In Washington, renowned music composer AR Rahman is set to perform at a live concert celebrating Kamala Harris’ groundbreaking candidacy for U.S. President, as announced by an Indian-American fundraising group. The Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund, which has endorsed Vice President Harris for the upcoming election, shared this exciting news on Thursday evening. The AAPI Victory Fund described the event as “A very special evening with A R Rahman,” inviting fans to join in celebrating Harris’s historic campaign through a world-class concert streamed directly to their homes. Although no specific date has been disclosed for the concert, 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.
Mr. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF), emphasized that India is becoming a key player in global geopolitics and offers a significant opportunity for U.S. companies to decrease their dependence on China for manufacturing. He emphasized India’s impressive economic expansion, noting that it is one of the few large economies consistently achieving 7-8% growth rates. With this robust growth, India is becoming a key market for US businesses and is fast evolving into a significant manufacturing hub, particularly with the establishment of global capability centers. Looking ahead, the Indian economy is expected to…
On October 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the East Asia Summit would serve as a platform to address the challenges to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. This remark was made as he began a two-day visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, invited by Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. “This year marks a decade of our Act East Policy,” Modi noted, expressing his intent to engage with ASEAN leaders to review the progress of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and outline future cooperation. He emphasized the cultural and civilizational…
The National Cricket League (NCL) has made a landmark announcement with the inclusion of cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar in its ownership group. This development underscores the growing enthusiasm for cricket in the United States, a country where the sport is steadily gaining popularity. Tendulkar, widely revered as the “God of Cricket,” will also have the honor of presenting the championship trophy during the league’s inaugural tournament, heralding a new chapter for cricket in America. In a recent statement, Tendulkar shared his enthusiasm for contributing to the elevation of cricket in the U.S. He expressed that cricket has been the greatest…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu engaged in bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on Monday, followed by delegation-level discussions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among the Indian delegates attending the talks. Randhir Jaiswal, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X, highlighting the significance of the meeting, stating that Prime Minister Modi warmly welcomed President Muizzu and that extensive discussions on strengthening India-Maldives ties were held. President Muizzu, who arrived in India on Sunday for a five-day official visit, was given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier…
India has successfully conducted three test flights of the indigenously developed Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Pokhran firing ranges in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out these tests as part of ongoing development trials. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, Indian Army, and private sector partners involved in the missile’s development. He emphasized that this advanced missile system, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, will significantly enhance the armed forces’ ability to counter aerial threats, such as enemy aircraft and drones. The VSHORADS missile has been in development for several years…
On Thursday, the Union Cabinet approved India’s proposal to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub, a significant step towards enhancing the country’s energy strategies. This decision grants India access to an exclusive network of 16 nations that share innovative energy practices and solutions, according to a statement from the Ministry of Power. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, endorsed the signing of a ‘Letter of Intent’ that facilitates India’s entry into this vital energy collaboration platform. The Energy Efficiency Hub is designed to promote global cooperation and advancements in energy efficiency. As a member of the hub, India…
As Google commemorates 20 years in India, it is optimistic about the future, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a key role, according to India MD Roma Datta Chobey. She noted that Google is aligning its strategy with India’s growth and goals. In an interview, Chobey emphasized that AI regulation is necessary but must balance user benefits and foster innovation, which is still at an early stage. India is a critical market for Google, with the company committing to areas such as AI, payments, Pixel phone manufacturing, and skill development. Chobey highlighted Google’s extensive collaboration with Indian startups, with millions of…
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration with India across various sectors, particularly science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), education, digitalisation, security, and energy. Holness acknowledged India’s leading role in technological advancement and expressed his nation’s eagerness to learn from India’s achievements in STEM and digitalisation. Holness also emphasized Jamaica’s growing interest in leveraging India’s expertise in technology-driven security measures to improve national and border security. He praised India as a global leader in these solutions, seeing it as a natural partner in enhancing Jamaica’s security infrastructure. On the energy front, Holness noted that Jamaica…
India’s gold demand is set to experience significant growth, supported by a reduction in import taxes and the upcoming festive and wedding seasons, which traditionally see increased purchases. Jewelry buying is expected to pick up as the festival period approaches, with gold being considered auspicious for both wearing and gifting. According to the World Gold Council, gold imports in August surged to 140 tons, more than triple the amount imported the previous month, following the government’s decision to cut the customs duty from 15% to 6%. This trend is expected to continue, with a favorable monsoon season improving crop yields…
