Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the G20 nations to promote open sharing of innovations and ensure fair access to technology, aiming to bridge the healthcare gap in the Global South. He highlighted that, unlike some Western pharmaceutical companies focusing on profits through patents, India’s initiatives like the Maitri program, which supplied vaccines to poor nations, and the free accessibility of the COWIN platform for pandemic response, demonstrate a commitment to global well-being. The COWIN platform successfully managed the world’s largest vaccination campaign, delivering over 2.4 billion vaccine doses and providing real-time verifiable vaccination certificates. The Global Initiative on Digital…

Tina Kotek, Oregon’s governor, announced the selection of Aruna Masih for the Oregon Supreme Court. Masih, an experienced attorney in employment, worker, and civil rights matters, holds the distinction of becoming the state’s first Punjabi, Indian American, and South Asian Supreme Court Justice. Governor Kotek praised Masih’s extensive commitment to public service and her endeavors in promoting equity and diversity within the legal sphere. As a partner at Bennett Hartman LLP, Masih’s legal journey spans over 25 years and encompasses employment, labor, appellate, professional licensure, contract, and constitutional law. Masih’s legal proficiency extends to nuanced areas like Public Employees Retirement…

Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the media, expressing that Chandrayaan-3’s unique findings would have a global impact. The Vikram lander module of the spacecraft, carrying the Pragyan rover, successfully detached from the propulsion module during its lunar journey. Despite the United States and Soviet Union’s early space endeavors, Chandrayaan made history by revealing lunar water, astonishing the world. Dr. Singh highlighted how Chandrayaan’s discoveries prompted global scientific curiosity about moon-related mysteries. He emphasized that India would be the fourth country to land on the Moon, and notably the only one to touch down on the lunar South Pole. People worldwide are…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for India’s pioneering achievement—the inauguration of its inaugural 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout. PM Modi hailed this development as a testament to the nation’s innovative spirit and advancements. On the platform ‘X’ (previously known as Twitter), PM Modi shared his sentiments, stating, “The unveiling of India’s first 3D printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru, fills every Indian with pride. Symbolizing our nation’s progress and innovation, it embodies the essence of a self-reliant India. My compliments to those who dedicated efforts to bring this Post Office to fruition.” Earlier in the…

The stage is prepared for the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft’s Vikram lander to separate from the main propulsion module, marking the commencement of its final lunar landing phase. Chandrayaan-3 completed its last moon-directed maneuver on Wednesday, drawing it closer to the lunar surface. Scheduled for August 23, the lander and rover, named Pragyaan, are poised to land on the Moon. ISRO stated that the successful firing maneuver placed Chandrayaan-3 into a designated orbit of 153 km x 163 km. Having accomplished the lunar-bound maneuvers, the Propulsion Module and Lander Module are now poised for independent journeys. After detachment from the Propulsion Module,…

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, expressed that his Hindu faith deeply influences all aspects of his life. During his visit to the ongoing ‘Ram Katha’ event led by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at the University of Cambridge’s Jesus College, Sunak, Britain’s first Indian-origin PM, highlighted the significance of the event coinciding with India’s Independence Day. At the gathering, Sunak began by stating that he was there not just as a Prime Minister, but as a practicing Hindu. He emphasized that his faith is a personal guiding force, providing him with courage, strength, and resilience to make difficult decisions and…

During his 77th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tackled the pressing issue of inflation head-on. Recent official data indicated a spike in India’s consumer price index-based inflation to 7.44% in July from 4.87% in June. This surge, the highest since April 2022, prompted Modi to pledge additional measures to curb rising prices. Despite acknowledging India’s relatively favorable position compared to the global scenario, he emphasized that the government must not be complacent. Addressing the global economic context, Modi expressed concern over the worldwide inflation crisis, highlighting its impact on the global economy. He lamented that importing essential goods…

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who has faced criticism for holding Canadian citizenship, emphasized his deep connection to India and revealed that he has already applied for a change of passport. He expressed his distress over baseless comments about his Canadian citizenship, explaining in an interview on Seedhi Baat that India holds significant meaning for him. Akshay, known for his iconic roles in films like ‘Hera Pheri’ and ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, also touched upon a tough phase in his career during the 1990s, when he faced a series of film flops. This challenging period led him to apply for Canadian…

During their official visit to India, Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna and Congresswoman Deborah Ross had a meeting with Bollywood actor Anupam Kher at his acting school in Mumbai. The purpose of this visit was to engage with students in an interactive session, where Khanna emphasized the importance of strengthening India-US relations in people-to-people and cultural aspects. He stressed that while defense, technology, and economic alignment are crucial, a cultural alignment through art and movies is equally significant. Khanna shared his thoughts after the event on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Inspiring to speak with the acting students of @anupampkher. He…

The growth of India’s wearable market by 53.3% YoY in the first half of 2023 was significantly fueled by the launch of numerous smartwatch models, as stated in the ‘India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker’ report from the International Data Corporation (IDC). In the initial half of the calendar year, brands collectively shipped 57.8 million wearable units encompassing smartwatches, earwear, and eyeglasses. The report projected the growth momentum to persist in the latter half of the year, aided by holiday promotions and discounts. The introduction of diverse smartwatch options in the first half resulted in a remarkable 128.6% YoY surge in…