Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Bollywood fans have reason to celebrate as Cocktail 2, one of the industry’s most awaited sequels, has officially entered production. The film brings together Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna for the first time, creating immense buzz across social media and among cinema enthusiasts. Directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the movie is set to release in late 2026, reviving the signature mix of humor, charm, and romance that made the original Cocktail a success. The first Cocktail (2012), starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, won audiences over with its…

IndiGo announced plans to launch India’s first Airbus A321XLR flights on the Athens route, with operations beginning in January 2026. The airline is expected to take delivery of the aircraft by the end of this year, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. According to reports, the airline will operate six non-stop weekly flights to Athens, pending regulatory approvals. The route will link the Greek capital with both Delhi and Mumbai, offering three weekly departures from each city. With this move, IndiGo becomes the only Indian carrier to provide direct connectivity between India and Greece. The A321XLR is…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that India will grow into a $30 trillion economy by the year 2047. Speaking at the annual conclave of a private media house in New Delhi, Goyal emphasized that the foundation for this growth is already being laid through policy reforms, fiscal discipline, and targeted support for businesses. Highlighting India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Goyal pointed out that controlling inflation has been a key government priority since 2014. He noted that the Reserve Bank of India plays a crucial role by keeping a close watch on monetary and…

The national capital is preparing to unveil a series of major development and welfare projects valued at more than $360 million during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday celebrations next week. These initiatives will be launched as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) 15-day “Seva Pakhwada” program, running from September 17 to October 2, designed to honor the Prime Minister’s birthday with public-focused initiatives. Among the highlights, the Delhi Jal Board will introduce 13 projects aimed at improving the city’s water infrastructure. This includes a new sewer network in Sonia Vihar, a Master Balancing Reservoir at Palla, and an Underground…

Vice President-elect CP Radhakrishnan is set to be formally sworn into office on September 12, 2025, in a ceremony to be conducted by President Droupadi Murmu. The swearing-in will mark the official start of his tenure as India’s 15th Vice President. Radhakrishnan earned a decisive victory in the recent election, securing 452 votes out of a total of 767, defeating opposition candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy. His election reflects the support of the ruling alliance and underscores his prominence in Indian political circles. Following the formal oath-taking, Radhakrishnan will assume his constitutional responsibilities, including serving as the Chairman of the Rajya…

India and the United States appear to be moving closer to resolving their trade disagreements, with both governments signaling a softer approach after months of friction. A delegation led by India’s Chief Trade Negotiator Rajesh Agarwal, along with senior officials from the Commerce Ministry, is set to travel to Washington, D.C., next week to resume in-person discussions, according to people familiar with the matter. This renewed momentum follows a series of cordial statements exchanged between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on social media. Modi described India and the United States as “close friends and natural partners,”…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently joined a trilateral call with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to review the current state of India-EU relations and push forward areas of mutual cooperation. During the discussion, all three leaders welcomed progress in crucial sectors such as trade, technology, investment, defense, sustainability, and supply chain security. They reiterated their determination to fast-track the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) while highlighting the importance of implementing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Von der Leyen underlined the global consequences of the ongoing war in Ukraine, pointing out…

Indian American Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as the new associate administrator of NASA, the US space agency’s highest civil service post. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Acting Administrator Sean P. Duffy, who praised Kshatriya’s two decades of contributions to America’s space program. Kshatriya, a longtime NASA veteran, most recently served as deputy for the Moon to Mars Program within the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters. In this role, he managed mission planning and oversight for crewed lunar expeditions under the Artemis campaign, which lays the groundwork for future human missions to Mars. NASA emphasized…

The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) announced that Dr. Vijay Rangachari has been awarded a prestigious $500,000 research grant, part of a $2.5 million global initiative supporting innovative work in neurodegenerative disease research. He is one of only five scientists worldwide to receive this recognition, placing the university on the international stage. The award was presented under the 2025 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop, a funding program organized by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF), one of the largest independent supporters of tauopathy studies. The initiative is run in partnership with CurePSP, the Aging Mind Foundation, and the Alzheimer’s Association. The Tauopathy…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented India’s long-term vision for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), outlining three guiding principles: Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity. Speaking at the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, he underlined India’s consistent and constructive role in shaping the future of the grouping since becoming a full member in 2017. Modi said security and stability remain the foundation for development, warning that terrorism and separatism continue to pose grave threats. Referring to the tragic Pahalgam attack, which claimed dozens of lives, he reminded member nations that India has faced the scourge…