Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

This autumn, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi received the Paul Simon Public Service Award from the Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) in recognition of his contributions to anti-hunger initiatives. During his acceptance speech, Krishnamoorthi lauded the IHC’s efforts in safeguarding critical American programs such as SNAP benefits. He underlined the personal significance of these programs, as his family had relied on them when they first arrived in the United States. Krishnamoorthi shared his family’s experience during the 1973 recession when his father lost his job, and they depended on food stamps and public housing. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring the availability of…

Citadel founder Ken Griffin has expressed his interest in Nikki Haley, an Indian American who is running in the Republican presidential primary. Griffin commended Nikki Haley’s foreign policy expertise during an interview with David Rubenstein at the George Washington Presidential Library in Virginia. He emphasized her potential as a capable president, stating, “Nikki Haley has the foreign policy experience we need right now.” In recent remarks, Griffin referred to the former US Ambassador to the United Nations as a “rock star” while on the campaign trail. Notably, Griffin has made it clear that he will not support former President Donald…

Ravindra Jadeja expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli’s remarkable century in Kolkata on Sunday, which played a pivotal role in India’s significant victory. Kohli’s 49th ODI hundred equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s longstanding record. Jadeja highlighted Kohli’s ability to guide the team through a challenging phase on a slow, turning wicket at the Eden Gardens. In the afternoon, as the pitch offered turn and proved sluggish, batting became a formidable task. Jadeja praised not only Kohli but also the middle-order batsmen for their skillful handling of South Africa’s spinners. He emphasized the difficulty of maintaining the run rate during this period and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during which they discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the importance of achieving regional peace and stability. PM Modi also congratulated PM Sunak on his one-year tenure. They both expressed deep concern about terrorism, the deteriorating security situation, and civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas conflict. PM Modi tweeted about their discussion, highlighting the need to work toward regional peace, security, stability, and continued humanitarian assistance. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UK, covering areas such as trade,…

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy engaged in a highly anticipated debate at St. Anselm College’s New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Moderated by James Pindell of the Boston Globe, the initially cordial exchange evolved into a heated discussion, exposing their fundamental differences on various issues. They debated topics like the economy, foreign affairs, climate change, and America’s future in 10-minute segments. Ramaswamy defended Israel’s right to self-defense in response to Hamas attacks, while Khanna emphasized American leadership and opposed ground wars. On economic matters, Ramaswamy advocated boosting domestic production through energy expansion and reducing government…

On November 2, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reinforced India’s stance on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. He described the attack by Hamas on October 7 against Israel as a “major act of terrorism” and highlighted its significant impact on the entire Middle East region. Jaishankar emphasized the need for a united front against terrorism, emphasizing that terrorism is universally unacceptable. Furthermore, Minister Jaishankar reiterated India’s position on the question of Palestine. He underscored the importance of a two-state solution and stressed that international humanitarian law must be respected by all parties involved in…

Mr. R.K. Singh, Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, shared an ambitious vision, asserting that renewable energy sources could potentially supply up to 90% of the world’s electricity by 2050 and as much as 65% by 2030. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), he pointed out that approximately 80% of the global population, roughly 6 billion people, reside in nations that rely on fossil fuel imports. Mr. R.K. Singh emphasized that the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi underscored the critical necessity for a transition to clean energy. He extended…

According to a report presented during the India Mobile Congress 2023 by KPMG, the combined contributions of 5G/6G technology, satellite communications, and semiconductors are projected to infuse approximately US$ 240 billion into the Indian economy within the next five years. This growth is expected to represent approximately 1.6% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the fiscal year 2028. This optimistic outlook is attributable to favorable government policies and the substantial domestic market. The report’s policy recommendations encompass several critical aspects. Firstly, it suggests the development of regulations and administrative processes related to digital connectivity infrastructure development (DCIP). Additionally,…

The Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced an ‘Intelligence Platform on Government Funding Schemes for Start-ups.’ This initiative aims to streamline and enhance access to government funding opportunities for startups. The platform, developed in collaboration with YNOS, a startup incubated at IIT Madras, consolidates a wide range of startup schemes provided by the Indian government, making them easily accessible to entrepreneurs. The project is the result of extensive research conducted by a team of academics from IIT Madras’ Department of Management Studies, led by Professor Thillai…

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST is considering extending the current retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65 years. This proposal is primarily aimed at preventing senior scientists from leaving for universities and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), where the retirement age is already set at 65. There are concerns about the “brain drain” of experienced scientists. While scientists at various government agencies and independent organizations retire at 60 or 62, this proposal seeks to create consistency and level the playing field for scientists. To gather data and assess the financial implications, the Department of Science and Technology…