Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins made the announcement in New Delhi, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as a series of strategic engagements with Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister; Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics, and Technology; B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog; and K. Rajaraman, Telecom Secretary. Mr. Robbins, in his tweet, thanked Prime Minister Modi and said, “Thank you for your leadership, Honorable PM of India, @narendramodi! Thrilled to announce @Cisco is investing in manufacturing in India, with an aim to drive over $1 billion in combined…
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The Indian American Women Entrepreneurs Association (IAWEA) held its annual “Spring Swing” networking event on May 3, 2023, in Edison, NJ, to support female businesses in the neighborhood. The event aimed to advance the agenda by discussing the importance of diversity and inclusion in their respective fields of work. It was co-hosted by Ashumi Sanghvi, founder of creative agency MAD Global; Tina Bhojwani, co-founder and CEO of sustainable shoe brand Aera; Shelly Kapoor Collins, partner at Sway Partners; and Shatter Fund Investing. According to a press release, more than 200 individuals attended the ceremony, including Tammy Snyder Murphy, the First…
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) was the only airport to achieve 90.43 percent on-time performance (OTP) in March of this year, making it the world’s most punctual airport, according to research by aviation analytics firm Cirium. As the only airport to surpass the 90 percent threshold, Hyderabad’s airport won both the “Global Airports” and “Large Airports” categories of Cirium’s analysis of more than 5 million flights worldwide during the month of March. In March, Hyderabad’s airport had 14,658 single-segment flights planned among 29 carriers and 77 destinations. Following Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, El Dorado International Airport in…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In an 85-page advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a new public health crisis. The research highlights the national public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, half of U.S. adults reported loneliness. Disconnection harms our physical, mental, and social health. Loneliness and isolation canlead to mental health issues and early death, akin to daily smoking The Surgeon General’s Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation proposes a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection, a first for the US. It offers suggestions for individuals, governments, workplaces, health…
On May 5, 2023, President Joe Biden announced that Neera Tanden would succeed Susan Rice as the White House’s domestic policy adviser. Tanden has worked as a Democratic aide for many years and has served in two presidential administrations. She is now the first Indian-American to serve as chair of one of the three main White House policy councils, making history with her selection. She will have one of the top policy roles in the administration, with responsibility for practically all sectors besides economics and national security. Tanden most recently worked as Biden’s staff secretary, where she was in charge…
A few days ago, rumors surfaced that the much-awaited Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan would postpone its release date. However, a recent report suggests that Jawan is moving ahead with its initial release date of June. According to a source familiar with the project who spoke to News18, Jawan will premiere on June 2nd as scheduled. According to reports, the film’s October release date was delayed due to its extensive use of visual effects. Later, it was announced that Jawan would be released on August 25. However, recent sources have verified that Jawan will carry out its initial strategy. However,…
To fully comprehend the world’s oldest religion, its beliefs, rituals, and philosophy, one needs to read “The Essence of Hinduism”. This book gives a thorough introduction to Hinduism, covering all the key facets of the faith, such as its texts, deities, celebrations, and rituals. Additionally, it explores the ideas of karma, rebirth, and moksha as well as the functions of devotion, meditation, and yoga in spiritual practice. This book provides insightful analysis and direction on how to apply Hinduism’s teachings to one’s own life by examining how applicable Hinduism is in contemporary life. The book “The Essence of Hinduism” is…
Paramhansa Yogananda penned tens of thousands of letters to his staff, his core group of devotees, other followers, and curious outsiders during the course of his lifetime. He frequently expressed his replies in the periodicals he wrote over the years. The wisdom imparted by Yogananda in this book is drawn from those letters. He discusses how to overcome obstacles that are financial, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual in order to elevate consciousness and lead a fulfilling life. These responses to philosophical, practical, and merely inquiring questions, compiled from his publications, classes, and handwritten letters, reflect Paramhansa Yogananda’s depth of knowledge,…
In the ongoing Celebrity Cricket League 2023, Mumbai Heroes have partnered with Billy247 News, a leading source of fast and accurate cricket news and updates. The team, composed of Bollywood actors, is captained by Sohail Khan and boasts an impressive track record in the league. With this new partnership, the team hopes to further enhance its performance and reach new heights in the competition. Billy247 News, known for its comprehensive coverage of sports events around the world, is sponsoring Mumbai Heroes and its branding can be seen prominently on the team’s jersey. The app is widely regarded as the fastest…
When I was in grade school, questions such as “why does your religion have monkeys, elephants and other animals,” were ubiquitous. I was always interested in our religion, but could never defend it because I felt I wasn’t well-informed. My friends practicing other religions were able to eloquently speak about their faith, but they also never had to defend it. It didn’t help that school textbooks contained incorrect details on Hinduism; probably because they were written by someone of a different faith (a huge thank you to Hindu American Foundation for changing that!). As the other religions had similar prophets…