Author: Krishna Rao

Nearly 50 companies, including major names like TCS, Tech Mahindra, L&T, Apollo Tyres, Titan, Divis Labs, and Britannia, have collectively offered more than 13,000 internships through the PM Internship scheme portal, which opened for corporate registrations last week. This initiative, part of the government’s efforts to bridge the skills gap among young professionals, has seen around 200 companies register with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, targeting 120,000 internships in this financial year. Prominent contributors like Mahindra & Mahindra, L&T, Tata Group, and Jubilant Foodworks are among the top companies providing internships in industries such as banking, financial services, energy, FMCG,…

Nikki Haley faced embarrassment during a question-answer session about the cause of the US Civil War, where she notably omitted slavery, the primary factor. Despite the clear historical context, her response, centered on government and freedom, drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, including President Biden. The exchange occurred in New Hampshire, and Haley’s attempt to redirect the question was met with the audience emphasizing the significance of acknowledging slavery’s role. Responding to the man who asked about the Civil War’s cause, Haley emphasized her belief in limited government intervention and protecting people’s rights. However, the man highlighted the absence…

The Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Laly Joseph as the endowed chair in nursing, holding the prestigious title of the Dr. Keith R. Berend ’92 endowed chair. Dr. Joseph, an Indian-American with a wealth of experience, is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner, boasting eight degrees and certifications, and she brings over three decades of expertise in the field of medicine. Earlier this year, Dr. Joseph was appointed as the dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences, adding to her impressive…

Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been acknowledged on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list for his significant contributions in enriching America and its democracy. Banga, who assumed the role of World Bank chief in June 2023, holds the distinction of being the first-ever Indian American to lead the institution. Among this year’s honorees on the list of ‘Great Immigrants’ by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, he is the sole representative from India. With an impressive background of more than 30 years in influential positions, the 63-year-old Banga is expected to introduce…