Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna is in the early stages of planning a Congressional delegation visit to China, following a similarly successful trip to India that took place just a month ago. This upcoming delegation is intended to be a bipartisan effort, reflecting Khanna’s commitment to addressing economic imbalances and trade issues. In an interview with Fox News, Khanna acknowledged his criticism of the trade deficit and his call for rebalancing the economic relationship between the United States and China. Khanna’s recent bipartisan visit to India was well-received, and as a representative of Silicon Valley in the US House of Representatives,…
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is currently enjoying the success of his action-packed thriller film, “Jawan,” which hit theaters on September 7, 2023, and has been receiving widespread acclaim. The film’s triumph called for a grand celebration, leading the makers to organize a post-release event in Mumbai on September 15. The event witnessed the presence of the film’s stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi, Sunil Grover, Atlee, Sanya Malhotra, and others. Amid the festivities of the “Jawan” event, Shah Rukh Khan took the opportunity to make an exciting revelation about his next project. He officially announced that…
Two individuals of Indian descent, Madhav Datt and Raghav Srinivasan, have been chosen as recipients of the prestigious Horace W. Goldsmith fellowships at Harvard Business School (HBS). Madhav Datt, a student pursuing a joint degree at HBS and SEAS, has a remarkable track record in social entrepreneurship. At the young age of eight, he initiated Green the Gene in 2004, which grew into one of the world’s largest youth-led environmental nonprofit organizations, operating in 62 countries with the support of over 7,000 volunteers. In 2021, Madhav co-founded Nostos Homes, an endeavor dedicated to constructing innovative homes for forcibly displaced individuals.…
Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary of the Department of Commerce within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, had the honor of representing India at the 20th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers’ meeting on August 21, 2023. The meeting took place in Semarang, Indonesia, and was co-chaired by Mr. Agrawal and Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, the Minister of Trade from Indonesia. Participants included Economic Ministers and their delegates from all ten ASEAN nations—Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste attended as an observer. During the event, the ministers engaged in a comprehensive review of…
On August 12, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the adverse effects of corruption are most deeply felt by the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society. He underscored that corruption disrupts the fair distribution of resources and market opportunities, ultimately eroding the overall quality of life for citizens. Speaking virtually at the G-20 anti-corruption Ministerial meeting held in Kolkata, the Prime Minister asserted India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards corruption. He drew attention to the wisdom of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who warned against the destructive nature of greed, which obstructs the path to discovering…
Pankaj Tripathi has expressed his dissatisfaction with the A certificate granted to his upcoming film OMG 2. During a promotional event for the movie, he stated that the intended audience for the film falls within the age group of 12 to 17 years. Directed by Amit Rai and featuring Yami Gautam and Akshay Kumar, OMG 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 11. Pankaj, quoted in a DNA report, mentioned his surprise and disappointment at the A certification that the film received. Pankaj conveyed his sentiments, saying, “When we received an A certificate, it caught us by surprise.…
Distinguished artist Sri Prabha, hailing from India and now residing in South Florida, is presenting his captivating solo showcase, titled “Sri Prabha: Resonator-Reanimator,” at the esteemed Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida. Running until October 22, this exhibition commands the spotlight in the museum’s primary gallery, an esteemed recognition for any artist. Born in 1969 in Hyderabad, India, Sri Prabha has been a resident of the United States since 1978. His artistic expression seamlessly merges Eastern philosophy with Western science, resulting in a distinctive exploration of our bond with the natural world. The exhibit offers a dynamic voyage immersed…
On Monday, media reports indicated that Walmart (WMT.N) has increased its control over the Indian e-commerce company Flipkart by acquiring the remaining stakes held by hedge fund Tiger Global and venture capital firm Accel. According to the Wall Street Journal, Walmart paid $1.4 billion to purchase the remaining Flipkart shares owned by Tiger Global, resulting in a valuation of approximately $35 billion for the Indian company. This valuation is lower than the nearly $38 billion valuation Flipkart achieved in 2021. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed the acquisition to Reuters, stating that the company bought additional Flipkart shares from some investors, including…
Progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is expected to accelerate as almost all the required land has been acquired. Out of the 28 contract packages for the project, 23 have already been awarded. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared that the delay in land acquisition, especially in Maharashtra, has affected the project. However, as of June 2023, about 429.53 hectares of land have been acquired out of the total requirement of approximately 430.45 hectares. The final timeline and cost of the project will be determined after all contracts are finalized and land acquisition is complete. So far, the project has…
According to a small study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a specific type of yoga that emphasizes breathing, meditation, and mental visualization showed potential benefits for older women with risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and concerns about memory decline. Using a specialized MRI technique to measure brain activity, the researchers found that Kundalini yoga increased activity in a brain region impacted by stress and associated with memory decline. The study, which appeared in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, compared the effects of yoga to memory enhancement training (MET), the gold-standard approach for memory improvement, on connectivity…