Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Although India has yet to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup, the 2026 tournament will feature a notable Indian connection through four players of Indian heritage representing different national teams. Their participation reflects the growing global influence of the Indian diaspora and highlights how athletes with Indian roots are making their mark in international football. The four players set to appear at the tournament are New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy, Australia winger Nishan Velupillay, and Qatar forward Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid. Together, they will carry elements of Indian heritage onto one of the world’s…

Indian-American entrepreneur and technology leader Poonam Gupta-Krishnan has officially launched her debut book titled “VARNA: Know Your Why”, alongside a newly introduced leadership model called the Varna-CQ™ Leadership Alignment Framework. The framework, which is currently patent-pending, aims to reinterpret ancient Indian philosophical concepts for application in modern organizational and leadership environments. The launch event took place on May 30 in the greater Chicago area, a location that holds historical significance due to Swami Vivekananda’s influential speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions. Organizers highlighted this symbolic connection, noting that the city has long been associated with the global…

A long-envisioned project to create a dedicated museum celebrating India’s rich civilizational legacy is moving closer to reality in the United States. After nearly eight years of research, planning, and content development, the team behind the proposed India Heritage Center is preparing to launch a major campaign to establish a permanent cultural institution in Washington, D.C. The initiative is being spearheaded by Indian-American educator and community leader Dr. Amitabh Sharma, who believes India’s historical and cultural contributions have not received the global recognition they deserve. The proposed museum aims to present a comprehensive narrative of India’s journey, tracing its evolution…

The inaugural GLO-INDIA “Icons of Impact” Gala was held in South Brunswick, New Jersey, bringing together prominent members of the Indian diaspora to celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and community service. The event began with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, a symbolic Indian ritual representing wisdom, unity, prosperity, and the victory of knowledge. The ceremony was led by senior representatives of GLO-INDIA along with officials from the Consulate General of India in New York, reflecting strong cultural and diplomatic participation. The evening was hosted by professional emcees who set an engaging and elegant tone for the program. Following…

India has emerged as the second-largest data centre market in the Asia Pacific region, marking a major milestone in the country’s fast-expanding digital economy. The development reflects India’s growing importance as a global technology hub and its rising appeal for large-scale infrastructure and data-driven investments. According to a report by Cushman & Wakefield cited by the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India’s data centre capacity has grown rapidly over recent years. This expansion has been fueled by strong demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence applications, and the increasing use of data-intensive technologies across industries. The report highlights that India’s competitive…

Indian-American educator and policy professional Pia Dandiya has shifted her US Congressional campaign to Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd District, marking a strategic move as she enters a competitive open-seat race. Previously running in Florida’s 21st District, Dandiya has now repositioned her campaign following a mid-decade redistricting plan that reshaped several congressional boundaries across the state. The redistricting, approved under Governor Ron DeSantis, transformed the 22nd District into a closely contested swing seat in South Florida, making it one of the most closely watched races in the upcoming election cycle. According to reports from the American Bazaar, the shift has intensified…

Former senior White House official Lisa Curtis believes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent trip to India helped prevent further strain in relations between Washington and New Delhi, although she argued that only President Donald Trump can fully restore confidence between the two strategic partners. Curtis, who previously served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for South and Central Asia at the National Security Council during Trump’s first administration, said Rubio’s visit acted as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution. Speaking during an interview with IANS, she explained that the diplomatic outreach was…

Google technology executive Senthil Subramanian has been elected to the Board of Governors of GS1 US, joining a leadership group responsible for guiding standards and innovation across global supply chains, retail systems, and digital commerce networks. Subramanian currently serves as principal engineer and area technical lead at Google, where he oversees the company’s Shopping Graph platform. The system powers shopping-related experiences across multiple Google products, including Search, YouTube, and advertising services. His responsibilities involve ensuring the accuracy, scale, quality, and real-time freshness of extensive product and offer data used by consumers around the world. His appointment comes at a time…

A computer science junior at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Hari Raghavan, has earned first place in the technology category at the 2026 Santa Cruz Launchpad business competition. His achievement came with a $5,000 prize, awarded for his innovative AI-driven project called Standby, which focuses on improving access to legal assistance for incarcerated individuals and the organizations that support them. Standby is designed as a phone-based artificial intelligence system that functions as a legal support tool. It allows individuals in correctional facilities to interact with AI-powered voice assistants to receive simplified explanations of legal rights, bail procedures, and criminal…

During the high-intensity multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 held in Meghalaya, Indian Army canine units played a standout role by demonstrating their specialised operational capabilities alongside armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations. The exercise highlighted the growing importance of trained military dogs as force multipliers in modern warfare scenarios. According to defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat, the K9 units trained jointly with international troops, reinforcing interoperability and coordination in complex tactical environments. These trained dogs contributed significantly in roles such as explosive detection, tracking of hostile elements, and intervention support during simulated combat situations. The demonstration featured several…