Author: Malavika Subramanyan

In one of the boldest and most strategically complex counter-offensive moves in recent years, India deployed its BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to target and destroy critical Pakistani air bases during the second phase of the Sindoor Operation. Supported actively by other branches of the armed forces, the Indian Air Force successfully hit 11 out of Pakistan’s 12 air bases scattered throughout the country, severely damaging the Chinese-supported air defense networks. According to defense sources quoted by ANI, approximately 15 BrahMos missiles were precision-launched, striking vital military infrastructure and effectively neutralizing Pakistan’s air strike capabilities. Alongside the BrahMos, the Indian forces…

California State University, Fresno has presented Akhil Kanodia from the Department of Management with the Outstanding Lecturer Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to teaching and entrepreneurship. As part of the Provost’s Awards, this honor celebrates his commitment to hands-on learning and innovation. Kanodia encourages students to think like entrepreneurs and play active roles in real-world business ventures. His course, “Managing the New Venture,” offers students the unique opportunity to operate the Craig School of Business Student Store. They oversee every part of the business—from product creation and trademark licensing to handling vendors, marketing, and sales. Under his guidance, the students…

Following Turkey’s recent support for Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor, an economic boycott of Turkish goods is gaining momentum in India. The initial social media calls to “Boycott Turkey” have expanded beyond the internet, with Indian traders and consumers across various sectors, from marble to fruit markets, refusing Turkish imports in favor of national interests. Udaipur, a key marble production hub, has witnessed the strongest reaction, with the Udaipur Marble Processors Association formally calling for a halt to Turkish marble imports. Turkey, which provides nearly 70% of India’s imported marble, worth $300–400 million annually, is…

  Kulwant S Dhaliwal, 67, a former successful cloth merchant in the UK, reshaped his life’s purpose after losing both his mother and father-in-law to cancer. Deeply impacted by these tragedies, Dhaliwal stepped away from his business career nearly 20 years ago and committed himself fully to philanthropy, focusing on cancer awareness, early detection, and medical care for underserved populations. Today, Dhaliwal spends more time in Punjab than in the UK, personally managing initiatives through his NGO, the World Cancer Care Society. His organization has established three cancer hospitals and one eye hospital in the state, along with conducting regular…

On Monday morning, Bodh Gaya witnessed a massive spiritual gathering as thousands of followers arrived to commemorate the 2569th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Devotees formed long queues at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, widely regarded as the site where Buddha achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, bringing floral tributes and reciting prayers. The Buddha Purnima celebrations for this year are taking place from May 11 to May 13. The event is being jointly coordinated by the Gaya district administration and the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC). To maintain order and ensure visitor safety, significant security arrangements have been implemented.…

 The Center for Inner Resources Development–North America (CIRD-NA) is set to host the 2025 Jnana Yajna, a series of spiritual events taking place in three U.S. cities: Columbus, Irvine, and the San Francisco Bay Area. These sessions, taking place in June and early July, will be guided by revered Indian spiritual leaders, including 93-year-old Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha, and Ma Gurupriya. CIRD-NA has announced that this year’s edition will deeply explore the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and its relevance to modern life. The programs are structured to be both educational and experiential, blending classical Vedantic discourses…

In a defining moment for global anti-terror efforts, India’s Operation Sindoor has eliminated a key architect of terror—Abdul Rauf Azhar, the man linked to the gruesome 2002 murder of American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl. The operation, which struck nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Jaish-e-Mohammed’s (JeM) stronghold in Bahawalpur, is now being hailed internationally as a long-overdue act of justice. Azhar, a top Jaish-e-Mohammed commander and the younger brother of the terror group’s chief Masood Azhar, was involved in both the IC-814 hijacking and Pearl’s brutal abduction and beheading. With the destruction of ‘Markaz Subhan Allah,’ JeM’s command…

On Thursday evening, Nepal expressed its support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts under Operation Sindoor, reaffirming its strong stance against terrorism and solidarity with neighboring countries affected by such violence. In an official statement, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, which led to the deaths of 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali citizen. The statement reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to fighting terrorism, stating, “Nepal stands with all in the fight against terrorism,” and emphasized that the country would not permit any hostile…

In a major step forward for indigenous defense capabilities, India deployed its home-grown SkyStriker loitering munitions, also known as “suicide drones,” during Operation Sindoor—a series of targeted strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), sources confirmed. These advanced drones were used alongside precision-guided Scalp cruise missiles and French-made HAMMER bombs, forming a lethal triad in India’s strike package. This marked the first operational use of the SkyStriker by the Indian Army in forward zones along the Jammu and Kashmir border. Co-developed by Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) and Israel’s Elbit Systems, the SkyStriker UAVs are designed…

Operation Sindoor has marked a paradigm shift in India’s military strategy, introducing a level of scale, depth, and technological sophistication not witnessed since the 1971 war. Unlike the earlier cross-border operations in Uri (2016) and Balakot (2019), which were swift and focused, Operation Sindoor reflects a comprehensive, multi-domain offensive. This mission was conducted across Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), representing a significant evolution in India’s counter-terrorism doctrine. Security analysts emphasize that the 2016 Uri operation was a tactical, ground-level surgical strike. Balakot in 2019 was notable as the first aerial engagement since 1971. In contrast, Operation…