Author: Raj Shah

A Brief Summary of Lex Fridman Podcast with Narendra Modi By Raj Shah Photo Courtsey: X.com On March 16, 2025 Lex Fridman, a Russian-American computer scientist, professor,  AI researcher based at MIT and podcast host interviewed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  Here is a Brief Summary of Lex Fridman Podcast with Narendra Modi. Lex Fridman introduces his conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the most profound discussions of his life. Mr. Fridman acknowledges Modi’s incredible journey from poverty to leading India, the world’s largest democracy, and highlights his global impact as a leader and peacemaker.…

Photo Courtesy : X.com On March 4, 2025, former President Donald Trump delivered a speech focusing on illegal immigration and his administration’s efforts to curb border crossings. During the address, Trump highlighted what he called “the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history.” He claimed that illegal border crossings had dropped to historic lows, a statement that is supported by recent data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Trump stated, “As a result of our strong actions, illegal border crossings last month were by far the lowest ever recorded.” According to BBC and NBC fact-checks, this…

The labour force participation rate for women in India has witnessed a remarkable rise from 23% in 2017-18 to approximately 42% in 2023-24, with a significant increase in educated women joining the workforce, Union Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Women in Services Sector CII Dialogue 2025, Dawra highlighted the progress made by women across various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services, marking their growing influence in India’s economic landscape. She reiterated the government’s commitment to the target set in the Union Budget 2025-26, which aims for 70% of women to be engaged in…

Photo Courtesy X.com India booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Australia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 4. They will now face the winner of the South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal, scheduled for tomorrow in Pakistan. Chasing a target of 265, India became the first team in this tournament to surpass 250 runs in Dubai. Historically, the venue has witnessed only three successful chases above 250, with Sri Lanka’s 285-run pursuit against Pakistan in 2013 remaining the highest. Australia, after choosing to bat first, put up a total of…

Kash Patel’s swearing-in as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) marked a significant moment for the Indian American community, particularly for those supporting the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump. His decision to take the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita underscored the growing acceptance of diverse religious traditions in American governance. Political analysts see Patel’s appointment as a step forward for Indian Americans within the Republican Party, which has historically had fewer representatives from the community. Robinder Sachdev, president of the Delhi-based Imagindia Institute and co-founder of the US India Political Action Committee,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with students at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, on the 8th episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha. During an informal discussion, he discussed a variety of topics that touched upon nutrition, wellness, time management, managing pressure, and leadership.He distributed sweets made from til (sesame), a traditional wintertime food that keeps the body warm. Nourish to Flourish: Importance of Nutrition. The topics and the message are universal, and this will apply very well for the students living in the US as well as all over the world. PM Modi talked on nutrition, highlighting the UN declaration of…

The BJP’s massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections has not only ended AAP’s decade-long rule but also led to the downfall of several key leaders of the party. Five top AAP figures, including national convener Arvind Kejriwal and his close aide Manish Sisodia, suffered crushing defeats as BJP improved its tally by nearly 40 seats. Arvind Kejriwal, AAP’s founder and three-time Chief Minister, lost to BJP’s Parvesh Verma in New Delhi. Kejriwal, once the face of the anti-corruption movement, had stepped down last year after his arrest in a corruption case linked to Delhi’s liquor policy. He had vowed…

By Raj Shah Photo: X.com The Indian-American community, a rapidly growing and increasingly influential demographic in the United States, has long been characterized by its strong commitment to education, family values, entrepreneurship, and economic success. These are principles that, in many ways, align closely with the core ideology of the Republican Party. However, despite this apparent ideological alignment, a substantial majority of Indian-Americans continue to support the Democratic Party. This paradox raises a key question: Why do so many Indian-Americans, who seem to embody many conservative values, vote predominantly Democratic? To understand this phenomenon, we must first look into the…

Photo Courtesy :  X.com As the political landscape in the United States undergoes significant changes, with Kamala Harris stepping into the spotlight as a presidential candidate, questions arise about what her administration could mean for various stakeholders, including India, Indians, and the Indian American community. Despite the widespread celebration of Harris’ Indian heritage, her actions and political inclinations indicate that a Harris presidency may not yield significant benefits for these groups. Here’s why. Connection to Her Indian Roots Kamala Harris, the daughter of an Indian mother from Tamil Nadu, has a mixed cultural heritage that includes both Indian and…