Author: Malavika Subramanyan

MSNBC has tapped experienced journalist Sudeep Reddy to lead its newly established Washington bureau, marking a significant milestone as the network moves toward editorial independence. This move comes as part of Comcast’s larger reorganisation strategy, which includes spinning off MSNBC into an independent entity, severing its corporate connection with NBCUniversal. Reddy, 45, steps into the role with a rich background in journalism leadership. At Politico, he served as senior managing editor, overseeing 150 journalists and directing content for the White House beat, Playbook, audio formats, digital projects, and overall newsroom operations. His prior experience includes 10 years at The Wall…

The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT has named Usha Lee McFarling as its new director, beginning this August. A celebrated science journalist and former KSJ fellow, McFarling will step into a leadership role at one of the world’s most prestigious journalism fellowships for mid-career reporters. McFarling will oversee the ten-month fellowship, which brings accomplished science journalists from across the globe to Boston for academic enrichment and professional growth at MIT, Harvard, and other renowned institutions in the area. Speaking on her new role, McFarling said, “I’m honored to guide KSJ during a period where the integrity of science journalism…

On Tuesday, May 20, the Indian Air Force (IAF) sent a resounding message of strength and readiness to the nation and its adversaries. In a powerful video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Air Force reiterated its steadfast dedication to safeguarding the nation. Accompanied by Piyush Mishra’s stirring anthem “Aarambh Hai Prachand Hai”, the visuals captured the force’s cutting-edge operations, evolving combat techniques, and strategic excellence. The cinematic video featured adrenaline-fueled glimpses of Indian Air Force jets and operations underlining its modern warfare capabilities. Captions like “Unseen, Unstoppable, Unmatched” and “Swift, Lethal, Agile” painted a portrait of a force…

In a recent appearance on the All-In Podcast with entrepreneur David Friedberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai took a playful swipe at Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, referencing a comment Nadella made back in 2023 during the early days of the AI chatbot competition. The conversation, which touched on the intensifying rivalry in artificial intelligence, led Friedberg to ask Pichai about his thoughts on leading tech figures like Sam Altman (OpenAI), Elon Musk (xAI), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), and Satya Nadella (Microsoft). “These are all leaders of very influential AI companies. What’s your take on them, as individuals and the companies they…

A week after India’s decisive military strikes under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a public appeal for peace talks with New Delhi. Addressing an event in Islamabad, Sharif emphasized the need to resolve long-standing disputes, including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that true peace in the region cannot be achieved without addressing these concerns. Sharif’s comments come in the wake of Pakistan’s military setbacks during the May 7 Indian operation and the subsequent four-day cross-border conflict. India had launched precision strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April…

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.…