The Indian American Medical Association, Illinois (IAMA-IL) marked its 44th anniversary with a memorable fundraising gala on December 7, 2024, at the Matrix Club in Naperville. The event brought together leaders, influencers, and community members to celebrate the achievements of the organization and raise funds for its future initiatives. IAMA-IL President Dr. Radhika Chimata organized a spectacular evening that featured speeches from U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, representing Illinois’s 8th Congressional District, and Indian Consul General Somnath Ghosh. Dr. Chimata outlined her goals for the coming year, including continued fundraising, creating a database for medical trainees’ mentors, and expanding membership among…
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.
Apple Inc. is set to assemble its AirPods in India for the first time, with production beginning in early 2025. This strategic shift aims to reduce Apple’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing. The assembly will be managed by Foxconn Technology Group, a primary Apple supplier, at a new facility located near Hyderabad in Telangana. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, trial production at the Hyderabad site has already started. Full-scale manufacturing operations are anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2025, following successful trial runs. This decision is part of Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its supply chain in response…
Delhi Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first airport in India to connect to 150 global destinations. The landmark was marked on Sunday with Thai AirAsia X launching direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), making it the 150th destination added to the airport’s network. The new service will initially operate with Airbus A330 aircraft twice a week, expanding to four times a week by mid-January 2025. Highlights of Delhi Airport’s Growth: 1. Expanding Global Reach: Delhi Airport has added over 20 exclusive international destinations, including cities such as Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver,…
The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and AROGYA Expo commenced on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing Ayurveda’s potential to enhance global healthcare systems. In a message read during the event’s inauguration, PM Modi reaffirmed the government’s dedication to promoting Ayurveda. He noted that Ayurveda’s holistic approach, addressing prevention, nutrition, and mental health, makes it a valuable tool for modern healthcare challenges. He encouraged delegates to develop a blueprint to further Ayurveda’s global outreach. With over 5,500 delegates, including 350 international participants from 54 nations, the event highlights Ayurveda’s growing global recognition. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami underscored the…
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Smart India Hackathon for its role in creating impactful technological solutions for the nation. Speaking via video conference to participants of the 2024 edition, he praised the innovative solutions produced over the past seven years, emphasizing their effectiveness in solving real-world issues. PM Modi engaged with participants for an hour, motivating them as the next wave of problem-solvers. This marks the 7th year of the Smart India Hackathon, an initiative by the Union Ministry of Education, which enables students to collaborate with industry and government to address pressing challenges creatively. “Solutions from…
Starting January 1, about 18 million students from state-funded higher education institutions, including universities and IITs, will gain access to top international research journals under the government’s ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) initiative. During a press conference, Principal Scientific Advisor AK Sood announced that the initiative’s first phase will grant access to over 13,400 journals covering fields like science, technology, engineering, medicine, management, and humanities. These journals are published by 30 major publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley. The initiative will benefit 451 state public universities, 4,864 colleges, and 172 national-level institutes, among a total of 6,380 higher education…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s “balanced approach” to the Middle East and expressed strong support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He emphasized India’s clear stance against terrorism and hostage-taking while underscoring the need to respect humanitarian law and protect civilian lives during military operations. Jaishankar stated, “India’s approach is balanced and considers the complexity of the Middle East conflict, while maintaining a commitment to justice and fairness.” Drawing on India’s experience with terrorism, he stressed that such acts should never be justified. However, he also highlighted that any government or military action must minimize civilian…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authorized small finance banks (SFBs) to offer pre-approved credit lines via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a service that was previously restricted to scheduled commercial banks. This new provision is intended to promote financial inclusion by granting “new-to-credit” individuals and small businesses access to formal credit. By linking these pre-sanctioned credit lines to UPI, customers can easily access overdrafts, retail loans, and other credit facilities directly through their UPI-enabled devices, helping to stimulate economic activity. Small finance banks, known for their affordable and tech-driven operations, are expected to play a key role in…
India and Vietnam held their third Security Dialogue on December 5, 2024, in Ha Noi, Vietnam. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Pavan Kapoor, and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Public Security, Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung. This dialogue served as a platform for exchanging perspectives on global and regional security matters and discussing ways to boost cooperation in several key areas. Both sides focused on strengthening joint efforts in countering terrorism, tackling organised crime, and improving information-sharing between law enforcement agencies. They also agreed to deepen cooperation on economic security aspects and emerging technologies like cyber-crime.…
At the Assocham Bharat @100 Summit held in New Delhi, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the pivotal role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India’s industrial growth. He expressed the government’s readiness to allocate dedicated spaces for MSMEs within the 20 upcoming townships across the country. To foster a supportive environment, Goyal stressed that land in industrial parks would be provided to MSMEs at reduced rates. He also noted ongoing governmental efforts to streamline processes, ease compliance requirements, and decriminalize certain regulations to make business operations smoother for MSMEs. Goyal emphasized that India’s developmental…
