Community News and Profiles
Indian National Overseas Congress launches its Michigan chapter
In Community Profiles
The evening of June 19th, 2010 saw a significant event come to fruition in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is poised to strengthen the social, cultural, and economic bonds between the world’s largest and the oldest democracies: India and the USA. The Michigan chapter of the Indian National Overseas Congress (INOC) was launched amidst great fanfare, flourish and a resolve of purpose. Mr. Paramvir Singh “Sunny” Dhoorh was appointed as the inaugural President of INOCMI.
Mr. Dhoorh’s appointment was consummated by Mr. Surinder Malhotra, President of INOC-USA and INOC-NY as he wrapped the eventcustomized scarf bearing the Indian flag insignia around…[Full Article]
Public Service and Politics
The Race to Run Michigan
In Local Politics
We asked and you told us what you wanted us to cover. Just like an election the majority rules.
You selected the Governor’s race. In November we will probably cover more but let us know early. We acknowledge the many other primary battles going on and we urge people to gather information, get to know your candidates and go to the polls! In some cases November may be too late. Remember if you know or even think you are going to be out of town on an election day you still have time to vote absentee right up to election…[Full Article]
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Featured In Commentary and Opinion
Ostracism is no liberation
In Commentary and Opinion
Nothing happens in Cuba unless preceded by careful calculation by the regime. A small group of prisoners of conscience in Cuba, mostly ill, will be “liberated” by giving them the following options: “Go into forced exile, or remain in prison.” To some this piece of news is “a sign of improvement” in the human rights situation. But this looks like just another calculated move.
Never mind that they shouldn’t have been incarcerated to begin with, now they must suffer another violation to their human rights, ostracism, and forced exile.
Why now? Cuba is in dire straits. The government has admitted that the system can’t operate anymore as its producer, manager and provider. The economy needs transition urgently.
But how can it when contrary to other former socialist countries the government never planned for a transition?…[Full Article]