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EMOTIONAL DETOX

By Brahma Kumari Shivani Our physical bodies are made up of what we feed them – food, water, the air we breathe. Likewise, our minds are made from everything we read, converse about, listen to, and watch.  Today, in the name of knowledge and entertainment we are absorbing  negative information through social and print media,  cinema and television. This becomes part of our minds, making it difficult to create right thoughts and responses to difficult situations.  Suppose a family member has not returned home from th ..... Read More

PM Modi thanks BJP staff at HQ for dedication and support

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the BJP headquarters to express his gratitude to the officials for their efforts in securing the party’s third term in office. The event, dubbed ‘Sneh Milan,’ marked his first engagement with party staff since beginning his third term. Upon arrival, PM Modi was warmly received by BJP President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda, along with Party General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh and General Secretary Arun Singh. The gathering, which lasted about two and a half hours, pr ..... Read More

Indian Americans Fuel US Growth and Innovation Amid Challenges

On July 4, the United States celebrated its 248th anniversary, a nation founded in 1776 without any future citizens from India. Fast forward to today, Indian Americans play a significant role in shaping the country’s future. This was highlighted in a landmark report by the nonprofit group Indiaspora, detailing the contributions of Indian Americans across various sectors. The report, named “Small Community, Big Contributions, Boundless Horizons,” was created in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group. It explores the ..... Read More

India’s Outward FDI Soars to $2.14 Billion in June, RBI Reveals

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), June 2024 saw India’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments soar to US$ 2.14 billion, a significant rise from US$ 1.14 billion in June 2023. Although this was a slight dip from the US$ 2.22 billion recorded in May 2024, the upward trend highlights the growing confidence in India’s international investment strategies. For the April-June 2024 period, total outward FDI reached US$ 3.16 billion, comprising US$ 1.94 billion in equity and US$ 1.21 billion in debt, with no guar ..... Read More

Reference letter Q & A for Employment-based Immigration

I’m an engineer from India currently working in the United States on an H-1B visa. I am in the process of applying for an EB-1A green card and have a few questions regarding reference letters from my current employer. 1)      Is it necessary to get a reference letter from my current employer for my American green card/visa application? 2)      How can I ask my current employer for a reference letter without jeopardizing my current job? 3)      What should I do if an employer is reluctant or refuses to provide a reference letter for my green car ..... Read More

Usha Vance: J.D. Vance Will Make a Great Vice President

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the Indian-American wife of Senator J.D. Vance, has recently praised her husband as an ideal candidate for vice president, introducing him with a glimpse into their life and his acceptance of her vegetarian diet, along with his knack for cooking Indian food. Usha, 38, a Yale law graduate and trial lawyer, has mostly kept a low profile. She acknowledged their diverse backgrounds—J.D. being a white man from the Rust Belt and her being the daughter of Indian immigrants. Usha emphasized that their relationship is a te ..... Read More

KIIT is the first Indian university to send the most athletes to the Paris Olympics

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), located in Bhubaneswar, India, has achieved a remarkable feat. Twelve of their students have successfully qualified to compete in the Paris Olympics 2024, which kick off on July 26th. This is a tremendous source of pride and joy for the entire KIIT institution. KIIT has the distinction of being the first Indian university to send the largest contingent of athletes to the Olympics among all universities in the country. The qualified students represent a wide range of sporting disciplines. Am ..... Read More

Could Boundaries Be Your Family’s Game-Changer?

By Dr. Namitha Raju Have you ever felt like you’re in a never-ending battle trying to get your kids to put down their screens or say no to junk food? You know it isn’t great for them, but when you try to set some limits, all hell breaks loose! And then, not only are you dealing with a full-blown meltdown, but you’re also left feeling like a crappy parent and secretly wondering if your kids are out to get you. Trust me, if you’ve been there, you’re definitely not the only one! The good news is that establishing a ..... Read More

India Pledges Enhanced Cooperation with Pacific Partners: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of solidarity and cooperation while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. He began his address with “Namaskar from Bharat,” emphasizing India’s dedication to supporting these initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and community welfare in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Jaishankar also praised the Marshall Islands for successfully hosting the 10th Micronesian Games and pa ..... Read More

India’s counter-drone market to grow 28% annually over next five years

India’s counter-drone market is anticipated to expand at an annual rate of 28 percent over the next five years, according to a report by financial services firm Motilal Oswal. This growth is driven by the increasing need for systems to counter aerial attacks. The report estimates that the market for counter-drone systems will reach approximately $1.46 billion over the next five years, based on the need for approximately 1,200 systems, each costing between $975,000 and $1.83 million. This substantial demand is expected to generate an an ..... Read More

Kim and Khloe Kardashian Visit ISKCON Temple Amid Mumbai Wedding Festivities

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 @radhi ..... Read More

Hubli to Glory: Dr. Shruti Hegde, India’s First Miss Universal Petite

In a tale of dedication and determination, Shruti Hegde, a doctor hailing from Hubli, Karnataka, has seamlessly balanced her rigorous hospital shifts with an unexpected foray into the world of beauty pageants. Recently crowned India’s first Miss Universal Petite on June 10th in Tampa, Florida, Shruti’s journey underscores her resilience and pursuit of diverse passions. Navigating the demanding realm of healthcare, Shruti’s commitment to both her medical career and newfound pageantry success is a testament to her unwavering ..... Read More

