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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Prof Yarlagadda meets Governor Nazeer; flags student concerns, push for Indian languages abroad
VIJAYAWADA: Renowned academician and scholar Professor Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad met Governor Justice S Abdul Nazeer at Raj Bhavan on Saturday, raising concerns over challenges faced by Indian students abroad and the global promotion of Indian languages. Yarlagadda highlighted the implications of the proposed US immigration policy changes by President Donald Trump, which he said could create new barriers for Indian students in the United States. He stressed the need for timely diplomatic and academic interventions to protect their interests. He briefed the Governor on his recent visit to the US, including a meeting with Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The discussions focused on India's global linguistic presence and student welfare. Yarlagadda called attention to the historic election of Dr Mukkamala Srinivas (Bobby) as the first Telugu individual to become President of the American Medical Association, describing it as a proud moment for the global Telugu community. He also recounted his meeting with Anand Kuchibhotla, President of the University of Silicon Andhra, which is promoting Telugu language and culture in the US. As part of his longstanding advocacy, Prof. Yarlagadda reiterated the demand to recognise Hindi as an official language of the United Nations. Governor Abdul Nazeer appreciated his lifelong service to Hindi and Telugu literature and assured support for initiatives concerning language, education, and the Indian Diaspora.
IOL News
6 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
ANC doesn't give a damn about the ordinary man and is foisting National Dialogue on us to divert attention
National dialogue is disingenuous I endorse the views of all those who have criticised the National Dialogue in various media outlets. The problems South Africans face were created by corrupt, inept politicians who take home fat salaries every month. Now they want a costly diversionary side-show, ostensibly to solve the problems they created, but really intended to keep the naïve and gullible occupied instead of paying attention to the new revelations every they can't solve the problems how can the politically aligned people they have selectively co-opted manage to do it? How qualified or competent are they? Some might be. But certainly not all of them. Also President Ramaphosa used the word inclusive (or synonyms) repeatedly. Yet there are communities or faith groups not included in the co-opted men of example, I did not see a representative of the descendants of Indentured Indians. I stand to be corrected, but no Hindus were chosen, not that it matters if competent qualified people, regardless of race or faith, were chosen with the assurance they could solve the problems. Yes, I am aware Ela Gandhi is there, but she is not a Girmitya, nor a Hindu. Even if she were I would have a problem with her because when she was in parliament, what did she accomplish in a parliament with very skewed representation when it came to a heterogeneous 'Indian community'? This is especially so when it comes to the poor and disempowered in Chatsworth, Phoenix etc. Furthermore, she is a very inconsistent person or a hypocrite. According to a Post article (January 8-10, 2003): 'Ms Ela Gandhi has refused to participate in the PBD (Indian Diaspora get-together) saying it was racist. 'I feel anything based on race I would not like to identify with.' Yet in an inexplicable about-turn, she accepted the Padma Bhushan award from India in 2007, and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman – the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians by India's Ministry of External Fatima Meer went one better: She reviled the notion of an 'Indian Diaspora' in 2003, yet received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at the same event in 2003. We don't need any flip-floppers representing us. | Kamini Prakash Umhlanga Trump governs by Art Of The Deal On a daily basis, the mainstream media disparage US President Donald Trump for his style of government, even claiming his actions are wittingly reckless. But if journalists and readers were familiar with Trump's book, Art of the Deal, they would understand. The premise of Trump's strategy is leverage. It's his key tool for achieving what he intends. To realise that, he has a range of tactics which he applies to suit the circumstances. Here they are:Walking away from the table; creating a sense of urgency; using his resources to manipulate; strategic timing; appearing unpredictable; doing nothing; delaying; creating uncertainty; keeping the opponent guessing; keeping options open; pivoting on positions; projecting confidence even when his position is insecure; pushing opponents into reactive mode; using information to manoeuvre opponents into positions that suit him or trap them. Government for Trump means practicing the art of the deal. In so doing he is more than the conductor. He is also the orchestra playing the instruments which is why the discordance he produces on occasions is intentional and why many think he is clueless about what he is doing. Wrong! We are witnessing an exceptional leader and a master tactician with virtuous intentions in vanquishing Orwellian globalism, salvaging America's sovereignty and its constitutional premise based on, 'We the people'. | DR DUNCAN DU BOIS Bluff ANC has no intention of saving South Africa All you have to do is to consider the record of the ANC and Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the success when it comes to commissions of inquiry. Yet, the general public and private sector is completely in the dark, and we have a resident who refuses to answer questions or be scrutinised. Not only was Ramaphosa implicated in two other major scandals, Marikana and Phala Phala, but he was second in charge under Jacob Zuma when State Capture version 1 took place. Now we have State Capture a'la Cupcake and a corrupt police force. The ANC president has seemingly built around him an impenetrable, bullet proof layer of protection, which consists of the police, the judiciary, his own cadres (at least some of them), the media and even political parties too damn scared to ruffle any feathers. The result is that the South Africa today is a broken, tired and failed state, captured by the 'untouchable' elites who pretended for 30 years to care about their own people, yet lied to them, abused them and used their votes to get into positions of immense power! | L Oosthuizen Durban DAILY NEWS
Times of Oman
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Argentina: PM Modi pays tribute at San Martin Memorial in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the San Martin Memorial in Buenos Aires on Saturday morning after arriving in Argentina on the third leg of his five-nation tour. The Monumento al General San Martin is an imposing equestrian monument honouring Jose de San Martin, the revered liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru. It stands as a symbol of Latin American independence and is a significant site of national pride in Argentina. PM Modi's visit to the memorial underscores India's respect for global freedom fighters and shared values of liberty and sovereignty. PM Modi landed at Ezeiza International Airport earlier on Friday and is on an official visit at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Argentina, Javier Milei. His itinerary includes holding bilateral talks with Milei to review ongoing cooperation and explore ways to deepen the India-Argentina partnership in key sectors such as defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. Following his arrival, the Prime Minister was warmly received by members of the Indian diaspora outside his hotel. He witnessed a traditional Indian dance performance and interacted with the enthusiastic crowd, who chanted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Modi-Modi' to welcome him. Expressing his gratitude, PM Modi said in a post on X, "Distance is no barrier when it comes to cultural connect! Honoured by the gracious welcome from the Indian community in Buenos Aires. It is truly moving to see how, thousands of kilometres away from home, the spirit of India shines brightly through our Indian community." He also wrote, "Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I'm eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him." Members of the Indian community and local artists hailed Modi's efforts to promote India's cultural and global stature, making his visit a moment of pride and celebration for the diaspora. Prime Minister Modi's engagements in Buenos Aires not only reflected India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Argentina but also showcased the enduring spirit of the Indian diaspora. Their heartfelt reception, marked by cultural performances and chants, underscored the deep bonds that connect Indian communities across the world with their roots.
