Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Indian-American telecom pioneer Sam Pitroda recently unveiled the autobiography of Javad K. Hassan, a celebrated Indian-American tech innovator, at an event held in Washington, DC. The book, titled “The Art of The Possible: A Maverick’s Journey to Success, Innovation, and Fearless Leadership,” traces Hassan’s journey from his beginnings in Kerala, India, to his ascent as a global business leader. In his memoir, Hassan reflects on his career marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and leadership. The narrative explores his bold approach to overcoming conventional barriers and offers insights into his personal philosophy of success. Through his experiences at some…

After a period of low visibility, Usha Vance recently appeared on the campaign trail alongside her husband, J.D. Vance, during a visit to Gordon’s Butcher & Market in Erie, Pennsylvania. This location choice has sparked controversy, as Usha Vance is a vegetarian, making the visit to a meat processing facility an unexpected and awkward choice. Critics, including digital magazine INTO, have labelled it a “poorly received campaign stunt.” During their visit, the Vances engaged with the shop’s owners and learned about meat processing, which seemed to make Usha visibly uncomfortable. Despite this, J.D. Vance downplayed the discomfort, asserting that Usha…

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, extended an invitation to Indian infrastructure companies to explore opportunities in Israel. Azar emphasised that as India enters the “Make in India” era, Israeli industry must adapt and collaborate. He expressed confidence that Israel will remain a strong partner of India and noted that Israel seeks to secure its supply chain by involving Indian firms. Azar highlighted the need for Indian companies and workforce to participate in international infrastructure tenders in Israel. He stressed that Israel is keen on diversifying its global partnerships for building major infrastructure projects…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Indian para-athletes for their outstanding performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris, where they secured a record 29 medals, the highest ever for the country at these Games. In a heartfelt message on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister celebrated their “unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit.” Describing the 2024 Paralympics as both “special and historical,” Modi expressed India’s immense pride in the achievements of its athletes. He highlighted that this remarkable performance, comprising seven gold, nine silver, and thirteen bronze medals, surpasses all previous records since India’s debut at the Paralympic…

Kareena Kapoor has been recognized as the highest tax-paying female celebrity in India for 2024, according to Fortune India. Her impressive tax contributions, totaling $2.4 million, surpass those of other prominent actresses like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt. Following her is Kiara Advani, her co-star in Good Newzz, who paid $1.45 million in taxes. Katrina Kaif ranks third among female celebrities with a tax payment of $1.33 million. These three actresses are the only female celebrities to make it onto this year’s list. In her professional life, Kareena Kapoor is preparing for the release of her new thriller, Buckingham Murders.…

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended India’s strides in the green energy sector, noting the country’s milestone of being the first G20 member to meet its Paris Agreement targets. Speaking at the inaugural International Solar Festival held at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, Modi highlighted the dramatic expansion in solar energy as pivotal to this success. Modi emphasized that India’s solar capacity has surged 33 times over the past decade, a testament to the nation’s commitment and progress. This rapid advancement, he explained, will be instrumental in achieving the goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030. The solar…

TIME Magazine has revealed its prestigious ‘TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024’ list, highlighting the trailblazers shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This year’s roster includes a remarkable number of Indian-American leaders and innovators making substantial impacts in the field. Among the standout names are Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet; Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; and Rohit Prasad, Senior VP and head scientist of Artificial General Intelligence at Amazon. Other influential figures on the list include Aravind Srinivas, CEO of the AI answer engine Perplexity; Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology; Divya Siddharth,…

India has designated 8,606 metric tonnes of sugar for export to the US under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme, as outlined by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This allocation pertains to the US fiscal year 2025. Under the TRQ scheme, sugar exports (HS Code 17010000) to the US and EU are currently categorized as ‘Free,’ subject to specific conditions. According to the DGFT notification, a Certificate of Origin may be required for preferential exports to the US. This certificate will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade in Mumbai, based on recommendations from the…

As the November 5 U.S. presidential elections approach, an Indian diaspora organization is spearheading a campaign to boost the influence and engagement of Indian-American voters. The initiative, named “Indo American Votes Matter,” is launched by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), aiming to highlight the crucial role this community can play in shaping the nation’s future. FIIDS emphasizes that with around 4.5 million Indo-Americans residing across the U.S., their votes are increasingly pivotal in the 2024 elections. Concentrated in key swing states like Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, the Indo-American electorate holds the potential…

The Royal Australian Air Force has made its debut deployment of combat aircraft to India for the ‘Tarang Shakti’ exercise, according to a statement from Australia’s Defence Department. This marks Australia’s first participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti, India’s largest multilateral air exercise, which is currently underway at Air Force Station Jodhpur from August 30 to September 13. The exercise, named ‘Tarang Shakti 24,’ features participation from Australia, Greece, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Japan, Singapore, and the United States, alongside a number of observer nations. Australia has sent three EA-18G Growler aircraft and up to 120 personnel for the event. Chief…