Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced his participation in the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters, joining the UN leadership and the international community. The event, scheduled to begin at 5 pm IST, marks the ninth year since the UN recognized June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution in 2014. With participation from over 180 countries, International Yoga Day holds great significance as a global celebration of this ancient Indian practice. Since its official recognition by the United Nations, the event has gained remarkable global momentum, becoming a symbol of unity and…
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.
According to a groundbreaking study published in The Lancet medical journal, an alarming 101 million individuals, equivalent to 11 percent of India’s total population, are currently living with diabetes. Additionally, 35.5 percent of Indians suffer from hypertension. This comprehensive research, conducted by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Union health ministry, provides an in-depth assessment of the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across all states in the country. The study, titled “Metabolic Non-communicable Health Report of India: The ICMR-INDIAB National Cross-sectional Study,” highlights the urgent need for effective strategies…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, a duo from India, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the men’s doubles title at the Indonesia Open. This victory marked the first time that an Indian doubles pair emerged victorious in a Super 1000 event. Currently ranked 6th in the world, Rankireddy and Shetty displayed their prowess by defeating Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yika in a convincing manner, securing straight-game victories with scores of 21-17, 21-18. Prior to this triumph, the Indian pair had already made history by becoming the first Indian duo to reach the final of any Super 1000 tournament.…
Renowned Indian filmmaker Karan Johar is set to receive a prestigious honor at the British Parliament on Tuesday, 20th June 2023. The ceremony will take place at the Palace of Westminster, which serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Johar’s work has a deep connection with the United Kingdom, as he has filmed several movies there, including the popular titles “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham,” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.” These films have resonated with audiences and have played a significant role in establishing Johar’s global reputation. In…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a significant visit to China on June 18, marking the highest-level trip by a US official in almost five years. The purpose of this visit was to ease the escalating tensions between the rival powers. Although neither side anticipates major breakthroughs during Blinken’s two-day visit, as the world’s two largest economies, they remain at odds on various issues ranging from trade and technology to regional security. However, both countries have expressed an increasing interest in pursuing greater stability, recognizing a limited timeframe before upcoming elections in both the United States and Taiwan. The…
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 $1 billion, for the supply of enriched uranium. According to a report from The New York Times, the United States relies on Russia to fulfill over one-third of its annual demand for enriched uranium, which is essential for powering its nuclear plants and generating more than half of its emissions-free energy. This significant payment is made to the Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation, which is believed to have close ties to Russia’s military-industrial…
On June 13, 2023, New York-based international non-profit organization Girl Rising announced Nidhi Shukla as its new president. Shukla, formerly the head of global programming in Delhi, India, will now be based in New York, working alongside CEO Christina Lowery. Together, they will drive the organization’s mission of using storytelling to transform how girls and their education are valued worldwide. Having been part of Girl Rising since 2015, Shukla expressed her excitement about the organization’s unique approach of leveraging storytelling to break down gender barriers, foster understanding, forge connections, and cultivate empathy. With Girl Rising entering its second decade of…
India achieved a remarkable milestone in seafood exports during FY23, with a record-breaking volume and value. Despite challenges faced in key export markets like the USA, India exported 1,735,286 million tonnes (MT) of seafood valued at US$ 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…
