Former US ambassador Nikki Haley has taken a contrasting position amid calls for a truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict, diverging from the prevailing sentiment favoring Palestine. During her visit to Israel alongside Israeli parliament member Dani Danon, Haley criticized the Biden administration for overlooking Hamas’s actions on October 7. She expressed her views in an article published in The New York Post, calling attention to the need for Israel’s decisive response to Hamas. In her op-ed, Haley highlighted her recent trip to Israel and advocated for Israel to intensify its efforts against the terrorist organization Hamas. She stressed the importance…
Author: Nupur Rohila
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.
Rumors circulating in Bollywood suggest that Sonakshi Sinha, the talented actor from ‘Dabangg’, is preparing to tie the knot with her boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal. Recently, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Netflix series Heeramandi featured Sonakshi, the only daughter of veteran actors Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, in the dual roles of mother Rehanna and daughter Fareedan. According to both Sonakshi and Zaheer’s close circles, the couple is all set for a registered marriage on June 23. Only family members and close friends will attend some pre-wedding ceremonies scheduled for June 22. The wedding will be in the morning, followed by…
According to experts cited by Newsweek, there’s a growing concern that former President Donald Trump may be overlooking a strategic opportunity if he fails to nominate a female running mate like former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for the upcoming November presidential election. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, has not yet publicly revealed his selection for vice president, but speculation has intensified in recent weeks and months regarding potential candidates. While there had been speculation about Trump potentially choosing a female candidate such as Haley or New York Representative Elise Stefanik, current indicators suggest a different trend. As of recent…
Ashok Elluswamy, an Indian-origin engineer, received recognition for being Tesla’s Autopilot team’s inaugural recruit. Elon Musk expressed gratitude, emphasizing Elluswamy’s pivotal role, stating that without him and the team, Tesla would have struggled to find an autonomy supplier. Elluswamy, in turn, credited Musk as the driving force behind AI and autonomy at Tesla, highlighting Musk’s relentless pursuit of ambitious goals. In a detailed note, Elluswamy recounted Tesla’s Autopilot’s inception in 2014, initiated on a minuscule computer with limited memory and computing power. Despite skepticism within the team, Musk insisted on implementing complex features like lane keeping and longitudinal control. Against…
Ananya Panday, while reflecting on her career beginnings, admitted that she initially faced fear but has since understood the value of authenticity over pretense. She emphasized that being genuine in front of an audience is more rewarding than attempting to put on a facade. Panday, known for her role in “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” has recently voiced the character of Riley in the Hindi version of Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” During the film’s promotional event, she discussed the difficulty of maintaining a facade of “toxic positivity,” highlighting the necessity of experiencing a full range of emotions, including sadness, to…
Kartik Aaryan has astounded audiences with his remarkable body transformation for his upcoming movie, “Chandu Champion.” Portraying Indian Army Officer Murlikant Petkar, he transitions from boxing to swimming. Over 15 months, Kartik shed 18 kgs, slimming down from 90 kgs to 72 kgs. This transformation followed his weight gain for the film “Freddy.” Tridev Pandey, Kartik’s trainer, and Virdhawal Khade, his swimming coach, played crucial roles in reshaping the actor’s physique and honing his boxing and swimming skills. Unlike many actors who revert to their previous physique post-filming, Kartik remains dedicated to maintaining his hard-earned physique. He continues to frequent…
Bank of America’s President and Country Head for India, Kaku Nakhate, is confident that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy. Nakhate highlighted that the recent election results endorse the continuation of current policy measures and underscored the need for the government to stay focused on reforms. Nakhate expressed her belief in the relentless growth of the Indian economy, stating that this century belongs to India. She emphasized the anticipated increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) and the expected return of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows to the Indian market. She noted that the recent FPI outflows…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims for a historic third consecutive victory as the NDA surpasses the critical 272-seat mark, leading in 299 seats. Contrary to most exit polls, the INDIA coalition presents a stronger performance, leading in over 200 seats, defying earlier predictions. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP trails behind the Samajwadi Party and Congress-led INDA, with the latter leading in 42 seats compared to NDA’s 37. Meanwhile, in Bihar, the JDU emerges as the dominant party, leading in 15 seats, followed closely by the BJP with 11. States like Rajasthan and Gujarat, where BJP previously swept, witness a potential…
The landscape of Indian corporate conglomerates valued over US$ 100 billion has recently expanded, now comprising eight entities. This growth was primarily fueled by a robust surge in domestic equities. Among the recent additions to this elite group are Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Airtel group, the ICICI Bank group, and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Aditya Birla group. The leading conglomerate remains the venerable Tata group, boasting a combined market capitalization of over US$ 366 billion. It is closely followed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance group at US$ 267 billion and Gautam Adani’s Adani group at US$ 205 billion. Together, these eight conglomerates command…
Local exit polls in India suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely win a legislative majority, putting him on track for an unprecedented third consecutive term in office. His alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party is driving this campaign. Several pollsters, including India Today (Axis My India), Today’s Chanakya, Times Now (ETG), C-Voter, and CSDS-Lokniti, have released their exit poll forecasts for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The local news channel NDTV published an exit poll summary, predicting the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to win approximately 365 out of the 543 seats in the lower house of parliament.…
