Deepika Chandrasekar

Former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan, are set to receive India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This recognition acknowledges their significant contributions to the nation. PM Modi highlighted Narasimha Rao’s distinguished service to India in various capacities,

Neena Singh has made history as the first Sikh and Indian-American woman sworn in as Mayor of Montgomery Township in New Jersey, USA. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman administered the oath at the Montgomery Township Reorganisation Meeting on January 4. Having lived in Montgomery for 24 years, Singh was unanimously chosen as Mayor by fellow Township

Indian-American GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy strongly criticized Bank of America’s initiative to offer home loans ‘without down payment’ to Black and Hispanic Communities. Ramaswamy, expressing his concern on X (previously Twitter), warned that what is considered “anti-racism” today might be labeled “systemic racism” tomorrow if minorities default on these loans. Bank of America introduced the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to officially inaugurate the Swarveda Mahamandir, a distinctive spiritual temple located in the Umraha area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on December 18. This significant event, marking the centenary of the Vihangam Yog Sansthan (VYS), will be accompanied by a Yajna conducted in 25,000 ‘kunds.’ The Swarveda Mahamandir is not

Four Indian-Americans, Mrinalini S. Wadhwa, Aishani Aatresh, Suhaas Bhat, and Nayantara K. Arora, have been selected as Rhodes Scholars. Established in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes, these scholarships offer exceptional young individuals worldwide the opportunity for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Mrinalini S. Wadhwa, a senior at Columbia University majoring in history and

The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) has announced the laureates of the Infosys Prize 2023, recognizing significant contributions in six categories. Bhargav Bhatt, Fernholz joint professor at the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University, has been awarded in the Mathematical Sciences category for his groundbreaking work in arithmetic geometry and commutative algebra. The Foundation specifically

Indian American candidates achieved notable successes in the Nov. 7 local and state elections, highlighting the community’s growing political impact despite representing just over one percent of the U.S. population. Suhas Subramanyam, re-elected to the Virginia State Senate, previously served two terms in the House of Delegates. A former White House technology policy advisor, he

Boomitra, a global soil carbon marketplace founded by an Indian American, secured one of the five Earthshot Prizes in Singapore. Recognized in the ‘Fix Our Climate’ category, Boomitra, meaning “friend of the earth” in Sanskrit, excelled in emissions reduction and boosting farmers’ profits. The platform advocates soil restoration and regenerative agricultural practices through a verified

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the inclusion of Kozhikode as a ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as a ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, praising the remarkable achievements of the people in both cities. Mr. Modi highlighted that Kozhikode’s rich literary tradition and Gwalior’s dedication to preserving and strengthening its musical heritage have

Pankaj Tripathi has expressed his dissatisfaction with the A certificate granted to his upcoming film OMG 2. During a promotional event for the movie, he stated that the intended audience for the film falls within the age group of 12 to 17 years. Directed by Amit Rai and featuring Yami Gautam and Akshay Kumar, OMG

On Monday, media reports indicated that Walmart (WMT.N) has increased its control over the Indian e-commerce company Flipkart by acquiring the remaining stakes held by hedge fund Tiger Global and venture capital firm Accel. According to the Wall Street Journal, Walmart paid $1.4 billion to purchase the remaining Flipkart shares owned by Tiger Global, resulting

Progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is expected to accelerate as almost all the required land has been acquired. Out of the 28 contract packages for the project, 23 have already been awarded. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared that the delay in land acquisition, especially in Maharashtra, has affected the project. However, as of

According to a small study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a specific type of yoga that emphasizes breathing, meditation, and mental visualization showed potential benefits for older women with risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and concerns about memory decline. Using a specialized MRI technique to measure brain activity, the researchers found

New York State Assemblywoman, Jenifer Rajkumar, has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider selecting New York City (NYC) as one of the host cities for the 2024 T20 World Cup. In a letter to ICC Chairman Greg Barclay, Rajkumar emphasized NYC’s status as the birthplace of international cricket and highlighted the city’s strong

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi expressed that India’s banking industry has now become one of the strongest globally, following a remarkable turnaround over the past nine years. This progress came after the sector faced significant challenges due to scams during the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime. In a virtual Rozgar Mela, the Prime Minister

Poonam Jhawer, the audaciously captivating and irresistibly seductive actress, is setting the entertainment industry ablaze with her unwavering confidence and sensual allure. With a career that blazes across Bollywood and regional cinema, she fearlessly establishes herself as an enigmatic force, captivating audiences with her scintillating performances. Though she may be seasoned, Poonam Jhawer ignites the

A recent survey conducted by Pew Research delves into the perspectives of Asian Americans, including individuals of Indian descent, towards their ancestral homelands. The survey encompasses responses from immigrants and U.S.-born individuals with roots in various Asian countries like India, China, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, among others. The findings indicate that the majority of

World Bank President, Mr. Ajay Banga, suggests that India’s robust domestic demand will likely shield it from the potential global economic slowdown expected in the first quarter of the coming year. With a significant portion of its gross domestic product derived from domestic consumption, India possesses a natural cushion against any slowdown, even if it

The Gita Press of Gorakhpur, which was established in 1922 with the aim of spreading the teachings of the Hindu faith through books and periodicals, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The commemorative events began on June 4, 2022, with the inauguration by former President Ramnath Kovind, and concluded with a visit from Prime Minister Modi

Just one week after her trip to China, Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, arrived in Gujarat for the G20 summit and expressed that the United States considers India as an essential partner in its policy of “friend-shoring.” Yellen addressed the press prior to her participation in the summit and emphasized the importance of derisking