Ramayana: Rise of a Legend(Hindi)
Author: Akancha Mishra
Akancha Mishra
Akancha has been a journalist for about twenty years, and she has a Bachelor of Arts in English Honors and a Master's Degree in Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. She and her husband and children Supriya and Alok currently call New York City home.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the plenary address at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026, scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from November 11 to 12. The two-day event will bring together farmers, policymakers, diplomats, agricultural scientists and industry representatives to discuss the future of Indian agriculture. Organised by the India Today Group and presented by Mahindra Tractors, the conference will be held under the theme “Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat”. Around 2,000 farmers from different parts of the country are expected to participate, bringing their experiences and perspectives into discussions on agricultural growth, innovation…
India faces less urgency to conclude a trade agreement with the United States following the latest US midterm election outcome, which ended unified Republican control of Congress, according to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services. The report suggests that the changing political landscape could reduce Washington’s ability to introduce sudden trade restrictions, giving India greater flexibility in future negotiations. It noted that the proposed 18% US tariff framework rate was not implemented and that Indian goods currently face a lower 10% duty under Section 301. According to Emkay, the election results may not significantly alter the existing tariff structure…
The Association of Indians in America (AIA) honored five distinguished business leaders with its 2026 Kautilya Awards at a gala held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. More than 250 business executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders attended the event, celebrating excellence under the theme “Power Builders of Scale.” The honorees were Aravind Melligeri, Chairman of Aequs and Co-Founder of QuEST Global; Ashok Sancheti, President of Pioneer Gems; Pankaj Bhalla, Senior Vice President of Procter & Gamble and CEO of Gillette North America; Dr. Samarth Kulkarni, CEO of CRISPR Therapeutics; and Yakub Mathew, Managing Director of Wells Fargo…
The Union Cabinet has approved a $296.05 million Capital Expenditure Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s domestic mineral processing industry and reducing dependence on imported critical minerals. The scheme, approved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be implemented over five years, from FY2027 to FY2031. It aims to establish domestic processing capabilities for strategically important minerals, particularly lithium and nickel, while developing resilient supply chains to support India’s growing industrial and technological requirements. Under the initiative, the government will provide capital subsidies covering 30% of eligible investments for establishing…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with India’s Asian Para Games 2026 contingent at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The meeting will take place at around 4:30 pm, with the Prime Minister also addressing the gathering. The interaction follows India’s best-ever performance at the continental sporting event held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A total of 97 Indian para-athletes won 114 medals, comprising 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, surpassing the previous record of 108 medals at the 2023 Hangzhou edition. Athletes, coaches, representatives of the Paralympic Committee of India and Indian Olympic Association, National Sports…
Indian-American politicians recorded significant victories in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, winning important congressional and state-level contests. Democrat Pia Dandiya captured Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, while Suhas Subramanyam retained his Virginia House seat. Aruna Miller also secured another term as Maryland’s lieutenant governor, continuing Indian-American representation in state leadership. Dandiya defeated Republican Casey Askar in a newly redrawn Florida district stretching across Palm Beach, Broward and Hendry counties toward Marco Island. Born in Palm Beach County to Indian immigrant parents, she previously worked as a teacher, Harlem high school principal, White House Fellow and Apple employee. Her campaign…
Democratic candidate Amish Shah held an early lead over Republican Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, a closely contested race in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections. At 1:16 a.m. Wednesday, Shah had secured 55% of the counted vote. However, officials had not declared a winner, and the contest remained too close to call. The outcome is being closely watched as Democrats make gains across the country and secure control of both chambers of Congress. The district, located in the North Valley, covers portions of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Republican David Schweikert, who had represented the constituency…
Five Indian-American Democrats secured victories in elections to the US House of Representatives during the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, marking another significant milestone for Indian-American political representation in the United States. A sixth congressional victory remained within reach, with physician and former Arizona state legislator Amish Shah holding a substantial lead in his race. According to projections by Decision Desk HQ, Pia Dandiya, Suhas Subramanyam, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera were projected winners in their respective congressional contests. Their victories reflect the growing participation and influence of Indian Americans in the country’s political landscape. In Florida’s 22nd…
Democrat Pia Dandiya has won Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Casey Askar in a closely watched contest, according to a projection by CBS News. Her victory will make her the first South Asian American to represent Florida in the US House of Representatives. The election attracted national attention and approximately $34 million in campaign spending. Dandiya’s win also marked a Democratic victory in a district reshaped through Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting initiative ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. During her victory speech on November 3, Dandiya criticized state lawmakers over the revised congressional boundaries, arguing…