Times of Oman
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest honour
Port of Spain : Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's House in Port of Spain. President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Kangaloo, presented PM Modi with the award as he becomes the first foreign leader to be honoured with the award. This is the 25th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by any country. PM Modi stated he accepted the award on behalf of the 140 crore Indians. "I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians," he stated in a post on X. PM Modi began his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (local time) with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Piarco International Airport, where he was received by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar along with 38 ministers and four Members of Parliament of the Caribbean nation. PM Modi has shared highlights from the special welcome in Port of Spain on the social media platform X. The video shows PM Modi being welcomed by his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The people of Trinidad and Tobago greeted PM Modi with enthusiasm, dancing to the beat of drums and showcasing traditional music and performances that reflected a blend of local and Indian culture. PM Modi also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora who had gathered at Piarco International Airport to welcome him. While sharing the video on X, PM Modi wrote, "May the friendship between India-Trinidad & Tobago flourish in the times to come! Highlights from a special welcome in Port of Spain." PM Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago is part of a broader five-nation tour taking place from July 2 to July 9. His stop in Trinidad and Tobago, which is the second leg of his tour, is expected to boost bilateral relations, with a focus on areas such as digital finance, renewable energy, health, and information technology. Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the national honour of Ghana, Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by its President, John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his "distinguished" statesmanship and influential global leadership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement. The Prime Minister's visit to Trinidad and Tobago will be his first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit at the Prime Ministerial level since 1999. The Prime Minister will also be visiting Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia as part of his tour. He will be travelling to Brazil during the fourth leg of his visit, from July 5 to July 8, to attend the 17th BRICS Summit 2025, followed by a state visit to the South American country.
Times of Oman
05-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India to gift 2000 laptops to school students in Trinidad and Tobago, extends OCI Card facility up to 6th generation: MEA
Port of Spain: During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of key announcements to boost ties between both nations, including gifting of 2000 laptops to school students and extension of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards facility up to 6th generation of Indian diaspora members. Addressing a MEA press briefing, Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra listed the announcements, "..Firstly, extension of OCI Card facility up to 6th generation of Indian diaspora members in this country. As of now, this facility is available up to the 4th generation... This announcement was very enthusiastically received by the Indian diaspora, which constitutes almost 40 to 45% of the population of this country. In the education sector, we have announced the gifting of 2000 laptops to school students in Trinidad & Tobago. India also announced the holding of an artificial limb fitment camp in Trinidad and Tobago, she said. "As part of India's humanity campaign, India also announced the holding of an artificial limb fitment camp in T&T for 50 days for 800 people. There were two more announcements in the healthcare sector. One was a gift of 20 Hemodialysis units and two sea ambulances to T&T to assist in the provision of health care. We have announced specialised Medical treatment of 10 dignitaries of Trinidad & Tobago at accredited Indian hospitals for an amount of Rs one crore per annum." She added. PM Modi announced the solarisation of the headquarters of T&T's Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs by providing rooftop photovoltaic solar panels. Enhancing the cultural ties between both nations, PM Modi announced the celebration of Geeta Mahotsav at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Cooperation in Port of Spain, coinciding with the Geeta Mahotsav celebrations in India. India will also train 10 pundits from Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean region in India. "At the request of the Trinidad & Tobago Government, we have agreed to the training of 10 pundits of T&T and the Caribbean region in India," Malhotra said. Neen Malhotra also informed about the six Memorandum of Understanding signed between two countries. "PM Modi held extensive discussions with the leadership of Trinidad & Tobago covering the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship. A total of six MoUs or agreements have been signed between the two countries." The six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed following delegation-level talks between PM Modi and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Port of Spain on Friday. The MoUs include an agreement on the Indian Pharmacopoeia, which aims to provide improved access to Indian pharmaceutical products in the Trinidad and Tobago market, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a statement. To strengthen the development corporation partnership between the two countries, an agreement was signed for an Indian grant to implement Quick Impact Projects (QIP). Agreements were also signed to strengthen cooperation in sports, diplomatic training and the re-establishment of two ICCR Chairs of Hindi and Indian Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad and Tobago. An MoU on the Programme of Cultural Exchanges for the period 2025-2028 was also signed. After concluding his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, PM Modi embarked on his visit to Argentina for the 3rd leg of his five-nation tour.
