Author: Malavika Subramanyan

The Ministry of Coal continues to make remarkable strides in aligning with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, focusing on energy security and bolstering coal production. The Ministry’s dedication to these goals is evident through significant accomplishments and progress achieved in recent times. One of the key commitments of the Ministry is to ensure an uninterrupted supply of coal. This commitment has been strongly upheld as the total coal stock position, encompassing mine reserves, TPPs (DCB), transit, etc., has surged to 88.01 million metric tonnes (MT) by August 23rd, 2023. This remarkable increase of 24.7% compared to the stock of 70.61 MT…

Renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan has shared his perspective on ‘superstitions’, emphasizing that people should avoid believing in them as they often lead individuals astray and shouldn’t be promoted. Amitabh has been an active advocate for various social causes, including his role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for India’s polio eradication campaign in 2002 and as a supporter of the ‘Save Our Tigers’ initiative. The veteran actor has also been an influential ‘brand ambassador’ for the Swachh Bharat Mission, contributing to public health campaigns. In 2020, he assisted the government in disseminating Covid-19 public health messages. During the ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’…

Over the past few decades, a significant number of Indians migrated to the US for coding jobs. However, their education, which goes beyond Math and Science, taught them negotiation, problem-solving, and societal impact. Rohit Jain, CIO of Harvard Business School Alumni Association and an investor at Harvard Business School Angels, notes this background aided Indians in progressing from coding to management roles in the US. Many, armed with degrees from American management schools, advanced to CEO and senior VP positions. Jain, who began as a programmer and later assumed leadership roles at IBM and Upwork, emphasizes that success in corporate…

India ranks among the world’s top five countries with rapidly growing technology talent, with a remarkable 14-fold increase in AI skills mentioned on LinkedIn profiles in the last seven years, as revealed by a LinkedIn report. The ‘Future of Work: State of Work@AI’ report from LinkedIn highlights that Canada, Finland, Singapore, India, and Ireland lead in embracing AI capabilities swiftly. Various sectors, including retail, education, and financial services, are integrating these skills, extending beyond the tech industry. In India, over 43% of the workforce reported increased AI usage by their organizations over the past year. This surge led to 60%…

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian American contender, showcased his assertive performance during the inaugural Republican presidential debate, outshining his seasoned rivals through witty remarks and confident retorts. Ramaswamy’s debut was marked by an intriguing comparison to former US President Barack Obama, prompted by his own introduction. Chris Christie, a fellow candidate and former New Jersey Governor, likened Ramaswamy to a “novice” Barack Obama due to Ramaswamy’s description of himself as a “skinny guy with a funny last name.” The resemblance sparked discussions on social media, with accusations of him imitating Obama’s persona. Ramaswamy humorously acknowledged the curiosity surrounding his presence on…

The achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing at the lunar south pole received widespread recognition and praise. The United States government, NASA, Indian American Congressmen, organizations, and notable individuals all extended congratulations to ISRO and India for this milestone. In a unique gesture, the US government conveyed its congratulations in Hindi for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander on the moon’s surface. Margaret MacLeod, a spokesperson for the US State Department, expressed heartfelt congratulations in Hindi, acknowledging India’s achievement. White House National Security Advisor to the President of the United States (POTUS), Jake Sullivan, congratulated ISRO and India for the…

During its foundation day and Kisan Mela celebrations, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) introduced its novel vision for integrating Artificial Intelligence into banana production and marketing technologies. This event took place in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Acknowledged for excellence, NRCB earned the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award in 2020. The institution’s core mission is to elevate banana and plantain production and productivity via strategic research approaches. Speaking at the event, Dr. R Selvarajan, Director of NRCB, highlighted its position as a global leader in banana research and owner of Asia’s largest gene bank for…

Actress Sushmita Sen expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming response garnered by her recent web series ‘Taali,’ a biopic centered around transgender activist Gauri Sawant. Portraying the lead role in the biopic, Sushmita Sen conveyed her thanks through an Instagram post. She acknowledged the love, respect, and appreciation poured in by the audience, fans, and her team for the series. The ‘Taali’ trailer illuminated Gauri Sawant’s journey, detailing her challenges and triumphs. It showcased her transformation from Ganesh to Gauri, the struggles she faced due to it, her courageous path towards motherhood, and the bold fight that led to the…

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) recently announced that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is set to invest Rs. 8,278 crore (equivalent to US$ 998 million) in RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. This substantial investment is facilitated through a wholly owned QIA subsidiary. The valuation of RRVL, as a result of this investment, stands at Rs. 8.278 lakh crore (US$ 100.12 billion) in pre-money equity. In terms of fully diluted ownership, QIA’s investment will secure a 0.99% minority equity position in RRVL. Contrasting this investment, RRVL’s earlier fund-raising round in 2020 amassed Rs. 47,265 crore (US$ 5.71 billion) from…

Following the flawless and gentle touchdown of the lunar lander Vikram on the moon’s South pole, Prime Minister Narendra Modi found himself engaged in responding to an outpouring of congratulatory messages from leaders around the world. Among the earliest well-wishers was UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who lauded India’s historic feat of becoming the first to land on the moon’s South Pole. Sheikh Mohamed emphasized that this achievement marked a significant stride for collective scientific advancement. In reply, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to Sheikh Mohamed, noting that this milestone wasn’t just a source of pride…