Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Vice President Kamala Harris drew attention at the “Unite for America” event on Thursday night with Oprah Winfrey, as she humorously recounted a hypothetical situation regarding a break-in at her home. She quipped, “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,” before laughing and noting the potential consequences of her words, saying, “I probably should not have said that. My staff will deal with that later.” Earlier in the week, during ABC’s first presidential debate, Harris defended herself against former President Donald Trump’s comments regarding gun control, stating, “This business about taking everyone’s guns away — Tim Walz and…

India is poised to take a significant leap in space exploration, with the Union Cabinet approving the Chandrayaan-4 mission, marking the next phase in India’s lunar ambitions. This mission will focus on collecting and returning lunar samples to Earth, serving as a technological stepping stone for an eventual crewed mission to the Moon by 2040. The Chandrayaan-4 mission has a budget of approximately $25.4 million and is slated for completion within 36 months. Additionally, the cabinet has approved the first phase of constructing the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), with its first module to be launched by 2028 and the full…

Vivek Ramaswamy, a prominent Trump ally and former GOP presidential contender, is making waves as he joins Fox News. The Indian American entrepreneur is set to host a new series on Fox Nation titled “Truths with Vivek Ramaswamy.” The show, which is set to premiere on September 22, will also air on Fox News at 10pm that same evening. The series promises to offer conservative perspectives designed to challenge what Ramaswamy sees as the leftist vision associated with the Biden-Harris administration. Ramaswamy’s show aims to present a compelling alternative to the current political climate. It will explore a range of…

A heartwarming image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with a Punganur cow has sparked pride across Andhra Pradesh. The cow, chosen by the PM’s office, symbolises the state’s heritage at his residence. Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed excitement over this representation of local pride. The Punganur cow, a dwarf breed from Andhra Pradesh, faced near extinction due to its lower milk yield compared to hybrids. However, the breed’s revival is attributed to Mission Punganur, a conservation initiative supported by both state and central governments. Known for its unique size and quality milk, the Punganur cow’s milk, often…

In a recent address, Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, highlighted the impressive recovery of India’s economy from the sharp downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that the country achieved an average real GDP growth of over 8% between 2021 and 2024. Looking ahead, the RBI has forecasted a real GDP growth of 7.2% for the fiscal year 2024-25, with risks surrounding this projection being fairly balanced. This optimistic outlook stems from India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, with domestic factors such as private consumption and investment playing a pivotal role. The growth trajectory is further…

Taylor Swift, widely known as a pop icon, has shown her potential influence beyond music, possibly impacting the political sphere. On Wednesday, she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, the US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate, via social media. In her post, Swift provided a link to help voters find essential information on registration and voting dates. Her endorsement had a significant impact, as over 300,000 people visited vote.gov, a site where citizens can access voter rights information. While the website doesn’t register voters directly, it guides users to their state election sites for specific details on the voting process. According…

A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 explores a possible link between sleeping on one’s back (supine position) and increased risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and mild cognitive impairment. The research builds on previous findings that suggest prolonged supine sleeping might impair neurotoxin clearance from the brain, a process crucial for preventing neurodegeneration. The study used the Sleep Profiler device to monitor participants’ sleep positions, revealing that those with neurodegenerative diseases spent over two hours a night in the supine position, compared to a control group. This finding aligns with…

Apple’s iPhone exports from India have experienced a remarkable surge, reaching $5 billion (approximately ₹41,985 crore) within the first five months of FY25. This represents a significant 54% increase from the same period last year. The growth is attributed to Apple’s strategic decision to manufacture the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone Max locally. The current export figure aligns with Apple’s total exports for the entire fiscal year FY22, indicating a notable acceleration in production. Apple’s production partners in India—Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron (now Tata Electronics)—are working under the smartphone production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. They have pledged a combined export output…

Foreign direct investments (FDI) experienced a notable surge of 47.8%, reaching US$ 16.17 billion for the period of April to June 2024. This uptick is attributed to a combination of factors including potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, moderate growth expectations in the US, and favourable economic conditions in India. Investment preferences have evolved over the past decade, with sectors like power, construction, healthcare, chemicals, and non-conventional energy becoming more appealing, according to Deloitte India’s Economist, Ms. Rumki Majumdar. She predicts that strong FDI trends will persist, influenced by anticipated US election results, possible Fed rate adjustments, and India’s robust economic…

Photo : X.com Hindus for America First, a newly established grassroots organisation, has declared its support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and will initiate a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina. The announcement was made on Thursday by Utsav Sanduja, the organisation’s chairman and founder, who expressed concerns that Harris could be “very destabilising for Indo-US relations.” Sanduja argued that if Kamala Harris were to become president, she might appoint liberal judges who could potentially reverse Supreme Court decisions affecting Asian-American voters. He criticised the Biden-Harris…