Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Kim Kardashian, the renowned global celebrity, recently traveled to India to partake in the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. During her first visit to the country, she also dedicated time to perform seva at the ISKCON temple alongside her sister Khloe Kardashian and motivational speaker Jay Shetty. On Tuesday, Kim shared photos of her sacred temple visit on Instagram. One photograph features Kim serving food to children. In the caption, she expressed her heartfelt thanks, writing, “Thank you @jayshetty and @radhidevlukia for this beautiful experience at the temple and having the opportunity to visit these small souls…

Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of Zscaler, never envisioned becoming an entrepreneur while growing up in India or pursuing engineering and marketing in the US during the 1980s, according to CNBC Make It. Despite securing positions at tech giants IBM and Unisys, entrepreneurship wasn’t on his radar due to his family’s background in small-scale farming. The turning point came during Silicon Valley’s dot-com boom in 1996, fueled by the success of startups like Netscape. Inspired, Chaudhry left his executive role at IQ Software in Atlanta, with his wife Jyoti also leaving her job at BellSouth. They invested their life savings…

JD Vance, selected by former President Donald Trump as his running mate to reclaim the White House, brings a unique blend of political ambition and personal evolution shaped significantly by his Hindu wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance. Usha, a distinguished attorney with roots in a San Diego suburb, has been pivotal in JD’s journey, from their initial meeting at Yale Law School to their dual wedding ceremonies that honored both their backgrounds. Usha’s Hindu upbringing and legal career have added depth to JD’s public persona, contrasting his Catholic upbringing with her non-Christian background. Their union, marked by a traditional wedding and…

Indian Americans from across the country have voiced their outrage over the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump, describing it as a grim moment in American democratic history. They strongly condemned the attack on the leading Republican presidential candidate. At an election rally in Pennsylvania, Trump, 78, was struck by a bullet in the upper part of his right ear as the suspected shooter fired multiple shots. Dr. Bharat Barai, a prominent Indian-American community leader, expressed his sorrow over the incident, stating, “Today we learned about the attempted assassination of (former) President Trump. This is very distressing and…

The Indian Champions will face off against their arch-rivals, the Pakistan Champions, in the grand finale of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium this Saturday. This match transcends cricket, embodying a historic rivalry filled with skill, passion, and memorable moments. India and Pakistan’s legendary clashes have captivated fans for decades, from the intense 2007 T20 World Cup encounters to the dramatic games in the 2011 and 2019 ODI World Cups. India’s team, featuring icons like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and the Pathan brothers, combines experience with aggressive flair. With the dynamic Robin Uthappa in the lineup, they…

The highly anticipated wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant promises to be a grand affair. According to reports from Hindustan Times, the Ambani family has arranged for three Falcon-2000 jets to transport their esteemed guests to Mumbai for the festivities this Friday. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son is preparing to marry his longtime girlfriend in what is being described as one of the most lavish Indian weddings in recent memory. Rajan Mehra, CEO of air charter company Club One Air, confirmed that the Ambanis have chartered three Falcon-2000 jets from his company for the occasion. He anticipates that over…

There has been a significant 19 percent decrease in support for incumbent President Joe Biden among Indian Americans from the 2020 election to the current 2024 election cycle, as reported by the bi-annual Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS), the longest-running survey of Asian-American voters, released on Wednesday. Conducted by Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), AAPI Data, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), and AARP, the survey highlights that 46 percent of Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden this year, down from 65 percent in 2020. This drop of 19 percent is the largest among all Asian-American ethnic communities.…

S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, emphasized India’s potential to emerge as a key global player in the semiconductor industry, a critical sector for the nation. He highlighted that the government is actively supporting industries in developing the necessary ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing. Krishnan delivered these remarks at a conference hosted by iVP Semiconductor Pvt Ltd, a fabless semiconductor firm, held recently. He underscored the significance of the semiconductor industry, citing projections from McKinsey indicating its potential to reach trillion-dollar status globally. The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) forecasts the sector to achieve a…

Following the success of ‘Tauba Tauba’, Vicky Kaushal returns with another song from ‘Bad Newz’, this time alongside Triptii Dimri. The teaser for their new track ‘Jaanam’ was unveiled on July 8, promising intense chemistry and romantic moments between the two stars. In the upcoming film ‘Bad Newz’, Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri captivate audiences in the teaser of their latest song ‘Jaanam’. The preview showcases their passionate scenes, from steamy poolside encounters to underwater kisses, portraying them as the epitome of sensuality. The full song is set to release on July 9. Fans reacted humorously to the ‘Jaanam’ teaser,…

Over the past three decades, advancements in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) have significantly increased success rates, offering hope to couples facing infertility. Initially pioneered in 1978, IVF has evolved from a niche procedure to a mainstream fertility treatment with success rates climbing from 8% in 1991 to 22% by 2021. Despite these strides, the pace of innovation in fertility technology remains hindered by outdated legislation, posing challenges for researchers worldwide. In the United Kingdom, legislation governing embryo research has not been updated since 1990, while in the United States, a complex patchwork of state laws restricts scientific progress. Marta Jansa-Perez,…