Author: Deepika chandrasekar

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…

Preparations are underway for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, a 62-day pilgrimage that will take place from July 1 to August 31, 2023. Devotees of Lord Shiva embark on this challenging annual journey to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine to offer prayers to the Ice Lingam. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated the task of clearing the pathways leading to the shrine. To ensure a safe and incident-free Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, a coordinated security response involving multiple security agencies will be implemented in light of the potential threat from terrorists. The Ministry of Home Affairs will convene a crucial…

UCF is a step closer to establishing the Indian Community Endowed Chair for The India Center thanks to a generous gift of $250,000 from Ramesh and Neena Chopra, residents of Port Orange, Florida. This donation emphasizes the significance of studying India at UCF, where over 3,000 students from 149 countries, including 460 students from India, enrolled in Fall 2022. To further support this cause, the university will match the Chopra’s gift with an additional $50,000 through the UCF Challenge, a program that matches funds from the transformative $40 million donation made in 2021 by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. With the contribution…

A 17-year-old Indian-American student named Saathvik Kannan, studying in Missouri, has been awarded the prestigious Regeneron Young Scientist Award worth $50,000 for his research on the increased infectivity of the mpox virus. Kannan, a student at David H Hickman High School in Columbia, utilized biocomputational methods to investigate the factors contributing to the heightened infectivity of the mpox virus after its re-emergence in 2022. Using a combination of machine learning and 3-dimensional comparative protein modeling, Kannan identified the mutations in the virus that lead to increased infectivity and antibiotic resistance. He attributed his groundbreaking research to the guidance and mentorship…

A widow lives in the cherished memories of her late husband but feels profoundly lonely. Seeking to satisfy her sexual needs, she seeks the guidance of a psychiatrist (portrayed by Guru Somasundaram). However, she faces challenges as she must navigate her own mental trauma and the delicate male ego. The essence of ‘Neeraja’, the Malayalam adaptation of the 2018 Kannada film ‘Nathicharami’, which garnered five awards at the 66th National Film Awards, lies in the unfolding of her journey. The film presents an intriguing premise by delving into the sexual desires of a widow (played by Shruti Ramachandran). While her…

Saathvik Kannan, a 17-year-old Indian American senior at Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri, has been awarded one of the two Regeneron Young Scientist Awards worth $50,000 in the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF). Kannan’s achievement in the world’s largest global pre-college science and engineering competition was based on his use of biocomputational methods to investigate the heightened infectivity of the mpox virus, which reemerged in 2022. Through his approach called Bioplex, Kannan utilized machine learning and three-dimensional comparative protein modeling to analyze the structures enabling virus replication. His work led to the identification of mutations…

The emergence of “ethnic enclaves (organized by religion)” that caused “territorial tensions and localized majoritarianism,” according to an on-the-ground study into the extraordinary communal violence that occurred in Leicester, the UK, between August and September 2022, is to blame. Fact-finding in the investigation Rashmi Samant and Chris Blackburn performed research for the Centre for Democracy, Pluralism, and Human Rights (CDPHR) and wrote the report Leicester Violence 2022: The Rise of Territorial Majoritarianism and Hinduphobia. As gangs of youngsters from neighboring towns went to Leicester to incite violence and tensions, the city of Leicester saw protest marches, the vandalization of Hindu…

According to IMA India’s 2023 Global Operations Benchmarking Report, the nation is becoming a more popular choice for MNCs. According to a survey of 100 CEOs, the majority of whom work for global B2B firms, India is the country that multinational corporations are most interested in as a replacement for China. According to the report, 88% of CEOs of businesses with a presence in India picked India over China as their preferred alternative because of China’s increased geopolitical assertiveness, questionable trade and commercial practices, and rising labor costs. Due in part to diversification away from China, international MNCs have grown…