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  • Protests in PoK consequence of Pakistan’s policy of systemic plundering of resources: India

    Protests in PoK consequence of Pakistan’s policy of systemic plundering of resources: India

    NEW DELHI (TIP): India on May 17 said the protests witnessed in several parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are a “natural consequence” of Islamabad’s continued policy of systemic plundering of resources from the region that remains under its “forcible and illegal” occupation. India also asserted that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, are and shall always remain integral parts of India”.

    Violent protests erupted in PoK over rising costs of food, fuel and essential utilities as Pakistan reels under a severe economic crisis.

    “We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing.

    He was responding to a question on the protests in PoK.

    “We believe that it is a natural consequence of Pakistan’s continued policy of systemic plundering of resources from these territories which remain under its forcible and illegal occupation,” Mr. Jaiswal said.

    “Such exploitative policies deny the local people rights over their own resources and the benefits thereof,” he said.

    “We reiterate that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are and shall always remain integral parts of India,” he added.

    Two days ago, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was, is and will always be part of India.

    “I have no doubt in my own mind that someone living in PoK is comparing their situation with someone actually living in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that how is it that people today are actually progressing there,” he said.

    Earlier this month, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said India will never give up its claim of PoK but it won’t have to capture it with force because its people, on their own, would want to be part of India after seeing the development in Kashmir.

    “I think India will not have to do anything. The way the ground situation has changed in Jammu and Kashmir, the way the region is witnessing economic progress and the way peace has returned there, I think demands will emerge from people of PoK that they should merge with India,” he said.

    “We will not have to use force to take PoK as people would say that we must be merged with India. Such demands are now coming,” he said.

    The defense minister asserted that “PoK was, is, and will remain ours”.
    (with inputs from PTI and ANI)

  • International Women’s Day celebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York

    International Women’s Day celebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York

    Dr. Abha Jaiswal congratulated the honorees and spoke about the changing attitude to women (Photo / Jay Mandal -on assignment)
    Honorees with the chief guest Consul General of India Mr. Jaiswal and Dr. Abha Jaiswal (Photo / Jay Mandal -on assignment)
    Organizers and honorees with Mr. Jaiswal and Dr. Abha Jaiswal. (Photo : Jay Mandal -on assignment)

    NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India and the FIA organized International Women’s Day on March 8 at the Indian Consulate. On the occasion, six eminent women were honored. They included Ms Sejal Lakhani Bhatt, Hon Deepti Vaid Dedhia, JMC, Ms Seema Kumar, Ms Chaya Pamula, Ms Allison Hauser, and Ms. Priyanka Brahmbhatt.

    Consul General of India in his remarks spoke about the progress India has been making in various areas. He said the gender equality was an issue which the government of India considered very important. He congratulated the FIA ladies for organizing the event.

    Others who addressed the gathering included Dr. Abha Jaiswal, FIA officials and the honorees.

    Deputy Consul General Dr. Varun Jeph congratulated the honorees and thanked the organizers and the guests.

    Earlier, Consul for Culture Mr. Vipul Dev welcomed the gathering.

  • Ranju and Ravi Batra host a lunch in honor of the Consul General Mr. Jaiswal

    Ranju and Ravi Batra host a lunch in honor of the Consul General Mr. Jaiswal

    Who’s Who of the Indian American Community attend

    Ranju Batra welcomed the Jaiswal family and guests and reminisced how she had to make strenuous efforts to get the Diwali Stamp issued by the USPS five years ago.
    Ravi Batra described Mr. Jaiswal as a distinguished diplomat working to fulfill Narendra Modi’s 2016 Washington Declaration of Indivisibility with the United States of America.
    A view of the distinguished gathering.
    The Batras and the Jaiswals.

    NEW YORK (TIP): Ranju and Ravi Batra hosted a lunch reception to honor and celebrate the Consul General of India Randhir Kumar Jaiswal for his commendable work to fulfill Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2016 Washington Declaration of Indivisibility with the United States of America.

    The distinguished gathering numbering around 60 listened with rapt attention to the consul general appreciating the contribution of the Indian American community in strengthening India in a number of ways, and also promoting friendlier and stronger ties between the two great democracies of the world. He also highlighted the remarkable initiatives of Modi government for taking India to ever greater heights.

    Mr. Batra who had confided in me that there would be more fun than lecturing at the lunch ensured that except for the customary welcome by the hosts and a reply by the guest, there will be no more speeches. As such, Ranju Batra extended a word of welcome to the Jaiswals and guests, and briefly spoke about her struggle to get a Diwali Stamp issued by the USPS. The Indian American community, surely, recognizes her great contribution. It is not a question of a Stamp. It is a recognition of the festival of Diwali.

    Ravi Batra who believes strongly in the friendship and strong relationship between the US and India complimented the Consul General for his work to fulfill Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2016 Washington Declaration of Indivisibility with the United States of America. He thanked the guests for their presence.

    Surely, the afternoon Lunch was more fun than speeches.

  • SAI Temple Baldwin Celebrates 20 years

    SAI Temple Baldwin Celebrates 20 years

    Inner view of the temple with devotees in prayers.
    Consul General Randhir Kumar Jaiswal speaks. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Kamlesh Mehta, Publisher of The south Asian Times, Dr. Abha Jaiswal, Consul General, Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori and Dr. Subhadra Nori.

    I.S. Saluja

    BALDWIN, NY (TIP): Sai Temple, Baldwin celebrated 20th anniversary July 4. Consul General of India at New York, Randhir Kumar Jaiswal was the chief guest. He was accompanied by his wife Dr. Abha Jaiswal. Dr. Gaddam Reddy, Chairman, Hindu Temple was the guest of honor. He was accompanied by Mrs. Reddy.

    On the occasion, special prayers were offered. An 8-page supplement on the institution was also released.

    In his brief address, Consul General spoke of the huge following of Sai Baba. He took out of his pocket a memento from Shirdi Sai Baba while telling the gathering that he himself has great faith in Sai Baba who recommended simple living and having patience and faith in Sai Baba.

    Mr. Jaiswal commended the services of Dr.Dattatreyudu Nori and his wife Dr. Subhadra Nori, and wished them all success with their projects to come.

    Dr. and Mrs. Nori honored the Consul General and his wife. The guest of honor Dr Reddy and Mrs. Reddy too were honored, as were some more for their association with and services to the temple.

    Earlier, Dr. Nori spoke at length about the setting up of the Sai temple at Baldwin 20 years ago. He said since then 2 more Sai temples have been added. One in New Jersey and another, recently, in Hicksville. A short video was also screened.

    About Nori Foundation

    Nori Foundation USA Inc. was started by Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori and his wife Dr. Subhadra Nori in the year 1998, as a modest gesture in memory of his parents, Late Sri. Satyanarayana Nori and Late Smt. Kanaka Durgamba Nori. The charitable trust serves the needy in the fields of medical relief, education, and community services. Nori Foundation has established Sai Mandir in Baldwin, New York in the year 2002. To fulfill the requests made by several Sai Baba devotees, SaiMandir USA  Hicksville NY was started in 2020

    Since their inception, both the centers have been serving the community and standing as a source of inspiration and tranquility and peace to all the Sai devotees. The places have evolved into a sacred Shirdi for the USA East Coast region and facilitate worship services similar to that in Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir in Shirdi, India. The main objective is to promote the gist of his teachings and philosophy of Sai Baba, Shraddha (devotion) and Saburi (patience).

    Nori Foundation Inc, in addition to community service, also promotes harmony among all cultures, promotes human values and provides sanctum for everyone. Nori Foundation stands as a model on how to accomplish collectively and with integrity.