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Religious Hindu and Sikh immigrants, not Muslim, likelier to be obese

Washington, USA: Religiosity in Hindus and Sikhs – but not Muslims – appears to be an independent factor associated with being overweight or obese, a new study has suggested. Asian Indians are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in ...

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Statement by NDP MP for Scarborough-Rouge River, Rathika Sitsabaiesan, on Black July

Canada: Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough – Rouge River) has issued a statement on 30th anniversary of “Black July” – July 1983, when hundreds of Tamils were killed and thousands more were displaced as their homes and businesses ...

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GUMBAD Feature For Lautoka Gurudwara Saheb

California, USA: The Lautoka Gurdwara (FIJI) congregation is composed mostly of the Sikh populace from Sigatoka to part of BA and is rich with personal sacrifices of our ancestors in joyfully establishing the Gurdwara around 1933 and inspired re-building efforts following ...

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The Importance of Women’s Voices In Film

US: As an avid movie-goer and an even bigger Harry Potter fan, my ears always perk up when I hear reference made to my favorite magical characters. As I go through life meeting people who claim to be like Ron ...

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