Author: Deepika chandrasekar

The demolition of a temporary Durga temple in Khilkhet, on the outskirts of Dhaka, has stirred widespread anger across Bangladesh, especially as it occurred just a day ahead of the Hindu festival of Rath Yatra on June 26. The incident has sparked intense protests, university campus demonstrations, and a nationwide shutdown called jointly by the Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council and the Hindu Federation. Protesters gathered at key locations like Shahbag in Dhaka, criticizing what they claim to be a targeted action against Hindu religious institutions. Advocate Gobind Chandra Pramanik, a prominent Hindu leader, argued that despite numerous unauthorized structures in…

The Connecticut chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) took part in a meaningful walkathon at Mill River Park in Stamford. This marked the chapter’s 16th year supporting the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital, an initiative that helps provide cancer patients and their families with vital, cost-free services during treatment. The funds raised through this event are instrumental in covering essential support services for patients. These include complimentary rides to and from treatment sessions, one-on-one nutritional counseling, acupuncture, and other forms of holistic care—all at no cost to those receiving treatment at the Bennett Cancer…

India is celebrating a historic moment as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla blasts off aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, becoming the first Indian to achieve this milestone. The mission, which launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, has brought together astronauts from India, the US, Hungary, and Poland on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. President Droupadi Murmu called the launch a moment of national pride and joy. She praised Shukla’s achievement as a symbol of unity and international collaboration, referencing the ancient Indian philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”—the world is one family. She also acknowledged…

History Created for India: SpaceX Dragon ‘Grace’ Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla Docks at Space Station After a 41-year hiatus, India marked its return to human spaceflight as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. With this, Shukla becomes the first Indian to reach the ISS and the second Indian ever in space after Rakesh Sharma’s legendary flight in 1984. The Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4), carried aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft ‘Grace’, docked to the Harmony module’s space-facing port at 6:30 a.m. ET (4:00 p.m. IST). The mission includes a four-member crew: Commander Peggy…

India’s Dollar Millionaires to Surge 55% by 2029: BCG Report India’s wealth management market is witnessing a dramatic transformation, with the number of dollar millionaires projected to grow by over 55 per cent from 2024 to 2029. This growth rate significantly surpasses the global average of 21 per cent, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Between 2014 and 2024, wealth managers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region achieved a 50 per cent rate of organic growth — more than double that of peers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and North America. This surge is…

In June 2025, Harjot Singh stepped into his new position as Federal Advocacy Manager at the Sikh Coalition, a leading civil rights organization in the United States. In this critical role, Singh will work on shaping the organization’s federal-level advocacy, focusing on congressional legislation, executive branch policies, and long-term initiatives that support Sikh civil rights and religious freedom across the nation. Before joining the Coalition, Singh amassed significant experience in the fields of public policy, human rights research, and grassroots mobilization. Most recently, he worked as a Human Rights Fellow at the Human Rights Center within the UC Berkeley School…

Elon Musk is well known for challenging the limits of science and industry, but behind his futuristic ventures are several remarkable Indian-origin professionals who are turning his ambitious ideas into concrete results. Ashok Elluswamy, a native of Tamil Nadu, has been the driving force behind Tesla’s groundbreaking self-driving technology. He was the first engineer hired for Tesla’s Autopilot division in 2014 and now leads the company’s AI Software unit as Vice President. Despite working with limited computing resources at the start—just 384 KB of memory—Elluswamy and his team built Tesla’s autonomy framework from the ground up. Musk himself has acknowledged…

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…

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.…