India has ascended to the 63rd spot in the World Economic Forum’s latest global Energy Transition Index, demonstrating notable advancements in energy equity, security, and sustainability. This index, which was unveiled on Wednesday, saw European countries dominating the top positions, with Sweden leading the pack, followed by Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, and France. Notably, China secured the 20th position. India’s progress is particularly significant given that the majority of countries, 83% to be precise, have regressed in at least one of the three critical dimensions of energy system performance—security, equity, and sustainability—compared to the previous year. Alongside India, other developing nations…
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Nupur Rohila
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.
India has initiated the construction of a school and hostel buildings in Nepal’s Pyuthan district. This initiative is a component of the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP), a joint endeavor between India and Nepal. The Shree Dang-Bang Secondary School & Hostel Buildings at Airawati Rural Municipality-1 are being constructed with financial assistance from the Indian government, amounting to NRs 33.92 million, under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ program. The foundation stone was jointly laid by Nabil Bikram Shah, Chairman of Airawati Rural Municipality, and Prashant Kumar Sona, Second Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. According to an official…
The India-US space partnership reached a milestone with the conclusion of the Strategic Framework for Human Spaceflight Cooperation, enhancing interoperability in space. This framework includes plans for advanced training of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronauts at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, marking the first joint effort in astronaut training between the two agencies for missions to the International Space Station (ISS). A joint fact sheet issued after the iCET Dialogue, chaired by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, celebrated this agreement. NASA will assist in training two Indian astronauts, with one slated to…
The US Consulate General in Mumbai has announced the restart of regular visa appointments across all categories, which were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the scheduling of new appointments and the acceptance of 221(g) submissions, aimed at reducing processing delays for individuals planning travel to the US. The Immigrant Visa Unit at the US Consulate General Mumbai has informed that all applicants whose appointments were canceled during the pandemic have received guidance on how to reschedule. This initiative is intended to tackle the backlog of applications and assist those whose travel plans were disrupted. Furthermore, the Consulate…
Several Indian American early-stage investors are among Business Insider’s top contributors to startup success in ‘The Seed 100’ list this year. They play pivotal roles in realizing the ambitions of startup founders by providing crucial initial support and backing innovative ideas. These investors are not merely financial backers but are known for their strategic insights, risk-taking abilities, and collaborative approaches. The landscape of early-stage investing has evolved significantly, especially in the aftermath of the tech bull run. Investors are now focusing on foundational principles, advocating for lean startup methodologies, and capitalizing on the AI boom. The latest edition of…
In partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi is spearheading a new initiative that brings together university leaders nationwide to shape the future of public-impact research in the United States, with a focus on benefiting society as a whole. Bendapudi is the founding chair of the Presidents and Chancellors Council on Public Impact Research, which unites more than a dozen leaders from research universities and higher education institutions across the country. This council will collaborate closely with Pew’s Transforming Evidence Funders Network, integrating various stakeholders from the research ecosystem, including government agencies, philanthropic and funding organizations,…
The G7 has evolved significantly from its origins as a White House “Library Group” of finance ministers navigating the aftermath of Bretton Woods and oil shocks. Initially comprising West Germany, France, UK, and the US, it progressed into a formal platform for managing global economic issues, later joined by Italy, Canada, and Japan. In 1981, the European Union became a non-enumerated member, solidifying the G7’s role as a coordinating body for economic, trade, finance, and foreign policy matters among the world’s wealthiest nations. Russia’s expulsion from the group in 2014 followed its annexation of Crimea, altering its composition temporarily. Italy,…
Gaanth, Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar, the web series, began streaming in Jio Cinema on June 11, 2024. The crime thriller revolves around an under investigation mass suicide or murder incident. The word ‘Gaanth’ in Hindi means a knot. The new web series ‘Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar’ tells the story of a mysterious mass suicide or murder, its investigation, and the involvement of a doctor. As the name suggests, the story’s plot is on the eastern banks of the river Yamuna, also known as ‘Jamnaa Paar’ and commonly referred to as east Delhi. The web series has eight episodes, and…
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India have undergone a remarkable evolution since the early 1990s, transforming from mere ‘captives’ of their global parent companies to dynamic ‘digital twins’ today. Srikanth Srinivasan, Vice President of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), highlights the newfound significance of Indian GCCs, emphasizing their role as indispensable as any other office for multinational corporations, especially in the post-pandemic era. This evolution is exemplified by companies like Planview and Target, with Planview’s India center emerging as a cutting-edge ‘digital next generation’ entity, while Target’s Bengaluru operations serve as a fully integrated GCC and…
Earlier this year, David Wardlaw was frustrated when former President Trump criticized Nikki Haley, his then-rival, on his Truth Social account, warning that anyone supporting her campaign would be excluded from the MAGA camp. Wardlaw decided to donate to Haley’s campaign in response to Trump’s statement, expressing his discontent by saying that Trump needed their votes but was alienating them instead. Wardlaw traveled from Georgia to South Carolina to attend a rally for Haley, accompanied by family members. Although he had voted for Trump in the previous two general elections, he was growing weary of Trump’s divisive behavior and hoped…