Nusrat Jahan Choudhury has been confirmed as a federal judge in New York, appointed by President Biden. This milestone makes her the first Muslim woman to serve on the federal bench. She is also the first Bangladeshi American to hold a federal judgeship and will be presiding over the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Choudhury’s confirmation was approved by the Senate in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Joe Manchin being the only Democrat to vote against her confirmation. Prior to her nomination by President Biden in January 2022, Choudhury dedicated her entire legal career to the American Civil…
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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.
Alcohol consumption has long been frowned upon in society, often associated with negative perceptions and excluded from the ideal lifestyle. However, recent research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption could actually have positive effects on heart health. It has been found that moderate alcohol intake may help prevent cardiovascular complications, including heart attacks and strokes. This is due to alcohol’s ability to reduce activity in the brain regions responsible for stress response. Nonetheless, experts emphasize the need for caution and highlight the potential health risks associated with alcohol consumption. Lower stress response in the brain Studies involving a large sample of…
The Mexican Heritage Theatre in San Jose, California, witnessed the 44th Annual Musical “Ramayana!” produced by MMS students. This spectacular theatre production, based on the Hindu holy scripture, aimed to bridge the gap between the Indian diaspora and their cultural heritage. What makes this event special is the participation of the entire student body, from pre-school to high school, in the “Ramayana!” The musical drama beautifully conveyed the timeless teachings of Ramayana and its relevance in contemporary society through captivating performances by the students. Gitanjali Rivera, the show’s director, emphasized that myths, including “Ramayana!”, hold universal lessons of good versus…
Akshay Venkatesh, the Robert & Luisa Fernholz Professor in the School of Mathematics, has been chosen as a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious recognition for significant contributions to original research. Venkatesh, a mathematician, has made notable advancements at the intersection of number theory and various other fields such as representation theory, dynamics, and algebraic topology. His recent focus has been on exploring novel algebraic structures associated with the topology of locally symmetric spaces. By joining a distinguished group of 120 members and 23 international members, Venkatesh’s election raises the total number of active members to 2,565,…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his inaugural official state visit to the United States from June 21st to June 24th. The visit holds significant diplomatic importance for India in the realm of global politics in 2023. During his visit, PM Modi will commence his schedule in New York, where he will lead the International Yoga Day event at the United Nations Secretariat. This event showcases Modi’s role as a representative of the traditional Indian practice of yoga, which has gained widespread adoption worldwide since its inception in 2015. Following his engagements in New York, Modi…
The Assam Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Northern Frontier Railway to transfer the land of the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) in Paltanbazar, Guwahati to the Railway Authority. This transfer will facilitate the construction of a second entry point to the Guwahati Railway Station. The MoU was signed in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who highlighted the impressive annual growth rate of the railways, reaching 15-20 percent, with an annual footfall of 1 crore passengers. CM Sarma took to Twitter to announce the development, stating, “To enhance passenger convenience and…
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3rd. To mark the occasion, their daughter Shweta Bachchan took to Instagram and shared a throwback picture of her parents. In her post, Shweta revealed the secret behind their long-lasting marriage. According to her, her mother believes that love is the key, while her father’s secret is the age-old saying that the wife is always right. Son Abhishek Bachchan also joined in the celebrations by posting a series of throwback pictures of the couple on social media. He expressed that this particular anniversary holds a special place among…
A groundbreaking event called the Hindu-American Summit for Political Engagement will take place at the US Capitol, organized by a coalition of influential Indian-Americans from across the country. The summit, scheduled for June 14, aims to bring attention to the concerns of the Hindu community among lawmakers. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is among the notable speakers who will address the summit. Over 130 leaders from various Indian and Hindu organizations representing regions like Florida, New York, Boston, Texas, Chicago, and California will attend the event. Dr. Romesh Japra, the founder and chairman of the Americans4Hindus Political Action Committee (PAC), expressed…
GE (NYSE: GE) has announced a change in its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. Starting from September 1, 2023, Rahul Ghai will take on the role of Senior Vice President and CFO of GE, succeeding Carolina Dybeck Happe. In addition to this new responsibility, Ghai will continue his current position as CFO of GE Aerospace, which he has held since August 2022. Dybeck Happe will remain as an SVP of GE for a period of time to support the transition and ongoing efforts in preparation for the planned spin-off of GE Vernova. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE,…
The White House stated on Monday that India is a vibrant democracy, and anyone visiting New Delhi can witness this firsthand. The comments seemed to downplay concerns about the state of democracy in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for a state visit to the United States later this month. John Kirby, the Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, emphasized that India is a strong partner of the United States across various domains. He highlighted defense cooperation, economic trade, India’s membership in the Pacific Quad, and its role as a friend and…
