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merchants she has given the story an unparalleled immediacy that brings to li, when their support of the current
life these early encounters and the misunderstandings that sometimes threat- atrocities against Palestinians repre-
ened to wreck the whole endeavour. At the same time, she grants us a privi- sent the exact opposite of what this
leged vantage point from which we can appreciate how a measure of mutual holiday means to many of us,” said
understanding did begin to emerge, even though it was vulnerable to the ups the author of “Milk and Honey.”
and downs of Mughal politics and to the restless ambitions of the British. “I implore my South Asian com-
Das serves as the professor of Early Modern English Literature and Cul- munity to hold this administration
ture at the University of Oxford. accountable. As a Sikh woman, I will
not allow my likeness to be used in
RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI whitewashing this administration’s
actions.”
Congressman awarded love, loss, trauma, healing, feminin-
Kaur is known for her work on

with Paul Simon Public ity, and migration, while urging her followers to sign petitions, join boycotts
and attend protests in support of a ceasefire. Her collections have sold over 11
million copies and have been translated into over 43 languages, with “Milk and
Service Award Honey” surpassing Homer’s “Odyssey” as the best-selling poetry of all time.

TARUN GHULATI
arlier this fall, the Illinois Hun-
ger Coalition (IHC) honored
ECongressman Raja Krishna- Leader to run for London Mayor
moorthi with its Paul Simon Public
Service Award in recognition of his
efforts in support of anti-hunger pro-
grams. Krishnamoorthi accepted the
award with commitment to do even
more for wiping out the prevailing
hunger in the society.
“I want to say a special thank you
for this special honor that the Illinois
Hunger Coalition has bestowed upon me. I want to thank all of you. You’ve
been helping and serving Illinois since 1988, a remarkable 35 years of helping
people with their food insecurity,” said Krishnamoorthi.
“You’ve been protecting programs vital to Americans including Supple-
mental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and others, and I
know the importance of these programs because I myself have benefited from
them when my parents first came to this country. Unfortunately, during the
recession of 1973, my father lost his income and employment but thanks to
the generosity of the American people, we were allowed to be on food stamps
and in public housing. And after my parents were able to get back on their
feet economically, we never forgot how important these programs were to our
well-being, and that’s why I fight every single day to make sure that SNAP and
other programs like it are there for the next people who need it,” he added.
He expressed gratitude to Illinois Hunger Coalition and thanked all for arun Ghulati is making an independent run for the position of Mayor
standing strong with the Coalition and allowing him to be a part of this great ef- of London. As per the release, his candidacy is expected to lead the
fort in shaping and forming that he could. He thanked for this incredible honor. Tway, given his 20-year association with the city and his determination
The Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) seeks to #EndHungerNow and to ensure London maintains its position as a leading global city, while also
end hunger’s underlying causes through community organizing, advocating prioritizing the safety, security, and opportunities for growth of all Londoners.
for progressive public policies, and public education. Founded in 1988, the He aims to improve the well-being and living standards of the city’s res-
IHC is a state-wide anti-hunger advocacy organization. idents, particularly those in low and middle-income households. During a
press conference, Ghulati expressed his enthusiasm for the London Mayor
RUPI KAUR elections in 2024, emphasizing his goal of strengthening the bonds between
nations with diaspora communities in London.
Poet declines White House’s unlock opportunities for economic development, increased living standards,
As per him the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK can

Diwali invite over Gaza and overall growth. He wants to eliminate the Ultra-Low Emission Zone
(ULEZ), scrap the congestion charge on weekends and holidays, review speed
limits and low-traffic neighborhoods (LTNs), and focus on affordable housing.
ndo-Canadian Sikh poet Rupi Kaur has declined an invitation for a Diwali As per the release, Tarun Ghulati has extensive experience in the bank-
event on Wednesday from US President Joe Biden’s administration over ing and financial services, both globally and in London, positioning him as
Iits response to the situation in Gaza. a visionary leader. He has a strong family legacy of public service, spanning
“I decline any invitation from an institution that supports the collective over 140 years, which has deeply influenced his values of humility, respect,
punishment of a trapped civilian population—50% of whom are children,” hard work, integrity, and trust. He is known for advocating mentorship and
Kaur, 31, posted on X. entrepreneurship, supporting startups and scale-ups in various countries.
The Diwali event is being hosted by America’s Indian-origin Vice Presi-
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