Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

The Indian economy has shown robust recovery and growth following the pandemic, with the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023-24 being 20 percent higher than its pre-pandemic level of 2019-20, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented in Parliament on Monday. This achievement is notable among major global economies. The Economic Survey highlights positive growth prospects for fiscal year 2025, contingent on geopolitical, financial, and climatic risks. In 2023, global economic growth was reported at 3.2 percent by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, growth patterns varied significantly among countries due to domestic structural issues, varying exposure to geopolitical…

Usha Vance has always preferred to stay in the background, quietly supporting her husband JD Vance as he earned acclaim for his memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, and pursued a U.S. Senate seat in 2022. To JD, she is a beacon of brilliance and calm, a stark contrast to the chaos of his early years. However, the third night of the Republican National Convention marked a turning point for Usha. Stepping into the limelight, she delivered a primetime speech that introduced both herself and her husband to the nation. She eloquently highlighted their journey as a testament to the American dream. The…

In a significant move to strengthen the bond between India and Mauritius, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has launched India’s first international Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius. The inauguration, held on Wednesday, was a joint event with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. Jaishankar shared his enthusiasm on X, stating, “Thrilled to inaugurate, with Prime Minister @KumarJugnauth, the first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius. This marks the fulfillment of PM @narendramodi’s commitment made earlier this year.” He emphasized that this initiative aims to enhance public healthcare by providing affordable, Made-in-India medicines. On the same day, Jaishankar also inaugurated the…

On July 18, Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew attention to a 2018 US Census report on median household incomes among ethnic minorities by reposting it on social media, remarking that “America really is the land of opportunities.” The report, titled “Median US Household Income By Selected Ethnic Groups, 2018,” highlighted that Indian Americans had the highest median household income at $119,858, followed by Taiwanese Americans at $95,736, and Chinese Americans at $81,487. In contrast, White Americans had the lowest median household income at $65,902. In 2022, the median household income for Asian households in the United States was $108,700. Musk…

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…