Author: Nupur Rohila

Maha Kumbh has opened new opportunities for spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing the state’s reputation as a major pilgrimage hub. To improve accessibility to revered religious sites, the Uttar Pradesh government has developed five key spiritual corridors, offering pilgrims a seamless travel experience across sacred destinations. During his visit to Prayagraj, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to police officers, sanitation workers, medical teams, boatmen, media personnel, and transport staff for their role in ensuring the event’s success. He emphasized how these newly established corridors would provide devotees with convenient travel routes to holy sites, significantly enhancing faith-based tourism…

Lisa Patel’s journey as a student advocate began in high school when she successfully pushed back against a proposal to remove International Baccalaureate classes. That experience showed her the power of her voice, a lesson she has carried into her role as the student trustee on the University of Tennessee (UT) System Board of Trustees. Now a junior majoring in biomedical engineering, Patel has taken on the responsibility of representing student concerns at board meetings. She actively seeks input from students across disciplines, recognizing that her own experience in engineering is just one perspective. “I make it a priority to…

Indian American entrepreneurs Navin and Rita Dimond, along with their daughters Ashley and Sonja, have donated a $13 million endowment to Cornell University’s Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. This transformative gift, part of Cornell’s “To Do the Greatest Good” campaign, will fund scholarships for first-generation students with financial need, recognizing them as Hospitality Scholars. The Dimond family’s contribution unlocked an additional $2.5 million through Cornell’s affordability challenge match program, further expanding the reach of their $10.5 million donation. In recognition, the Nolan deanship has been named the Dimond Family Dean of the Nolan Hotel School. Navin Dimond,…

Indian American scientist Dr. Bhavna Tandon, Chief Scientific Officer at Brown Foods, has played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking food innovation—UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-made whole cow milk. Brown Foods, a Boston-based startup backed by Y Combinator, has successfully developed this cow-free dairy product that mimics traditional milk in taste, texture, and nutrition. Dr. Tandon unveiled UnReal Milk at Brown Foods’ Boston lab, marking a major milestone in food technology. Using mammalian cell culture, the company has created a milk alternative that contains all essential dairy proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, making it functionally identical to conventional milk. Unlike…

Dr. Swati Dhingra has been reappointed for a second term as an external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). She will continue in the role until August 8, 2028, having initially been appointed on August 9, 2022. Speaking to the media, Dhingra noted a divide among policymakers regarding interest rate cuts. She highlighted that even with 0.25 percentage point reductions every quarter throughout 2025, monetary policy would still be too restrictive by the end of the year. A prominent economist, Dhingra is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) and an Associate at…

During his visit to Bhagalpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with a garland made of fox nuts (makhana) while releasing the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Bihar. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted makhana’s rising popularity as a superfood, sharing that he personally consumes it around 300 days a year. He emphasized its growing presence in urban diets and underscored the need to introduce it to international markets. To support farmers and improve production, the government announced the establishment of a Makhana Board in this year’s budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the…

A recent survey by StockGro and 1Lattice, titled the Investor Behaviour Index (IBI 2025), reveals a growing preference for stock market investments among young Indians. Out of 50,000 participants, 81% have invested in stocks, with 45% of those under 35 making it their primary investment choice. This shift is fueled by greater financial awareness, improved access to digital trading tools, and a desire for long-term financial security. However, knowledge gaps remain a barrier, as 42% of non-investors cite a lack of financial understanding as their reason for staying away. Meanwhile, 44% of aspiring investors seek step-by-step investment guidance, and 38%…

India has intensified its partnership with the United Kingdom (UK) in telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced digital technologies. The country’s Telecom Secretary recently traveled to the UK to engage with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and strengthen collaboration in next-generation telecom solutions, including 5G, 6G, and digital security. During the visit, discussions were held with National Scientific Adviser Chris Johnson and National Technology Adviser Dave Smith, focusing on enhancing telecom security and infrastructure. Conversations with Geoff Huggins, Director of the Digital Directorate in Scotland, explored digital transformation strategies. The delegation also visited key research hubs, including…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi on Friday, marking a historic return of the prestigious literary event to the national capital after 71 years. Running from February 21 to 23, the three-day conference honors Marathi literature’s legacy while addressing contemporary literary themes. During the inaugural ceremony, PM Modi was honored in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Sharad Pawar, acclaimed Marathi writer Tara Bhawalkar, and Sammelan president Usha Tambe. Established in 1878 by Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, the literary gathering has a…

Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced on Friday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Guest of Honour at the nation’s upcoming National Day celebrations. Addressing Parliament, Ramgoolam expressed his gratitude for hosting such a distinguished leader, emphasizing the significance of PM Modi’s visit, given his demanding schedule and recent diplomatic trips to Paris and the United States. He stated, “It is a great privilege for our nation to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as our Guest of Honour. His presence, despite his international commitments, underscores the deep bond between our countries.” Ramgoolam further highlighted that PM Modi’s…