Author: 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.

Sudhi’s family inconsolable after his untimely demise

The sudden demise of actor Kollam Sudhi has left his family in a state of shock. Sudhi shared a close bond with his second wife, Renu, who stood by him during his difficult times and financial struggles. Sadly, his untimely demise comes at a time when things were starting to look promising for the family. For the past one-and-a-half years, Sudhi and his family had been living in Renu’s house in Njaliyankuzhi, Kottayam. Renu’s parents also resided with them. It was from this house that the talented artist set off for Vadakara to perform in a program. A large crowd…

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The Last Nine Years: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Commitment to Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Over the course of the past nine years, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated itself to fostering inclusive, progressive, and sustainable development. With a steadfast commitment to creating equity and opportunities for all citizens, the government has successfully placed the politics of development at the forefront of national discourse and policy action. Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Modi has remained resolute in prioritizing the interests of India in every policy decision and action. This commitment is evident in the government’s effective handling of both external and internal security, efficient economic management, implementation of empowerment…

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7 Rainbow films to be screened at KASHISH 2023. Know them

The 14th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in South Asia, is scheduled to take place from June 7 to 11, 2023, at Liberty Cinema, and from June 8 to 10, 2023, at Alliance Française de Bombay. Additionally, the festival will be available for online viewing from June 16 to 25, 2023. The festival will showcase a total of 110 films from 41 countries during its in-person event and a total of 127 films from 45 countries overall. Sridhar Rangayan, the festival’s founder and director, has provided a recommended film for KASHISH 2023…

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According to a report by Morgan Stanley titled ‘How India Has Transformed in Less than a Decade,’ the country’s economy and markets have undergone ten significant changes resulting from policy reforms. The report praised the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasized that India’s current position is primarily a result of the government’s policy decisions and their impact on the economy and market. Furthermore, the report predicted that India will play a crucial role in driving Asia’s growth and contribute to approximately one-fifth of global economic expansion in the next ten years. The report highlighted ten significant…

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Emmy Award-winning neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta delivered the keynote address at today’s 2023 Class Day celebration for the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He explained to the graduates what he thought being a doctor actually entailed. For more than 20 years, Gupta, CNN’s lead medical correspondent, has covered medical and public health issues extensively and throughout the globe. He was the first western journalist to visit Conakry, Guinea, to cover the fatal Ebola outbreak in 2014. He also traveled to Kathmandu to record the effects of a huge earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015. Gupta’s work…

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Indian Americans nominated as Superior Court judges in California

Two Indian Americans have been proposed as justices for the Superior Court by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Marsha Bipin Amin will preside over the San Diego County Superior Court, and Sweena Pannu will preside over the Stanislaus County Superior Court. On May 19, the Governor’s office in Sacramento revealed their nominees, which included a list of 27 Superior Court Judges and three Court of Appeal Justices. Since 2020, Pannu of Stanislaus County has worked as a deputy county counsel in the office of the county counsel. From 2006 until 2020, she worked as a deputy public defender in the Stanislaus…

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The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the US and the Chinese Communist Party has released a report suggesting that India should be included in an expanded group of close American allies called Nato+5. This recommendation is part of a broader effort to deter potential Chinese military aggression towards Taiwan. The committee also proposed that economic sanctions be coordinated with the Quad, a group formed by the US, India, Australia, and Japan, along with other alliances and partnerships, to enhance their effectiveness. The report, titled “Ten for Taiwan policy recommendations to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan…

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The United States has introduced a new bill aimed at facilitating the hiring of foreign employees on H1-B visas by the Department of Veteran Affairs when there is a shortage of suitable applicants within the country. The Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act, introduced by US Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Delia Ramirez, addresses the healthcare provider shortage in the country by allowing immigrant health workers who hold H1-B visas to provide essential services to veterans in need. The bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Veterans Homes as institutions exempt from the H1-B visa program cap, enabling…

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51 young Indian doctors have received one-year fellowships from the Michigan-based Vattikuti Foundation to study robotic surgery under the supervision of mentor physicians. In order to meet the unique demands of the more than 10 million children in India who have physical abnormalities, there is a tremendous need for a large pool of orthopaedic surgery super experts. Children with limb and spine issues, who make up a stunning 2.2% of India’s population from newborns to 18-year-olds, might live better lives if they receive treatment from specialized orthopaedic surgeons who can address these issues. There are about 500 million kids in…

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Renowned Hollywood actor Johnny Depp, whose film ‘Jeanne du Barry’ received a remarkable standing ovation of seven minutes at the Cannes Film Festival, faces a setback as he is forced to reschedule a series of upcoming tour dates due to an ankle injury he has suffered. Expressing his regret, Johnny Depp mentioned in a statement quoted by ‘Mirror.co.uk’, “I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of shows in New Hampshire, Boston, and New York. However, rest assured, we will bring an incredible show to our fans in Europe and make it up to those who had purchased tickets…

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