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Riverine Afforestation: The Art of Living’s Transformative Power Revealed

Riverine Afforestation, an initiative by The Art of Living across India Inspired by the visionary principles of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living community is embarking on transformative endeavors to tackle the environmental and water crises facing India. The organization is addressing the severe challenges of drying rivers in the country’s core, reflecting a critical response to the dwindling green cover India has experienced over the last ten years. Trees are essential in preserving rainwater, aiding in the replenishment of gr ..... Read More

VEDA Aeronautics and Mira Aerospace Partner to Bring Advanced HAPS Solutions to India

Mira Aerospace Mira Aerospace, in partnership with Bayanat and UAVOS, alongside VEDA Aeronautics, a premier Indian firm specializing in Unmanned Systems for Aerospace & Defence, have unveiled plans to spearhead the development of the world’s most sophisticated High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) solutions tailored for India. This initiative aims to leverage Mira Aerospace’s innovative ApusNeo HAPS technology in conjunction with VEDA Aeronautics’ expertise in local development, offering advanced solutions to both military ..... Read More

TCS and Denmark’s Ramboll form a multimillion-dollar, seven-year relationship

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has forged a major alliance with Ramboll, a prominent Danish firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and consultancy. This multimillion-dollar venture will see TCS spearheading an IT overhaul for Ramboll over a span of seven years. Although the exact value of the deal hasn’t been disclosed, it is widely regarded by analysts as significant, often surpassing the US$ 100 million mark. TCS’s strategy involves integrating over 300 Ramboll IT staff from 12 different countries to rejuvenate Ramboll&# ..... Read More

70 people return to Hinduism in a Ghar Wapsi event organized in Anglong, Assam

  In a notable event in Anglong, Assam, 70 members of the Tiwa community participated in a re-conversion ceremony to embrace Hinduism once again. This ceremony, part of a “Ghar Wapsi” initiative, took place in Keyabat village within West Karbi Anglong’s Hamren subdivision, organized by the Hindu Suraksha Samiti. Narayan Radu Kakoti, the head of the Assam unit for Hindu Suraksha Samiti, highlighted the vulnerabilities of the tribal populations in Assam’s p lains and hill districts to conversion efforts by Christian mission ..... Read More

Bharat’s Pride: Avani Chaturvedi, First Woman Combat Pilot

Avani Chaturvedi, an esteemed officer and fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), achieved a historic milestone as the first Indian woman to solo fly a fighter aircraft. Born on October 27, 1993, in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, Avani hails from an academically inclined family background. She pursued her Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Banasthali University in Rajasthan. In June 2016, Avani joined the Indian Air Force as a flying officer, marking her entry into the fighter stream alongside the inaugural batch of female pilot ..... Read More

PM Modi’s PLI boosts exports, jobs: Chandrasekhar

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s innovative Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for its significant impact on various fronts including production, exports, and employment opportunities. Chandrasekhar highlighted the remarkable progress made under the PLI scheme, particularly citing Apple’s achievement of surpassing $14 billion in iPhone production within just 11 months of FY24. He emphasized the substantial employment opportunities generated, particularly in iPhone ..... Read More

Ireland’s PM Leo Varadkar resigns unexpectedly

Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as Ireland’s prime minister and leader of the Fine Gael party within the governing coalition, citing personal and political reasons. This surprising decision, coming just 10 weeks before crucial European Parliament and local elections, has been described as a “political earthquake” by analysts, with a looming general election within a year. Despite the unexpected nature of Varadkar’s announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin expressed confidence in the government’s ability to complete its full ter ..... Read More

Nithya Raman clinches a seat on the LA City Council

Nithya Raman, an Indian American urban planner, secured re-election to her Los Angeles City Council seat, surpassing 50% in the Mar 5 election and avoiding a November runoff, as per the latest vote count. She made history in Nov 2020 as the first challenger to unseat a council incumbent in 17 years. Challenged by two opponents questioning her capacity to address homelessness and crime, Raman faced a tough race, noted by local KABC. Ethan Weaver, her leading opponent, conceded on Mar 14, recognizing Raman’s victory. Despite strong support from ..... Read More

