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Global Crises Seek Indian Solutions: Ketkar Highlights Leadership

Speaking at a lecture titled “Global Uncertainties and Resurgent Bharat” organised by the Vishwamanthan Research Foundation, Prafulla Ketkar, editor of Organiser Weekly, highlighted India’s growing role as a source of solutions during global crises. Ketkar emphasised that the world is looking toward India with renewed hope, primarily due to its unique concept of “spiritual democracy.” According to him, this concept grants people the freedom to believe in what they feel is true, which in turn fosters an environment where in ..... Read More

PM Modi’s Punganur Cow: Andhra’s Golden Milk Pride

A heartwarming image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with a Punganur cow has sparked pride across Andhra Pradesh. The cow, chosen by the PM’s office, symbolises the state’s heritage at his residence. Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed excitement over this representation of local pride. The Punganur cow, a dwarf breed from Andhra Pradesh, faced near extinction due to its lower milk yield compared to hybrids. However, the breed’s revival is attributed to Mission Punganur, a conservation initiative suppo ..... Read More

India and EU Partner for Green Hydrogen Initiative

On the second day of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) in New Delhi, India’s upcoming partnership with European Hydrogen Week, scheduled for November 2024, was highlighted. This collaboration aims to synchronise with EU green regulations to boost exports. A Letter of Intent was signed between Chane Terminal from the Netherlands and ACME Cleantech from India to establish ammonia import terminals. The conference featured sessions with contributions from the EU, Australia, and the Netherlands, focusing on green hydrogen� ..... Read More

Indian Americans Launch Days of Action for Harris

In a significant grassroots initiative ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Indian Americans are organising Days of Action to support Kamala Harris. The campaign, named “Kamala ke Saath” (We’re with Kamala), will feature cultural events combined with canvassing efforts aimed at engaging South Asian voters in crucial swing states. These events will offer food, music, and speeches from prominent leaders before volunteers head out to canvas. The campaign targets swing states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Arizo ..... Read More

Vattikuti Foundation donates $2.8M for AIIMS institute

The Vattikuti Foundation, renowned for its innovations in robotic surgery, is set to revolutionise neurological care in India with a $2.8 million (INR 24 crore) donation. This funding will establish the Vattikuti Institute of Advanced Neurotechnology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. The new facility aims to address the pressing needs of patients with movement disorders and neuro-psychiatric conditions by providing advanced, accessible healthcare. AIIMS will be the first public institution in India to host suc ..... Read More

Empowering Hindu Youth: Summit Celebrates 50 Years

Last Saturday, hundreds of Hindu youths from across the nation assembled for the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha Youth Summit. Held at the Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra in Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, this two-day event carried the theme “Empowering Hindu Youth Leadership: Leveraging Hindu Wisdom and Cultural Expression for Positive Social Change.” Celebrating GHDS’s 50th anniversary, the summit aimed to bolster Hindu youth leadership and promote cultural expression for social betterment. The event featured ..... Read More

India Emerges as Global Research Leader: Ajay Sood

India is steadily positioning itself as a prominent global research hub with aspirations to lead the biotechnology sector, according to Ajay Sood, the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. At the Global Bio-India 2024 Summit, Sood emphasised the nation’s swift progress in research and innovation, pointing to a remarkable improvement in India’s global standing. A recent report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) showcased India’s progress, noting that the country now ranks in the top five for 45 out o ..... Read More

Ishan Kishan’s Stunning Century Marks Duleep Trophy Comeback

Ishan Kishan made a stunning comeback to the Duleep Trophy, scoring a brilliant century for India C in their second-round clash against India B on Thursday. Kishan reached his hundred off 121 balls, hitting 14 boundaries and two sixes, showcasing his aggressive yet composed batting style. The 26-year-old had a stroke of luck on the opening day, surviving two dropped chances in consecutive overs. The first near-miss came when he pulled a short delivery from Navdeep Saini toward deep backward square leg. Nitish Kumar Reddy leaped to stop the ball ..... Read More

