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Nora Fatehi Addresses Bollywood’s Repetitive Casting of ‘Four Actresses,’ Notes Limited Perspective

Twitter : @NorraFatehi Nora Fatehi, who has transitioned from Toronto to Bollywood’s glamour world, has carved her own niche in the industry through her blockbuster dance performances. Despite her continued dance numbers, Nora is now eager to delve into acting, shedding light on her journey within Bollywood. The 31-year-old artist marked her film debut in 2020 with ‘Street Dancer 3D’ and has unveiled that her upcoming cinematic ventures will showcase ..... Read More

Sunny Leone Speaks Out About infamous 2016 Interview, Refers to It as a ‘lowest Phase’ .

Twitter : @SunnyLeone With an 11-year presence in the Hindi film industry, Sunny Leone candidly discussed the ups and downs of her career trajectory. While unsuccessful films were challenging, she regarded the 2016 interview as her lowest point. In 2016, a journalist’s persistent inquiries about her past led to Sunny’s interview becoming a contentious subject, widely criticized for being misogynistic, sexist, and deeply offensive. Having now surpassed a dec ..... Read More

Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan and Mr. S. Jaishankar launched the Study in India (SII) Portal in New Delhi.

Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, have jointly introduced the Study in India (SII) Portal in New Delhi. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s vision of reinstating India’s global reputation in education. As part of the event, students from countries like Russia, Thailand, Japan, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, and the ..... Read More

S&P Global forecasts India’s economy to grow around 6.7% until FY31.

S&P Global has projected an annual average growth rate of 6.7% from the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) to FY31, highlighting the role of capital accumulation as the primary catalyst for this expansion. This outlook reflects a strong belief in the Indian economy’s potential for medium-term growth. In a report titled ‘Look Forward: India’s Moment’, S&P’s forecast indicates that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is poised to nearly d ..... Read More

Debut novel ‘Western Lane’ by Chetna Maroo enters Booker Prize longlist for international Indians.

The novel ‘Western Lane,’ authored by Chetna Maroo, a London-based writer of Indian descent, has secured a place on the 2023 Booker Prize longlist, which includes 13 books. Among these, ‘Western Lane’ stands out as one of four debut novels in this year’s ‘Booker Dozen’ selection. Described by the Booker Prize judging panel, headed by Esi Edugyan, a twice Booker-shortlisted Canadian novelist, as a work that deftly employs the sp ..... Read More

Senators present a bill for a wider green card path.

The proposed legislation, if accepted, aims to offer a vital route to permanent residency for a minimum of 8 million individuals. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, along with Senator Bernie Sanders and other co-sponsors, has introduced a bill to expand the opportunity for long-term non-citizens in the United States to obtain permanent residency. According to an announcement, the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 seeks to modernize the existing Reg ..... Read More

Insights into Shohini Sinha: Indian-American FBI Special Agent in Focus

Shohini Sinha, an Indian-American, has been designated as the special agent in charge of the Salt Lake City Field Office by FBI Director Christopher Wray. Her selection signifies a significant milestone in her career, as she becomes the 40th individual to partake in the prestigious inauguration ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Sinha’s promotion to special agent in charge highlights her outstanding skills and unwavering commitment to US national security. Here are f ..... Read More

Foxconn to invest US$600 mn in Karnataka

Image: Twitter/@priyankkharge 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 tools in partnership with Applied Materials. Karnataka’s Minster for Large ..... Read More

Govt Distributes US$ 29.29 billion in Pensions to 6.574 Million Pensioners in 2022-23: Dr. Jitendra Singh

The information regarding pensioners and family pensioners who received pensions during the fiscal year 2022-23 under the Union Government was provided by several offices, including the Central Pension Accounting Office (for Civil Pensioners), the Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts (for Defence Pensioners), the Department of Telecommunications (for Telecom Pensioners), the Railway Board (for Railway Pensioners), and the Department of Posts (for Postal ..... Read More

Dr. Jitendra Singh: NCGG to Provide Training to 1,750 Foreign Civil Servants in FY24

Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State overseeing Science and Technology, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, has revealed plans for 45 international capacity-building initiatives aimed at training 1,750 international civil servants in the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. Responding in writing to an inquiry in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Jitendra Singh detailed that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated a total of Rs. 17,60,26, ..... Read More

Sri Prabha’s Exhibition Amazes at Boca Raton Museum in Florida

Distinguished artist Sri Prabha, hailing from India and now residing in South Florida, is presenting his captivating solo showcase, titled “Sri Prabha: Resonator-Reanimator,” at the esteemed Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida. Running until October 22, this exhibition commands the spotlight in the museum’s primary gallery, an esteemed recognition for any artist. Born in 1969 in Hyderabad, India, Sri Prabha has been a resident of the United States sin ..... Read More

Indian Economist Jayati Ghosh Wins 2023 Galbraith Award for Humanitarian Impact

Developmental economist Jayati Ghosh has been granted the esteemed John Kenneth Galbraith Award for 2023 by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. This recognition highlights her pioneering contributions to economics and her impact on society. The award announcement was made in March, with the official presentation taking place on Tuesday. Established in 2003, the annual award is named after renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith and honors his abilit ..... Read More

Indian-American foreign policy expert, Nisha Biswal, becomes deputy CEO of US DFC.

