The Carnegie Corporation of New York recently announced its annual list of Great Immigrants, celebrating naturalized citizens whose contributions enrich American society and democracy. Among this year’s honorees are prominent Indian Americans, including Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, renowned for his work in economics at MIT, and Ashish Kumar Jha, a global public health leader and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator. Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith America, promotes religious cooperation, while Premal Shah, co-founder of Kiva, facilitates microfinance globally. Raj Panjabi, originally from Liberia, is recognized for his global health advocacy and leadership roles in pandemic preparedness and biodefense strategies. Abhijit…
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Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a distinguished Indian-American physician, has been chosen as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this month, where former US President Donald Trump will officially be nominated as the party’s presidential candidate. Trump, aged 78, is slated to be the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Dr. Shivangi, a well-respected leader within the Indian-American community, expressed his pride in being elected as a National Delegate to the convention for the sixth consecutive time. He noted his nomination as an official delegate at the convention scheduled from July 13 to July 19, 2024, in Milwaukee,…
On June 29, 2024, history was made in Barbados as India triumphed in an exhilarating finale against South Africa to clinch their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 13 years. The atmosphere was electric as Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first set the stage for a thrilling contest. Despite an early setback with quick wickets, including Sharma and Pant falling to Keshav Maharaj, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel resurrected India’s innings with a resilient partnership, guiding them to a competitive 176 runs. South Africa, in pursuit of their maiden world title, faced an uphill battle from the outset…
During the 18th Annual Convocation of Thiruvalluvar University in Vellore, Dr. GA Ramadass, Director of the National Institute of Ocean Technology, highlighted India’s burgeoning status as a global research hub. Speaking at the event presided over by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Dr. Ramadass emphasized the increasing government expenditure on education and research and development in every budget cycle. The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 43,735 students, comprising 37,886 bachelor’s, 5,268 master’s, and 111 MPhil recipients. Notable achievers included 249 PhD, 42 BSc, and 34 MSc graduates, recognized for their academic excellence. Addressing the audience, Dr. Ramadass underscored India’s rapid…
Venigalla Rao, an Indian-American professor, has been granted a $5 million research award by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) through its Avant-Garde Award Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research. The grant aims to support Rao’s endeavors in developing a cure for HIV, a virus that attacks the immune system and leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). As HIV remains a significant global health challenge, having claimed about 40.4 million lives to date, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), efforts to find a cure are critical worldwide. The NIDA Avant-Garde Award is dedicated to groundbreaking research…
South Africa broke their semi-final jinx by dominating Afghanistan to secure their first men’s T20 World Cup final appearance. Despite failing to advance from their previous seven World Cup semi-finals across different formats, the Proteas bowled out Afghanistan for 56 in 11.5 overs on a challenging pitch, clinching a nine-wicket victory in Trinidad. Marco Jansen set the tone by dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in their remarkable journey to the semi-finals, reducing the score to 28-6 early on. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi wrapped up the innings with impressive figures of 3-6, while Jansen ended with 3-16. However, concerns were raised…
The Centre is considering the establishment of a global trade promotion body aimed at enhancing MSME exports, as per sources familiar with the matter. This initiative is being proposed in light of India’s growing trade deficit and the critical need to boost exports. This new entity, modeled after the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AUSTRADE), will have branches in major global economies. The focus of this organization will be to support MSMEs, which often lack the financial capacity to market their products internationally on their own. One source indicated a strong demand for…
Four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) of India have achieved remarkable success at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France, held from June 16 to 23, 2024. Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, and Capt Dania James collectively secured an unprecedented 32 medals, including 19 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, in the above 35 years male category, secured five gold medals across events like 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, cross country, and 4x100m relay. Maj Anish George, competing in the under 35 years male category,…
The primary market is experiencing robust growth, achieving unprecedented milestones alongside the secondary market. As the first half of the year draws to a close, three initial public offerings (IPOs) are set to conclude, marking the strongest performance in 17 years. According to data from the Prime Database, a total of 37 companies across various sectors have collectively raised nearly US$ 3.83 billion during this period. This represents a fourfold increase compared to the same period last year, driven by substantial liquidity from both domestic and foreign investors. Unlike previous election years characterized by subdued IPO activity, the current year…
S&P Global India has reaffirmed its standing among the nation’s leading workplaces, securing the 47th position in India’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024, accredited by the Great Place to Work Institute. This achievement marks the company’s fourth consecutive year within the top 100 and its second consecutive year in the top 50 among leading organizations. Nilam Patel, Managing Director of S&P Global’s India Operations, expressed pride in the accolade, stating, “We are delighted and humbled to be recognized among India’s Top Companies to Work For in 2024. This prestigious ranking in the Top 50 underscores the exceptional…