Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

PM Narendra Modi is slated to participate in the ongoing ‘Braj Raj Utsav’ in Mathura on November 23. During his visit, Hema Malini, actor and parliament member from Mathura, will present a dance ballet at the Railway ground, depicting the life of Meera Bai on her birth anniversary. Accompanying the PM, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Mathura on the same day. Starting his visit after prayers at Vrindavan’s Bankey Behari Temple, he will review preparations for the ‘Braj Raj Utsav’ at the Railway ground, scheduled to conclude on November 27. MP Hema Malini’s representative, Janardan Sharma, shared…

Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta was honored with the prestigious President Gold Medal by the Medical Society of the County of Kings (MSCK), the oldest scientific organization in Brooklyn. This recognition marked his induction into the elite president club during the 174th president’s dinner at Dyker Beach Golf Club, part of MSCK’s bicentennial year celebrations. Simultaneously, Dr. Gupta’s wife, Meena Gupta, was bestowed with the Golden Charm as the 174th First Lady. Dr. Madhu Gudavalli, MSCK’s president, welcomed Dr. Gupta as the guest of honor, who also presides over the Association of Indians in America – NY chapter. Fourteen past MSCK…

Vimal Patel, an Indian American entrepreneur, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District seat in Alabama. As the Democratic contender, he is set to participate in the primary elections scheduled for March 5, 2024. The geographical scope of the district in southern Alabama encompasses Montgomery County entirely and a portion of Mobile County. Patel will face competition from 13 Democratic and eight Republican candidates in this electoral race. Patel utilized Facebook to share the news of his candidacy, emphasizing his non-political background and commitment to community leadership. In a post dated November 11, he expressed his concern…

India will receive $2 million from the ICC for being the World Cup 2023 runners-up, with added rewards for group-stage victories. Despite the monetary compensation, the bitter taste of losing the final lingers, prompting reflections on missed opportunities during critical moments. Australia’s tactical prowess secured their sixth World Cup title, leaving India to gather shattered aspirations meticulously built throughout the tournament. The runners-up prize fails to alleviate the pain, serving as a stark reminder of India’s dominance during the competition. The team’s impressive nine-match group stage triumph earned them an additional $360,000. However, their total earnings, including the runner-up prize,…

Salman Rushdie, the British-American novelist of Indian origin, has been named the recipient of the “Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award” by the Vaclav Havel Center. This annual award is designed to support exceptional writers who share the humanitarian values of Vaclav Havel, the first president of the Czech Republic, and have faced unjust persecution due to their beliefs. The accolade, which includes a $5,000 cash prize, is presented to a writer who has displayed courage in dissent and endured punishment for challenging oppressive regimes. The inaugural award was conferred upon Burmese writer Ma Thida. Rushdie, who attended the ceremony to…

The second Voice of Global South Summit concluded, building on the momentum of the first summit and echoing the theme of the Indian philosophy ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.’ Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra highlighted four key decisions implemented in the summit: Cooperation with Global South through the Arogya Maitri initiative, Global South Science and Tech, Global South Scholarship Program, and Global South Young Diplomat Forum. During a special briefing, Kwatra emphasized that the summit, held under PM Modi’s leadership, focused on the theme ‘Together For Everyone’s Growth With Everyone’s Trust,’ aligning with India’s philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and PM Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka…

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson graciously acknowledged his team’s 70-run loss to India in the first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final, emphasizing India’s dominance in both batting and bowling. The formidable Indian batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, amassed 397/4, putting the New Zealand bowlers on the defensive. Despite a valiant effort by Daryl Mitchell, who scored a century, New Zealand’s resistance crumbled under India’s potent bowling attack, led by Mohammed Shami. Williamson commended India, labeling them as the best team globally and praising their consistent exceptional performance throughout the tournament. Reflecting on Mitchell’s outstanding contribution,…

Krystle Kaul, a prominent Indian American expert in defense and national security, is running for Congress in Virginia’s 10th District Democratic primary with the goal of inspiring young Indian American girls. With over two decades of experience in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, she aims to bring her wealth of national security knowledge to Congress. Kaul currently operates a defense technology company that assists various tech firms, including startups, disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned companies. She seeks to empower the next generation and promote their involvement in leadership roles, addressing the underrepresentation of Indian Americans in politics. Kaul’s commitment…

Two Indian startups have formed a partnership with scientists from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), which is leading the way in establishing the initial international Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between the U.S. Space Force and foreign companies. Specifically, 114AI, which specializes in artificial intelligence software for domain awareness, and 3rd ITECH, a company in India known for its exclusive image sensor technology, are teaming up with AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate. This collaborative agreement aims to drive joint efforts in cutting-edge technologies, marking a significant progression in the development of Earth observation sensors and space domain awareness. Merrick…

Virat Kohli expressed deep reverence for Sachin Tendulkar after equalling the cricketing legend’s world record of 49 One-Day International (ODI) centuries during India’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa. Kohli, who had narrowly missed this historic century in previous 2023 World Cup matches, finally achieved this milestone on his 35th birthday as India secured a resounding 243-run victory over South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on November 5. Kohli, unbeaten at 101 off 121 balls, reached this significant feat in the first innings at the iconic Eden Gardens, the same venue where he had notched his maiden…