Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Rahul Gandhi recently embarked on a 10-day tour of three cities in the United States. During his visit to New York, the final leg of his tour, he delivered a speech to the Indian diaspora that included several peculiar statements. Continuing a pattern seen in his overseas visits, Gandhi criticized India and its government, while also making factually inaccurate claims about the country’s history, democracy, and leaders. In his speech, Gandhi began by asserting that the Congress party upholds the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, whereas the RSS and BJP (used as a general reference to Hindus who do not support…

Vikram Patel, a renowned expert in global mental health and the Pershing Square Professor of Global Health at Harvard Medical School’s Blavatnik Institute, has been appointed as the next chair of the HMS Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, effective from September 1, 2023. Patel will succeed Paul Farmer, who led the department until his passing in February 2022. George Q. Daley, the dean of HMS, expressed confidence in Patel’s ability to carry forward the department’s mission and praised his alignment with Paul Farmer’s philosophy of using academic engagement to deliver equitable healthcare. Patel himself expressed deep honor and…

Two students from Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) in India have been granted the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to pursue their Master’s degrees at Stanford University in the United States. Akshatha Kamath, a Computer Science and Engineering student from the 2021 batch, and Dhruv Suri, an Aeronautical Engineering student from the 2020 batch, were selected for this prestigious award. MIT is affiliated with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program aims to create a diverse community of emerging leaders from various backgrounds and nationalities, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to address complex global challenges. Out of…

Dr. Richard Kay – New Zealand Ambassador to UAE is traditionally welcomed by flags and flowers Photo Courtesy : BAPS Mandir Ambassadors from over 30 nations gathered at the extensive construction site of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, demonstrating unity and respect. The purpose of their visit was to enhance intercultural understanding and allow them to witness the progress of the region’s first traditional Hindu temple. This temple symbolizes universal values such as tolerance and harmony. The distinguished guests, including ambassadors from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Nepal,…

Rahul Gandhi is currently on a 10-day tour in the United States, during which he has spoken at various venues such as the National Press Club and Stanford University. The Hudson University shared images of Rahul Gandhi engaged in discussions with “think tanks,” which sparked widespread speculation about the nature of these discussions. In one particular image, Rahul Gandhi is seen conversing with Sunita Vishwanath at Hudson University, leading to further discussions and debates. The image raised concerns and prompted conversations about the possible connections between Rahul Gandhi, Islamists, anti-India elements, and George Soros. HinduACTion, a US-based organization, tweeted the…

South Indian actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda are preparing for their upcoming Telugu movie “Kushi,” marking their second onscreen collaboration. Recently, Samantha, who is currently filming in Turkey, shared a photo on her personal Instagram account where she and Vijay were seen enjoying lunch together. In the picture, Samantha appeared joyful, while Vijay exuded a sense of calm and composure. The production of the romantic drama film “Kushi” was delayed previously due to Samantha’s medical condition. Samantha had disclosed that she was dealing with a rare autoimmune disorder known as Myositis. Samantha’s most recent appearance was in the…

During his visit here, Telangana’s Minister for Industries and Information Technology K.T. Rama Rao led an aerospace and defense roundtable with prominent US majors, advisory firms, think tanks, and startups. Hyderabad has emerged as the most preferred investment destination for US aerospace and defense companies, he said. According to the statement, KTR, as the minister is called, highlighted the phenomenal expansion of the aerospace industry and private sector military investments in Telangana during the previous nine years. The Financial Times has named Hyderabad as the No. 1 Aerospace city of the ‘Future in Cost Effectiveness’ for 2020–21. Numerous industrial facilities…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with Union Ministers, chief ministers of various states, and other dignitaries, participated in a multi-faith prayer ceremony known as ‘sarva dharma prarthana’ at the newly constructed Parliament building on Sunday. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the new Parliament Building and placed the ‘Sengol’ near the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chair in the new structure. The event was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and S Jaishankar, as well as BJP chief J P Nadda. The prayer ceremony commenced with a traditional…

On May 29, NBCUniversal (NBCU) and JioCinema, Viacom 18’s streaming service, teamed up in a multi-year collaboration to make NBCU’s vast library of movies and TV shows available to Indian customers. The collaboration guarantees that JioCinema members will have access to a large selection of films from NBCU’s remarkable collection of production companies and brands. Powerful brands including Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Bravo, and others are included in this portfolio. With access to NBCU’s unscripted programs, fans of reality television will also find their needs satiated.…

In a thrilling IPL final, the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Gujarat Titans to win their fifth championship. Gujarat, who batted first, scored a staggering 214 runs thanks to a performance by Sai Sudharsan. But CSK maintained their composure as Ravindra Jadeja masterfully won the game with the very last ball. Due to CSK’s requirement for 10 in the final two balls, the game was quite close. MS Dhoni, 41, went in search of a duck but was unable to work any magic. Ravindra Jadeja, though, stood tall and dealt Gujarat’s dreams a crushing blow. He first blasted Mohit over…