Annu Khot, an Indian American who runs a cannabis dispensary in Chicago, spoke with Hindustantimes.com detailing her entrepreneurial journey. Despite its wide use, cannabis remains a controversial topic of discussion. Its legality is often misinterpreted, although its recreational use is currently legal in 24 states in the United States. Meet Annu Khot, an Indian American who runs a cannabis dispensary in the United States (Instagram/ @annukhot) {{^userSubscribe}} {{/userSubscribe}} {{^userSubscribe}} {{/userSubscribe}} Born and raised in India, Khot moved to the United States in 2008. After witnessing the medicinal properties of cannabis, Khot decided to launch one of the world’s first cannabis…
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In a sincere exchange that crosses the Atlantic, Metropolitan Theologian of Serres and Nigrita highlighted the deep connection between Greece and its diaspora, particularly the Greek-American community. His words, a mixture of admiration and caution, resonate as a call to cultural and spiritual arms in an era marked by rapid societal changes. Theologos, in his interview with the National Herald, not only praised the vibrancy of the Greek-American community, but also addressed the controversial issue of same-sex marriage legislation in Greece, the challenges Serres faces and the overriding need of a return to same-sex marriage in Greece. traditional values. A…
Commercial stores across Greece will remain closed on Tuesday, ANA reports.In the meantime, the winter sales will start on January 8, 2024 and last until the end of February. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek Tourism Report Photo source: pixabay.com
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Kostas Skrekas *original opinion article published in Greek in Proto Thema, Sunday April 25 The relationship between the United States and Greece is stronger than ever, and today we are building on this remarkable foundation to chart a path forward on one of the most daunting and defining issues of our generation: climate crisis. To keep Earth’s warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid catastrophe, every country must do more. The world has already fallen behind the goals we set five years ago with the Paris Agreement,…
The Embassy of Greece in Korea organized a special event for the photo exhibition “70 Years of Friendship: Greek Images from the Korean War Years” on February 22 at the War Memorial Museum in Seoul, to improve the understanding of the sacrifices of the home states – among them Greece – to support the Republic of Korea’s efforts for freedom and democracy, ANA reports. The exhibition was supported by the Greek Ministry of National Defense and carried out in cooperation with the National Historical Museum of Greece. This exhibition of unique photos by Robert McCabe, along with a selection of…
A mature businessman shakes hands with a young colleague. (iStock) Q. I’m over 50 and some of my new entrepreneurial partners are in their 60s and 70s. The breadth and scope of their experience is phenomenal. Is this common? I still think that entrepreneurship belongs to the young people of Silicon Valley. kg Dear LB, Your experience validates the predominance of older entrepreneurs. The media tends to portray entrepreneurs, especially tech-savvy ones, as being in their early 20s. This is not the case. In the United States, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity is among those ages 55 to 64,…
Shepard/iStock/Getty Images Plus More than a decade ago, in 2011, former Cornell University President David Skorton wrote an opinion article For The New York Times after a Cornell sophomore, 19-year-old George Desdunes, “died in a fraternity house while participating in a hazing episode that included a simulated kidnapping, ritualized humiliation and drinking.” ‘forced alcohol’. Pledging to take steps to “address fraternity system practices that continue to foster hazing,” Skorton noted that at Cornell, “high-risk alcohol and drug use is two to three times higher more prevalent among members of fraternities and sororities than elsewhere in the world. student population. »…
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness, Kostas Fragogiannis, leaves for India on Monday on a trade mission, accompanied by the Secretary General of International Economic Relations and President of Enterprise Greece, Myra Myrogianni, reports ANA. The goal of economic diplomacy is the opening of Greek entrepreneurship to a huge and rapidly developing global market, as well as the general strengthening of bilateral economic relations between Greece and India. This visit follows the successful visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Athens last August, accompanied by powerful Indian businessmen, who had expressed keen interest in strengthening their…
Mathos Sokolo is a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha. The organization is part of the “Divine Nine,” a group of historically black Greek organizations. | Kathryn Stellato TTN Although the National Panhellenic Council has not yet celebrated its 100th anniversary, the 84-year-old organization has already welcomed Martin Luther King Jr., Jada Pinkett-Smith and Maya Angelou as members of the “Divine Nine” organizations. historically black Greeks. Two members of Greek life who continue this legacy at Temple are Delta Sigma Theta sister Brandolyn Burks and Alpha Phi Alpha brother Mathos Sokolo. As participants in the NPHC, Burks and Sokolo support the…
For Carol Bliss Furr (left) and Donna Wilmarth, entrepreneurial partners and owners of MV Escapes Concierge in Massachusetts, staying in business during the pandemic required flexibility. (Photo courtesy of Next Avenue/MV Escapes Concierge) There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a significant effect on America’s small businesses. But minority entrepreneurs – and especially minority entrepreneurs over the age of 50 – have faced unique challenges, as well as some opportunities. Overall, people of color make up about 32% of the U.S. population, but only 18% of business owners. The racial difference in entrepreneurship is especially true among older…