Harmeet Dhillon offers Sikh prayer at RNC with Trump

Harmeet Dhillon, an Indian American attorney and prominent figure in the Republican Party, delivered a solemn ‘Ardas’ prayer at the Republican National Convention in the presence of former President Donald Trump. The ‘Ardas’ prayer, a traditional Sikh invocation seeking divine guidance and protection, underscored values of humility, truth, courage, service, and justice. During her invocation, Dhillon expressed gratitude for what she termed the ‘Chardikala’ spirit embodied by President Trump—a resilie ..... Read More

Vivek Ramaswamy Eyes Trump VP’s Senate Seat

Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur of Indian descent, has expressed interest in stepping into the spotlight of American politics by considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat from Ohio. The opportunity arises if J.D. Vance, currently the Republican nominee for Vice-President, vacates the seat should former President Donald Trump win the upcoming presidential election. Ramaswamy revealed his potential candidacy in an interview with NBC News, stating he would seriously contemplate the role if approached to serve. Under U.S. electoral proc ..... Read More

Minister Piyush Goyal Energizes Global Partnerships at G7 Trade Summit

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani during the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Italy. They discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in investments, start-ups, and energy between India and Italy. Minister Goyal also congratulated Tajani on successfully hosting the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting. Minister Goyal’s visit to Italy is part of India’s efforts to highlight its extensive trade and investment opportunities globally. He shared on social media, “It was a ple ..... Read More

PM Modi celebrates “Make In India” global success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the success of India’s “Make In India” initiative, highlighting its pivotal role in boosting the country’s economy on the global stage. In a social media post on platform “X,” PM Modi shared a MyGovIndia update that underscored how indigenous crafts are making significant global impacts. According to MyGovIndia, citing various news sources, the “Made in India” campaign has been instrumental in showcasing the remarkable achievements of Indian products worldwi ..... Read More

Modi Congratulates Oli on Historic Fourth Term, Eyes Stronger India-Nepal Ties

PM meets the Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri Pushpa Kamal Dahal at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on June 01, 2023. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to K P Sharma Oli on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Modi expressed optimism about further enhancing and expanding the mutually beneficial cooperation between India and Nepal. This marks the fourth time that the communist leader has taken office as Prime Minister. Modi conveyed his congratulations on X, expressing his eagerness to work closely with K ..... Read More

Usha Vance Leaves Legal Career to Support J.D.’s VP Run

Following her husband J.D. Vance’s nomination as the Republican vice-presidential candidate, Usha Vance has chosen to step away from her career. Usha, the wife of the U.S. senator from Ohio, resigned from her role as a corporate litigator at the San Francisco law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson. In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the firm confirmed Usha’s departure, praising her contributions and wishing her well in her future endeavors. This news followed the swift removal of Usha’s bio from the firm’s webs ..... Read More

Cincinnati native Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at Republican Convention

Cincinnati native and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention. A graduate of St. Xavier High School, Ramaswamy, who competed in the Republican primary for the 2024 election, delivered a speech lauding former President Donald Trump. His address aimed to garner voter support and energize the enthusiastic crowd in Milwaukee. Ramaswamy underscored Trump’s ability to bring the nation together through concrete actions rather than mere rhetoric. He stated that Trump ..... Read More

Top House Republican backs Vivek Ramaswamy for Senate seat

Representative Jim Banks from Indiana has endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, as a potential replacement for Senator JD Vance of Ohio if both he and former President Trump succeed in the 2024 election. Although Banks is not involved in Ohio politics, he expressed his hope that Governor DeWine would consider Ramaswamy for the position, emphasizing that Ramaswamy would make an excellent senator if he desired the role. This endorsement came on the heels of Trump’s announcement that JD Vance would be his r ..... Read More

Nikki Haley Delivers ‘Strong Endorsement’ of Trump in Convention Speech

On Tuesday night, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention, where she voiced her strong support for Donald Trump’s campaign. This marked a significant step in bridging the gap between Haley and Trump, who had previously been rivals in a contentious presidential primary. Haley began her speech with a clear and emphatic endorsement of Trump, saying, “I’ll start by making one thing perfectly clear: Donald Trump has my strong endorsement, period.” While Trump watc ..... Read More

India commits to boosting ties with Pacific partners: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Mr. S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of solidarity and cooperation as he signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. He began his speech with the greeting “Namaskar from Bharat,” expressing India’s dedication to enhancing infrastructure and community welfare in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Additionally, he praised the Marshall Islands for successfully hosting the 10th Micronesian Games and for their participation i ..... Read More

Indian-origin man quit job, drained savings to start business, now billionaire

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 ..... Read More

Radhika Merchant’s Emotional Vidai: A Grand Welcome into the Ambani Dynasty

In a touching tribute to tradition, a viral video from Radhika Merchant’s vidai ceremony showcases her poignant transition into the Ambani family. The video shows Radhika engaging in the emotional ritual of tossing rice over her shoulder, signifying her goodbye to her family and the blessings she carries into her new life with Anant Ambani. Dressed in a magnificent sindhoori red lehenga crafted by Manish Malhotra, Radhika looked every bit the regal bride. The lehenga, adorned with intricate gold work and featuring a long, elegant train ..... Read More

Rep. Shri Thanedar introduces bill to help STEM grads stay in US

Shri Thanedar, an Indian-American Congressman from Michigan, has introduced a bill to allow foreign students to remain in the US after completing their studies. The bill, HR 9023, known as the Keep STEM Graduates in America Act, seeks to reform the H-1B visa process and increase the number of available visas each year, thereby making it easier for graduates to stay in the US. This legislation is expected to benefit numerous Indian students and millions of international students. HR 9023 aims to expand America’s STEM (science, technolog ..... Read More