In contrast to its efforts to penalize countries engaged in transactions with Russia, the United States itself continues to make substantial annual payments to Moscow, totaling around $1 billion, for the supply of enriched uranium. According to a report from The New York Times, the United States relies on Russia to fulfill over one-third of its annual demand for enriched uranium, which is essential for powering its nuclear plants and generating more than half of its emissions-free energy. This significant payment is made to the Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation, which is believed to have close ties to Russia’s military-industrial…
Author: Nupur Rohila
Nupur Rohila
Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
On June 13, 2023, New York-based international non-profit organization Girl Rising announced Nidhi Shukla as its new president. Shukla, formerly the head of global programming in Delhi, India, will now be based in New York, working alongside CEO Christina Lowery. Together, they will drive the organization’s mission of using storytelling to transform how girls and their education are valued worldwide. Having been part of Girl Rising since 2015, Shukla expressed her excitement about the organization’s unique approach of leveraging storytelling to break down gender barriers, foster understanding, forge connections, and cultivate empathy. With Girl Rising entering its second decade of…
India achieved a remarkable milestone in seafood exports during FY23, with a record-breaking volume and value. Despite challenges faced in key export markets like the USA, India exported 1,735,286 million tonnes (MT) of seafood valued at US$ 8.09 billion (Rs. 63,969.14 crore). This represents a 4.31% increase in US$ terms, 11.08% increase in Rs., and a substantial 26.73% increase in quantity compared to the previous fiscal year. Frozen shrimp continued to dominate as the leading export item, with the USA and China emerging as the primary importers of Indian seafood. Frozen shrimp accounted for 40.98% of the total quantity and…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released data on H-1B visa approvals for the fiscal year 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022. Out of the total 441,000 approved applications, 320,000 or 72.6% were given to individuals born in India. China ranked second with 55,038 approved applications, accounting for 12.5% of the total, while Canada secured the third spot with 4,235 successful applicants, representing 1% of the overall figure. These statistics include both initial employment and visa extensions. The USCIS report, titled “Characteristics of H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers – 2022,” shows an 8.6% increase in approved H-1B…
Later this year, the renowned Indian Institute of Technology Madras will establish a branch campus on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania, showcasing India’s embrace of transnational education. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a prestigious educational institution, will establish a campus on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania later this year, marking India’s foray into transnational education. The campus is set to commence operations in October and will initially admit 70 students, including 50 undergraduates and 20 master’s degree students. Media reports from Tanzania suggest that the branch, which will be the first overseas and African campus of IIT…
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently held a virtual meeting with Asmi Jain, a young girl from Indore, who was selected as one of the winners of the WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge. The challenge aimed to encourage students worldwide to create an original app using the Swift coding language. Jain, who is 20 years old, developed an app called EyeTrack, which tracks a user’s eye movements as they follow a ball moving across the screen, ultimately helping to strengthen their eye muscles. During the meeting, Tim Cook expressed his fascination with the thriving iOS developer community in India and praised Jain’s…
According to media reports, the implementation of the New Industrial Policy (NIP) 2021 in Jammu and Kashmir since April 1, 2022, is yielding positive outcomes, as the region is emerging as an attractive investment destination. In a significant development, investments amounting to approximately $297 million have been made in Jammu and Kashmir within a single year, marking a milestone since 1947. The establishment of new business units during the Financial Year 2022-23 has resulted in the creation of employment opportunities for over 10,000 young individuals, as reported by the Indian news agency ANI. Officials have shared that a total of…
According to reports, Nitesh Tiwari’s film adaptation of Ramayan is scheduled to begin production in December. The movie had previously been delayed due to difficulties in casting the role of Ravana, but it seems that the search for an actor is now over. As per a report from Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Yash have been chosen for the key roles in the film. A source close to Pinkvilla revealed, “In recent weeks, Ranbir Kapoor has been seen visiting the DNEG office to monitor the progress of Ramayana. The pre-visualization of the world has already been completed, and now…
On June 8, 2023, the newly developed ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile underwent a successful test flight from an island near the coast of Odisha, as confirmed by officials. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island and achieved all of the set objectives. This marked the first night launch before the missile’s induction, following three successful developmental trials. The launch demonstrated the system’s accuracy and reliability. To capture flight data along the entire trajectory, range instrumentation, including radar, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking systems, were installed at multiple locations, including two ships positioned…
India and Germany have expressed their concerns about China’s pursuit of geostrategic dominance, which poses a challenge to neighboring countries. In order to strengthen their strategic partnership, the two countries have pledged to collaborate on various fronts, including the potential joint manufacturing of six conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. During a meeting with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius emphasized that India is a “strategically reliable partner” and should be regarded on par with Australia and Japan in terms of arms exports. Pistorius also hinted at the possibility of Thyssen-Krupp…