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Indian-origin woman ‘minding her own business’ slapped outside Dublin office

Indian-origin woman ‘minding her own business’ slapped outside Dublin office

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An Indian-origin woman working in Dublin has alleged that she was randomly assaulted in broad daylight. The 28-year-old professional, who recently moved to Ireland from the US, described being suddenly slapped by a stranger while exiting her office. Many suggested the woman file a complaint with the Irish police. (Representative image). (Pexels) “I’m a 28 year old working woman of Indian origin. Have lived in the US for many years before this. Came to Dublin as I was flown in by my company. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with the Irish folks although had heard about the racism. This incident was out of the blue for me. I was exiting my office, minding my own business and this girl walking by me slapped me suddenly and kept on walking like nothing happened. What’s worse is that people around us didn’t bother too. What does one do in such a case? I have never experienced such things in the US,” the woman alleged in a Reddit post. Also Read: Indian family shocked by racism at …

King Charles III Has An Indian-Origin Assistant Private Secretary: Meet Muna Shamsuddin Who Works At Buckingham Palace

King Charles III Has An Indian-Origin Assistant Private Secretary: Meet Muna Shamsuddin Who Works At Buckingham Palace

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Last Updated:March 09, 2025, 19:44 IST Muna Shamsuddin was appointed to the post in August 2023, while working at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office in London. Her father hails from Kasargod Muna Shamsuddin and King Charles III. (LinkedIn/AP File) Did you know that there is a link between Kerala’s Kasaragod and the United Kingdom’s Buckingham Palace? Muna Shamsuddin, a person of Indian-origin from Kerala, is currently serving as British King Charles III’s Assistant Private Secretary. Shamsuddin was appointed to the post in August 2023, while working at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office in London. According to reports, Shamsuddin and her colleagues oversee the official programmes of King Charles. They are also expected to accompany the King on foreign trips. She joined the British Foreign Services after graduating in Mathematics and Engineering from the University of Nottingham in Britain. A look at her work experience from her LinkedIn profile: June 2008-September 2009: She served as the International Trade Officer at theDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. September 2009-March 2012: She was a Diplomat …

Indian-origin man carries brother with cerebral palsy to celebrate Thaipusam in Malaysia’s Batu Caves | Trending

Indian-origin man carries brother with cerebral palsy to celebrate Thaipusam in Malaysia’s Batu Caves | Trending

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Feb 13, 2025 10:24 AM IST Indian-origin man Suresh Vanaz made headlines after he carried his brother with cerebral palsy while visiting Batu Caves for Thaipusam. He lives in Singapore. An Indian-origin man’s love for his brother with cerebral palsy has won the internet’s hearts. The man, who stays in Singapore, visited Malaysia’s Batu Caves with his brother and carried him up the stairs to celebrate Thaipusam. Also, instead of wearing a traditional canopy kavadi, he carried his brother to make him a part of the celebrations. Suresh Vanaz with his brother at Batu Caves in Malaysia. (Instagram/@vanazsuresh) In an interview with New Straits Times, Suresh Vanaz expressed that as a sole breadwinner of the family, it is his responsibility to take care of his brother. He also shared how his brother loves travelling and it is his dream to take him around the world. Vanaz is being hailed as a “hero” by many on social media. People are in awe of his way of including his brother in the joyous moments. His Instagram is …

German Citizen Of Indian Origin Participates In Mahakumbh With Wife And Son

German Citizen Of Indian Origin Participates In Mahakumbh With Wife And Son

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Last Updated:January 14, 2025, 10:05 IST In the festivities of Mahakumbh 2025, an Indian-origin man was spotted taking part in the event along with his German wife and son Indian-origin man with German citizenship participates in Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. (Courtesy: ANI) On the second day of the 45-day Mahakumbh, which is the world’s largest religious gathering and sees the participation of people from all walks, an Indian-origin German citizen was seen taking part in the Mahakumbh Mela 2025. The Indian-origin man, who now has German citizenship, was explaining why he made the decision to travel to India and participate in Mahakumbh along with his German wife and their son. The visuals of the tourist in the Kumbh Mela were shared by ANI along with the caption, “Jitesh Prabhakar, originally from Mysore and now a German citizen along with his wife Saskia Knauf and a baby boy, Aditya arrive at #MahaKumbh2025.” #WATCH | Prayagraj | Jitesh Prabhakar, originally from Mysore and now a German citizen along with his wife Saskia Knauf and a baby boy, Aditya …

Two Indians, their Indian-origin grandchild among four killed in Canada traffic crash | World News

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Toronto: Two Indians and their Indian-origin grandchild were among four persons killed in a traffic crash in Ontario province on Monday, according to authorities investigating the incident. Police officers investigate a case in the suburb of Barrhaven, Ontario, Canada (Picture for representative purpose only). (REUTERS) Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) stated, in a release on Thursday that they included a 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, “both visiting from India”, as well as their three-month-old grandchild. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The tragedy occurred during a multi-vehicle collision in the town of Whitby, which resulted from a police car chase. At approximately 7.50pm on April 29, Durham Regional Police Service became aware of a robbery at an alcohol outlet. Officers located a cargo van of interest and followed the van through numerous streets in Durham region. Thereafter, the van entered a highway but was going in the wrong direction. The fatal accident ensued, involving six vehicles. Among those injured were …

This coach has something important to tell you about Parkinson’s Disease

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When Dubai residents of Indian origin Sanjeev Dixit and Dr Vonita Singh met in 2012, she was already a movement coach and the founder of the social enterprise Movement Mantra. Helping patients with Parkinson’s Disease through movement and dance, she was looking to spread awareness through a film or a play. Dixit and his company, Third Half Theatre, were the ideal match. The result was a theatrical production called Still Dancing, which tells the story of Singh’s family and her father’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Then the pandemic hit, and a few shows later, the production, done in partnership with Mumbai’s theatre company QTP, was called off. PREMIUM The cast of the production, which will make its India premier on World Parkinson’s Day on April 11. Standing, top row (L to R): Avinav Mukherjee, Bhavna Pani and Amey Mehta; Sitting on stool (L to R): Mona Ambegaonkar, Vivek Tandon: Sitting, on floor (L to R): Abhimanyu Gupta and Bhumika Mane ( Courtesy Prachi Sibal) Now, they are dusting off the play and putting it back …

Who is Nitasha Kaul, Indian-origin UK-based professor denied into India? | Latest News India

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Nitasha Kaul, an Indian-origin UK-based professor at the University of Westminster, on Sunday claimed that she was denied entry into India and was sent back to London from the Bengaluru airport based on “orders from Delhi”. Nitasha Kaul was reportedly invited by the Karnataka government to participate as a speaker in the two-day ‘Constitution and National Unity Convention -2024’ organised on February 24 and 25. UK professor Nitasha Kaul said she was denied entry to India and was harassed for hours at Bangalore airport. According to Nitasha Kaul, she was denied entry because of her opinions on “democratic and constitutional values”. She also said the airport officials made references to her earlier criticism of the RSS. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “I was given no reason by immigration except ‘we cannot do anything, orders from Delhi’. My travel and logistics had been arranged by Karnataka and I had the official letter with me. I received no notice or info in advance from Delhi that I would not be allowed …