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panoramic journey of Switzerland. in a statement. The train has been “Looking through the huge branded with pictures of the panoramic windows of actor. the train is a feast for The ride offers views the eyes as you drink of the changing landThe train has in the beautiful scapes of the Lake been branded views of tall mounGeneva Region, with pictures of tains, green valleys and will take its Ranveer Singh. and endless vinepassengers from And he seems to Montreux, through yards. be thrilled “I still remember the Unesco world being completely mesheritage vineyards of merized on my first Lavaux and the Jura train ride last summer and I mountains to the Bernese Alps. hope all our esteemed travellers Martin Nydegger, CEO, Switzerenjoy this incredible ride as much land Tourism said the Indian maras I did,” the Padmaavat star said ket is fundamentally important for
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veer on Tour’ which MAY 4, 2018 | THE COMMUNITY FIRST MIDWEST EDITION | EAST COAST EDITION | Volume 8 • Issue No.train,461, Singh inaugurated a ‘Ran-
is in honor of his contribution to the increasing popularity of Switzerland as a preferred destination for Indian tourists. The train is on the Golden Pass Line, and has been launched by Switzerland Tourism and the Swiss Travel System. Ranveer is thrilled. “The ‘Ranveer on Tour’ train is not just transport, but an unforgettable journey that takes you on a
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The train is in honor of Ranveer Singh’s contribution to increasing Switzerland’s popularity as a preferred destination for Indian tourists.
them. “In 2017, activities to promote Switzerland in India have resulted in a strong increase of 23.4 per cent in overnights,” Nydegger said, adding that the campaign with Ranveer as brand ambassador
has contributed to the success. According to Maurus Lauber, CEO, Swiss Travel System, the number of Indian travellers using the Swiss Travel Pass has doubled since 2013.
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important for mental health,” IANS, NEW YORK X Lowry added. For the study, led by Professor hildren raised without pets Stefan Reber of the University of in an urban setting are more Ulm in Germany, the scientists vulnerable to mental illness recruited a small group of healthy than those raised in a rural environGerman men between ages 20 and ment, surrounded by animals and 40. Half had grown up on a farm bacteria-laden dust, says a study. with farm animals. Half had grown Kids raised in rural settings may up in a large city without pets. grow up to have more stress-resilient On test day, all were asked to give immune systems and might be at a speech in front of a group of stonelower risk of mental illness, accordfaced observers and then asked to ing to the study published in the Judge journal Proceedings of the National stays ruling for 90 days to give DHS a chancesolve a difficult math problem while Academy of Sciences (PNAS). being timed. Blood and saliva were to provide more solid reasoning for ending DACA The study adds to mounting evitaken five minutes before and five, Raising kids around pets might be good for mental health. (Photo: pexel.com) dence supporting the “hygiene 15, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after for immigrants enrolled thetest. ending programme, the Wash- mits Lowry, Professor at the inthe hypothesis,” which posits IANS, that WASHINGTON “It has already been verythewell doc- Christopher programme. ington Post reported. University of Colorado Boulder in “People who grew up in an urban overly sterile environments can umented that exposure to pets and Bates said “if the government US judge has labelled as “DACA’s rescission was arbitrary theDepartUS. “Thisdoes study the with con- a better environment had a much-exaggeratlead to health problems. rural environments during developnotmoves come up “unlawful” President and capricious because the by showing for heed The research also suggests that is beneficial terms of reducexplanation within 90 days, willinduction of the inflammatory Donaldment Trump’s decision in ment failed adequatelyversation to explain forward ing risk asthma and allergies that laterthe programme the first timerescind in humans that these response to the stressor,” raising kids around pets might to be rescind the government memoimmune that the of Obamaits conclusion terminated the programme and said. Childhood was unlawful,” Bates said. in for life,” said study co-author, same exposures are likely to be Lowry good for mental health. era Deferred Action
SHRI DWARKAMAI ABUZZ WITH CELEBRATIONS The Sai Samadhi centennial year celebrations included worshipping of the cow followed by cow feeding/bhojan and Brahmin Bhojan to 11 priests. Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy and Indian consul Birbal Anand were present. The Sai Rainbow cultural program 2018 included a story-telling combined with singing on Lord Ganesha and Godess Saraswati by Anagha Voora, a freestyle with semi-classical on Lord Ganesha and patriotic songs, semi-classical dance praising the Lord Shiva as Nataraja for nada vinodam song, a musical drama for Jiyo re Bahubali song choreographed by Rina Thakur and Rina Rockers. Other highlights were a Bharatnatyam
dance in praise of Lord Shiva for Shivashtakam choreographed by Vijaya Lakshami (Natraj Dance Academy), Gondhal, a Marathi song on Goddess Durga choreographed by Sreelekha Sama, a dance performance for Govind Bolo song dedicated to Lord Krishna choreographed by Sridevi Donthi. Shri Dwarkamai is dedicated to organizing events and conducting activities directed towards personal spiritual development of the community based on Shri Shirdi Sai philosophy. The operations include running Centers of Spiritual Excellence, lectures by Vedic scholars, health and wellness professionals, meditation sessions, yoga, kid’s enrichment activities and giving back to community.