India’s Growth Soars with Strong Economic Stability

In a recent address, Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, highlighted the impressive recovery of India’s economy from the sharp downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that the country achieved an average real GDP growth of over 8% between 2021 and 2024. Looking ahead, the RBI has forecasted a real GDP growth of 7.2% for the fiscal year 2024-25, with risks surrounding this projection being fairly balanced. This optimistic outlook stems from India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, with domest ..... Read More

Pope Urges Voters: Choose Lesser Evil in Election

Pope Francis has advised American Catholics to weigh the “lesser evil” when choosing between the major US presidential candidates in the upcoming election. During a news conference concluding his Southeast Asian tour, the Pope criticised both candidates’ stances, referring to them as “against life” without naming them explicitly. He condemned the rejection of migrants as a “serious” sin and compared Kamala Harris’s pro-abortion position to “assassination.” The Pope argued that both exp ..... Read More

Sunita Williams Reflects on Being Left in Space

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stranded in space since their Boeing Starliner capsule departed without them, discussed their challenges on Friday. The duo expressed their frustrations over the prolonged mission, which now looks set to extend beyond the initially planned eight days to possibly more than eight months. This extension follows NASA’s decision to keep them in orbit after the Starliner, which was intended to return them, experienced significant issues. Wilmore and Williams made their first public sta ..... Read More

For us, Modi is Param Mitra: Yogesh Kathuniya

During a recent meet-and-greet session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, two-time Paralympic silver medalist Yogesh Kathuniya expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of para-athletes. “You are the Prime Minister for every citizen, but for para-athletes like us, you are our ‘param mitra,’” Kathuniya said, acknowledging Modi’s unwavering support and encouragement. The Indian para contingent recently returned from the Paris Paralympics, bringing home a historic 29 medals, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. This ..... Read More

3 Indian-origin engineers spotlighted for iPhone 16’s features

At Apple’s recent iPhone 16 launch event at Cupertino Park, three engineers of Indian origin took the spotlight with their groundbreaking contributions to the company’s latest technological marvel. The iPhone 16, Apple’s first smartphone with integrated artificial intelligence, owes much of its innovative edge to the efforts of these engineers, from advancements in camera technology to breakthroughs in chip design. During the keynote, attention was centred on three key figures: product manager Piyush Pratik, camera hardware ..... Read More

35 Indians discharged from Russian army after Modi visit

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia in July, a significant breakthrough has been made in securing the release of Indian nationals from the Russian Army. According to Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 35 Indians have been freed following the Prime Minister’s diplomatic visit, bringing the total number of released individuals to 45, as 10 others were discharged prior to Modi’s visit. Jaiswal highlighted that ongoing efforts are being made to secure the release of the re ..... Read More

Taylor Swift backs Harris: Can she influence elections?

Taylor Swift, widely known as a pop icon, has shown her potential influence beyond music, possibly impacting the political sphere. On Wednesday, she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, the US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate, via social media. In her post, Swift provided a link to help voters find essential information on registration and voting dates. Her endorsement had a significant impact, as over 300,000 people visited vote.gov, a site where citizens can access voter rights information. While the website doesn’t r ..... Read More

Sam Pitroda Launches Javad K. Hassan’s Autobiography

Indian-American telecom pioneer Sam Pitroda recently unveiled the autobiography of Javad K. Hassan, a celebrated Indian-American tech innovator, at an event held in Washington, DC. The book, titled “The Art of The Possible: A Maverick’s Journey to Success, Innovation, and Fearless Leadership,” traces Hassan’s journey from his beginnings in Kerala, India, to his ascent as a global business leader. In his memoir, Hassan reflects on his career marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and leadership. The narrative exp ..... Read More

Biden to host Quad summit with global leaders

On September 21, President Joe Biden is set to host the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. This will be the first time as president that Biden welcomes foreign leaders to his birthplace. He will be joined by Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed that Biden is eager to receive the prime ministers, reflecting the significance of the Quad part ..... Read More

