In a virtual speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the World Health Assembly’s 75th anniversary as a global health organization during its 76th session in Geneva. In his address, Modi urged a collaborative effort to create robust global systems and increase global health equity while drawing attention to the holes in the global health infrastructure that were felt sharply during the COVID-19 epidemic. The Prime Minister stated that India sent around 300 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to over 100 nations, including several from the Global South, in reference to India’s support for the battle against Corona. In particular,…
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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.
On May 22, 2023, the Parramatta City Council chose Sameer Pandey as their next mayor. Pandey is now the first person of Indian descent to hold the post in the suburb of Greater Western Sydney as a result of the appointment. Sameer Pandey was first elected to the council in 2017 and became the first Indian-born deputy mayor of the city in 2022. Donna Davis, who had been elected to serve as the State Member for Parramatta in Australia’s New South Wales state, resigned from the position after being elected. Pandey asserted that the City of Parramatta is the geographic…
A group of 122 people arrived in Srinagar on Monday to attend the G20 meeting of the Working Group on Tourism with no disruptions to normal business operations or internet access. According to officials, 132 people were scheduled to travel aboard an Air Asia-leased flight from New Delhi to Srinagar. 122 of them boarded and made it to Srinagar. There were 60 foreigners present. Delegates from “at least 17 G20 nations” are attending the summit at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre, which is located alongside the renowned Dal Lake, according to officials. This is the first significant global event. G.…
The famous Times Square billboard in New York featured Indian rapper and hip-hop musician MC Stan. Spotify recognized his new “Haath Varthi” collaboration with Indian American DJ/producer KSHMR. “It feels incredibly amazing to witness myself getting featured at Times Square. It has truly been a dream of mine to take Indian hip-hop to the international stage, and this is definitely one of the most momentous occasions in my career,” Stan told ETimes TV. Straight to Times Square from Mumbai’s slums, Stan stated while sharing the video on Instagram and congratulating himself on the accomplishment. The musicians have reportedly also been…
Young Yashasvi Jaiswal and seasoned Faf du Plessis, two of this season’s most important batsmen, are set to square off when the Rajasthan Royals play Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match on Sunday. Both teams are trying to avoid a hat-trick of losses. The top two run scorers in the event thus far are Jaiswal and du Plessis, who are both in sublime form. Jaiswal is a close second with 575 runs from 12 knocks that include four fifties and a 124-run effort, while du Plessis is in first place with 576 runs from 11 innings, six half-centuries, and…
Dev Technology Group, a company co-founded by Indian-American IT entrepreneur Sanjeev Duggal, will spend US$366,000 to grow in Fairfax County, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said. The firm is investing in 10,000 square feet of extra office space to accommodate more IT and software staff due to the significant growth in demand for its services. 90 new jobs will be created by the project. “Dev Technology Group is a Virginia success story that bolsters our booming IT industry while providing critical services for the government and 21st-century jobs for civilians and veterans,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “We are proud to see…
Zest Outdoor Media, the first green out-of-home asset management company in the world and India, has completed the most impressive solar panel installation on a single billboard. On April 19, 2023, Mustafa Shabbir Akolawala, the founder of Zest Enterprise in Mumbai, won the honor. With 84 solar panels, Zest Outdoor will deliver over 300,000 units of solar energy over the next 5 years to the railways. thus generating the world’s highest green energy (solar) from a single advertising billboard. Nine years ago, Mustafa founded his own outdoor asset management business with the goal of advancing society through innovation. According to…
The top online travel agency in India, MakeMyTrip, has teamed up with Microsoft to make voice-assisted booking available on its website in Indian languages. It is believed that the agreement would increase the platform’s usability for users across India, making it more inclusive. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of MakeMyTrip, Sanjay Mohan, claimed that generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to revolutionize how people plan their vacations and allow MakeMyTrip to better serve its clients. He clarified that, particularly for Indian languages, generative AI can bring voice to the entire booking cycle, establish conversational skills, and summarize material from…
According to a new report from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Grant Thornton (GT), India-based businesses have generated tens of thousands of jobs and $15 billion in investments across the United States. The report, “Indian Roots, American Soil,” for the first time included a state-by-state assessment of the actual investments made and jobs produced by 100 Indian companies doing business in the US. The states where Indian businesses employ the most Americans directly include New Jersey, California, Texas, Illinois, and New York. The states with the most foreign direct investment (FDI) from Indian corporations are Texas, Pennsylvania,…
On April 25, 2023, an event was organized in Jaipur Foot, USA, in honor of Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the G-20 Summit’s chief coordinator, which will be joined by guests from 43 different nations. In September 2023, the Summit will be held in New Delhi. The reception, planned by Prem Bhandari, president of Jaipur Foot USA, commemorates the publication of Shringla’s book, “Not an Accidental Rise,” which looks back on the life and career of the former foreign secretary who rose to the position of top diplomat and offers insights on India’s most significant diplomatic dealings. Distinguished members of the Indian…
