Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Addressing the International Aerospace Conference in Gwalior, Civil Aviation Minister Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia shared a promising vision for India’s aviation sector. He projected that by 2035, the country could see a substantial increase in air passengers, reaching 425 million, a significant rise from the current level of 145 million. This exponential growth potential presents an enticing opportunity for international players in the aviation industry to explore. Minister Scindia emphasized the role of regional air connectivity in democratizing civil aviation within India. This expansion has led to the emergence of four regional carriers, underscoring the sector’s vibrancy and accessibility. The minister…

As per an announcement on the official Twitter account of the central bank, Mr. Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been awarded an A+ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for the year 2023. Notably, Mr. Das has achieved the highest rating and stands atop the list of just three central bank governors who have been conferred with an A+ rating. The Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, an annual publication established since 1994, undertakes the assessment and grading of the performance of central bank governors across 101 significant countries, territories, and…

Indian-origin Claire Coutinho has been appointed as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, succeeding Grant Shapps, who assumed the role of defense minister in a cabinet reshuffle orchestrated by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Claire Coutinho, elected as a Member of Parliament for East Surrey in December 2019, marks the first promotion to the cabinet from that year’s cohort. Her prior position involved serving as a junior minister in the education department, overseeing matters related to children, families, and wellbeing. At the age of 38, Claire Coutinho had previously held the position of Parliamentary Under Secretary…

Indian Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra secured second place in the men’s javelin event at the Wanda Diamond League 2023, with a final throw covering a distance of 85.71 meters. During the competition, Chopra executed three valid throws of 80.79m, 85.22m, and 85.71m, while his other three throws were fouls. He found himself behind Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, who clinched the gold with an 85.86m throw. It’s worth noting that Vadlejch had previously won bronze at the World Championships. Chopra’s performance had its ups and downs. He began with a modest 80.79m throw, initially placing him second. However, two…

Pranysqa Mishra, a talented nine-year-old Indian-origin singer, gained recognition when she sang the US national anthem at the US Open’s inauguration. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her gratitude towards her role model, Priyanka Chopra. The official X page of the US Open Tennis shared Mishra’s impressive performance, captioning it, “That’s how you start a night session. 9-year-old Pranysqa Mishra nailed the National Anthem.” In response, the young singer thanked Priyanka Chopra for being an inspiration to young girls with similar backgrounds. Mishra’s tweet read, “Thank you @priyankachopra for being a role model for all the brown girls.…

The University of Houston, known as the Energy University, has recognized the achievements of four outstanding individuals of Indian origin, namely Aparajita Datta, Chirag Goel, Swapnil Sharma, and Meghana Idamakanti, who have been selected as part of the inaugural cohort of UH-Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows. This distinguished group of fellows is characterized by their diverse research interests within the field of energy, as stated by the University. Among this group, Aparajita Datta, a doctoral student in political science, stands out. Her research will delve into the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a welfare policy designed to aid households…

“Nikki Haley embodies experience, skill, and composure amid turmoil, qualities that currently don’t align with the Republican sentiment,” stated Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder and co-director of AAPI Data. Despite impressive performances in the recent debate by presidential contenders Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, experts predict that Indian American Republicans will likely prioritize policy over identity politics and cast their votes for former President Donald Trump, who maintains a significant lead in the race. AAPI Data’s statistics reveal that among Indian Americans, 48 percent affiliate with the Democratic Party, 22 percent with the Republican Party, and 30 percent remain unaffiliated. In the…

The ALP Group proudly announces its sponsorship of Team Blaze, who have successfully secured a place in the World Finals of the F1 racing in Schools competition held in Singapore. The team consists of four talented 15-year-olds, including three female members, and their achievement of reaching the finals in the challenging F1 in Schools competition is indeed noteworthy. F1 Racing, a globally celebrated and immensely popular sport, serves as both an exhilarating experience for fans and a display of engineering prowess and team determination. Emerging from this dynamic context is “F1 for Schools,” a project designed to tap into the…

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has shared the initial findings from its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, which successfully landed on the moon’s south pole on August 23. Just four days later, on August 27, ISRO released temperature data and images captured by the rover during its exploration. The agency provided a graph depicting temperature variations between the moon’s surface and specific distances above and below the ground. The rover also captured photographs while retracing its steps after identifying a deep crater on the lunar surface. To gain insights into the moon’s thermal behavior, the Vikram lander carried the ChaSTE (Chandra’s…

India is currently engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding the possibility of hosting Crown Prince Mr. Md Bin Salman for a state visit, immediately following the upcoming G20 summit scheduled for next month. Given the strong rapport between Crown Prince Salman and Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, who share a notable chemistry, this visit holds significance. Crown Prince Salman had last visited India in 2019. Notably, senior officials from both nations are actively deliberating on the visit and its potential outcomes. In discussions related to the visit, Mr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister for political and economic affairs,…