Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Home Minister Amit Shah initiated the construction of a majestic 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Ram in the district of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, via video conferencing on Sunday. The impressive statue will be erected in Mantralayam village, spread across 10 acres, at a cost of over Rs 500 crore. The village holds historical significance as it is situated along the banks of the renowned Tungabhadra river, where the illustrious Vijayanagar Empire originated. During the event, Amit Shah expressed that the statue of Lord Shri Ram will convey the message of Sanatan Dharma (eternal duty) to the world and…

Greta Gerwig’s vibrant and whimsical comedy ‘Barbie’ has become a Box Office sensation, raking in an impressive $155 million at theaters in the U.S. and Canada during its opening weekend. The movie’s strong performance has secured its position as the biggest opener of the year. Similarly, Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ centered around the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, a key figure in the development of the first nuclear weapons, also had a remarkable Box Office success, collecting $80.5 million during its opening weekend. Cillian Murphy brilliantly portrays Oppenheimer in the film. ‘Barbie,’ directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig alongside Noah…

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, a prominent badminton player from India, has achieved an impressive milestone in the world of badminton. He recently entered the Guinness World Records for delivering the fastest smash hit ever recorded by a male badminton player. Satwik’s powerful smash reached an astounding speed of 565 km/h, surpassing the previous record held by Malaysia’s Tan Boon Heong, which was 493 km/h and had been in place since May 2013. This remarkable accomplishment places Satwik among the elite global league of top badminton players, as his smash speed even exceeds that of a Formula 1 car, which has a top…

In a recent development, Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education, held discussions with his Australian counterpart, Brendan O’Connor, in New Delhi to bolster the collaborative efforts between India and Australia in education and skill development. The meeting aimed to reinforce the bilateral relations between the two nations. Both ministers expressed keenness to enhance and deepen ties between India and Australia. Minister Pradhan lauded Australia’s effective management of natural resources, particularly minerals, and the advancement of its workforce. He suggested exploring ways to implement similar practices in India and train the youth for emerging job opportunities. Key areas of interest…

India’s mineral production displayed a notable increase, with a year-on-year overall growth of 5.1 percent in April, as reported by the Ministry of Mines. The mining and quarrying sector’s mineral production index for April 2023 reached 122.5, representing a 5.1 percent rise compared to April 2022. According to the provisional statistics from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the cumulative growth for the period of April 2022 to April 2023, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, stands at 5.8 percent. The production levels of essential minerals in April 2023 were as follows: coal (731 lakh tonnes), lignite…

Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE:INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered $4,617 million in Q1 revenues with year on year growth of 4.2% and sequential growth of 1.0% in constant currency. Large deal TCV for the quarter was at $2.3 billion, with net new of 56.1%. Operating margin for the quarter was stable at 20.8%. ROE improved 180 bps to 32.8%. Attrition declined further to 17.3%. FY24 revenue guidance revised to 1.0%-3.5% and operating margin guidance retained at 20%-22%. “We had a solid Q1 with a growth of 4.2% and large deals of $2.3 billion…

Krishna Jadhav is an innovative leader who holds the position of Head of Technology at Cloud and serves as an Enterprise Architect and Global Cloud Business Advisor. He won the “Most Promising Technology Leader of the Year” award at the Golden Glory Awards 2023, held at the Leela in Mumbai. The chief guest of the ceremony was Parineeti Chopra. The Golden Glory Awards were established by Brands Impact to honor the remarkable journeys of individuals and organizations that are embarking on a golden path to success with their extraordinary achievements. Krishna Jadhav is a leader in Enterprise Architecture and Platforms…

Last month, Prime Minister Modi embarked on his maiden state visit to the US, engaging in comprehensive discussions with President Joe Biden. During this historic state visit, America’s Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, declared it as the “most extraordinary” visit ever witnessed in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. He expressed that while there have been significant moments in the past, this visit stood out due to its deep and wide-ranging agenda. The discussions covered not just aspirations but also real deliverables, encompassing aspects such as the economy, defense, and what Garcetti referred to as the four Ps -…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a significant milestone on Twitter, surpassing 90 million followers. This makes him one of the most widely followed political figures globally on social media. According to the recent list published by World of Statistics on their official Twitter account, he stands out as the only Indian among the top 10 individuals with the highest Twitter following worldwide. In comparison, US President Joe Biden has approximately 37.7 million followers, while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has 2 million. Another prominent political leader, former US President Donald Trump, boasts 86.6 million Twitter followers. PM Modi’s Twitter…

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced legislation aimed at attracting top talent to the United States by doubling the annual number of H-1B visas available from 65,000 to 130,000. This move is expected to benefit Indians, who are the largest beneficiaries of H-1B visas issued by the U.S. The proposed legislation, known as the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, has a twofold goal: first, to enhance U.S. economic competitiveness by increasing the H-1B visa quota, and second, to bolster American science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by providing additional funding. Congressman Krishnamoorthi believes that to pave…