Author: Akancha Mishra

Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, will deliver the keynote address at ITServe Alliance’s Synergy 2024, scheduled for October 29-30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This annual conference, renowned for its pivotal business insights and networking opportunities within the IT services sector, will draw over 3,000 attendees this year. Themed “Join, Collaborate, Accelerate,” Synergy 2024 aims to foster strategic relationships and drive innovation in technology. Suresh Potluri, Director of Synergy 2024, emphasized the event’s importance in linking industry leaders and crafting solutions for IT sector challenges. Potluri highlighted that the conference will feature an esteemed lineup of keynote speakers…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Ambassadors Conference of the Austrian Foreign Ministry on Monday, joining the event virtually at the invitation of Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg. During the conference, Jaishankar provided insights from India’s perspective on the global situation, highlighting the prospects for both bilateral relations between India and Austria, as well as with the European Union. In a social media post, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in addressing the conference, thanking Minister Schallenberg for the invitation. He emphasized the importance of discussing India’s views on global dynamics and the opportunities for strengthening ties with Austria and the…

Nikesh Arora and Yamini Rangan are leading the ranks as the top-earning Indian-origin tech CEOs in their respective fields. Recent data on CEO compensation highlights these two executives: Nikesh Arora of Palo Alto Networks and Yamini Rangan of HubSpot, both of whom have been recognized as among the highest-paid CEOs with Indian roots. Nikesh Arora, who is ranked 10th on the list of the highest-paid CEOs based on Compensation Actually Paid (CAP), had a reported total compensation exceeding $266.4 million in 2023. His impressive earnings reflect his significant role as the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, a prominent cybersecurity firm.…

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the world’s leading alternative payment method (APM). From April to July 2024, UPI processed transactions worth US$ 964 billion (Rs. 80.8 lakh crore), marking a significant 37% increase from the previous year. In 2023, UPI handled 3,729.1 transactions per second, totaling 117.6 billion transactions, according to Paysecure. This impressive volume surpasses global payment giants like China’s Alipay, PayPal, and Brazil’s PIX. The transaction value of UPI reached US$ 2.19 trillion in 2023, and July 2024 saw a record monthly transaction total of US$ 247 billion (Rs. 20.64 lakh crore). UPI’s growth has been…

ird edition of the India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit, set to take place on September 9-10, 2024. This event is being held in collaboration with Stanford University’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation and the Hoover Institution. Under the theme “Harnessing Investment Opportunities to Enhance Cross-Border Defence Innovation Ecosystems,” the summit will emphasise the pivotal role of private investment in driving advancements within the defence sector. According to a post on X, the Forum expressed excitement about this collaboration, highlighting the summit’s goal to bolster US-India defence innovation ties. Attendees will include prominent defence policymakers from both Washington…

Cobalt, a trailblazer in the Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) industry known for its cutting-edge offensive security solutions, has announced the appointment of Sonali Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer. Shah, an Indian American with a distinguished background in cybersecurity, takes on this role amidst a phase of notable expansion and innovation for Cobalt. Shah, who hails from Potomac, MD, and is currently based in Boston, brings with her over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, particularly in scaling high-growth technology companies. Her impressive career includes significant roles such as an investment banker at Credit Suisse, a…

In recent years, the Mediterranean diet has gained widespread popularity due to its health benefits, which include a mix of plant-based foods, healthy fats, and whole grains. Recognized as the top diet for seven consecutive years in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey, the Mediterranean diet has been linked to numerous health improvements. Studies have shown that it can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, while also reducing the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular issues, and certain cancers. Emerging research from Universitas Sumatera Utara in Indonesia suggests that the Mediterranean diet may…

In a major milestone for India’s digital infrastructure, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced that the number of 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) across the country has surged past 450,000 by the end of July, just 22 months after the launch of 5G services in October 2022. These BTS units, the backbone of mobile networks, are typically installed on existing towers and are vital for seamless connectivity. With a national target of 500,000 BTS, the rollout is set to continue, expanding India’s 5G footprint. However, the pace of deployment has seen some fluctuations. July recorded a modest 3,346 new…

The event titled “Modi & US: Progress Together” is set to take place on September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which boasts a seating capacity of 15,000. According to the Indo-American Community of USA (IACU), over 24,000 Indian Americans have already registered to attend this major gathering, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the audience. Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to speak at the high-level UN General Assembly session on September 26, as indicated in the UN’s provisional list of speakers. The IACU reports that registrations for the Uniondale, Long Island event have come through…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the critical need for ensuring simple and accessible justice for all as India progresses towards its vision of becoming a developed nation. Speaking at the conclusion of the Rajasthan High Court’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Modi highlighted the judiciary’s long-standing advocacy for a uniform civil code, which he referenced during his Independence Day speech. Modi stressed that while justice itself is inherently straightforward, the processes involved often complicate it. He called for collective responsibility in simplifying these processes and expressed satisfaction that the nation has already taken historic steps in this direction. The prime minister also…