Author: Deepika chandrasekar

A remarkable milestone has been reached in the world of global entrepreneurship: three young men, all aged 22, have become the youngest self-made billionaires in history. The achievement is anchored in their company, Mercor, a San Francisco-based artificial-intelligence recruiting platform valued at around $10 billion after a $350 million funding round. Among these founders are two Indian-American former high-school classmates: Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha. The pair attended the same all-boys secondary school, where they excelled on the debate team and made history by winning all three major national policy-debate tournaments in a single year. Hiremath later enrolled at Harvard…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on Friday by paying homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar. The tribute came on the occasion of Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, with the Prime Minister highlighting the Iron Man’s unparalleled contribution to the unification of India and his enduring message of national integrity. Arriving early in the morning, PM Modi offered prayers and floral tributes at the world’s tallest statue, located along the Narmada River. He also witnessed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade and led the oath of unity ceremony, reaffirming India’s commitment to…

India’s automobile market is experiencing a significant transformation following the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate reductions. According to a recent AI-powered SmyttenPulse study conducted in October 2025, nearly 79% of Indian car buyers are channeling their GST savings into premium vehicles and additional features instead of putting the money aside. The findings highlight a major shift in buyer behavior across tier-I, II, and III cities, with 46% of respondents opting for larger vehicles such as compact and full-size SUVs. Meanwhile, more than 60% of consumers expressed their intent to upgrade within the same brand, focusing on higher-end variants. SUVs…

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has strongly condemned Monday’s event, “Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism,” at Rutgers University, which has drawn bipartisan criticism from Members of Congress and outrage from the Hindu community. The event, framed as academic discussion, featured no practicing Hindus and made sweeping, uninformed claims about the faith. Panelists attempted to distinguish Hinduism from Hindutva while dismissing concerns about Hinduphobia. They also equated the Nazi Hakenkreuz with the Hindu Swastika and implied Hindu organizations were “agents of India.” Outside the venue, Hindu students held a peaceful, permitted protest but…

The upcoming trade agreement between India and the United States is set to open a new chapter in bilateral commerce, with several Indian industries poised to benefit from reduced tariffs. The annual trade volume between the two nations currently stands at about $125 billion, with India exporting roughly $80–85 billion worth of goods while importing around $40 billion. This imbalance, which results in a trade deficit for the US, had earlier prompted Washington to impose heavy tariffs on Indian products. US President Donald Trump has now confirmed that a deal could soon be finalized, bringing tariff rates on Indian exports…

During his visit to South Korea, Donald Trump announced that the United States and India are on the verge of finalizing a long-delayed trade agreement. Speaking on the last leg of his Asia tour, Trump suggested that the deal between two of the world’s largest economies is nearly complete after months of negotiation. Talks had been slowed by differences over India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil, Washington’s tariffs on Indian goods, and India’s reluctance to open its agriculture and dairy sectors to US imports. However, Trump said he had “great respect and love” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing their…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Maros Sefcovic, the European Union’s Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in Brussels to discuss the ongoing India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions come at a decisive stage as both sides aim to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact soon. Sharing updates on X, Goyal mentioned that the talks centered on boosting momentum for the FTA, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to reaching a swift and balanced agreement that strengthens economic ties between India and the EU. The minister began his Brussels visit by meeting Germany’s Federal…

The final week of October 2025 is lighting up the OTT world with a wave of thrilling premieres. Horror lovers can rejoice as the chilling sequel M3GAN 2.0 hits JioHotstar on October 27, bringing back the deadly AI doll. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, the film sees Allison Williams and Violet McGraw reprise their roles in a sequel that’s expected to push the franchise beyond the $200 million global milestone. October 29 is shaping up to be a binge-worthy day across platforms. Amazon Prime Video unveils Hedda, a modern retelling starring Tessa Thompson, while Netflix drops the noir-style thriller Ballad of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling virtual address at the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 on Sunday, underscoring that the 21st century represents a shared era of growth and leadership for India and the ASEAN nations. He described the partnership as pivotal to the region’s progress and highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stands as a cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy. In his speech, the Prime Minister stated, “The 21st century is our century — it belongs to India and ASEAN. The shared vision of ‘ASEAN Community Vision 2045’ and ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ will together shape a…

Kerala is poised to make history on November 1, 2025, when Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally declares the state free of extreme poverty at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium. This landmark achievement will make Kerala the first state in India to eliminate extreme poverty, according to The Hindu. The event will feature special appearances by renowned actors Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Kamal Haasan, alongside the full council of ministers and the Leader of the Opposition. Local Self-Governments Minister MB Rajesh highlighted that the project, launched in 2021 as an early priority of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, has…