C5i, a company specializing in AI and analytics, has named Dr. Ananth Raman, who holds the UPS Foundation Professorship in Business Logistics at Harvard Business School, to its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Raman will offer strategic guidance to C5i’s executive leadership, focusing on strategy enhancement, IP development, and market positioning for its AI solutions across supply chain, customer experience, and marketing sectors, as per a press release. Dr. Raman brings extensive expertise in Technology and Operations Management from his tenure at Harvard Business School, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Service Operations. He has advised numerous global companies and…
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.
Moody’s has affirmed its GDP growth projections for India, maintaining a forecast of 6.8% for 2024, with a slight dip to 6.5% expected in 2025. The agency attributes this outlook to robust domestic and international demand, which supports growth across emerging markets with varying trajectories. In its March Global Macro Outlook 2024-25, Moody’s upgraded India’s growth forecast from 6.1% to 6.8% for 2024, citing strong performances in manufacturing and increased infrastructure spending as key growth drivers. India is expected to lead in growth among G-20 economies during this period. For the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s GDP expanded by 8.2%, propelled…
During a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow and horror over the deaths of innocent children, which occurred following a devastating attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Modi’s choice of words served as an implicit reproach towards Putin during a meeting meant to highlight the growing cooperation between their nations. As Modi concluded his two-day visit, the two countries outlined nine key areas for enhanced collaboration, including nuclear energy and medicine, with a goal to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. However, Modi’s televised remarks were notable, given…
The Foundation of Indian Americans New England, together with Boston’s vibrant Indian American community, celebrated America’s 248th Independence Day in Holden with a memorable event. Against the picturesque backdrop, attendees gathered with a strong sense of pride and camaraderie. Renowned guitarist Mark Fleming provided musical accompaniment, lending rhythmic charm to the evening’s festivities. Culinary delights included a diverse, multinational menu curated by acclaimed Boston chef Hardayal Singh, offering flavors that beautifully reflected the richness of Indian and American cultures. The occasion held added significance with the recent triumph of the Indian Cricket Team in the T20 World Cup, a victory…
India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, has highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Russia, which comes after a three-year hiatus. Speaking to ANI, Kumar emphasized the importance of this visit for both leaders to discuss bilateral relations and other regional and global issues of mutual interest. Kumar noted the tradition of annual summit-level meetings between the Russian President and the Indian Prime Minister, with the last such meeting held in 2021. This upcoming visit marks the 22nd India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit. The 21st summit took place in December 2021 when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited…
Shivani Raja, an Indian-origin Tory politician, has been elected as the member of parliament for Leicester East. She triumphed over Rajesh Aggarwal, a former deputy mayor of London, in what was seen as a surprising victory given Leicester East’s long-standing reputation as a Labour Party stronghold. This marks the first time in 37 years that the constituency has chosen a Tory representative. In the 2024 General Election, Raja secured 14,526 votes, leading by 4,426 votes ahead of Labour candidate Rajesh Aggarwal. A report by DeshGujarat highlighted Raja’s Gujarati origin and her roots in Diu. It mentioned that during the campaign,…
The seaside pilgrim town of Puri is prepared for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannath’s annual Rath Yatra festival, which, for the first time in 53 years, will span two days. In addition to the large number of devotees, President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to witness the Rath Yatra on Sunday. Special arrangements have been made by the state government for her visit. Officials mentioned that the Odisha government has put extensive measures in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival, which is usually a one-day event. Due to some celestial arrangements, the Rath Yatra will now be…
India’s history is illustrious. At one time, it contributed over 25 percent to the world’s GDP and controlled about 28 percent of global trade and commerce. As an economic power for several centuries, India led in various fields such as art, culture, music, dance, food, festivals, architecture, and handicrafts. The contributions of Indian civilization to world heritage are immense. Unfortunately, history took a downturn, and for almost a millennium, foreign occupation stripped India of its glory and wealth. There is a close connection between culture and the economy. Our economy significantly contributed to our glorious civilization and cultural heritage. Conversely,…
After waiting for almost four long years, audiences are excited and awaiting the release of the famous crime thriller Mirzapur. The trailer has been released and shows the usual action and drama, along with some twists and turns. In the previous season, Ali Fazal’s Guddu Pandit defeated the renowned ‘Kaleen Bhaiya’, Pankaj Tripathi. The question remains whether Kaleen Bhaiya will seek revenge or not. And if yes, then how? Mirzapur is a story involving power struggles, politics, mafia dominance, family undercurrents, and revenge. Kaleen Bhaiya, a carpet exporter and crime chief, is the central character. Guddu Pandit challenges him, leading…
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Russia in July for bilateral discussions and the annual India-Russia summit. This visit, if confirmed, marks Modi’s first trip to Russia in five years and is set to encompass talks on defense cooperation, oil, gas, and other strategic interests significant to India, as per senior government sources. While official confirmation is awaited from the Indian side, this visit would notably be Modi’s first to Russia since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The last meeting between Modi and Russian President…
