During Prime Minister Modi’s two-day visit to Srinagar for International Yoga Day celebrations, Srinagar has been designated as a ‘temporary red zone’ by local police, as reported by news agency ANI. This designation under the Drone Rules, 2021, mandates permissions for the use of drones and quadcopters in the area. This marks PM Modi’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since the commencement of his third term in office. The preparations for the International Yoga Day event, scheduled at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, are underway, according to officials quoted by PTI. Leading up to the event, PM Modi’s social…
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.
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden revealed a comprehensive immigration initiative that grants legal status and a streamlined route to US residency and citizenship to about half a million undocumented immigrants married to American citizens. Under this Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy, these individuals can apply for work permits and deportation protections if they have lived in the US for at least a decade and meet specific criteria. This program requires applicants to complete the necessary paperwork, pass a criminal background check, and it does not apply to future immigrants. During his announcement at the White House, President Biden…
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh has introduced a novel initiative to enhance accessibility and spiritual experience by offering a virtual reality Darshan lasting 11 minutes and 50 seconds. This allows devotees to bypass long queues and the heat, enabling them to experience the temple’s sacred atmosphere and rituals from anywhere in the world. Currently in a trial phase, temple administration plans to implement the service permanently based on feedback from devotees. Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, CEO of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, highlighted the use of 3D virtual reality technology previously implemented at temples like Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain and Mata Vaishno…
India and the US have announced a broadened collaboration in quantum science and technology, as well as the development of a joint strategic framework for enhancing biopharmaceutical supply chain optimization. Following the second meeting of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in New Delhi, chaired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his American counterpart, Jake Sullivan, a joint Fact Sheet was released outlining their collaborative efforts. The Biden administration committed to reducing barriers for US exports to India in high-performance computing and source code technologies. Both countries aim to promote partnerships between India’s Bharat 6G Alliance…
India stands out as a vibrant hub for global startups and a pivotal market for Google Cloud, according to a senior executive from the company speaking on Wednesday. Matt Renner, President of Global Sales at Google Cloud, emphasized the company’s strategic focus this fiscal year on significantly expanding its investments in startups. He highlighted India among a select group of global markets chosen due to its immense potential and substantial volume of startups. Renner underscored India’s role as a leading center for innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), noting the proactive strides made by customers in advancing AI applications. Google Cloud,…
A new role for the dashing and handsome Anil Kapoor will bring all his fans and followers a smile. He will be the new host of Bigg Boss OTT’s Season 3. The makers have released a promo naming Anil Kapoor as the new host and claiming to bring double doses of entertainment and excitement. The fans of Anil Kapoor, famous as ‘Mr India’, are looking forward to the show that will premiere on June 21 on Jio Cinema. Karan Johar hosted the first season, with Divya Agarwal emerging as the winner. The second season, hosted by Salman Khan, saw Elvish…
Panneer Selvam, a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas and an Indian American, has been honored with the title of Fellow of the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI). This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the field of engineering mechanics and have shown exemplary leadership within the community. Selvam, who has been a key member of the civil engineering faculty since 1986, is the first faculty member at the university to receive this distinction, according to a university press release. His dedication to civil engineering education and research has greatly benefited…
Subra Suresh, the Vannevar Bush Professor of Engineering Emeritus at MIT and president of the Global Learning Council, a platform focused on educational innovation, begins his tenure as a trustee at Caltech this month. In addition to his role at Caltech, Suresh holds positions as Brown University Professor at Large, serves on the Board of Governors of the New York Academy of Sciences, the Board of Overseers of Koç University in Istanbul, and the Board of Directors of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Formerly the director of the National Science Foundation, Suresh is known for creating the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program,…
India plans to spotlight the issues of the Global South during its participation in the G7 Summit in Italy, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend. Following its recent G20 presidency, India has established itself as a strong advocate for the Global South. Modi is expected to emphasize these issues during his interventions at the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, according to sources from the Economic Times. In 2023, at the Hiroshima G7 Summit, Modi attended his fourth G7 meeting and participated in three plenary sessions. Italy took over the G7 presidency for the seventh time on January 1, 2024.…
Laapataa Ladies, a simple and poignant movie, achieved a great milestone by beating the blockbuster 2023 Animal on Netflix’s OTT platform. While Animal had its OTT release on January 26, 2024, Laapataa Ladies was released on Netflix on April 26 and captured the attention of viewers. The simple story of two brides getting lost during a train journey had enough strength to beat a blockbuster in Bollywood! It seems unbelievable, but it is true. ‘Laapataa Ladies’ directed by Kiran Rao beat ‘Animal’ directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor in terms of OTT viewership. With 13.8 million viewers…