Author: Akancha Mishra

India has seen a notable rise in mobile phone exports compared to China and Vietnam in FY24. While both China and Vietnam experienced declines in mobile exports by 2.78% and 17.6% respectively, India surged ahead with an impressive 40.5% increase. Officials attribute this growth to India capturing nearly half of the reduced exports from these countries, indicating successful efforts to attract supply chain diversification away from China. Central to India’s success is the smartphone Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities. This initiative has prompted major players like Apple to significantly ramp up production within India. Under…

In March 2021, Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola Electric, was spotted surveying a 500-acre plot of land in Pochampalli town, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. The site, surrounded by shoe factories, temples, bakery shops, coconut trees, and dusty roads, was bustling with activity as excavators and workers prepared the land for the construction of the Ola Futurefactory for electric vehicles (EVs). Aggarwal, donned in safety gear, including boots, a hard hat, a reflective vest, and sunglasses, joined the workforce on site. As he played the Punjabi hip-hop song ‘Satisfya,’ he tested a shiny black prototype of Ola’s electric scooter.  Since…

Telugu has ascended to become the 11th most spoken foreign language in the USA, a surge attributed to the expanding Telugu-speaking community. It ranks third among Indian languages spoken in the US, trailing Hindi and Gujarati. According to a report based on US Census Bureau data, the Telugu-speaking population has grown significantly, from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, marking nearly a four-fold increase over eight years. This demographic growth underscores Telugu’s rising prominence in American society. California has the highest number of Telugu speakers at 200,000, followed by Texas with 150,000, and New Jersey with 110,000. States…

Former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential nominee Nikki Haley addressed growing concerns about President Joe Biden’s health following his recent CNN debate with Donald Trump. Haley echoed comments made by Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who has repeatedly emphasized Democrats potentially using Biden as a “sacrificial lamb” in the upcoming elections. In her recent statements reported by the Wall Street Journal, Haley cautioned the GOP about the Democratic strategy to replace Biden with a younger and more energetic presidential candidate for the 2024 election. She warned Republicans to prepare for this potential shift, highlighting the perceived vulnerability Biden’s candidacy might…

India has recently climbed to become the third-largest domestic aviation market globally, surpassing Brazil and Indonesia, as per data from aviation analytics firm OAG. Leading Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have collectively ordered over 1,000 aircraft, and together they dominate 90% of the domestic airline seats in India. Despite the United States and China maintaining their positions as the world’s top two largest aviation markets, India’s domestic aviation sector is experiencing robust growth. With an annual growth rate of 6.9%, India boasts the fastest expansion rate in domestic airline capacity globally. Moreover, low-cost carriers account for 78.4% of India’s…

India aims to end its 11-year trophy drought in global cricket competitions, while South Africa seeks its first men’s World Cup title in any limited-overs format. The T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday will feature the tournament’s two unbeaten teams, with captains Rohit Sharma of India and Aiden Markram of South Africa vying for victory. Sharma’s Indian team has delivered dominant performances with both bat and ball on tricky pitches in the United States and the Caribbean. They reached their third T20 World Cup final by defeating defending champion England in a one-sided semifinal. Sharma mentioned that…

On June 27, India, captained by Rohit Sharma, will attempt to break a decade-long streak and secure a place in the T20 World Cup final. Their last appearance in the final was in 2014 when they were defeated by Sri Lanka, led by Lasith Malinga. England, the reigning champions, claimed their second T20 World Cup title by overcoming Pakistan in 2022. In previous T20 World Cup encounters, India and England have met four times, with each side winning twice. Neither team has managed back-to-back victories in these matchups. India’s notable victories include an 18-run win in 2007, which paved the…

Nikesh Arora, CEO and chairman of Palo Alto Networks, has secured a spot among the highest-earning CEOs in the United States, according to a report by C-Suite Comp. While Silicon Valley boasts a notable presence of Indian-origin executives, Arora stands out as the sole Indian-American in the top 10 list, which notably excludes well-known figures like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella. C-Suite Comp’s report, released recently, ranks Arora as number 10 based on both “total compensation granted” and “compensation actually paid” in 2023. His total compensation amounts to $151.4 million, placing him at number four on the “total compensation granted”…

India and the United States are in talks about co-producing American Javelin missiles in India to meet the Indian military’s needs. These discussions were held during a recent high-level visit by US officials to India, defense sources revealed to ANI. The dialogue aims to enhance cooperation between the two nations, particularly in joint military equipment production. The Indian Army’s demand for advanced anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) is substantial, prompting the recent acquisition of a limited number of Israeli Spike ATGMs under emergency conditions. For years, the Indian military has sought third-generation ATGMs, but global procurement efforts have not succeeded. As…

In Lilleoru, Estonia, a significant milestone has been reached in our 30-year spiritual journey with the inauguration of the Shiva temple. This momentous event marks a transformative phase at the sacred Kriya Yoga study center, offering spiritual blessings and guidance to all seekers. Rooted deeply in the timeless teachings of Sanātana Dharma, the temple stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to ancient wisdom and spiritual practices. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Karpaga Nadhar, Mother Brahand Nayagi, Vinayagar, Shri Bala Murugar, Adhigara Nandhi, Pradhosha Nandhi, Bhairavar, Saptha Rishis, Rishi Patthinis, Navanaadhas, 18 Siddhas, Navagrahas, Duvajasthambam (Tower Tree),…