India will not face a shortage of fuels despite the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured. Addressing concerns related to the Israel-Iran conflict and rising geopolitical risks following U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Puri emphasized that India has diversified its energy supply sources and reduced its dependence on routes vulnerable to disruption. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has strategically ensured that a large portion of its oil imports no longer pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route near…
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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.
A startling revelation by a prominent Pakistani defense analyst has ignited serious debate about the depth of military cooperation between the United States and Pakistan. Imtiaz Gul, a widely known security expert, has asserted that the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi—one of Pakistan’s most strategically sensitive military facilities—is effectively under the control of American forces. This statement, made public through a video circulating across social platforms, comes on the heels of India’s Operation Sindoor, a precision military response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. India’s coordinated strike targeted several Pakistani air bases, including the Nur Khan facility, raising critical questions…
India’s economic outlook is strengthening with improving macro indicators, according to a new report from Motilal Oswal Private Wealth (MOPW) released on Friday. The report highlights an increasingly supportive environment for growth across various sectors, driven by domestic demand, stable inflation, and policy alignment. India’s GDP grew by 7.4% in Q4 FY25, marking the strongest quarterly growth in the past year. This expansion reflects rising momentum across industries and highlights the resilience of the Indian economy amid global uncertainties. Inflation has remained below 4% for four consecutive months, offering relief to consumers and strengthening the purchasing power in the economy.…
Divya Deshmukh Beats World No.1, PM Modi Applauds Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised India’s rising chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh for her remarkable win over World No. 1 Hou Yifan during the second leg of the blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships held in London. The 18-year-old, representing Hexamind Chess Club, went head-to-head with Chinese grandmaster Hou Yifan, who played for the WR Chess Team. In a tense 74-move game, Divya capitalized on a rare endgame blunder by Yifan to secure a stunning victory—her first ever against the top-ranked player. “Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the…
Professor Anantha Chandrakasan, a prominent academic originally from Chennai, has been named the next provost of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), marking a historic milestone as the first Indian-American to assume this prestigious leadership position. He will officially take office on July 1. Currently serving as MIT’s chief innovation and strategy officer, Chandrakasan also holds the role of dean of engineering. He was selected from a pool of distinguished internal candidates. MIT President Sally Kornbluth highlighted his exceptional ability to lead transformative initiatives across the institute. As provost, Chandrakasan will take on one of MIT’s most vital responsibilities —…
Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna Gayatri Datar (MBA ’14), co-founder and CEO of EarthEnable, has been honored with the prestigious President’s Award for Advancement of the Common Good. This award is granted to alumni who use their education and talent to create meaningful, sustainable changes in people’s lives—demonstrating Stanford’s commitment to social responsibility and ethical service. Datar’s path to making a difference began during a student trip to Rwanda as part of Stanford’s “Design for Extreme Affordability” course at the d.school. While visiting the country, she spoke with a single mother of three living in a home with cracked…
Rice University and Houston Methodist have jointly appointed Indian American leader Pothik Chatterjee as the inaugural executive director of their newly established Digital Health Institute. The announcement was made earlier this week, and Chatterjee officially stepped into the role on May 1, 2025. The institute, formed in December 2024, aims to transform the future of healthcare through cutting-edge digital innovation. In his new position, the 41-year-old Chatterjee will oversee strategic planning, operations, innovation programs, and partnerships for the institute. His appointment is expected to strengthen the institute’s mission of merging advanced engineering and artificial intelligence capabilities from Rice with Houston…
India has initiated a significant shift in its rare earth export strategy by instructing Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), a government-run entity, to suspend rare earth shipments to Japan. This decision comes under a 13-year-old trade deal, but the focus has now turned toward preserving resources like neodymium—an essential material in electric vehicle (EV) motors—for domestic use. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently met with key auto industry leaders and emphasized the urgent need to secure critical minerals amid tightening global supply chains. In 2024, India exported over 1,000 metric tonnes of rare earth elements to Japan, roughly…
The Imagindia Institute, a New Delhi-based policy and leadership think tank, has announced the launch of the Trump Study Circle (TSC)—an international initiative designed to help Indians understand the evolving landscape of American politics. Unveiled on Thursday, this non-partisan, educational platform focuses particularly on those whose lives and futures are closely intertwined with the United States, including students, working professionals, and families. The initiative’s broader goal is to elevate what it calls the “Global Quotient” (GQ), a term denoting civic awareness, strategic thinking, and global understanding. According to the institute, Indian youth and families often find themselves overwhelmed by shifting…
xPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with the sole surviving passenger of the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash just a day after the Boeing 787-8 jetliner disintegrated mid-air and crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad. The accident claimed 241 lives onboard and caused additional casualties on the ground. The aircraft plunged into a hostel within a medical college complex minutes after departing from the airport. Authorities are still searching for the critical black boxes — the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder — which are essential for understanding what caused the disaster. Aviation safety expert James Healy-Pratt…
