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The Biden administration is awarding nearly $3 billion to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country, including in Baltimore, where a deadly bridge collapse killed six construction workers and disrupted commercial s...

Diwali 2024, an auspicious celebration for Hindus worldwide, will be observed with great enthusiasm both in India and in communities around the globe, including the United States. This festival of lights will be marked by gatherings in community centers, temples, and homes, where families and friends come together to celebrate with traditional sweets, music, and cultural performances. Observed on the 15th day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, Diwali typically falls in October or November. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, 2024. This day commemorates the return of Lord Rama and Mata Sita to Ayodhya after vanquishing the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and marking the end of their 14-year exile.

New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival, Diwali. This marks the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday. «This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali,» Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, said. «It's not easy in New York City, where 1.1 million students are studying in the school, to declare the school a public holiday,» said Chauhan. «So many community leaders--they started this movement many years ago--community advocates, elected officials. But finally, under the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, they have declared, The administration has declared, November 1st, Friday is a school holiday.»

Indo-Canadians and Ottawa, this time involving not Prime Minister Justin Trudeau but the Leader of the Opposition, Pierre Poilievre. The office of Canada’s opposition leader has cancelled a Diwali celebration event scheduled to take place at Parliament Hill amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff with India without 'giving any explanation whatsoever', as claimed by the Overseas Friends of India Canada (OFIC). This comes following an going standoff between Ottawa and New Delhi. Canada in mid-October expelled Indian diplomats, linking them to the 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, post which India also ordered the expulsion of Canadian diplomats.

Halifax Walmart store where a 19-year-old employee was found dead in a walk-in oven more than a week ago.The order, which covered the bakery area of the Mumford Road Walmart and “a piece of equipment,” ended Monday evening.“The stop work order was lifted when compliance was confirmed, allowing bakery operations to safely resume should Walmart decide to do so,” the province’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration said in a statement Tuesday.A spokesperson with Walmart told Global News, however, the store remains closed until further notice. Employees who were scheduled for shifts will be paid, and “alternate work arrangements” will be considered if the closure extends for a “longer-than-anticipated period of time.”The store has been closed since Oct.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The “Diwali stamp" was practically an annual ritual in the United States. While working in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 2000s I remember every year someone or the other would forward an email with a petition to the United States Postmaster General, asking them to issue a Diwali stamp.

The EdenTree Global Select Government Bond fund will be run by the firm's head of fixed income David Katimbo-Mugwanya, who already oversees three other portfolios. The Global Select fund will target at least 80% asset exposure to government and government-related green, social, sustainable or impact bonds. The proceeds from these bonds finance new or existing projects that support a reduction in carbon emissions caused by human activities and/or enable greater access to services that empower communities around the world. 'It is not free money': Bond market warns Reeves to tread car...

biogas sector is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global renewable energy landscape as energy demands rise in emerging economies such as India. The urgent need to address climate change, enhance energy security and promote sustainable development also makes biogas an attractive option. Modern biogas technology significantly uplifts rural communities by creating economic opportunities and enhancing self-sufficiency, says Piyush Sohani, Country Director-India, Sistema.bio, in an interaction with ET Digital. The implementation of biogas projects generates jobs and allows farmers to sell excess biofertiliser, diversifying their income streams, he adds. Edited excerpts: The Economic Times (ET): What is the current standing of the biogas sector in the global renewable energy market. What are its projections, especially in emerging economies like India? Piyush Sohani (PS): The biogas sector is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global renewable energy landscape, projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.2% from 2020 to 2030. This trajectory could elevate the market size to around $86.7 billion by 2030.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, known for her pioneering achievements in space, marked this year’s Diwali with a special greeting sent from 260 miles above Earth. Williams, who has spent nearly five months on the International Space Station (ISS), shared her reflections on Diwali, her cultural roots, and the importance of family traditions in a video message aimed at celebrating the Indian festival of lights.

Joe Biden extended Diwali greetings to the people, highlighting its significance, and acknowledged that today, the festival is proudly celebrated in the White House. Highlighting the contributions of the South Asian American community to the fabric of American life, Biden said the community is the fastest-growing and most engaged community in the world. Addressing the White House Diwali Celebrations on Monday (local time), the US President said, «The South Asian American community has enriched every part of American life.»

Somebody Somewhere returns for its third and final season, promising a heartfelt wrap-up to the journey of Sam, a character who has become a fan favorite. Starring Bridget Everett as Sam, the series delves into the challenges and emotional growth that come with starting over in her hometown, bolstered by a community of supportive friends. Season 3, which will explore new changes and relationships, premieres on October 27, 2024.

Associated Press reported that Key states like Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada are being targeted through advertisements over radio and events featuring prominent figures. Prominent figures like US Senator Markwayne Mullin while campaigning in the native communities are eventually discussing energy policies and the requirement for federal recognition of various tribes like the Lumbee. Also Read: Did Beyonce snub Harris by not performing at her Houston rally? Crowd boos; Trump rips the VP

In the United States, the growing recognition of this festival reflects the nation’s diversity and the increasing influence of various cultures. In a landmark decision, Pennsylvania has become the first state to declare Diwali an official public holiday, recognizing its importance and the vibrant communities that celebrate it, as mentioned in a report by Hindustan Times.

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firecracker shop as a side business in his hometown, garnering significant public attention as Diwali approaches. Ray shared his new venture on X (formerly Twitter), sharing two photos of his setup and describing how he balances his main job with this seasonal business. Ray’s plan involves coding from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for his regular job and dedicating 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to manage the cracker shop. “All set for opening up the (temporary) cracker shop this Diwali with 2 other friends,” he posted. “10 to 4 office/coding and 4 to 9 cracker shop,” he added.

Jamshedpur East has been a BJP's stronghold since Bihar days and barring 2019, the party has never lost any election here since 1990 when it was part of Bihar. Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das won this seat five times, once in Bihar and four times since Jharkhand became a state, before losing it to Saryu Roy in 2019. Das is currently the governor of Odisha and BJP has fielded his daughter-in-law Purnima Das Sahu from his home turf. The election will decide whether Das's family still has a sway over the seat which has been his family seat for the last three decades. Congress has fielded former Jamshedpur MP Ajoy Kumar from the seat. There is also a rebellion within the BJP as party leader Shiv Shankar Singh has filed nomination as an Independent. Singh was hoping to get the ticket but with the party preferring Sahu over him, he has become a challenger. «People are regretting for defeating Ragubhar Das from this seat in the last election. This is a strong BJP seat and Purnima Sahu is going to win this seat easily,» Pradeep Gupta, a trader in Meharda area tells ET. The constituency has a sizable business community vote and BJP banks on their support for victory.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The popular American beauty brand Milk Makeup has entered India, launching exclusively at multi-retailer Sephora. Conceived in Milk Studios, a photography and film studio in the city of New York in 2016, the brand has a a cult following, especially because of its fun packaging and user-friendly formulae.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Five years after she founded the three-day Brillante Piano Festival in Kohima, Nagaland, Khyochano TCK feels she can finally catch her breath. The fifth edition, which was held at the end of September, had pianists from 18 countries performing and, for the first time, it was held outside of Nagaland.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the heart of Silicon Valley, well-off baby boomers enjoy meals of porchetta and cheesy polenta, prepared with herbs plucked from the community garden. Thirty-foot-tall windows offer a view on a quiet creek winding along manicured grounds.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The investment world rarely stands still. For instance, because of the taxation reforms, the once-reliable compass of debt mutual funds now points to uncertain territory, leaving high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) scrambling to rethink their investment strategies.