Jyotsna Narayanswamy

The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) has named Indian American business executive Smriti Kirubanandan as a fellow for her notable social impact in the United States. Established in 1754, the RSA is renowned for honoring individuals who have significantly contributed to social progress and development, awarding fellowships to those whose work has had a remarkable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s largest Global Trade show in Gandhinagar, a precursor to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. Commencing with bilateral meetings with world leaders at Mahatma Mandir, he then engaged with CEOs of top global corporations. A roadshow with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan followed, starting from Sardar

The uncontrolled re-entry of Chandrayaan 3’s cryogenic upper stage into Earth’s atmosphere concluded with an anticipated landing in the North Pacific Ocean, as reported by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This event occurred around 14:42 IST on Wednesday, according to ISRO’s statement. Chandrayaan 3, India’s third lunar mission, successfully launched on July 14, and

Virat Kohli’s 50th one-day century at Wankhede Stadium was a quintessential display of his signature style. While typically known for his precise singles and doubles, this time, the celebration was extraordinary. Completing his century, Kohli bowed to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and sent a kiss to his wife Anushka Sharma. The Wankhede crowd, including notable

During the inaugural speech of the ‘DPIIT-CII National Conference on Ease of Doing Business’ in New Delhi, Mr. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, highlighted the pivotal role of aspirational young India in driving the country’s future growth. He emphasized India’s economic improvement in the last five years, transitioning from being among the

African-American actress and singer Mary Millben expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding him as the “best leader” for India, emphasizing his support for women and his role in fostering the US-India relationship and global economic stability. As the 2024 election season unfolds in the United States and India, Millben sees it as an

Binny Bansal, the co-founder of Flipkart and a billionaire, is launching a new startup focused on the AI-as-a-service space. The venture is aimed at global customers and will build on Bansal’s success in Indian e-commerce. An article in Newsbreak describes how Bansal has hired 15 AI experts for the new startup, set to launch its

The Kerala Center, an Indian American cultural and civic organization, recently recognized eight individuals for their remarkable contributions to their professions and society through selfless dedication. Dr. Shyam Kottilil from Baltimore received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work in virology and scientific research during the Center’s 31st Annual Awards Dinner in Elmont, New

Foxconn is set to invest a total of $600 million in two projects in Karnataka, India, according to an agreement signed with the state government. The company, known for assembling iPhones, plans to establish a smartphone component manufacturing unit, contributing $350 million. A second plant, with an additional $250 million investment, will focus on chipmaking

The moment Indian football enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! The Indian blind women’s football team has officially qualified for the World Championship to be held in Birmingham in August, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. Eight visually impaired women were the ones who accomplished this remarkable feat. The

My mother introduced me to the Gita during my childhood. In the nights, when we had power cuts, she would teach us the ‘sthita pragnya’ verses from chapter 2. I even remember participating in a Gita competition in my school which coincidentally was on the same set of shlokas. During my high school summer holidays,