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Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji

Pramukh Swamiji, one of the most inspiring spiritual leaders of modern times and the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, is the inheritor of a legacy of enlightened gurus that goes back to the early nineteenth century. Pramukh Swamiji became, through a chance meeting, friend to one of India’s most eminent citizens, the eleventh president of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and together they created an unparalleled fellowship of science and spirituali ..... Read More

My Life: An Illustrated Biography: An Illustrated Autobiography

‘The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.’ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable su ..... Read More

Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges

It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. As I was returning to my room in the evening, the vice-chancellor, Prof. A. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me.Someone had been frantically trying to get in touch with me through the day, he said. Indeed, the phone was ringing when I entered the room.When I answered, a voice at the other end said, ‘The prime minister wants to talk with you.’ Some months earlier, I had left my post as Principa ..... Read More

THE RIGHTEOUS LIFE: THE VERY BEST OF A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM

Dr Kalam, who was India’s eleventh President and has been a scientist and a teacher, has written more than twenty books. Ranging from inspirational and spiritual thoughts, to autobiographical reflections to his vision statements for a developed India, these works bear the imprint of a mind that is deeply reflective. For the first time, some of the most thoughtful, inspiring and educative of these writings have been compiled in one place in The Righteous Life. Some o ..... Read More

Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (Digital Exclusive Edition)

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the son of a little-educated boat-owner in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, had an unparalleled career as a defence scientist, culminating in the highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna. As chief of the country’s defence research and development programme, Kalam demonstrated the great potential for dynamism and innovation that existed in seemingly moribund research establishments. This is the story of Kalam’s rise from obscuri ..... Read More

Learning How to Fly: Life Lessons for the Youth

Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam had a great belief in the power of the youth. He met over 21 million children and young people in India and outside and spoke to them about the power of knowledge, ambition, moral behaviour and the need to bring about change in society. He travelled to almost every corner of the country meeting the youth in schools, universities and institutions and interacted with them like a committed teacher. In Learning How to Fly some of his nearly 2,000 lec ..... Read More

Rep. Bera receives Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award

Congressman Ami Bera receving Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award. Image – Twitter/Ami Bera Ami Bera, an Indian American Congressman, was honored with the “Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award” by the Healthcare Leadership Council on July 12. The award recognizes his advocacy for high-quality and affordable healthcare in the United States. The felicitation took place during the Healthcare Leadership Council Innovation Expo 23 held in Washington ..... Read More

EXIM US advisory councils welcome the appointment of six Indian Americans

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), an official agency focused on promoting American jobs through facilitating U.S. exports, has appointed Indian American business experts to its advisory subcommittees. These subcommittees include the Council on Climate, Council on China Competition, Council on Advancing Women in Business, and Council on Small Business. Pavneet Singh, CEO of Infobalize and former member of the National Security and Economic Councils in ..... Read More

Indian-Americans urge US lawmakers to combat Hinduphobia in the United States

Photo courtesy: Twitter/@CoHNAOfficial During the Second National Hindu Advocacy Day event held at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, a prominent group of Indian Americans appealed to lawmakers to address the increasing instances of Hinduphobia in the United States and safeguard the rights of the Hindu community. Approximately 21 members of Congress attended the event, where they emphasized the need to address discrimination against Hindus in the US. Congressman Rich Mc ..... Read More

Biden administration urges extradition of 26/11 terrorist Tahawwur Rana to India.

The US government, led by the Biden administration, has reiterated its stance on the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian businessman of Pakistani origin, to India for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The administration has urged a court in California to reject Rana’s writ of habeas corpus. In May, a US court had approved Rana’s extradition to India, and he is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Los Ang ..... Read More

After Successful Premiere in Mumbai, Teach For India’s musical ‘The Conference of the Birds’ to debut in Bengaluru and Delhi

“Every child can read. Every child can sing. Every child can dance. Every child can act. Because when we believe in every child, we see that their potential is limitless.” Driven by this belief, Shaheen Mistri, CEO and Founder of Teach For India, embarked on an ambitious journey with Teach For India – to pick students without any exposure or experience to the arts, and stage a 90-page, Sufi and Hamilton-inspired, hip-hop musical with them in 18 mo ..... Read More

“Tanyaa Mishra joins star-studded cast in Harman Baweja’s “Chidiya Udd” web series, featuring Jackie Shroff, Sikandar Kher, and Bhumiika Chawla”

Tanyaa Mishra, the talented actress and model, is set to dazzle the screens once again with her upcoming web series “Chidiya Udd.” Produced by the renowned Harman Baweja Production, the show has already created a buzz among fans and industry insiders. Tanyaa’s previous successful projects, including “Ghaznavi” and “Chase,” have firmly established her as a rising star in the entertainment industry. Tanyaa Mishra was born on Jan ..... Read More

Yellen: India and US have an exceptionally close partnership

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, on July 17, expressed that the United States and India share an exceptionally close partnership, and her country acknowledges India’s leadership during its G20 presidency. Yellen and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media prior to the India-US dialogue, which is part of the ongoing G20 meetings. “We greatly value our bilateral relationship with India. The United States and India are among the closest part ..... Read More

Hyderabad based, Intonation Research Laboratories (Intonation), Announces Research Collaboration with Stanford University’s Innovative Medicines Accelerator (IMA), USA, to develop treatments that target cancerous neuroendocrinef tumors

The goal of the collaboration is to reduce the time and resources it takes to translate a biomedical breakthrough into a clinically and commercially viable medicine. “Joining forces with Stanford University’s Innovative Medicine Accelerator is a prime opportunity to collaboratively create innovative treatments for neuroendocrine tumors in an efficient and cost-effective way,” said Dr. Suresh K. Jain, founder and Chairman of Intonation. “Our par ..... Read More

Record-breaking institutional investments of US$1.8 billion pour into the office sector, reaching the highest level in a decade.

