Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal’s latest track, Namo Shankara, has been released, and she describes it as more than just a song—it is a heartfelt journey that connects listeners to the cosmic energy of Shambho Shiva. As MahaShivratri approaches, Ghoshal has unveiled Namo Shankara, a composition that blends devotion and energy, aiming to create an immersive spiritual experience. The song, composed by Kinjal Chatterjee and Shreya Ghoshal herself, features lyrics penned by Shraddha Pandit and serves as a powerful invocation of Lord Shiva. Sharing her excitement about the release, Shreya Ghoshal stated, “The wait is over! Namo Shankara is out…

Karan Aujla is set to join forces with OneRepublic on their upcoming track “Tell Me”, produced by Ikky, known for his previous collaborations with Aujla on hits like “Softly” and “Jee Ni Lagda.” This collaboration comes as Aujla extends his global recording deal with Warner Music Canada and Warner Music India. For the Punjabi music sensation, working with OneRepublic has been a long-held dream. “I’ve wanted to collaborate with OneRepublic for years, and it’s finally happening. I know fans will love this song,” Aujla shared. He also expressed excitement about continuing his journey with Warner Music, promising even bigger surprises…

India and Qatar have elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership and set a target to double investment within the next five years. Qatari Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani is on a two-day visit to India, during which he held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Talks focused on trade, investment, and energy cooperation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Bilateral trade between the two nations currently stands at $14.08 billion, and both sides are committed to doubling this figure. India’s engagement with Qatar extends beyond liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as…

India and the United States are working towards significantly expanding their trade relationship, setting an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. According to India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, both nations are in the process of finalizing a comprehensive trade agreement, expected to be completed within the next six to eight months. This initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington, where leaders from both sides agreed on this trade expansion target. The initial phase of the agreement, covering multiple sectors, is scheduled for negotiations by fall 2025. Discussions will progress once…

Suresh Garimella, president of the University of Arizona, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering—one of the most prestigious honors in the field. The academy recently announced its 2025 class, naming 128 new U.S. members and 22 international members. Garimella was recognized for his work in microscale heat and mass transport, as well as his leadership in academia and national service. This honor places him among an elite group of engineers whose innovations have made significant contributions to research, industry, and society. Members are selected by their peers for their groundbreaking advancements and leadership in major engineering initiatives.…

The Understanding Hinduphobia 2025 conference, scheduled for February 23, 2025, will focus on the theme “Hinduphobia Through Erasure.” This event aims to shed light on how Hindu history, culture, and contributions are systematically erased in academia, media, and public discourse. Discussions will also explore the consequences of this erasure on global perception and biases toward Hindu communities. Hindus often struggle to articulate the loss of their historical narrative, civilizational impact, and documented persecution, both in the past and present. This conference seeks to address these challenges by examining how Hindu contributions are omitted and how these omissions shape public opinion,…

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced Nishi Ravi, a PhD candidate in Counseling Psychology at Marquette University, as one of the five recipients of the 2025 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. This annual award honors graduate students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential in higher education and are dedicated to fostering equity, community engagement, and innovative teaching. Named after K. Patricia Cross, a renowned professor and researcher in higher education at the University of California–Berkeley, the award highlights emerging scholars committed to academic transformation. Before pursuing her doctorate at Marquette, Ravi studied at the University of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US has been hailed as a transformative event for India-US trade relations, with top business chambers highlighting its significance. The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) emphasized that the visit reinforced economic collaboration, opened new investment opportunities, and strengthened strategic ties. Assocham president Sanjay Nayar noted that key developments from Modi’s discussions with former President Donald Trump included deeper cooperation in defense, counterterrorism, energy security—including fossil fuels and nuclear power—trade, and investment. A significant milestone was the commitment to accelerating AI infrastructure,…

The H-1B visa program, a crucial pathway for specialized foreign talent to contribute to the U.S. economy, has become a contentious issue, exposing deep divisions in American politics. While figures like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk advocate for its role in driving innovation, MAGA hardliners such as Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller argue that it undercuts American workers. Amid this debate, Indian professionals—who constitute the largest share of H-1B holders—have become the focal point of criticism, unfairly shaping perceptions of the entire Indian-American community. For many Indian-Americans, particularly those active on social media, the discourse surrounding H-1B has taken…

Every morning, millions of people rush to work using various means of transport, but for one Indian-origin woman, the journey is far from ordinary. Racheal Kaur, a mother of two, takes a flight five days a week—not for leisure or business, but simply to reach her office. Dubbed a “Super Commuter,” Kaur shared her extraordinary routine with Channel News Asia (CNA). She works as an Assistant Manager in Finance Operations at AirAsia in Malaysia and has adopted this unique travel schedule to balance her professional and personal life. Previously, Kaur lived in Kuala Lumpur near her workplace, traveling back to…