India Continues to Champion Global South: UN Representative

India has been at the forefront of promoting South-South cooperation, a key approach for strengthening ties among nations of the Global South. Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, highlighted the nation’s unwavering commitment to this cause during the UN Day for South-South Cooperation. Harish emphasised that through such cooperation, countries in the Global South could foster mutual growth and effectively address shared challenges. Harish pointed out that India’s approach ..... Read More

India to Drive 20% of Global Growth: Amitabh Kant

India is set to play a pivotal role in global economic growth over the next decade, contributing 20% of the world’s economic expansion as it moves towards becoming the third-largest economy globally, according to G20 Sherpa Mr. Amitabh Kant. Speaking at the AIMA convention, Mr. Kant underscored that India is not only the fastest-growing major economy but is also positioned as the fifth largest at present. He confidently predicted that within the next three years, India will surpass both Japan and Germany, securing its place as the thir ..... Read More

Semicon India 2024: CEOs Praise India and PM Modi

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Ajit Manocha, CEO of SEMI, praised the reception at SEMICON India 2024, calling it ‘unprecedented’ and ‘exponential.’ He highlighted the event’s vast scale, with over 100 global CEOs and CXOs from the semiconductor supply chain in attendance. Manocha expressed confidence in the industry’s commitment to making India a key player in the semiconductor sector, noting its importance to global industries and humanity. The three-day SEMICON India 2024 conference, which began ..... Read More

Vinesh Should Have Competed in LA Olympics: Mahavir

Mahavir Singh Phogat, renowned as both a former wrestling coach and the uncle of Vinesh Phogat, has shared his views on Vinesh’s recent pivot to politics. According to Phogat, with Vinesh stepping away from wrestling to pursue a political career, his daughter, Sangeeta Phogat, is now set to carry forward his wrestling ambitions. Phogat has begun rigorous preparations with Sangeeta for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, believing she has the potential to secure a medal for India. Sangeeta’s husband, wrestler Bajrang Punia, who earned ..... Read More

Can Back Sleeping Raise Alzheimer’s Risk?

A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 explores a possible link between sleeping on one’s back (supine position) and increased risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and mild cognitive impairment. The research builds on previous findings that suggest prolonged supine sleeping might impair neurotoxin clearance from the brain, a process crucial for preventing neurodegeneration. The study used the Sleep Profiler device to monitor partic ..... Read More

Usha Vance Faces Criticism for Butcher Shop Visit

After a period of low visibility, Usha Vance recently appeared on the campaign trail alongside her husband, J.D. Vance, during a visit to Gordon’s Butcher & Market in Erie, Pennsylvania. This location choice has sparked controversy, as Usha Vance is a vegetarian, making the visit to a meat processing facility an unexpected and awkward choice. Critics, including digital magazine INTO, have labelled it a “poorly received campaign stunt.” During their visit, the Vances engaged with the shop’s owners and learned about meat proce ..... Read More

Kamala Harris Outshines Trump in Debate Poll

According to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS, Vice President Kamala Harris is widely regarded as having outperformed Donald Trump in their recent presidential debate. The poll shows that 63% of debate viewers felt Harris performed better, compared to 37% who favoured Trump. This contrasts with a pre-debate poll by The New York Times and Siena College, which had indicated a close race between the two candidates. Harris’ supporters overwhelmingly felt she excelled, with 96% rating her performance as superior, while only 69% of Trump’s ..... Read More

India Aims to Lead in Green Hydrogen: PM Modi

At the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the global scientific community to collaborate in shaping policies for the green hydrogen sector. He emphasised India’s pioneering role, noting that the country was the first among G-20 nations to fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments on green energy, achieving this milestone nine years ahead of the 2030 target. India’s installed non-fossil fuel capacity surged by 300% and solar energy capacity by over 3000% over the past decade. PM Modi highlig ..... Read More