Author: Malavika Subramanyan

The contest between South Africa and India at the 2023 World Cup was anticipated to be a clash of cricket heavyweights. However, the outcome of the match exposed a significant gap between the host nation, India, and the other teams participating in the tournament. Just three days after India’s dominant performance against Sri Lanka, where they bowled out their opponents for a mere 55 runs and secured a massive 302-run victory, India’s batting and bowling displayed excellence once again at Eden Gardens. India’s Virat Kohli’s century and Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket haul played pivotal roles in India’s commanding 243-run victory over…

Businessman Raj Kundra made his acting debut in the film ‘UT69,’ which portrays his 60-day experience in Arthur Road Jail during a pornography case. Despite receiving a mixed-to-positive response from film critics, ‘UT69’ struggled at the box office. It earned a mere Rs 10 lakh on the opening day, with the second day showing similar results. According to Sacnilk, the film collected only Rs 20 lakh on the second day, doubling its initial earnings but still falling short of extraordinary success. Billed as a true story, ‘UT69’ is directed by Shahnawaz Ali and explores Raj Kundra’s time at Mumbai’s Arthur…

On November 6–7, religious leaders from across the globe will convene in Abu Dhabi for a conference hosted by UN Environment and COP28. The primary topics of discussion encompass the climate change crisis, ongoing conflicts in Israel, Palestine, and Ukraine, and the global issue of religious intolerance. The conference’s concluding day will witness the formulation of a collective statement exploring solutions to the pressing global predicaments. Among the notable participants is Acharya Lokesh, the founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and a peace ambassador. Pope Francis will also be in attendance. As indicated in a release by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, Acharya…

Susheela Jayapal, the sister of Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, has announced her candidacy for Congress in Oregon, aiming to succeed the retiring Democrat Earl Blumenauer in representing Oregon’s 3rd congressional district. In her announcement, Susheela expressed her commitment to continuing Blumenauer’s legacy and defending progressive values against MAGA ideologues. Susheela’s campaign platform includes defending abortion and reproductive rights, addressing climate change and environmental issues, promoting democracy, ensuring accessible healthcare, providing living wages and jobs for workers, and increasing federal funding for affordable housing, shelters, and treatment facilities. She also emphasizes making quality education affordable and enhancing community safety. Prior…

Uma Sengupta, a prominent Indian American educator, activist, and community leader who passed away in March of the previous year, has been posthumously recognized with a street sign in her honor in Queens, New York. The street co-naming ceremony took place on October 16 at the intersection of 152nd Street and Union Turnpike in the Briarwood neighborhood of Queens, attended by elected officials, friends, family, and admirers of Uma Sengupta. Among the notable attendees was New York Attorney General Letitia James, who expressed her pride in commemorating Uma’s dedication to social, racial, and economic justice. City Council member James F.…

Shanya Gill, a 12-year-old Indian American student from San Jose, California, clinched the prestigious $25,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND Award in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. This competition, co-organized by Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Society for Science, showcased the exceptional talents of Indian American students in middle school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Shanya’s remarkable achievement was joined by three other Indian American students who also secured top prizes, underscoring their growing influence in STEM. In addition to these top awards, an impressive six Indian American students claimed first and second place in various STEM…

India’s strong run in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has taken a major blow as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya remains sidelined due to an ankle injury, rendering him unavailable for the tournament’s remainder. The injury was sustained during a World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune last month, and despite recovery efforts, the 30-year-old has been unable to return to the campaign. Replacing Pandya in the Indian squad is Prasidh Krishna, a relatively inexperienced fast bowler who received approval from the tournament’s Event Technical Committee. Krishna boasts just 19 white-ball appearances for India and last featured at the international…

Siraj and Bumrah continued to pose significant challenges for the Sri Lankan batsmen, exploiting the pitch’s subtle nuances in Mumbai. Despite the pitch being somewhat favorable for batters, the Indian duo generated pronounced movement off the surface. Particularly, Siraj exhibited an intimidating presence and engaged in a fiery duel with Charith Asalanka early in the game. The Indian bowling assault intensified when Mohammed Shami, the first-change bowler for the Indian side, compounded Sri Lanka’s difficulties by removing both Asalanka and Dushan Hemantha in his opening over. Shami has sustained impressive form ever since his return to the Indian XI the…

Nandini Das’ book, “Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire,” has been recognized with the prestigious 11th British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. This distinguished award, presented during a ceremony hosted by the British Academy, celebrates the book’s remarkable contribution to our understanding of cultural dynamics worldwide. In her debut work, Das offers a unique perspective on the genesis of the British Empire by exploring the arrival of Sir Thomas Roe, the inaugural English ambassador to India in the early 17th century. As the recipient of this honor, Das will receive a prize of £25,000…

Rohit Sharma provided an update on the fitness of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya ahead of India’s clash with Sri Lanka at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Pandya had injured his ankle during India’s group match against Bangladesh and had been sidelined since. Rohit was questioned about Pandya’s potential return to full fitness before the Sri Lanka match and mentioned that he wouldn’t be available for that game. Rohit explained that Pandya’s injury required daily assessment to gauge his progress and recovery, both in terms of bowling and batting. The captain stated that they would take a day-to-day approach regarding…