Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Amish Shah, an Indian American emergency medicine physician and former Arizona state legislator, is seeking election to the US House of Representatives from Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections. Running as a Democrat, Shah faces Republican candidate Jay Feely and Libertarian Monica Alponte in the November 3 contest. Shah’s campaign has identified the district as a major opportunity for Democrats to gain a seat in Congress. With a background spanning medicine, public health and state politics, he is presenting himself as a candidate focused on healthcare affordability, economic pressures on families and access to essential services. Born…

AIM for Seva raised more than $500,000 through its annual donor appreciation event, Ramam Bhaje, held October 3 at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell, California. The gathering attracted more than 600 attendees for an evening of devotional music, cultural performances and fundraising aimed at expanding educational opportunities for underserved children in rural India. The program featured acclaimed vocalist Kumari Sooryagayathri and a musical ensemble performing traditional devotional songs, including compositions by the organization’s founder, Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati. Visual presentations inspired by the Ramayana accompanied the music, highlighting the values associated with Lord Rama and the traditions of Sanatana Dharma.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated five major development projects worth approximately ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh, describing the occasion as a historic milestone in the region’s development. The projects focus on improving connectivity, electricity supply, water availability and tourism infrastructure. Addressing people through video conferencing, Modi congratulated the residents of Ladakh, engineers and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for their contributions to the region’s progress. A key highlight was the inauguration of the new terminal at Leh airport, constructed at a cost of ₹650 crore. According to the Prime Minister, the terminal will increase annual passenger handling capacity from…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22 as part of a broader international trip that will also include Samarkand, Uzbekistan. According to the US State Department, strengthening energy cooperation will be among the key priorities of his discussions with Indian officials. The visit marks Rubio’s second official trip to India this year and comes as Washington and New Delhi continue to navigate important strategic and economic issues. During his stay, the top US diplomat will meet senior Indian government representatives to reinforce bilateral ties, exchange perspectives on regional and…

Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises and US-based manufacturing company Jabil Inc. are exploring a joint venture to produce artificial intelligence hardware and data center equipment in India. The companies have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to establish a 50:50 partnership, seeking to capitalize on rising demand for advanced computing infrastructure in India and international markets. The proposed venture is expected to develop a large-scale manufacturing platform capable of supporting multiple gigawatts of AI infrastructure. Its planned product range includes AI server racks, servers, storage systems, networking equipment, power distribution units, and liquid-cooling solutions. The facilities would also offer installation and…

India and the United States are broadening their partnership across defense, information technology, healthcare, and investment, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Speaking at an event in Kolkata on Monday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, Gor highlighted the growing range of initiatives connecting the two countries and the opportunities emerging from their economic and strategic cooperation. The ambassador described the bilateral relationship as increasingly active across industries, emphasizing that collaboration extends well beyond traditional diplomatic engagement. He pointed to military exercises and defense partnerships as examples of the countries’ efforts to strengthen cooperation in security…

Pavan Subramani, a 17-year-old Indian-American student from Morgantown, West Virginia, has earned recognition for developing an artificial intelligence-based method designed to accelerate molecular simulations used in drug discovery. A senior at Morgantown High School, Subramani has been named a 2026 Davidson Fellow and awarded a $25,000 scholarship for his research into improving the efficiency of computational techniques used to study proteins and potential medicines. His research combines generative diffusion models with molecular dynamics simulations, offering a potential way to investigate molecular behaviour more efficiently. According to his research results, the method improved sampling efficiency by 68 times for a specific…

Sunny Deol has unveiled the first look and motion poster of his upcoming crime thriller, Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak, offering a glimpse of his rugged and intense avatar. Directed by Malayalam filmmaker M. Padmakumar, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 20. The first-look poster features Deol with a weathered face, an intense gaze and a brooding expression, setting the tone for a dark and suspenseful narrative. The visual hints at a story involving buried secrets, justice and a troubled past. The poster carries the tagline, “Torn between his past and present, he uncovers the truth,”…

Punjabi cinema is preparing for an ambitious international production as director and producer Pawan Kumar Chouhan and PRC Production Inc. introduce their upcoming feature film, Bhole Da Viah, in New York. The project’s launch celebration took place on October 6, 2026, bringing together entertainment personalities, public officials, and representatives of the South Asian media community. The production is planned to be filmed entirely in New York, highlighting the growing opportunities for Punjabi storytelling beyond India. Elaine Phillips, Nassau County comptroller and former New York State senator, attended the event as the chief guest. Bollywood actress Riya Sen also traveled from…

India aims to expand its 5G user base from approximately 550 million to 1 billion by 2030 while preparing to take a leading role in developing next-generation 6G technology. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the target while inaugurating the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). Scindia highlighted the country’s progress in telecommunications, noting its transition from lagging in 4G adoption to advancing alongside the global technology ecosystem in 5G and aspiring to lead in 6G. India’s 5G rollout has been described as one of the fastest globally. The Bharat 6G Alliance has…