Author: Malavika Subramanyan

India has created 52 million formal jobs in the past four years, with 47% of them being first jobs, according to the State Bank of India’s latest Ecowrap. This has been documented in payroll data from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS). The report shows that over the four-year period, there were 48.6 million new EPF members, along with 3.1 million new NPS members. However, the actual net new payroll under EPFO was 22.7 million during the four-year period, and the second job was 21.7 million, according to the report. In addition, Group Chief…

Dr. Prem Reddy, an Indian-American physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, was recently honored with the Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) in the United States. The award ceremony took place in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and was attended by prominent figures, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The IACC bestowed this prestigious recognition upon Dr. Reddy in acknowledgment of his visionary leadership, which has played a pivotal role in the revitalization and enhancement of hospitals across the nation. Some notable examples include Garden City Hospital in Garden City and Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, Michigan, among others.…

Rohil Dhaliwal, a third-year bioengineering student at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), dedicated his summer to conducting research on plant growth in microgravity. His opportunity arose through an internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. During this internship, Dhaliwal collaborated with the Planetary Protection Group, an essential division responsible for establishing protocols to prevent cross-contamination during space exploration. Among his tasks, he played a pivotal role in reconfiguring equipment designed to simulate microgravity conditions for plant studies. Reflecting on his experience, Dhaliwal expressed his excitement about working at a place…

The success of the G20 India Leaders’ Summit, marked by unanimous agreement among all participating nations, owes its achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global reputation, as stated by India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant on Monday. This summit in New Delhi signaled a new era in global collaboration, with PM Modi passing the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. India’s message of ‘one earth, one family, one future’ rooted in the age-old belief of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ resonated strongly throughout the three thematic sessions. This monumental event held at Bharat Mandapam over the weekend captivated not only…

Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House minority, has appointed Asha Armstrong as his cloakroom assistant. Armstrong, a young Indian American, shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing her excitement about her new role within the Office of the Democratic Leader. She also expressed gratitude for her time in Ranking Member Nadler’s office and her eagerness to take this next step in her career. Cloakrooms, located away from the House and Senate chambers, offer members a space for discussions, relaxation, legislative strategy talks, and preparation for floor proceedings, as per the House Democratic Cloakroom website. Each party has its own cloakroom. Cloakroom…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the conclusion of the G20 Leaders Summit by transferring the ceremonial G20 presidency gavel to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Modi expressed confidence in the collaborative spirit of the Troika (comprising the current, previous, and upcoming presidencies) and expected Brazil to advance the collective objectives of member nations when it assumes the presidency in November 2023. Discussing the outcomes and deliberations of the New Delhi Summit, Modi acknowledged the multitude of suggestions and proposals put forth by the participants over the past two days. He emphasized the responsibility to assess these recommendations and…

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to address world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, India presents a compelling backdrop. Record stock-market valuations and surging foreign investments showcase the nation’s burgeoning prominence on the global stage. India’s economy, among the world’s fastest-growing, boasts robust corporate earnings and a retail investing boom, propelling its equity benchmark towards an all-time high. This stands in stark contrast to many emerging-market peers, especially neighboring China, which has grappled with economic challenges and turbulent financial markets, making India an increasingly attractive destination for global investors. Foreign investors have poured over $16…

In commemoration of the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, Sanjiv Mehta, the CEO of the East India Company, unveiled a stunning Crown Coin made of diamonds and gold. This extraordinary piece, known as “The Crown,” required an extensive 16-month effort to craft and is valued at approximately $23 million, setting a new standard as the most valuable coin ever produced. The meticulous craftsmanship behind “The Crown” is evident in its design, where diamonds were carefully cut and placed individually to seamlessly integrate into the overall composition. The coin’s design ingeniously mirrors the flowing pattern of the British Union Jack,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined a set of ambitious goals for the India-ASEAN partnership, aiming to deepen the alliance’s influence on the global stage. Addressing the India-ASEAN conclave in the Indonesian capital, PM Modi identified five key pillars that would underpin India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian group. Firstly, he emphasized the need for India and ASEAN to collaboratively establish new rules for a post-Covid world order. PM Modi’s proposal highlighted that the end of the pandemic marked the beginning of a new era where the traditional division between the Global North and Global South was becoming…

A professor of Indian descent has recently assumed a faculty role at Harvard University’s Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Kanaka Rajan holds the distinction of being the inaugural faculty member appointed within the newly established Kempner Institute, where she will serve as an institute investigator. In addition to her role at the Kempner Institute, Rajan will also hold a concurrent position within the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Her appointment is geared towards fostering collaboration between the HMS Department of Neurobiology and the Kempner Institute, with the shared goal of advancing research,…