Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2024, India’s largest global textile event, with a focus on his 5F mantra and a commitment to support the textile industry’s growth. Addressing the event, PM Modi stressed the importance of his 5F vision—Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign—in advancing the sector’s role in job creation and India’s development. Highlighting the textiles sector’s significance in addressing key government priorities like employment, agricultural support, youth empowerment, and women’s empowerment, PM Modi urged for a shift towards global market penetration while advocating for environmentally friendly practices. He emphasized the need for adopting…
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.
A collaborative effort totaling $1 million from four US-based organizations seeks to narrow the urban-rural digital gap and uplift education in underserved regions. A consortium comprising SM Sehgal Foundation, Teach for Life, India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), and Guru Krupa Foundation has initiated “Project Umeed,” with the aim of bolstering education and digital literacy in rural India. Launching on India Giving Day, the project initially targets rural schoolchildren in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana. It aims to furnish them with the necessary tools for success in the digital era. “Umeed,” translating to hope in Hindi and…
Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has aligned herself with Donald Trump. Initially considered for the GOP presidential ticket, she will now be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on March 7. Although the fundraiser is for the 917 Society, a nonprofit promoting constitutional education, Gabbard’s presence could bolster Trump’s campaign for 2024. Ticket prices range from $1,250 to $25,000, signaling Gabbard’s shift towards right-wing policies. Sources close to Gabbard suggest she may consider a military or veterans’ affairs role in a future Trump administration. While she hasn’t committed to endorsing Trump, she hasn’t dismissed the idea…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the recent visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India as a significant milestone signifying the deepening of the strategic partnership between the two nations. He emphasized the burgeoning cooperation in defense and security sectors as emblematic of the profound mutual trust shared between India and Greece. During a joint press statement following extensive bilateral discussions, PM Modi expressed satisfaction with the agreement between the two countries to double their bilateral trade by 2030. He welcomed PM Mitsotakis and his delegation, highlighting the historical significance of this visit, which marks the first bilateral head…
Kamal Mehta, a professor at Ohio State University, has made a significant discovery related to obesity by identifying a genetic mechanism within the liver. Focused on unraveling the complexities of metabolic diseases influenced by age and diet, Mehta’s research in biological chemistry and pharmacology has been dedicated to this endeavor. Through studies conducted on mice lacking a specific gene associated with cholesterol regulation, Mehta’s team observed resistance to weight gain and a shield against insulin resistance. This observation led them to investigate further into the liver’s role in this genetic switch for obesity. Their recent findings, detailed in the Journal…
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, has recently named Hemant Dhingra, an Indian American nephrologist, to the Medical Board of California, responsible for licensing and supervising doctors statewide. Currently residing in Clovis, Dhingra holds the position of chief medical staff at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. Additionally, he serves as the president and CEO of KareWell Health, a prominent kidney care value-based organization in Central California. With expertise in interventional nephrology, Dhingra has previously served as a board member of the California Medical Association Political Action Committee. He is also affiliated with prominent medical organizations such as the American Society…
Indian American Impact, a group dedicated to empowering South Asian and Indian American communities in the US, has appointed Chintan Patel as its fourth executive director. Patel, an experienced campaign and political strategist, takes over from Neil Makhija, who transitions from the role of third executive director to president. Patel’s leadership will guide Indian American Impact through the upcoming 2024 elections and beyond, as per a statement by Impact. With more than fifteen years of experience in grassroots organizing and political campaigns, Patel brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Previously, he served as vice president of Political…
Ocuphire Pharma, Inc., a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company based in Michigan, has announced the appointment of two individuals of Indian American descent to key leadership roles. Dr. Ash Jayagopal has been named the chief scientific and development officer, while Nirav Jhaveri assumes the position of chief financial officer, according to a statement from the company. Dr. Jayagopal expressed enthusiasm about joining Ocuphire, citing the company’s successful track record in drug development and execution. He emphasized the significance of Ocuphire’s current phase, particularly in advancing APX3330 through clinical development for diabetic retinopathy treatment. Similarly, Jhaveri conveyed his excitement about joining a…
India is actively exploring the possibility of exporting Vande Bharat trains, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Global Business Summit. The Indian Railways has been fielding inquiries from various countries, including distant ones like Chile, expressing interest in procuring the flagship locomotive. To facilitate this initiative, the rail ministry is enhancing its manufacturing capacity by producing a wide array of components in its workshops, as well as engaging public and private sector units with indigenous expertise and designs. Addressing the Summit, Vaishnaw underscored the successful challenge of developing the Vande Bharat train domestically by Indian engineers. He expressed confidence…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in the Indian diaspora’s efforts to enhance India’s global engagement, ahead of the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi today. He eagerly anticipated being among the UAE’s Indian diaspora at the programme. Despite challenging weather conditions, over 2,500 individuals participated in full-ground rehearsals and volunteer briefings. Scheduled to address the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event at Zayed Sports City Stadium, PM Modi embarks on a two-day official visit to the UAE, his seventh since 2015 and third in the last eight months. Overwhelming enthusiasm from the Indian diaspora led organizers to close registrations as attendees exceeded…
