Author: Bhakti Sharma

Paralympic high jump champion Praveen Kumar expressed immense pride and gratitude upon being honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. He attributed the growing prominence of para-sports in India to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote inclusivity in sports. Kumar clinched a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the men’s T64 high jump category with a remarkable 2.08m jump, setting a new Asian record. This achievement followed his silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where he also broke the Asian record with a 2.07m jump. Kumar expressed gratitude, stating that para-sports have gained well-deserved…

As the world grapples with heightened uncertainties ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, India remains in a robust economic position. High-frequency indicators signal a steady pick-up in growth during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 (Q3 FY25), according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report. Key economic markers, including GST collections, services PMI, air passenger growth, and vehicle registrations, demonstrated notable improvement in Q3 compared to Q2. Key Highlights: GST Collections: GST collections rose by 8.3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 FY25 to ₹5.5 lakh crore, up from ₹5.3 lakh crore in Q2. This indicates stronger consumption patterns,…

As 2025 begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes for a successful and joyful year. Sharing his message on X, PM Modi highlighted the significance of personal growth, new opportunities, and collective well-being as themes for the year“Happy 2025! Wishing everyone new opportunities, success, and endless joy. May this year bring wonderful health and prosperity,” he shared. President Droupadi Murmu also extended her heartfelt greetings, highlighting hopes for joy, harmony, and prosperity for all. Taking to X, she encouraged everyone to work towards a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for India and the world. “Wishing everyone a…

In a heated debate over immigration, former President Donald Trump has voiced his support for the H-1B visa program, backing tech figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump, known for his hardline stance on immigration, stated that he has always been in favor of the visa program, which helps highly skilled workers enter the United States. This endorsement comes amid a clash between Musk, Ramaswamy, and traditional Trump supporters who argue that America should prioritize its own workforce and limit immigration. Musk, who himself benefited from an H-1B visa, stressed the importance of attracting top global talent to keep…

Black Duck Software, Inc., a leader in application security, has appointed Ishpreet Singh as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Bruce Jenkins as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). These appointments mark a significant step in the company’s mission to foster innovation and ensure cybersecurity. CEO Jason Schmitt emphasized the importance of these roles, stating, “With our organization entering a phase of rapid growth, Ishpreet and Bruce bring the expertise needed to advance our IT and security strategies. Our goal is to protect our customers’ interests and enhance trust in software solutions.” Ishpreet Singh, as the global CIO, will spearhead the company’s…

Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham Again is a high-energy action film set to debut on OTT this year for Diwali. The film, starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role, also features Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor in key supporting roles. Starting December 27, the film will be available exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 240 other countries and territories worldwide. As the fifth installment in Rohit Shetty’s acclaimed cop universe, Singham Again follows the storyline of DCP Bajirao Singham, played by Devgn, as he embarks on a…

India is poised to set a record in 2025, with equity raised through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) projected to exceed $23.46 billion, according to a report by Pantomath Group. With 76 companies generating $15.25 billion in IPO fundraising during the first 11 months of 2024, India has outpaced both the United States and Europe in the number of IPOs. This achievement highlights the nation’s growing prominence in global financial markets. Although the United States remains the leader in total IPO value, raising $35.6 billion in 2024, India is rapidly closing the gap with $22.7 billion raised by year-end. The disparity…

According to the Association for Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), India’s mutual fund industry witnessed a significant 40% growth in asset size, rising to $798 billion in November 2024 from $572 billion in November 2023. The surge was primarily driven by retail investors’ growing preference for equity schemes. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) witnessed a 48% rise, with contributions soaring from $2 billion in November 2023 to $2.97 billion in November 2024. Equity-oriented schemes now constitute 59.7% of the total mutual fund assets, a notable increase from 54.9% last year, while debt-oriented schemes declined to 14.8% from 18.5%. Individual investors, including…

To mark a significant stride toward establishing India’s space station and interplanetary ventures, ISRO is gearing up to launch the SpaDeX mission on December 30 at 9:58 PM from Sriharikota using the PSLV-C60 rocket. This mission is designed to develop and showcase cost-effective space docking and undocking technologies, a crucial capability for India’s ambitious space goals. Once successful, India will join an elite group of four nations with space docking technology. The SpaDeX mission will utilize two small spacecraft, Target and Chaser, each weighing about 220 kg, which will be launched into a 470 km circular orbit at a 55°…

On December 12, a historic event unfolded in New York with the inauguration of the New York State Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission. During this momentous occasion, Neeta Bhasin, the founder of Diwali at Times Square and Sammaan for All, was appointed as a commissioner. The mission of the Commission is to improve the economic and social well-being of AAPI communities while addressing critical issues like health and education. The Commission, established in response to the rapid growth of the AAPI population and the challenges they face—including rising hate crimes—aims to create policies, implement programs, and raise awareness…