community being mocked’: Indian-origin mayor in Australia slams racist attack, steps down over dangerous driving charges

Indian-origin mayor in Australia Pradeep Tiwari condemned racist attacks as he’s stepping down temporarily from his post on allegations of dangerous driving. Pradeep Tiwari, an indian-origin mayor in Australia’s Maribyrnong, has stepped down temporarily from his post as he faces charges of dangerous driving. In a Facebook post, Tiwari condemned the racist attacks he faced […]

UAE: New Quran Mosque inaugurated in Aljada, one of Sharjah’s largest and first in community | World News

The newly inaugurated Quran Mosque in Aljada spans 6,388 sqm, accommodates 3,000 worshippers, and features a 39-metre-high minaret/Image: WAM Sharjah has welcomed a significant new addition to its architectural and religious landscape with the opening of the Quran Mosque in Aljada. Designed with both scale and simplicity in mind, the mosque reflects the emirate’s commitment […]

UAE to honour Emirati Women’s Day with massive community walk-run at Dubai Mall | World News

On 27th August, Dubai Mall will host a women-only walk-run event celebrating 50 years of Emirati women’s achievements/Image: WAM In honour of Emirati Women’s Day on 27th August, Dubai is set to host a large-scale community walk and run event at Dubai Mall, as part of the broader ‘Dubai Mallathon’ initiative. Backed by royal directives […]

UAE youth join summer camp on culture and technology as part of 2025 year of community | World News

ECAE’s 2025 summer camp in Abu Dhabi taught youth traditional Emirati crafts alongside AI, CAD, and laser-cutting technologies/Image: WAM This summer, the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) in Abu Dhabi hosted a unique camp experience for young learners, combining traditional Emirati heritage with modern technology. Designed to cultivate both cultural awareness and future-ready skills, […]

51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram unveiled in Canada’s Mississauga, mayor says ‘spectacular landmark for Hindu community’

51-foot-tall Lord Ram statue unveiled in Canada’s Mississauga. A 51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram, which is being called the tallest statue of Lord Ram in North America, has recently been unveiled in Mississauga. Inspired by India’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the work to build the statue began four years ago and the parts were […]

In Photos: Pride month kicks off June 2025 — Why pride parades matter to the LGBTQ+ community?

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10 facts about Pope Leo XIV– newly elected leader of the global Catholic community

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to head the Roman Catholic Church. Chosen by 133 cardinals, Pope Leo takes charge of the 1.4 billion-strong global Catholic community after the death of Pope Francis. Here are ten key facts about the new […]

‘Immediate strike’: Netanyahu orders IDF to hit Syrian forces in Sweida; cites threat to Druze community

Image used for representative purposes Israel’s armed forces announced they were conducting strikes against military vehicles of Syrian government forces in Sweida, southern Syria, following reports from Syrian state media about a fresh attack on the predominantly Druze city.“A short while ago, the (Israeli army) began striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces in […]

Four jailed in London in 1 million pounds heist targeting South Asian community; crime network dismantled, cash and gold seized

Four members accused of stealing over 1 million pounds worth of jewellery from London’s Indian and South Asian communities were jailed Friday after they pleaded guilty to burglary.Jerry O’Donnell, Barney Maloney, Quey Adger and Patrick Ward, part of an organised crime network, have been sentenced for a total 17 years and one month after the […]

QRave’s second edition to be held in Bengaluru

Avril Stormy Unger, drag alter Chutney Mary, the co-founder of QRave, says that it is a space that is not just queer-friendly, but queer-affirming | Photo Credit: Special arrangement “This is a space that we have been craving for…a utopic space where we can be ourselves,” says multi-disciplinary artist Avril Stormy Unger, drag alter Chutney […]