On Wednesday, the University of Oxford announced the 38 finalists in the race for the new Chancellor, featuring several candidates of Indian origin. Among the Indian-origin candidates are Ankur Shiv Bhandari, the first Indian-origin Mayor of Bracknell Forest; Nirpal Singh Paul Bhangal, a Professor of International Entrepreneurship; and Pratik Tarvadi, a medical professional. They will compete against a diverse group of academics, politicians, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs, including former Conservative Party leader Lord William Hague and former Labour politician Lord Peter Mandelson. According to the university, candidates for the unremunerated role must demonstrate exceptional achievements in their fields and the capacity…
Author: DrAlok
Neuron7.ai, a platform specializing in service resolution intelligence, has successfully raised $44 million in Series B funding, with Smith Point Capital, led by former Salesforce co-CEO Keith Block, at the helm. Existing investors, Nexus Venture Partners and Battery Ventures, also participated in the oversubscribed round, bringing the company’s total funding to over $63 million. Neuron7.ai is renowned for resolving challenges in complex service environments and is now eyeing significant growth in India. The company, which operates in Bengaluru, aims for a 10x growth by 2024, focusing on recruiting talent in data science, search, natural language processing (NLP), infrastructure, engineering, and…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is reportedly in discussions to appear on the popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast in an effort to gain more support from male voters. This potential appearance is part of her wider media strategy, as Harris aims to connect with specific demographics, including Black men, through various media platforms ahead of the election. After avoiding interviews for months since becoming the Democratic nominee in July, Harris has recently re-entered the media spotlight. She appeared on 60 Minutes and has additional appearances scheduled, including potential interviews with Fox News, a network known for its conservative leanings and…
At a campaign rally on October 9, former President Donald Trump indicated that Vivek Ramaswamy could hold a significant position in his administration if he wins the upcoming election against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump commended the young Indian-American GOP leader as “smart as hell” and expressed confidence in Ramaswamy’s ability to effectively oversee significant government projects. He stated, “We can appoint him to manage one of these large initiatives, and he’ll outperform anyone you can imagine.” This isn’t the first time Trump has acknowledged Ramaswamy’s potential role; he had previously described him as a “smart guy” and suggested he…
