Author: Salina Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the public to take part in the ‘Create in India’ challenge, a new initiative launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The challenge aims to foster talent in emerging fields like gaming, animation, and filmmaking. During his 114th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio show on Sunday, PM Modi highlighted the changing nature of jobs and the opportunities available in these growing sectors. He also encouraged citizens to buy ‘Made in India’ products during the upcoming festive season and expressed gratitude to the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ which will celebrate its 10th anniversary…

Sweden, which has collaborated with India on space missions since 1986, is set to contribute an instrument for India’s upcoming Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). The mission was officially approved by the Union Cabinet on September 18, with a budget of Rs 1,236 crore. Sweden’s deputy minister of foreign trade, Håkan Jevrell, confirmed this during an interview, while leading Sweden’s largest-ever space delegation to India. Jevrell and his team held meetings with ISRO, the Indian National Space Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), and visited IISc in Bengaluru. The Swedish delegation revealed that the instrument for the mission, developed by the Swedish Institute of…

Sachin H. Jain, the Indian American CEO of the SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, has achieved recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2023 by Modern Healthcare. This esteemed acknowledgment reflects Jain’s exceptional leadership and impact within the healthcare industry, according to Modern Healthcare’s distinguished recognition program. Expressing gratitude for the honor, Jain remarked, “I am grateful and humbled by this recognition from Modern Healthcare. Being recognized with esteemed healthcare leaders is a privilege. Each is committed to enhancing healthcare for everyone.” With over a decade of experience as a healthcare pioneer, champion, and…

Vegan diets have become mainstream, with advocates ranging from professional athletes to health experts to global superstars to environmental activists. More recently, the release of the popular Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, addressed misconceptions about health, protein, and strength from vegan diets and generated further buzz and curiosity about this plant-based way of eating. What is a vegan diet? A vegan diet excludes a broader range of foods from animals, and excludes meat, poultry and fish. Vegans predominantly consume grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and plant-based foods. They do not eat eggs or dairy products, and avoid lactose…