Hindus Worldwide Celebrate Janmashtami – Lord Krishna’s Birthday.
By Chaitram Aklu
On August 26, Hindus around the world celebrate Janmashtami, the 5251st birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar (descendant) of Vishnu. It...
The 2024 Phagwah Parade was Incredible!
By Dr Dhanpaul Narine
Brilliant sunshine, beautiful floats, and a beaming Bunty combined to produce an incredible Phagwah Parade. The 2024 edition, held on Sunday...
Holi Hai: It’s Holi – The Festival of Colors
By Chaitram Aklu
On Monday March 25, about 1 billion Hindus or about 15 % of the world’s population will celebrate Holi or Phagwah -...
BOOK REVIEW: Lal Balkaran’s Biographical Dictionary of Guyana
Published by LBA Publications, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
www.lbapublications.com; Price: US$65. Email: [email protected]
REVIEWED BY KEN PUDDICOMBE
Renowned Toronto-based Guyanese Award-winning
Author who has written Racing With...
PNC Supporters Disappointed with Norton’s Leadership, Seek Party Congress
By Vishnu Bisram
Supporters of the opposition PNC in Guyana expressed disappointment in the leadership of Aubrey Norton. Fearing Leader Aubrey Norton can’t take them...
All Skin Folk Ain’t Kinfolk
By Aminta Kilawan Narine, Esq.
The race for president of the United States is picking up steam with South Asian Americans emerging as candidates in...
Indentured Slavery and the Indian Experience in British Guiana
By Amarnauth Samaroo, PhD
(AUGUST, 16, 2023) - The recent uproar by VP Kamala Harris over the Florida school curriculum and slavery prompted reflections of...
A Tribute to Ashton Chase
By Albert Baldeo
Ashton Chase, SC, OE, was the lawyer's lawyer, a labor expert, a statesman, and a wonderful human being. He will be remembered...
Another Historical Day to Remember at This Time
By Chaitram Aklu
Public Law 88-352 – the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted To enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction...
Suriname Celebrates 150 Years of Indian Presence
By Dr Vishnu Bisram
June 5 marked the Sesquicentennial or 150th anniversary of the presence of Indians (from India) in Suriname. The first or maiden...