Author: Malavika Subramanyan

According to a senior official, the country-based quota system in its allocation, which can only be amended by the US Congress, is the primary cause of the protracted and agonizing wait for green cards for people from India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines. According to a news report from Washington on May 19, Douglas Rand, the Senior Advisor to the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), stated that the annual limit set by Congress for family-sponsored preference green cards is 2,26,000 for the entire world, while the annual limit for employment-based green cards is 1,40,000. A Green…

The 17th of May has been National Walnut Day since the 1950s, and this year is no exception. This day serves as a gentle reminder to everyone about walnuts’ exquisite flavors, potent health benefits, and versatility. A day that should be commemorated with at least a fistful of walnuts, in recognition of the fact that they are incredibly nutritious and why you should #ThinkWalnutsThinkCalifornia. A Handful of Walnuts Equals Good Health Over three decades of research indicate that walnuts, as part of a wholesome, balanced diet, are essential for a healthy heart. Walnut is the only tree nut that contains…

On May 20, 2023, the Japanese city of Hiroshima hosted the unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During the unveiling ceremony, dignitariessuch as H.E. Mr. Nakatani Gen, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament; Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima City; Mr. Tatsunori Motani, Speaker of the Hiroshima City Assembly; members of the Indian community; and Mahatma Gandhi supporters in Japan were present. On the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister for the G-7 summit from May 19–21, 2023, the Government of India has given the Mahatma Gandhi bust to…

According to Mr. Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, the US Embassy in India intends to begin the next round of student visa applications in the coming weeks and aims to award more visas this year than last. On his first visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, Mr. Garcetti stated that the embassy has assigned officials to work on the issue and that an effort is being made to shorten wait times for both students and first-time visitors. “I think we will show that this year we will be able to go past the earlier numbers and get to an…

According to a May 10 announcement by Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open a three-day, first-of-its-kind exhibition in New Delhi on May 18, which is recognized as International Museum Day. The celebrations, which run from May 18 to May 20, will also honor International Museum Day, which falls on May 18. “The upcoming three-day International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati Maidan is a historic event as it is the first time the government will showcase new technology and initiatives for museums. With the cooperation of various departments, including museum development, experts, and senior officers,…

In an effort to diversify production away from China, Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn announced in a filing with the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday that it had purchased 300 acres of land close to the Bengaluru airport. The enormous plot of land in Devanahalli, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, is being purchased for Rs 300 crore ($37 million) by its subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development. Foxconn is the largest manufacturer of contract electronics in the world and a key supplier of Apple iPhone components. It’s expected that the plant in Bengaluru will produce Apple products along with…

India’s all-format captain and right-handed batsman is Rohit Sharma. He made his debut in international cricket in 2007, making an impression in his year’s first notable appearance, the ICC T20 World Cup 2007. He has since become one of the sport’s most lethal willow users. He has 9.825 runs at an average of 48.63 in 243 ODIs. In the format, he has 30 centuries and 48 fifties, with a top score of 264. He is also the only batsman in ODI cricket to have recorded three double centuries. At the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England, where he topped…

Natasha Perianayagam, an Indian-American student, was nominated to the Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth’s list of the “world’s brightest” pupils for the second year in a row based on the results of exams taken by more than 15,000 students from 76 different countries and above grade level. 13-year-old Perianayagam attends Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School in New Jersey. In the spring of 2021, while she was in Grade 5, she also took the Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY) exam. Her verbal and quantitative test scores were on par with the 90th percentile for advanced Grade 8 achievement,…

In order to create a digitalized farm-to-customer traceable supply chain, Bayer, a large multinational firm with significant expertise in the life sciences of agriculture and healthcare, and Superplum, an agri-tech start-up, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). With an eye toward expanding to additional regions, the objective of this alliance is to develop and implement a sustainable crop protection strategy for fruit producers in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The strategy aims to help 15,000 smallholder farmers in India over the course of three years by offering clear economic incentives to all stakeholders. As part…

“This almost feels like a film release and I’m feeling the pre-release jitters all over again. Super excited for the viewers to watch ‘Vikram Vedha’, not only in Hindi but also in Marathi and Bengali languages and that too without any subscription, absolutely free of cost,” Hrithik mentioned in a statement. The actor also said he is relieved that the movie will have its digital premiere on JioCinema and end “a long wait of 7 months”. Roshan further added, “It’s an interesting launch as ‘Vikram Vedha’ will be the first in their launch calendar of 100 titles that will be…