ISRO’s Pushpak RLV: India’s Success Story

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, marking the second in a series of experiments conducted by the space agency. ISRO confirmed the success of the endeavor through a tweet, noting that the winged vehicle, Pushpak (RLV-TD), executed an autonomous landing with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position. The winged vehicle, known as Pushpak, was airlifted by an Indian ..... Read More

PepsiCo’s Visionary: Indra Nooyi’s Transformative Legacy

Indra Nooyi, born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), India, is an Indian-born American businesswoman renowned for her pivotal role in the profitable reorganization and broadening of PepsiCo, Inc.’s portfolio of brands. Serving as the CEO from 2006 to 2018 and as the chairman of the board from 2007 to 2019, she spearheaded significant transformations within the company. Nooyi obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Madras Christian College in 1976, followed by a master’s degree in business administration from the Indian Instit ..... Read More

Niraj Antani loses US Congress bid in Ohio

Ohio’s Indian American Republican State Senator Niraj Antani faced defeat in his bid for the US House of Representatives from the second Congressional District during the party primary. He was among 11 candidates vying to succeed retiring Rep. Brad Wenstrup. Antani secured 1,497 votes, placing him 10th with 1.8% of the total votes, according to The New York Times. Despite the setback, Antani plans to fulfill his Senate term until December 21. Expressing gratitude to his supporters, Antani conceded the race to David Taylor and extended his well ..... Read More

India adds 50% funds to ongoing Sri Lanka projects

Amidst the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s ongoing financial crisis, India has pledged to alleviate the strain caused by the sharp increase in construction costs by providing up to 50 percent additional funding for development projects in the country. This decision was formalized through diplomatic exchanges between the High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, and Secretary of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, W.S. Sathyananda, who signed and exchanged official letters on Thursday. Specifically, the Indian government has committed to prov ..... Read More

Swami Brahmaviharidas Expresses Gratitude to Prime Minister Modi

On behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the entire BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the community at large of the UAE, Swami Brahmaviharidas met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence.. Swami Brahmaviharidas expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister, presenting him with a garland that had been specially blessed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, accompanied by special prayers from His Holiness for the Prime Minister’s health, well-being and for him to lead India for many more years to come. Swami Brahmavihar ..... Read More

Thailand’s Buddhist community expresses gratitude to PM Modi for bringing Buddha relics to Thailand

Member Parliament, IMF Convenor & Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu along with Indian diaspora while participating during the Sadhbhavana event at Bangkok, Thailand Celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful leadership over the last decade, the Thai-Indian Community has recognized India’s evolution into a formidable force on the global stage. Under PM Modi’s guidance, India has not only become a prominent player in the Indo-Pacific region but has also fortified the age-old religious and cultural connections with Th ..... Read More

Millennials from India will dominate worldwide buy-to-let markets

Survey results published by Housearch, a leading online platform for residential property searches globally, reveal that young Indian investors are now leading the pack in international markets for buy-to-let residential properties, outpacing foreign investors from other countries. Utilizing a mix of its website analytics and external data, Housearch’s recent blog post unveils a rising trend of Indian investors, particularly those aged between 24 and 40, becoming increasingly dominant in the buy-to-let sector of real estate in key global cities ..... Read More

The capture of a pirate ship demonstrates India’s world-class special forces

The Indian Navy’s recent successful operation to free a commercial vessel, MV Ruen, from pirates near the coast of Somalia highlights the advanced capabilities of India’s military forces, comparable to the elite forces globally, according to experts. During the nearly two-day-long anti-piracy mission, the navy successfully rescued 17 crew members without any casualties and detained numerous pirates. The operation showcased a comprehensive deployment, including a navy destroyer, patrol ships, an Indian Air Force C-17 for airdropping marine comma ..... Read More

India’s FY24 gas consumption hits record high: CareEdge

A report by CareEdge Ratings indicates that India’s reduced dependence on imported LNG, declining from 53% in FY21 to around 45% by FY26, is attributed to increased domestic natural gas production. Despite challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions affecting imported LNG prices, India aims to elevate natural gas’s share in its energy mix to 15% by 2030. Over the past three years, approximately 30 MMSCMD of new domestic natural gas production has been introduced, with an additional 15 MMSCMD expected by FY25. This focus e ..... Read More

