From May 22 to May 24, the G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in Kashmir had a resounding participation from 29 countries, including special invitees. China and Pakistan tried very hard to stop the meeting in Srinagar, but they failed terribly. Although China formally “boycotted” the gathering, its lobbying with other G20 members did not result in the desired outcome. It’s possible that Beijing believed other nations would share its objections to the summit. The pressure on China to demonstrate its steadfast support for Pakistan on this matter may have increased as the opposition waned. In contrast, the official…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Sweena Pannu, an Indian American attorney, to be a judge in the Stanislaus County Superior Court. She worked at M. L. Sarin as an attorney from 1996 to 2004. Attorney Pannu worked as a deputy public defender in the county’s public defender’s office for more than ten years. Since 2020, she has worked for the Stanislaus County Counsel’s Office as a deputy county counsel. In the recent announcement of 27 Superior Court Judges for the State of California, Pannu was selected by the Governor. She will take over as Stanislaus County judge to fill…
In a letter to US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, US Congressmen Ro Khanna and Michael Waltz pleaded with him to allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Congress jointly on his first state visit to the US. As co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, Khanna and Waltz wrote the letter. Following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, PM Modi will go to the US on June 22. In their letter to McCarthy, Khanna, and Waltz, they stated, “We respectfully request your consideration in inviting Prime Minister Narendra…
At a star-studded ceremony on Sunday, May 14, at the SVA theater in New York City, the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s oldest and most distinguished festival that showcases cinema from the international Indian community, presented its 2023 winners. With Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress prizes for the stars, Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah, director Avinash Arun of Pataal Lok fame won top accolades for his film Three of Us. “I congratulate all of the winners and candidates on behalf of the whole board. We are honored to carry on our longstanding practice of honoring…
The G20 presidency of India, conferences, and exhibits that are being conducted here will all contribute to the continued high growth of domestic tourism in India. On the other side, long-haul outbound travel from India is also anticipated to increase with the arrival of summer in Europe and the US, according to media reports from Thomas Cook (India) Chairman and Managing Director Madhavan Menon. When questioned if the significant increase in domestic tourism seen after COVID will continue, Menon responded, “Domestic tourism is here to stay, and the reality is that we’re going to see more and more activity in…
The Kerala Story has already crossed $20 million at the domestic box office and is now expected to cross $26 million. The film was released on May 5. Even though The Kerala Story is in its third week of production, ticket counter attendance remains steady. The movie has $21 million in box office receipts and is currently striving for the $26 million milestone. Its creators claimed that it was based on a genuine account of young women who converted to Islam. Adah Sharma, Sonia Balani, Yogita Bihani, and Siddhi Idnani are among the main cast members of The Kerala Story,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Hiroshima, Japan, on Friday to attend the G7 Summit and hold bilateral meetings with major international leaders. The prime minister tweeted: “Landed in Hiroshima to participate in the G7 Summit activities. will also hold bilateral discussions with a number of top world figures. The Ministry of External Affairs released a statement that stated, “During the Summit, the Prime Minister will speak at G-7 sessions with partner countries on topics such as peace, stability, and prosperity on a sustainable planet; food, fertilizer, and energy security; health; gender equality; climate change and the environment; resilient infrastructure;…
Image Credit: tweeted by @WalmartInc Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and several top Walmart executives, including Judith McKenna, President and CEO of Walmart International. “The meeting with Mr. Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, was a fruitful one,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted. We had enlightening conversations about various topics. I’m happy to see India become a desirable investment location. “The visit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforces the shared value we bring to working alongside India,” Walmart CEO McMillon said following the meeting. Together, we’ll keep fostering opportunities for the nation’s manufacturing sector to expand. The…
The May-June cover model of Vogue India, Alia Bhatt, is expected to become a global sensation after being named this morning as the first international Gucci ambassador from India. Bhatt was likely the logical option for an expansion in the fashion industry after her auspicious debut at the Met Gala, the most guarded fashion event of the year. Bhatt will make her debut as Gucci’s ambassador at the Gucci Cruise 2024 presentation after being named the brand’s first Indian global ambassador. On May 16, 2023, the performance is planned to take place in Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace. The fashion house will…
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, and Congressman Ami Bera are three of the 50 important political officials who have been chosen to the Biden Harris campaign’s national advisory council. Khanna serves as co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus, and Bera is the Indian-American in the US Congress with the longest tenure. The first Indian- and Tibetan-American to be elected mayor of an Ohio city is Pureval. Nancy Pelosi, a former House speaker, will preside over the advisory board. According to a formal statement, the whole board will support the campaign’s initiatives to strengthen and broaden…