Twitter : @NishaBiswal Nisha Biswal, known for her extensive background in US foreign policy and international development, has been selected as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). President Joe Biden nominated her due to her 30+ years of experience across various sectors, including the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private industry. Presently, Nisha Biswal holds the role of Senior Vice President for i ..... Read More

‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’ to stream from August 11 on Zee5.

Vivek Agnihotri’s non-fiction series ‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’, which incorporates the research, archival footage, and interviews conducted for his 2022 film ‘The Kashmir Files’, is set to be available for streaming on ZEE5 starting August 11. The premiere date for the show was revealed by ZEE5 on their official Twitter account on July 29. The tweet conveyed that the horrors depicted in ‘The Kashmir Files’ were just the be ..... Read More

Tamil Nadu confirms Foxconn’s $2.13 billion investment.

The Tamil Nadu government has clarified that Foxconn Corporation is indeed investing in the state. Reuters had previously reported a denial of investment by a Foxconn subsidiary. However, a senior government official confirmed the investment’s authenticity to Puthiya Thalaimurai. There are currently two Foxconn facilities in Tamil Nadu, and this new investment marks the third facility, according to an official from the Department of Industries. This has resulted ..... Read More

July experiences an 11% surge in GST collection, reaching $2 billion.

In July 2023, the Ministry of Finance reported that the gross collection from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) amounted to $2 billion, surpassing $1.95 billion for the fifth time since its inception. This figure is 11 percent higher compared to the GST revenue of the same month last year. The Ministry elaborated that out of the total collection, CGST contributed $364 million, SGST amounted to $461 million, IGST reached $1.05 billion (including $502 million from goods i ..... Read More

US-based IBC to build $1 billion lithium-ion battery factory in Karnataka.

In a significant development, the government of Karnataka and the US-based International Battery Company (IBC) have entered into an agreement. This memorandum of understanding (MoU) was formalized on August 1st, wherein both parties have committed to establish a facility for manufacturing recyclable lithium-ion batteries. The investment for this endeavor, amounting to $1 billion (approximately Rs. 8000 crore), will be made in the state. The MoU was signed and exchanged ..... Read More

Singaporean Sikhs praised for community service and diverse contributions as Global Indians.

During the 75th-anniversary celebration dinner of the Sikh Advisory Board (SAB) in Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged the remarkable contributions of Singaporean Sikhs in various professions. He praised their achievements in the civil service, uniformed services, judiciary, business, sports, and other fields, where Sikhs have excelled and taken on leadership roles. Wong expressed the government’s appreciation for the close collaboration w ..... Read More

Shiva Ayyadurai to Run for 2024 U.S. Presidency.

The United States Presidential elections are becoming an Indian American affair, with tech entrepreneur Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai becoming the fourth candidate from the community to announce his independent bid for the country’s top post. Ayyadurai stated that he represents the American Dream and the potential for a Golden Age. He emphasized the importance of innovators, entrepreneurs, skilled workers, and those with common sense and reason in running the country, draw ..... Read More

PM Modi to launch Pune Metro and development projects on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Pune, Maharashtra, where he will inaugurate metro train services in the city and also take part in various development projects’ inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies. Prior to the main event, the Prime Minister will visit Dagdusheth Mandir for Darshan and Pooja, and he will be honored with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. The metro train inauguration marks the completion of two sectio ..... Read More

Chandrayaan-3 successfully exits Earth’s orbit and advances towards the Moon.

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed orbits around Earth and is now on its way to the moon. The spacecraft was injected into the translunar orbit after a successful perigee-firing at ISTRAC. The Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is scheduled for August 5, 2023. Following that, four orbit manoeuvres will be conducted to position the spacecraft about 100 km from the Moon’s surface in its final orbit. Previously, the spacecraft’s orbit was increased ..... Read More

Indian Women’s hockey team triumphs in 2023 Torneo del Centenario.

Image – Olympics The Indian women’s hockey team achieved a remarkable victory in the Torneo del Centenario 2023 tournament, a three-nation event held in Terrassa, Barcelona. They secured their win by defeating the host team, Spain, with an impressive 3-0 score on July 3. Vandana Katariya was instrumental in initiating India’s scoring, finding the net in the 22nd minute and showcasing a robust defense. Monika, who had received a green card earlier, mad ..... Read More

India’s premium smartphone segment surges 112%, enters Apple’s top five markets.

India has now become one of Apple’s top 5 global markets, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. In the second quarter of 2023, Apple maintained its dominance in the ultra-premium segment (US$ 548.52 or Rs. 45,000 and above) with a 59% share. The premium smartphone market in India saw significant growth, rising by 112% year on year from April to June, accounting for a record 17% of total shipments. Samsung retained its lead in the overall Indian smartph ..... Read More

India becomes a trusted global electronics manufacturing partner: EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar at SemiconIndia 2023.

Twitter : @DrSJaishankar The final day of the three-day SemiconIndia 2023 conference witnessed remarks from Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, who highlighted the importance of India’s growth in the electronics sector, particularly semiconductors, and its position in crucial and developing technologies. He emphasized India’s role as a reliable partner in global electronics manufacturing, stressing the significance of international collaborati ..... Read More

SBI report: India’s share in global GDP to exceed 4% by 2027.

  According to a report from the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department, India is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by fiscal year 2027-28. The economists at SBI credited India’s progress since 2014 and estimated that India would achieve this status based on actual GDP data as of March 2023. The report highlighted that India is expected to add USD 0.75 trillion every two years, indicating that India could reach USD 20 ..... Read More