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Time of India
10-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
How is Mother's Day celebrated in the USA: 5 unique traditions and celebrations
It is high time we acknowledge that there's no job on Earth quite like being a mom. From early-morning school runs to late-night fever checks, moms show up every single day with love, strength, and selflessness. They sacrifice it all. Their sleep, personal time, and often their own dreams just to make sure their families are happy, healthy, and safe. They're the glue that holds everything together—the ones who remember doctor's appointments, know where the missing socks are, and somehow still manage to make the best lasagna in town. So when Mother's Day rolls around, it's more than just a date on the calendar. It's a chance to pause and celebrate all that moms do—loudly, joyfully, and with plenty of love. Across the United States, families go beyond the traditional breakfast in bed to honor the superwomen in their lives with unique, heartfelt, and sometimes downright creative celebrations Mother's Day brunch with a twist Yes, brunch is the go-to tradition—but many families add their own flavor. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar Some cook multi-generational recipes at home and turn the kitchen into a bonding space, while others host outdoor picnics or brunch potlucks in parks, turning the day into a community-style celebration with extended family and friends. 'Thank You' projects Some families use Mother's Day to trace their matriarchal line—by creating digital family trees, photo collages, or even recording video interviews with grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Gifting cards One of the most enduring and beloved Mother's Day traditions in the U.S. is giving cards. Each year, Americans purchase over 100 million Mother's Day cards, making it the third-largest card-sending holiday after Christmas and Valentine's Day. Whether it's a funny one-liner, a handwritten note, or a sentimental tearjerker, a card is a simple but powerful way to express appreciation. Many families pair cards with flowers—especially carnations, the official flower of the holiday—for a classic, heartfelt gesture that never goes out of style. Apart from these usual traditions, many community events are being organised across US, let us look at some of them- Mother's Day charity walks and runs In many U.S. cities, Mother's Day is marked with charity events like 'Run for Moms' or 'Walk to Empower.' Families walk or run together to support causes like women's health, breast cancer research, or maternal care programs, making it a day that honors moms while helping others. Cultural celebrations with music and cuisine Cities like Laredo, Texas, embrace Mother's Day with cultural festivities. These include mariachi performances, gourmet meals, and themed events. Themed performances that honor motherhood The Michigan MOMsemble, a group of over 50 mothers, performs humorous songs and stories that explore the joys and challenges of parenting. Their event focuses on honoring mothers, bringing communities together through laughter and shared experiences. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mehbooba Mufti asks PM Modi to pick dialogue with Pakistan over hostilities, cites deaths on either side
PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti (Pic credit: PTI) SRINAGAR: PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti sought to distance herself Thursday from what she said was 'the edge of catastrophe', becoming the first mainstream politician to urge PM Narendra Modi to 'choose dialogue' over an offensive against Pakistan for the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. 'With every passing moment of escalation, more lives hang in the balance. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far It is painfully clear that there can be no military solution, only more suffering,' she said. Posting pictures on X of two children killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch, Mehbooba said loss of lives on either side was a reminder of the human cost of conflict. 'Now, more than ever, peaceful co-existence and engagement must serve as our only instrument,' she said. 'Only through sincere and sustained efforts can we deescalate tensions and begin the hard work of restoring peace.' PDP legislator Waheed Para joined in the appeal, saying J&K had always borne the brunt of India-Pakistan hostilities. 'I think it is a time when dialogue should start,' Parra said after visiting some of those injured in shelling along the LoC in Jammu. After the April 22 massacre by terrorists in Pahalgam, Mehbooba had called a shutdown in the Valley to protest the Pakistan-backed attack.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Number of operational cos in Jammu & Kashmir jumps 3-fold over 5 years
