Author: Nupur Rohila

In a decisive turn of events, UK voters dealt a significant blow to Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party in the recent general election, stripping them of nearly 250 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party emerged victorious, heralding a new era under his leadership. Addressing a jubilant crowd at a dawn rally in central London, Starmer proclaimed a renewal of the UK’s future. The Conservatives’ defeat was resounding, marking their exit after 14 years in power, with losses across Wales and Scotland, and prominent leaders like former Prime Minister Liz Truss suffering defeats. Notably, Labour secured…

Manish Chandra, the Indian American CEO of the social commerce marketplace Poshmark, underscored the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora, with 72 out of 648 US unicorns being founded by individuals of Indian origin. During an Indiaspora panel discussion on July 2, as part of the CNBC-TV18 Young Turks Voices from the Valley series, Chandra highlighted the innovative perspectives and integration of second-generation Indian Americans into American society. Chandra pointed out that many of the current generation are first-generation immigrants, while their children, who are growing up in the US, are much more integrated into society. These second-generation individuals are…

India’s pioneering solar mission, Aditya-L1, achieved a significant milestone by completing its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point, as confirmed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Launched on September 2 last year, Aditya-L1 is an Indian solar observatory stationed at the Lagrangian point L1, where gravitational forces between the Sun and Earth create a stable observing position. It was successfully inserted into its designated halo orbit on January 6. Operating in the halo orbit, Aditya-L1 revolves around the L1 point every 178 days, although it faces challenges from various external forces that may slightly alter its intended…

The constitution of Mauritius prohibits discrimination based on religion and guarantees individuals the right to freely change, practice, and propagate their religious beliefs. Seven religious groups – Hindus, Roman Catholics, Muslims, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Seventh-day Adventists, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – are officially recognized by the government, while other religious organizations must register as associations. The population of Mauritius is estimated at 1.3 million. According to the 2011 census, approximately 48 percent of the population identifies as Hindu, 26 percent as Roman Catholic, 17 percent as Muslim, and 6 percent as non-Catholic Christian, including various denominations…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative impact of Digital India on Monday, praising the initiative as it marked nine years since its inception. He emphasized that Digital India symbolizes an empowered India, enhancing Ease of Living and transparency. PM Modi also showcased the significant progress achieved over the past decade. Reposting from MyGovIndia on a social media platform, PM Modi underscored technology’s role in empowering and bringing transparency to India, thereby improving the quality of life for millions of citizens. PM Modi expressed that Digital India empowers the nation, enhancing quality of life and transparency. His message highlights the…

The Carnegie Corporation of New York recently announced its annual list of Great Immigrants, celebrating naturalized citizens whose contributions enrich American society and democracy. Among this year’s honorees are prominent Indian Americans, including Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, renowned for his work in economics at MIT, and Ashish Kumar Jha, a global public health leader and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator. Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith America, promotes religious cooperation, while Premal Shah, co-founder of Kiva, facilitates microfinance globally. Raj Panjabi, originally from Liberia, is recognized for his global health advocacy and leadership roles in pandemic preparedness and biodefense strategies. Abhijit…

Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a distinguished Indian-American physician, has been chosen as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this month, where former US President Donald Trump will officially be nominated as the party’s presidential candidate. Trump, aged 78, is slated to be the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Dr. Shivangi, a well-respected leader within the Indian-American community, expressed his pride in being elected as a National Delegate to the convention for the sixth consecutive time. He noted his nomination as an official delegate at the convention scheduled from July 13 to July 19, 2024, in Milwaukee,…

On June 29, 2024, history was made in Barbados as India triumphed in an exhilarating finale against South Africa to clinch their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 13 years. The atmosphere was electric as Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first set the stage for a thrilling contest. Despite an early setback with quick wickets, including Sharma and Pant falling to Keshav Maharaj, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel resurrected India’s innings with a resilient partnership, guiding them to a competitive 176 runs. South Africa, in pursuit of their maiden world title, faced an uphill battle from the outset…

During the 18th Annual Convocation of Thiruvalluvar University in Vellore, Dr. GA Ramadass, Director of the National Institute of Ocean Technology, highlighted India’s burgeoning status as a global research hub. Speaking at the event presided over by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Dr. Ramadass emphasized the increasing government expenditure on education and research and development in every budget cycle. The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 43,735 students, comprising 37,886 bachelor’s, 5,268 master’s, and 111 MPhil recipients. Notable achievers included 249 PhD, 42 BSc, and 34 MSc graduates, recognized for their academic excellence. Addressing the audience, Dr. Ramadass underscored India’s rapid…

Venigalla Rao, an Indian-American professor, has been granted a $5 million research award by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) through its Avant-Garde Award Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research. The grant aims to support Rao’s endeavors in developing a cure for HIV, a virus that attacks the immune system and leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). As HIV remains a significant global health challenge, having claimed about 40.4 million lives to date, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), efforts to find a cure are critical worldwide. The NIDA Avant-Garde Award is dedicated to groundbreaking research…