People of Kamala Harris’ ancestral village eager to see her win U.S. presidential poll
The Hindu
Thulasendrapuram village in Tamil Nadu eagerly prays for Kamala Harris to win the U.S. presidential elections.
An air of excitement and expectancy pervades the Thulasendrapuram village in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvarur district hoping that Kamala Harris wins in the U.S. presidential elections.
The villagers have performed prayers at the Sri Dharma Sastha temple in her ancestral village expecting her to trounce former president and Republican Donald Trump, and emerge victorious as Americans vote today to elect their next president.
Thulasendrapuram is the ancestral village of Ms. Harris’s grandfather and former Indian diplomat P.V. Gopalan. Her mother Shyamala was Gopalan’s daughter.
The village hogged the limelight in August 2020 when Ms. Harris was nominated as the Democrat vice-president candidate, and it later celebrated her victory the same year.
“Our sincere prayers are for the victory of the daughter of the soil in the election and to become the president of the most influential country in the world,” says councillor Arulmozhi and her spouse T Sudhakar, who have organised a special abishekam of sandalwood and turmeric, besides a special 'archanai' to the presiding deity at the Sri Dharma Sastha temple, the family deity of Ms. Harris’s ancestors.
They have erected a massive banner carrying her picture, wishing her success in the election.
Similar prayers filled the air in Madurai where Anushanathin Anugraham, a spiritual organisation, held a special prayer on November 4.
Kremlin invites Ukraine's Zelenskyy to Moscow for peace talks amid ongoing conflict and U.S.-led negotiation efforts.
Canadian PM Mark Carney expects U.S. respect for sovereignty amid Alberta separatism discussions, denying Trump raised the issue.
Trump announces reopening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel, allowing Americans to visit soon amid ongoing safety concerns.
Trump threatens Canada with a 50% tariff on aircraft, escalating tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two nations.
A Bangladesh flight lands in Karachi for the first time in 14 years, restoring vital air connectivity between the two nations.
Trump urges Putin to pause attacks on Kyiv for a week amid severe winter conditions affecting Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Democrats block Senate funding bill amid negotiations, risking a government shutdown over immigration enforcement demands and agency accountability.
Russian drone attack kills three in southern Ukraine amid escalating tensions and upcoming U.S.-led peace talks.
Taiwan's military conducts drills to simulate repelling a potential Chinese invasion from the sea, enhancing defense capabilities.
The EU is set to sanction Iran's Revolutionary Guard for its violent protest crackdown, equating it with terrorist organizations.
Iran vows a powerful response to U.S. threats, emphasising readiness to protect its sovereignty amid nuclear deal tensions.
Lavrov questions the viability of U.S.-Ukraine security guarantees, expressing concerns over their impact on peace with Russia.
Denmark's Foreign Minister expresses optimism after constructive U.S. talks on Greenland, signaling improved relations and future discussions.