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Companies rushed to set up new businesses in J&K in the past five years, with the tally of operational entities in the union territory surging nearly threefold during the period, coinciding with the abrogation of its special status. Experts, however, say the Pahalgam attack and fears of an India-Pakistan war could hurt investor sentiment in the short term.J&K housed 8,168 'active' or operational firms as of March 2025, up from 3,293 as of March 2020, and 2,318 as of March 2015, showed latest corporate affairs ministry currently accounts for the second-highest number of operational companies among hilly states and UTs in India, barring Uttarakhand with 12,946 the latest concerns over J&K's investment climate in the short term, central government officials reckon that the region's strong long-term growth prospects - which had attracted several companies so far - remain intact and will continue to drive economic activity. The Pahalgam attack claimed 26 lives, stoking widespread anger in India. The Modi government has blamed Pakistan for the latter's continuous support to spreading terror activities in India. Officials said a sustained development push by the Centre, drop in overall terror incidents since the 2019 repeal of Article 370 despite the latest attack, new incentive schemes, and heightened efforts by local authorities to address businesses' concerns have lured investors into J&K in recent years. To be sure, the number of fresh company incorporations in J&K fell to 1,380 in FY25 from 1,433 the year before, and a record 1,756 in FY23.A senior official, however, attributed the moderation to the unusual surge in FY23, terming the current scenario as a phase of "normalisation". "The FY25 numbers are still well above the historical trend," the official emphasised. The government arrives at the number of "active" companies after excluding those already closed or facing liquidation or under the process of getting their names deregistered from those incorporated. J&K currently extends a range of incentives to companies to set up shop there. These include capital investment support, interest subvention on working capital loans, and incentives linked to the goods and services tax (GST).
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In a first, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz call for J&K shutdown today
SRINAGAR: PDP chief and ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti and Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq separately called a 'Kashmir bandh' Wednesday to protest the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. This is the first time Mehbooba and Mirwaiz have given a call for a bandh after a terror attack. 'This isn't just an attack on a select few; it is an attack on all of us. We stand together in grief and outrage,' Mehbooba said, urging people across the valley to take the cue from Jammu Chamber and Bar Association's call for a shutdown. 'I appeal to all Kashmiris to unite in solidarity to support this bandh as a mark of respect for the innocent lives lost in the brutal assault in Pahalgam,' the PDP chief added. Party member Yasir Reshi said Kashmiris needed to 'send a message loud and clear that we stand united against this cowardly act of terror and our silence cannot be mistaken for acceptance'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Al Sulaymaniah: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In a statement, Mirwaiz said: 'Whoever kills an innocent soul…it is as if he had slain mankind entirely.' He said the Islamic fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir , through Mutahida Majlis Ulema (MMU), 'in support and solidarity with the bereaved families of those killed', appeals to the people to peacefully protest this heinous crime by observing a shutdown.
Mint
22-04-2025
- Mint
Pahalgam Terror Attack today LIVE: 26 dead, LeT ‘proxy' claims responsibility, Amit Shah reaches Srinagar
22 Apr 2025, 09:56 PM IST Pahalgam Attack Today LIVE: Anantnag police has set up a help desk and WhatsApp number for tourists after a major terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Contact Details — 9596777669 — 01932225870 — WhatsApp: 9419051940 Contact numbers shared by Information & PR, &K — 01932222337 — 7780885759 — 9697982527 — 6006365245 Emergency Control Room – Srinagar — 0194-2457543 — 0194-2483651 Adil Fareed, ADC Srinagar — 7006058623 22 Apr 2025, 09:55 PM IST Pahalgam Attack Today LIVE: Officials said it was possible the terror group could have crossed over from Kishtwar in Jammu and reached Baisaran through Kokernag in south Kashmir. 22 Apr 2025, 09:53 PM IST Pahalgam Attack Today LIVE: Baisaran, about six kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam, is an expansive meadow ringed by dense pine forests and mountains and a favourite with visitors from across the country and the world. 22 Apr 2025, 09:52 PM IST Pahalgam Attack LIVE: Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The 26 dead included two foreigners and two locals, PTI reported.
