On July 2nd, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd. This MoU marks the collaboration for the construction and commissioning of a gallery centered around the theme “Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard” at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in GANDHINAGARA. The signing ceremony of the MoU was attended by notable dignitaries, including Sarbananda Sonowal, the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, and Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister of Health & Family Welfare 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.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a health advisory concerning spices from an Indian brand, which tested positive for Salmonella on June 30, 2023. Consumers who purchased these products in certain U.S. states, including Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, are being cautioned. The flagged products include Everest Garam Masala, Everest Sambhar Masala, and Maggi Masala ae Magic. These items were bought at retail stores in India, imported, and then distributed in the U.S. since March 16, 2023. They are currently being recalled. Notably, the products…
United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States in strengthening India-US relations and transforming aspirations into reality. Speaking at the “Peace, Prosperity, Planet, People: A New Chapter in U.S.-India Relations” event jointly organized by the Asia Society Policy Institute and IIT Delhi, Garcetti emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to promote peace, prosperity, and environmental sustainability, while also fostering security and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. He described the visit as a historic moment, celebrating the defining partnership of the century between the two vibrant democracies.…
Two faculty members of Indian origin at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have been honored with named professorships for early career achievements, which is the highest distinction given by the institute. These prestigious awards aim to provide additional resources to support innovative research while fostering mentorship and training for future generations. Among the 13 recognized faculty members, Smruthi Karthikeyan, the Gordon and Carol Treweek Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, and Karthish Manthiram, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and William H. Hurt Scholar, stood out for their remarkable contributions. Smruthi Karthikeyan’s research lies at the intersection of…
Dr. Acharya Lokesh Muni, the founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, has been recognized by the US House of Representatives during his peace harmony tour in the United States. In a news release, it was stated that Dr. Lokesh Muni, who is dedicated to ending terrorism, violence, and discrimination worldwide, has become the first Indian monk to receive an official seal and citation from the House of Representatives. Congressman Jefferson Wayne Drew, who presented the honor, praised Dr. Lokesh Muni as an inspiration to all. He commended his accomplishments and energy, which provide hope and a glimpse of the future. Congressman…
According to a report by S&P Global Ratings, India is projected to be the fastest-growing major economy, with an expected growth rate of 6.7% over the next three years. The agency maintained its growth forecast of 6% for FY24 but anticipated a significant rebound to 6.9% in FY25 and FY26. India’s economy already demonstrated strong performance, growing at 7.2% in 2022-23. S&P Global Ratings noted that the growth in the March quarter exceeded their expectations, leading to a revised GDP growth estimate of 7.2% for fiscal 2023. S&P Global Ratings emphasized that India, Vietnam, and the Philippines would experience the…
According to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), India has achieved a 40th position in the most recent world competitiveness ranking. This marks an improvement for India compared to the previous three years, during which it consistently held the 43rd spot. The IMD report indicates that India’s progress can be attributed to enhanced government efficiency. Notably, the country’s performance in exchange rate stability, compensation levels, and pollution control measures contributed significantly to its improved score. However, the report also highlights several challenges that India will face in 2023. These include sustaining high GDP growth, managing financial market volatility, controlling…
Traders in India are expecting a 10-15% increase in oilseed exports during the current fiscal year, with strong orders coming from markets such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. In the fiscal year 2022-23, oilseed exports already saw a significant growth of over 20% to reach $1.33 billion (approximately Rs. 10,900 crore). The main oilseeds exported by India include groundnut, sesame, soy, castor, niger, and sunflower, with groundnut and sesame seeds accounting for 80-85% of the total oilseed exports. Mr. Khushwant Jain, the former Chairman of the Indian Oilseeds and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC), highlighted that soybean and…
On June 28, Narayan Rane, the Union Minister for the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), launched a mobile app designed for geo-tagging cluster projects and technology centers. The event marked the introduction of several initiatives by the Ministry of MSME aimed at fostering the growth and development of MSMEs. These initiatives included the unveiling of the ‘CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal’ and the announcement of the results for the ‘MSME Idea Hackathon 2.0’. Additionally, the ‘MSME Idea Hackathon 3.0’ for women entrepreneurs was inaugurated. During his address, Narayan Rane underscored the significance of MSMEs in the country’s GDP and…
Actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana, along with singer Neeti Mohan, is gearing up for a North American tour. The tour will cover various cities in the United States, including Dallas, San Jose, Seattle, Washington DC, New Jersey, Atlanta, Orlando, and Chicago, as well as Toronto in Canada, during July and August 2023. Khurrana will be joined by his band Ayushmannbhava. Having performed numerous shows locally and internationally, Khurrana’s tour plans were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, in a recent interview, he expressed his excitement about returning to touring and bringing joy to people through his music. He stated, “I…