Indian-Americans Hold ‘Havan’ for PM Modi’s Re-election

Silicon Valley-based Indian-American technology professionals conducted a special ‘havan’ at a Hindu temple to seek divine blessings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Organized by the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), USA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the ‘havan’ witnessed a significant turnout. The event aimed not only at performing a ritual but also at collectively invoking divine intervention to fulfill the desires of the majority of Indians and NRIs. The community united to pray for a resou ..... Read More

Annie Besant: Advocate for Independence and Social Reform

Annie Besant, born Annie Wood in London to a family of Irish descent, faced financial struggles after her father’s death when she was five. Despite this, her mother’s friend ensured she received an education. Raised with a strong sense of societal responsibility, Besant demonstrated independence from a young age. At 20, she married Frank Besant, a vicar, with whom she had two children before their eventual legal separation due to political disparities. Throughout her life, Besant championed causes such as Irish self-governance and questioned e ..... Read More

Achyuta Rajaram wins top Regeneron award

Indian American high schooler Achyuta Rajaram emerged as the top awardee in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2024, the oldest and most esteemed science and math competition for high school seniors in the United States. Accompanying him were two other Indian American achievers. Arnav Chakravarthy, 18, from Cupertino, California secured ninth place, earning a $50,000 prize, while Aditi Avinash, 17, from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, clinched the Seaborg Award. Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science and Execu ..... Read More

M Baazar announces Kriti Sanon and Pavail Gulati as brand ambassadors.

M Baazar, one of Eastern India’s leading fashion retailers, proudly announces its partnership with Bollywood’s dynamic diva, Kriti Sanon, as its newest brand ambassador. The brand has also chosen Pavail Gulati as its other new face. Most recently awarded a National Film Award for her work, Kriti Sanon is also a two-time Filmfare Award winner. She finds her place among the elite in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list for 2019. Known for her captivating on-screen performances and charismatic persona, she effortlessly blends chic, boldne ..... Read More

Shiv Nadar School Breaks Guinness World Record for Most Handprint Painting

In a unique initiative that merges environmental awareness with a record-breaking feat, 2232 students and educators of Shiv Nadar School set the Guinness World Record title for the most contributions to a handprint painting in one hour on March 14, 2024, at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad. This world record serves as a powerful symbol of the school’s commitment to environmental stewardship and creating sensitization on the conservation and preservation of nature in children from an early age. The #EveryDropCounts pledge, taken by all participants, ..... Read More

Sensodyne partners with leading Indian dentistry schools to promote oral wellness

On World Oral Health Day, students from over 130 dental colleges were educated on the importance of proactive oral care Sensodyne, a leading oral care brand from the house of Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), is marking World Oral Health Day by partnering with 136 dental colleges across India. The initiative, part of the brand’s #BeSensitiveToOralHealth initiative, aims to highlight the importance of proactive oral care to dental students via educational sessions with celebrated deans of leading dental colleges and de ..... Read More

ATI appoints Vaishali Bhatia as Senior VP and CCO

Aerospace and defense manufacturer ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) has announced the appointment of Vaishali Bhatia as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer, effective March 20, 2024. In her new role, Bhatia will be responsible for overseeing various legal functions within the company, including corporate governance, compliance, corporate social responsibility strategies and reporting, and risk management. Additionally, she will collaborate closely with ATI’s business teams to provide legal support and guidance. Bhatia will ..... Read More

Hindu women embrace ancient goddesses for modern feminism

Preity Upala’s journey encompasses diverse roles, transitioning from an investment banker in Australia to a Hollywood and Bollywood actor, and now a film producer and podcast host in Los Angeles. Beyond her cinematic pursuits, she is recognized as a global strategist, sought after by international news organizations for her insights into diplomacy and foreign policy. Upala, a devout Hindu, perceives her varied endeavors as harmonious, drawing inspiration from the multifaceted aspects of the divine feminine within her cultural tradition. In Hin ..... Read More