Mount Madonna School of California is gearing up to host the 44th Mount Madonna School (MMS) “Ramayana!” – a musical theater production adapted for modern audiences and replete with lively action, dazzling costumes, humor, and universal life lessons.
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Delay in appointment of Eric Garcetti as envoy to India irks businesses, senators
The delay in the appointment of the US ambassador to India, marked by the impasse over the nomination of former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti for the post, is weighing heavy on the Indian American business community and Senators alike.
Assemblymember Kalra introduces the Stable Homes Act to keep families in their homes, preserve affordable housing
Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) introduced AB 919, the Stable Homes Act, on February 14 to give tenants, local public agencies, and mission-driven nonprofits a first opportunity to purchase or match an offer on rental housing properties when owners choose to put them up for sale. AB 919 is sponsored by California Reinvestment Coalition, Housing California, and Public Advocates.
Stolen San Jose statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj found in the lobby of a building
The statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, stolen from Guadalupe River Park in San Jose City has been found. Raj Chahal, councilmember of District 2, San Jose, told indica: ”I have good news! The Shivaji statue has been found.” Chahal said he was informed of the discovery by Joseph Hedges, international program manager, City of San Jose Office of Economic Development. It was found at a San Jose metal shop.
Chhatrapati Shivaji statue goes missing from California park
A statue of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been reported missing from a park in San Jose, California. The statue at the Guadalupe River Park was a gift from Pune, San Jose’s sister city, and it was the only statue of Shivaji Maharaj in North America.
Indian tech immigrants protest in San Jose, CBS News reports
Around 30 Indian-origin tech immigrants marched in San Jose on Sunday, demanding immigration reform that will allow them to stay back in the United States after many years of waiting for the elusive ‘Green Card’. The report was aired by CBS News.
Ricky Kej pitches for the environment at Bay Ecotarium event in San Francisco
Ritu Jha- He may have won two Grammys, but Ricky Kej doesn’t even own a car. The environmentally conscious singer also shrinks his carbon footprint, which he gets audited every quarter, by avoiding jeans, because they call for a lot of water in production. And he consistently appeals to people to donate money to the […]
Sikh man, 24, shot dead in latest homicide in Canada
The death of a Sikh man, 24-year-old Sanraj Singh due to gunshot wounds in Alberta province’s Edmonton City comes latest in the series of Sikhs killings in Canada.
FBI annual report shows a spike in anti-Sikh hate crimes; Sikh Coalition says incidents underreported
Violence against Sikh community members in the US has grown to alarming levels. This concerning fact was highlighted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in its most recent annual data on hate crimes and bias incidents, covering the calendar year of 2021.
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of shuttered blood testing company Theranos, was sentenced to 135 months, or 11 1/4 years, in prison on Friday (local time) for defrauding investors.