A journey through Atlanta’s expanding suburbs showcases the city’s evolving cultural landscape. Previously more uniform, these areas now feature cultural hubs, educational institutions, and places of worship that reflect the city’s diverse population, highlighting Atlanta’s emergence as the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. This diversity is prominently displayed through shops and vibrant billboards in various languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Hindi. Long-time residents have witnessed these rapid changes firsthand. “When I was younger, there were only a few Indians here,” recalls Hemant Ramachandran, an attorney from Gwinnett County, near Atlanta, which is central to Georgia’s growing Asian…
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Deepika chandrasekar
Deepika is on her way to becoming an influential figure in the world as a young writer with a big voice and a big heart. Deepika has always possessed the highly sought-after attribute of empathy. She attended the University of Madras and graduated with a BA and MA in English. She has her mother and daughter living with her in Chennai, while she is a single parent.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu is set to present the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. This proposed legislation seeks to replace the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934 with a modern framework. In addition to this key introduction, the Lok Sabha will continue its discussions on the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Railways for the fiscal year 2024-25. The House will also address the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Education for the same period. The second report from the Business Advisory Committee will be presented in the Lok Sabha.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting today, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The meeting saw participation from Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors representing 20 states and 6 Union Territories. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between the central and state governments to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He highlighted India’s remarkable economic growth, noting that the country advanced from being the 10th largest economy in 2014 to the 5th largest by 2024. He set a new collective goal…
Morari Bapu, the esteemed Indian spiritual leader, is set to deliver a Ram Katha at the United Nations headquarters in New York, marking a historic event aimed at showcasing the enduring relevance of the Ramcharitmanas, one of Hinduism’s most venerated texts. The Ramcharitmanas transcend religious and cultural barriers, embodying universal messages of truth, love, and compassion. Morari Bapu, who has been sharing Ram Kathas for over sixty-five years, draws from the principles of Vedic Sanatana Dharma. His mission with this recitation is to promote global harmony by highlighting these timeless values. This is the first instance of Ram Katha being…
Dr. Inderpal Randhawa, an Indian-American physician and researcher, is pioneering a novel method for treating severe food allergies at the Food Allergy Institute (FAI). Randhawa, who established the institute, combines artificial intelligence, data analytics, and immunology in his treatments, using allergen-infused gummy candies to help patients develop tolerance to allergens. The institute’s Tolerance Induction Program involves the gradual introduction of small quantities of proteins from various allergens, including peanuts, mustard, pine, and flax. Patients’ reactions are meticulously monitored with advanced data analytics to refine treatment approaches. Dr. Randhawa noted that their method has revolutionized food allergy treatment. By combining different…
Apple is increasingly focusing on manufacturing in India, where it now assembles a significant portion of its devices and operates two flagship stores. The company’s annual sales in India reached a record nearly $8 billion, demonstrating the success of its “make-in-India” initiative. In the past year, Apple’s revenue in India surged by 33%, growing from $6 billion to over $8 billion, with iPhones contributing to more than half of this figure. This growth highlights the effectiveness of Apple’s strategy to expand its presence in the Indian market. Recent developments include plans for Foxconn, a major Taiwanese contract manufacturer, to begin…
The Indian economy stands out due to its robust macroeconomic fundamentals, even amidst global challenges such as high public debt, inflated asset valuations, economic and financial fragmentation, increasing cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions, according to RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao. Economic activity in India is advancing steadily, bolstered by a more resilient financial system compared to previous years. Rao highlighted that, excluding the post-Covid surge in 2021-22, India’s real GDP growth for 2023-24 has reached its highest level since 2016-17, exceeding expectations. This period marks a shift from the pre-2020 growth average of 7 percent to a post-2020 average…
On the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. During the commemorative Shraddhanjali Samaroh in Ladakh, Modi attended the Gaurav Gatha and visited the Amar Sansmaran and Veer Bhoomi memorials to honor the heroes of the Kargil War. In addition to the solemn tributes, the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, a 4.1 km twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of 15,800 feet on the Nimu–Padum–Darcha Road. This project aims to enhance all-weather connectivity to Leh. Addressing the Shraddhanjali Samaroh, Modi highlighted…
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, has revised the fiscal deficit target for 2024-25 to 4.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a reduction from the 5.1% projected in the interim budget. The fiscal deficit, which represents the shortfall between government expenditures and revenues, will see total receipts for FY25 estimated at approximately $383.34 billion (Rs. 32.07 trillion). In contrast, total expenditures are projected to reach around $576.26 billion (Rs. 48.21 trillion). To finance this deficit, the government plans gross market borrowings of $167.46 billion (Rs. 14.01 trillion), with net market borrowings estimated at $139.02 billion (Rs. 11.63…
Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, highlighted the converging interests of India and the United States in response to China’s assertive stance. Speaking to ANI, Aghi emphasized that the growing threat from China is a key factor aligning the two nations. He noted that this partnership is crucial for both countries to effectively address Chinese aggression. Aghi described the multifaceted nature of India-US relations, encompassing geopolitical, economic, technological, and cultural dimensions. He stressed that this relationship is set to strengthen regardless of political leadership in either country, whether Democratic or Republican. Geopolitically, the increasing assertiveness…