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BY A STAFF WRITER YRACUSE, NY – The Indian American head of a Chicago investment firm has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for conspiring to defraud a northern New York company out of $2.5 million. Debashis Ghosh also was ordered at his sentencing on April 23 in federal court in Syracuse to serve three years of supervised release. The 54-year-old Ghosh and 58-year-old Keith Eric Jergensen of Salt Lake City, Utah, were convicted in the October of wire fraud. The two were co-chief executive officers of Verdant Capital Group, which was hired by Plattsburgh-based Laurentian Aerospace Corp. to raise funds for construction of an airplane maintenance facility at the former Air Force base in Plattsburgh. Prosecutors said Jergensen and Ghosh asked Laurentian Aerospace to invest $2.5 million as seed money for the project, then spent it on their company’s expenses.
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Bates is the third judge to rule require Homeland Security to against Trump administration enrol new applicants, as well”. attempts to rescind the DACA, Thousands could be eligible to which provides two-year, renew- apply. “Each day that the agency delays able work permits and deportation protections for about 690,000 is a day that aliens who might oth“dreamers”, undocumented immi- erwise be eligible for initial grants of NEW DACAYORK benefits are exposed to grants brought to the US as chil-IANS, dren. After the White House removal because of an unlawful announced its move to end the agency action,” judge wrote. he difference in the climate, DACA in September, federal In response to the ruling, the atmosphere and surroundjudges in California and New York Justice Department said it stands ings while you are travelling blocked the administration’s plans by its original reasoning, calling can have a major impact on your and ordered it to renew work per- the DACA an “unlawful circum-
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BY A STAFF WRITER RAYSLAKE, IL -- On the auspicious day of Narasimha Chaturdashi, the Hindu Mandir of Lake County, Grayslake, IL, was decorated colorfully and crowded with devotees from all Indian communities along with children and the event was celebrated at the shrine with great endeavor. On April 28, the celebrations began with an ornate Abhishekam of the deities— Shri Ganesh, Shri Narasimha and Shri Sudarshan--with sacred water, fruit juices, and flowers by Pt. Ganesh Ji. The Lords were also adorned with new dresses and jewelries. Lord Vishnu Sahasranamam Patham was performed for the protection of society from evil. The Lord received an offering of varieties of Bhoga items. Melodious Bhajans were sung by
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assert his Fifth Amendment Michael Cohen rights against self-incrimination regarding his involvement in a non-disclosure deal involving porn star Stormy Daniels and the US President, the media reported. The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution states that no individual can be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself”. In court papers filed on Wednesday at the US District Court in Los Angeles, Cohen cited FBI raids of his residence, office and hotel room in New York earlier this month and the seizure of “various electronic devices and documents in my possession”, reports CNN. “Based upon the advice of counsel, I will assert my Fifth Amendment rights in connection with all proceedings in this case due to the ongoing criminal investigation by the FBI and US Attorney for the Southern District of New York,” Cohen said. He filed the declaration as part of an effort to have a civil lawsuit filed by Daniels put on hold. —IANS
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celebrities and pop icons like Beyonce, The New York Times reported. The Washington National Opera will perform this year at the dinner, the White House said. Typically the leadership of the opposing party is invited to state dinners, but the Trumps threw out that tradition as they also shunned journalists, who in previous administrations received a handful of invitations. According to a White House official, the list was so small that
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invite only four people. However, one Democrat made it to the list — John Bel Edwards, the governor of Louisiana, the official said. Keeping with tradition, not all cabinet members are expected to attend, although Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and his wife, Louise Linton, made the cut. The full guest list was expected to be released this week, right before the start of the dinner. There will be subtle hints at bipartisanship in the décor: Along with 1,200 Obama-inspired cherry blossom branches to decorate the Cross Hall, Melania Trump will use china from the Clinton White House, reports The New York Times.
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