Savitribai Phule, a prominent figure in Maharashtra’s history, played a pivotal role as a poet, educator, and social reformer, alongside her husband, in advocating for women’s rights. Together, they established one of the earliest modern girls’ schools in Pune in 1848, marking the beginning of the feminist movement in India. Their efforts extended beyond education; they fought against caste and gender discrimination, advocating for the fair treatment of all individuals. Born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Maharashtra, Savitribai Phule was raised in the Mali Community by her parents Lakshmi and Khandoji Nevase Patil. Despite being born into a conservative…
Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee
Shradhanjali Mukherjee
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Pokhran in Rajasthan on March 12 to oversee a military drill named ‘Bharat Shakti,’ showcasing the performance and integration of domestically developed weapons platforms and systems. This event will be attended by senior military officials from all three services, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan. The purpose of the exercise is to demonstrate PM Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) in the defense sector. It aims to encourage military leadership to adopt India-specific tactics and strategies while also testing the security and reliability of indigenous communication systems against cyber…
In the midst of a global tech slowdown, India has emerged as a beacon of resilience, outshining the US and Europe. This trend has sparked the interest of Indian expatriates working in the sector, who are now exploring opportunities to return to their homeland. According to several executives from recruitment and executive search firms, there has been a noticeable surge in inquiries over the past few months. Anil Ethanur, co-founder of Xpheno, revealed that there are currently over 38,000 active Indian expatriate talents seeking opportunities with Indian employers, a figure nearly double that of a month ago. This number, which…
In a strategic maneuver aimed at strengthening its leadership and innovation in the artificial intelligence (AI) domain, Snowflake, a Data Cloud company, has named Sridhar Ramaswamy as its new CEO. This transition follows the retirement of outgoing CEO Frank Slootman, who will now serve as chairman of the board, according to an official statement by the company. Ramaswamy, formerly the senior vice president of AI at Snowflake based in Bozeman, Montana, expressed his enthusiasm for guiding the company into a new growth phase, highlighting AI’s potential to deliver substantial business value. He emphasized his focus on accelerating innovation delivery to…
Legacy Growth announced that the addition of Wadhwa to their team will fortify their ability to serve private clients and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States. According to the company’s statement, her recruitment marks a significant stride towards expanding services in this sector and strengthening the existing office in Toronto, Canada, overseen by Ankur Pahuja. With over two decades of experience in transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and international taxation, Wadhwa has held key roles at prominent firms like EY and KPMG in both the US and India. Notably, she played a pivotal role in enhancing service offerings for high…
The Indian Panorama commemorated its 18th year with a Gratitude Gala in Hicksville, New York, coinciding with the 80th birthday of its founding editor, Indrajit Singh Saluja. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Ruchira Kamboj, lauded The Indian Panorama as a platform fostering diaspora connections to their heritage. She praised the Indian American diaspora as among the world’s finest. Amb. Kamboj honored four recipients: Dr. V.K. Raju (Lifetime Achievement), Ranju Batra (Excellence in Promotion of Diplomacy), Harry Singh Bolla (Excellence in Entrepreneurship), and Purnima Desai (Excellence in Culture), presenting them with awards and tokens. The event marked the…
The CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business roster highlights five Indian-American women: Revathi Advaithi, Sandhya Ganapathy, Dr. Geetha Murali, Ritu Narayan, and Aradhana Sarin. According to CNBC, these women exemplify resilience, innovation, and success in a challenging business environment. From startup founders to executives driving growth in S&P 500 companies, they are trailblazers setting new standards and paving the way for others to follow. Revathi Advaithi, appointed CEO of Flex in 2019, has played a pivotal role in establishing the multinational manufacturing company as a trusted partner across various industries. Additionally, she was appointed by US President Joe Biden to the…
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s inaugural hydrogen fuel cell ferry, developed and constructed domestically, in Kochi, Kerala. Virtually joining the ceremony from Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister underscored the significance of this milestone. Aligned with the government’s green agenda, Cochin Shipyard undertook the ambitious task of conceptualizing, designing, and fabricating India’s premier fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell catamaran. This initiative, part of the Harit Nauka project, serves as a pilot endeavor to showcase the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology within the maritime domain. The incorporation of green hydrogen as a maritime propulsion source underscores…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal disclosed that 22 additional nations have submitted applications for membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and India, as a leader of the Global South, pledges support to them. Speaking at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, he assured ANI that India will consider their requests sympathetically. His statement coincided with Comoros and Timor-Leste’s formal accession to the WTO on February 26, a development championed by Prime Minister Modi. Goyal expressed satisfaction with their inclusion, underscoring India’s role in advocating for their membership. Regarding India’s stance in WTO affairs, Goyal emphasized the nation’s commitment…
Smriti Kirubanandan, an Indian American public health executive, has assumed the position of managing director within Accenture’s healthcare division. Her appointment was announced via LinkedIn, where Kirubanandan expressed her enthusiasm for joining a leadership team that prioritizes kindness, inclusivity, and advocates for equity and unity. Emphasizing the crucial role individuals play as “value creators, architects of change, and genuine guardians of the healthcare galaxy” during these challenging times, she conveyed her gratitude and excitement for commencing her journey with Accenture. Kirubanandan currently serves as the global director and head of strategic marketing for healthcare and life sciences at TATA Consultancy…
