Gyalo Thondup, the Dalai Lama’s elder brother, set up a noodle-making factory, Trans Himalaya, in Kalimpong in the late 1960s. His authentic Tibetan thukpa became a staple and was exported widely. Thondup’s legacy continues through the local noodle businesses and his efforts for Tibet’s freedom are remembered by the community.
Forest minister Ganesh Naik plans a second ‘janta darbar’ in Thane next month due to an overwhelming response to the first event. Naik emphasized the purpose of these darbars is to address citizen issues locally, dismissing claims of BJP attempting to strengthen its presence in the Shiv Sena stronghold.
Nepal’s central bank is proceeding with plans to print new banknotes featuring a revised map that includes disputed territories with India, such as Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura. This initiative follows a cabinet decision led by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and aims for completion within six months to one year.
Actress Issa Rae announced she canceled her sold-out Kennedy Center event after President Trump was named its chairman. Rae, who’s the creator and director of the HBO series, “Insecure,” posted to Instagram that she was pulling “An Evening with Issa Rae” from the famous D.C. arts venue due to an “infringement on the values of…
A resident of Hanson, Massachusetts has been asked to stop projecting political signs onto the town’s municipal water tower or face fines, according to a statement released by Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green. Green issued the statement after she became aware the resident was projecting the image from his residence. “On Friday, Oct. 11, the…
President Trump’s immigration crackdown has resulted in more than 8,000 arrests in operations spanning nearly two dozen cities in just the first two weeks since returning to the office. But cooperation between immigration officers and local law enforcement in so-called “sanctuary cities” has been limited. Kati Weis takes an in-depth look at the tension between…
New Zealand secured a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka by claiming the second T20 match by 45 runs. Despite strong performances from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, Sri Lanka faltered in their chase of 187, bowing out for 141. Jacob Duffy’s four-wicket haul proved crucial, effectively curbing the Sri Lankan batting lineup’s momentum.