Author: Nupur Rohila

Ananya Panday, while reflecting on her career beginnings, admitted that she initially faced fear but has since understood the value of authenticity over pretense. She emphasized that being genuine in front of an audience is more rewarding than attempting to put on a facade. Panday, known for her role in “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” has recently voiced the character of Riley in the Hindi version of Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” During the film’s promotional event, she discussed the difficulty of maintaining a facade of “toxic positivity,” highlighting the necessity of experiencing a full range of emotions, including sadness, to…

Kartik Aaryan has astounded audiences with his remarkable body transformation for his upcoming movie, “Chandu Champion.” Portraying Indian Army Officer Murlikant Petkar, he transitions from boxing to swimming. Over 15 months, Kartik shed 18 kgs, slimming down from 90 kgs to 72 kgs. This transformation followed his weight gain for the film “Freddy.” Tridev Pandey, Kartik’s trainer, and Virdhawal Khade, his swimming coach, played crucial roles in reshaping the actor’s physique and honing his boxing and swimming skills. Unlike many actors who revert to their previous physique post-filming, Kartik remains dedicated to maintaining his hard-earned physique. He continues to frequent…

Bank of America’s President and Country Head for India, Kaku Nakhate, is confident that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy. Nakhate highlighted that the recent election results endorse the continuation of current policy measures and underscored the need for the government to stay focused on reforms. Nakhate expressed her belief in the relentless growth of the Indian economy, stating that this century belongs to India. She emphasized the anticipated increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) and the expected return of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows to the Indian market. She noted that the recent FPI outflows…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims for a historic third consecutive victory as the NDA surpasses the critical 272-seat mark, leading in 299 seats. Contrary to most exit polls, the INDIA coalition presents a stronger performance, leading in over 200 seats, defying earlier predictions. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP trails behind the Samajwadi Party and Congress-led INDA, with the latter leading in 42 seats compared to NDA’s 37. Meanwhile, in Bihar, the JDU emerges as the dominant party, leading in 15 seats, followed closely by the BJP with 11. States like Rajasthan and Gujarat, where BJP previously swept, witness a potential…

The landscape of Indian corporate conglomerates valued over US$ 100 billion has recently expanded, now comprising eight entities. This growth was primarily fueled by a robust surge in domestic equities. Among the recent additions to this elite group are Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Airtel group, the ICICI Bank group, and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Aditya Birla group. The leading conglomerate remains the venerable Tata group, boasting a combined market capitalization of over US$ 366 billion. It is closely followed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance group at US$ 267 billion and Gautam Adani’s Adani group at US$ 205 billion. Together, these eight conglomerates command…

Local exit polls in India suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely win a legislative majority, putting him on track for an unprecedented third consecutive term in office. His alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party is driving this campaign. Several pollsters, including India Today (Axis My India), Today’s Chanakya, Times Now (ETG), C-Voter, and CSDS-Lokniti, have released their exit poll forecasts for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The local news channel NDTV published an exit poll summary, predicting the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to win approximately 365 out of the 543 seats in the lower house of parliament.…

India, in collaboration with Norway, UNICEF, UNFPA, and PMNCH, organized a side event in Geneva focusing on the health and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents. Held during the 77th World Health Assembly, the event underscored India’s dedication to proactive measures in addressing the health needs of these demographic groups. Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, led the Indian delegation, highlighting the progress and initiatives undertaken by India in this domain. The event aimed to share emerging evidence and insights, fostering discussions on crucial opportunities for investing in maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. It advocated for sustained and increased investment,…

The Maldives is poised to implement India’s RuPay payment system, a significant move expected to bolster the Maldivian Rufiyaa. While the exact launch date remains undisclosed, this initiative is viewed as a critical step toward enhancing the nation’s financial stability. Maldives’ Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, noted that India and China have agreed to use their local currencies for bilateral trade. This approach aims to decrease dependence on the US dollar and promote regional financial integration. Recent reports confirm that the Maldives has affirmed collaboration between India and China to enable import payments in their own currencies.…

Harleen Marwah, a Pediatric Resident Physician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, holds the role of Founding Chair for Medical Students for a Sustainable Future. This group, comprising medical students, is dedicated to mitigating and tackling the health impacts associated with climate change. Marwah’s efforts in this regard were recognized when she received the 2020 Emerging Physician Leader Award from Health Care Without Harm. This accolade acknowledges individuals, like Marwah, who demonstrate a fervent dedication to sustainable healthcare practices and a strong commitment to combating climate change. With a background in engaging youth and addressing the nexus of healthcare and climate…

In Uttar Pradesh, recent incidents have come to light involving Ghar Wapsi, where Muslim women have embraced Sanatan Dharma in Bareilly and Sitapur districts. In Bareilly, Nisha, now Radhika, married Rajesh Kumar, while in Sitapur, Nida Bano, now Nidhi, married Rachit Kumar. Both weddings, occurring on May 18, 2024, were conducted with Vedic rituals amidst chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ by Hindu organizations. On May 18, Nisha and Rajesh approached the Agastya Muni Ashram in Bareilly, presenting their proof of adulthood to Pandit K.K. Shankhdhar, expressing their wish to marry. After verifying their legal documents, Pandit Shankhdhar conducted their marriage…