Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Indian American Satish Garimella, in his eighth year on the Morrisville, NC, Town Council, seeks a third term, aiming to capitalize on his eight-year tenure. Morrisville, part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, boasts a significant Indian American population, comprising 46% of its 32,000 residents. Garimella, with a background in electrical engineering and a senior manager at a pharmaceutical company, entered politics driven by community service. His accomplishments include facilitating vaccinations for 17,000 individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting community members with visa and consular matters. He played a key role in promoting cricket, particularly the redevelopment of Church Street…

The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI), an organization dedicated to pioneering engineering innovations, bestowed its esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award upon Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, during its 35th National Convention held in Southfield, Michigan. This recognition was part of the ASEI National Convention, which also featured a gala dinner and entertainment event, where six other distinguished individuals were honored for their contributions to society, the engineering field, and the general populace. The recipients of the ASEI awards included: – Dheeraj Pandey, Founder & CEO of DevRev, named ASEI Entrepreneur of the Year. – Dr. Nina Tandon,…

Twista, a well-known rap artist, joined forces with up-and-coming Indian metal musician Seraphina Sanan to create a rap/metal fusion track titled “Nothing.” Released by Universal Music, the music video, produced by Twin Voyage Production, was filmed in Chicago. Twista, hailing from Chicago, is a turbo rapper recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the rap scene, showcasing his versatility from soulful melodies to Grammy-nominated blues. His musical journey has been characterized by constant experimentation and pushing boundaries. On the other hand, Sanan, a mere 15 years old, has displayed a knack for songwriting and production. Her earlier works featured a pop…

Union Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal highlighted the significance of PM GatiShakti in project prioritization and data-driven decision-making during a workshop on digital learning resources. PM GatiShakti, a transformative initiative, aims to streamline infrastructure projects, propelling capital expenditures to ₹10 lakh crore. The workshop primarily focused on training government officials and integrating PM GatiShakti principles into training programs. The Aspirational Blocks Programme further incorporates PM GatiShakti into district-level planning for social and economic infrastructure. PM GatiShakti has garnered extensive support, with all Indian states, union territories, and ministries rallying behind the initiative. Its success has been showcased on national and international…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra through a video conference. Spanning 34 rural districts of Maharashtra, these centers will offer skill development training programs across various sectors, aiming to provide employment opportunities for rural youth, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities such as the poor, Dalits, and those from backward and adivasi sections of society. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of this day in advancing the skill development of countless youth, highlighting that India is preparing skilled professionals not just for its domestic needs but also for the global market. The Skill Centers…

The World Woman Foundation has proudly welcomed Indian journalist Sonia Singh to its Advisory Council, recognizing her illustrious career in journalism and her dedication to addressing global contemporary issues. Sonia Singh has been a prominent figure in journalism for more than three decades, notably hosting ‘The NDTV Dialogues,’ a program delving into critical national and international issues while exploring potential solutions. Her contributions were acknowledged with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism at this year’s Exchange for Media Awards, adding to her accolades, which include the title of Best Editor in Chief in 2015. In addition to her journalism career,…

The UPA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has consistently prioritized the emancipation, safety, and promotion of women. An exemplary initiative in this regard is the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme, launched by the Prime Minister in 2015 in Haryana. This program seeks to bring about a societal shift in attitudes towards the birth and rights of girl children, leading to heightened awareness and sensitization regarding gender bias and the community’s role in eradicating it. The essence of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, which translates to ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child,’ is to educate the populace…

Seven student teams from India have been chosen to participate in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) in 2024. This prestigious competition is scheduled to take place at the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama, between April 19 and 20, 2024, and it boasts the involvement of 72 student teams from various parts of the United States and around the world. The selected Indian teams represent a diverse array of educational institutions, including the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani, Goa Campus; Candor International in Bengaluru; Kanakia International School in Mumbai; KIET Group of Institutions…

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Goa Campus, and Goa University (GU) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster academic and research collaborations. This partnership encompasses joint research projects, workshops, seminars, and conferences. GU and its affiliated colleges will have the opportunity to pursue their PhD programs and project work at BITS Pilani. The agreement also promotes interactions between faculty and students from both institutions. Under this MoU, faculty from both BITS Pilani and Goa University will collaborate in student supervision and joint research activities in areas of mutual interest. GU and its colleges can…

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced ambitious goals for ISRO, inspired by the Chandrayaan mission’s success. During a briefing by ISRO Chairman S. Somanath, Modi directed ISRO to establish an Indian Space Station by 2035 and send the first Indian astronaut to the moon by 2040. The timeline for India’s first human space flight is now set for 2025. Prime Minister Modi envisioned further space exploration, including interplanetary missions like a Venus Orbiter Mission and a Mars Lander, alongside a more detailed moon exploration. The Department of Space will create a roadmap for moon exploration, featuring a series of Chandrayaan…