Honolulu, August 20: Hawaii Island has entered a long recovery phase after Hurricane Lala battered the region with torrential rain, powerful winds and severe flooding, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing extensive damage to critical infrastructure. The Kaʻū district on the southern part of the island suffered some…
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PM Modi Likely to Address UN General Assembly High-Level Session in New York
New Delhi, August 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the high-level segment of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next month, as world leaders gather to deliberate on pressing global challenges and the future of multilateral cooperation. According to the preliminary programme, Modi…
Continue ReadingFormer Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa to perform her powerful debut single Where Everything Ends at Sydney Opera House.
Sydney, Australia, 20th August 2026, SHIR: Australian Jewish Music Festival is proud to announce UNBREAKABLE, an extraordinary evening of Jewish music taking place at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 25 October 2026. Headlined by former Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa, UNBREAKABLE will bring together an exceptional line-up of performers for an evening celebrating Jewish…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Houston Awarded $3.8M Grant to Expand Access for Prediabetes Prevention
HOUSTON, Aug. 20 – The University of Houston has received a $3.8 million award from the National Institutes of Health to launch a five-year study evaluating whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can be an effective and accessible tool for preventing or delaying progression to Type 2 diabetes among underserved populations.…
Continue ReadingChild Care Aware of Missouri Hires Senior Accountant
Nancy Light-Lambert brings more than 15 years of experience to support the organization’s financial operations and mission. (St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 20, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) has hired Nancy Light-Lampert as senior accountant. In this role, Light-Lampert will manage key accounting processes that support the nonprofit’s business…
Continue ReadingMELPL, Alstom–Indian Railways JV, Drives Economic Growth in Bihar and India
Aug 19: Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility has released a Socio Economic Impact Assessment study for Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited – its joint venture with Indian Railways. The study reveals the transformative impact of MELPL on both Bihar’s regional economy and India’s national infrastructure. It…
Continue ReadingFour Digital Lending Companies Making Short-Term Credit More Accessible
Aug 19: Access to short-term credit in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional bank branches and lengthy paperwork. Digital lending platforms are helping consumers access small-ticket personal loans and credit lines through technology-led application, verification and disbursal processes. The shift is particularly relevant for borrowers who may need relatively small…
Continue ReadingAgrograde Installed Automated Onion Grading System at Pimpalgaon Market in Maharashtra cuts manual labor needs by nearly 80 percent
Aug 19: Agrograde, an agricultural technology company, has installed its GradePlus Pro onion grading system at a farmer producer company in Pimpalgaon, a major onion trading and export hub in Nashik district. The system can process up to 10 metric tons of onions per hour, reduces the labor required for…
Continue ReadingFrom Lord Irwin to the internet café, A Century in a Cup
Tamil Nadu, August 19, 2026: What if a cup of coffee could take you through 100 years of India? Marking its centenary, Sri Narasu’s Coffee Company has brought this thought to life through a new TVC that takes viewers across different eras of India, using coffee as the constant thread through a century of change and evolution. The film begins in 2026, with a young woman taking a…
Continue ReadingGold Demand Set for Festive Season Revival as Indian Buyers Return
New Delhi, Aug 19: India’s gold market is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with jewellery purchases picking up and retailers beginning to rebuild inventories ahead of the upcoming festive season, according to the World Gold Council. Recent market trends indicate that consumers have started returning to jewellery stores after a…
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