Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo (BRESE) 2026 on November 2, bringing international energy leaders, investors, manufacturers, and technology specialists together to accelerate the global clean energy transition. Organized by India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the four-day event will run through November 5 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Under the theme “Invest. Innovate. Inspire.”, the summit is expected to attract participants from more than 130 countries. It will take place alongside the ninth session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly and the fourth International Conference on Green Hydrogen. Australia,…

A bipartisan initiative in the U.S. House of Representatives is calling for July to be recognized as Indian American Heritage Month. Led by Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, the proposed resolution has attracted 256 cosponsors and aims to celebrate the achievements and lasting influence of Indian Americans across the nation. Introduced during the second session of the 119th Congress, the measure has been referred to a House committee for consideration, according to a statement released by Krishnamoorthi’s office. It highlights the contributions of more than 5.2 million Indian Americans, drawing on figures published by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2023. The…

The Desai Foundation celebrated a major milestone in its mission to empower women and children across rural India, marking more than 13 million lives impacted at its 13th annual Diwali on the Hudson gala in New York City on October 22. The event, held at HK Hall, brought together more than 400 supporters, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, artists and community leaders to celebrate Diwali while raising funds for initiatives focused on health, livelihoods and menstrual equity in rural India. Recognised by Time Out as one of the top 10 places to celebrate Diwali in the previous year, the annual gathering has become…

Yash Raj Films has unveiled the title of its upcoming romantic action-drama starring Ahaan Panday and Sharvari. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film has been named Beparwah and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 26, 2027, coinciding with the Good Friday holiday. The announcement marks a new milestone for the project, which had remained untitled since its release date was first revealed in July. The film was shot extensively in the United Kingdom and brings together Panday and Sharvari for their first on-screen collaboration. Aditya Chopra is producing the project, with Zafar and Chopra jointly writing…

Indian American physician and philanthropist Dr. Navin C. Shah has committed $525,000 to establish a five-year infectious disease program at BJ Government Medical College in Pune, Maharashtra, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. The initiative aims to strengthen medical research, education, professional training and patient care, particularly for underserved communities. Named the Navin C. Shah Infectious Disease Program, the initiative will support research, medical education, faculty and student exchanges, and clinical care. The collaboration is intended to encourage knowledge sharing between medical professionals and academic institutions in India and the United States while expanding opportunities for training…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues over the past 12 years, highlighting efforts to protect the country’s cultural heritage and bring historically significant artefacts back to their homeland. He also emphasised the revival of India’s cultural and spiritual centres across different regions. Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan in New Delhi, Modi spoke about the importance of preserving India’s heritage, a mission closely associated with Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of the Chinmaya Mission. He cited the Vivekananda Rock Memorial as an example of a landmark that continues to inspire…

India and Poland have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, counterterrorism and disaster management, setting a target to double bilateral trade by 2030. The agreements mark an effort to expand economic engagement and strengthen strategic ties between the two countries. A key outcome of the discussions was the proposed establishment of a Defence Industry Dialogue to enhance cooperation in the defence sector. The initiative is expected to provide a platform for both countries to explore opportunities for industrial collaboration and strengthen engagement between their respective defence industries. India and Poland also agreed to establish a dialogue on counterterrorism,…

Indian American engineering professor Arijit Raychowdhury, chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has received the Semiconductor Research Corporation’s Aristotle Award in recognition of his contributions to engineering education, student mentorship and semiconductor research. The award recognises faculty members whose dedication to teaching and mentoring has made a lasting difference in students’ academic development and professional achievements. First presented in 1995, the Aristotle Award is among the Semiconductor Research Corporation’s honours for excellence in engineering education. Raychowdhury is the second Georgia Tech faculty member to receive the distinction, following Professor Emeritus Jim…

India and Poland are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss opportunities for broader cooperation between the two nations. The meeting comes as both countries look to expand their engagement across economic, technological, defense, and other strategic sectors. In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at meeting Tusk and welcomed the Polish leader’s views on strengthening bilateral ties across multiple areas. He also expressed anticipation for Tusk’s discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which are expected to advance the…

US-based media analytics company Nielsen is strengthening India’s position as a global centre for innovation, with Bengaluru emerging as its largest operational hub. The company employs more than 5,000 people in India, accounting for approximately half of its global workforce, and increasingly relies on its Indian teams to develop products and drive technological advancements. According to a report by Daily Sun, citing Moneycontrol, nearly 75 per cent of Nielsen’s global innovation now originates in India. The company is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to improve advertising intelligence, automate data processing and measure audiences across an increasingly fragmented media landscape.…