In the second quarter of 2023, institutional investments in the office sector reached a record high of US$1.8 billion, marking the highest figure in the past 10 quarters. This indicates sustained investor confidence in the sector’s growth potential and returns. Furthermore, the office sector experienced a significant year-over-year growth of 2.5X in the first half of 2023, reaching US$2.7 billion. The office sector accounted for the majority of these inflows at 7 ..... Read More

Panasonic to allocate $4.9 billion for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in India.

Panasonic is set to enter the rapidly growing electric vehicles (EV) market, intending to invest approximately $4.9 billion in various areas such as automotive batteries, supply chain software, and cyber-physical systems. The Japanese company plans to allocate 400 billion yen (approximately $3.26 billion) to “growth areas” and 200 billion yen (around $1.63 billion) to “technology pillars” over a three-year period, from fiscal years 2023 to 2025, ..... Read More

Morari Bapu’s Historic Ram Katha in Saavan at 12 Jyotirlingas in 18 Days by Train

Pujya Morari Bapu, the renowned spiritual guru and exponent of the Ramayana, is all set to embark on an extraordinary spiritual journey during the auspicious month of Saavan. From 22nd July 2023 to 08th August 2023, Morari Bapu will captivate devotees with his enlightening discourses on the Ram Katha at the revered 12 Jyotirlinga temples. He will also visit 3 sacred Dhams and the Tirupati Balaji temple during the travel. This profound journey, spanning about 12,000 ki ..... Read More

Experts unveil ‘Atmanirbhar Suraksha’ campaign as India progresses towards rapid urbanization

The campaign will focus on various aspects of fire safety and equip the citizens with the requisite knowledge at an individual and collective level The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), V Citizens Action Network (VCAN) – a leading citizen’s organization in India, Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) – the C20 secretariat, National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFE), Savishkar India and several individual experts came together recently to laun ..... Read More

Manipal’s American University of Antigua (AUA) Holds Grand Graduation Ceremony in New Jersey, Honouring Over 200 Medical Graduates of 2023

The Manipal’s American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, a unit of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, marked a significant milestone with their 2023 graduation ceremony that took place at the renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center recently. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as over 200 graduates, along with esteemed dignitaries, a dedicated team of AUA staff, and proud family members and friends of the graduates came together to ..... Read More

Unlocking the Power of Homeopathy: Naturally Treat PCOS-Induced Hair Loss without Side Effects

PCOS is Polycystic ovarian syndrome, it is increasing swiftly worldwide and fortunately, so is the research work for the PCOS treatment options according to a 2011 study. As per a 2021 study, the occurrence of PCOS in India is increasing, such that one in every five girls suffers from this disorder. A female suffering from it worries about the different symptoms of PCOS ranging from reproductive problems to hair fall. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that manifests ..... Read More

PM Modi to inaugurate modern Port Blair airport terminal, boosting tourism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair on July 18th through a video conference. This initiative is part of the government’s significant focus on improving connectivity infrastructure across the country. The inauguration of the New Integrated Terminal Building, constructed at an approximate cost of $ 94.67 million, will play a vital role in enhancing connectivity i ..... Read More

A collection of the articles written by Dr. Namitha Raju on Parenting

  Parenting is an incredibly rewarding, challenging, and complex journey. It involves nurturing a child from infancy into adulthood, imparting them with values, fostering their development, and helping them navigate through life. Remember, there’s no perfect formula for parenting. Each child is unique and may require different approaches. It’s also crucial to adapt your parenting style as your child grows and their needs change. The most important thi ..... Read More

Significant Increase in Animal Numbers Reported at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha

The recent census conducted at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha’s Bargarh district has shown positive outcomes as a result of the efforts made by the State Forest Department officials. The survey, conducted over six days, revealed an increase in the number of carnivorous animals, along with a rise in the density of their prey. Interestingly, the census also confirmed the presence of a tiger in the sanctuary. The survey, organized by the Hirakud Wildlife Di ..... Read More

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, prior to the G20 summit, affirms India’s vital role as a partner in the US’s friend-shoring policy

Just one week after her trip to China, Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, arrived in Gujarat for the G20 summit and expressed that the United States considers India as an essential partner in its policy of “friend-shoring.” Yellen addressed the press prior to her participation in the summit and emphasized the importance of derisking and friend-shoring, which involves encouraging companies to relocate their manufacturing operations from authoritarian c ..... Read More

Rakhi.in Unveils a Spectacular Collection of Rakhis and Gifts for Raksha Bandhan

  Rakhi.in is one of those few websites that understands the core value of Raksha Bandhan and ensures its full support for the celebrations. Keeping the spirit of siblinghood alive as always, they have ensured Raksha Bandhan celebrations in 2023 are even better than the last year. For that, they have revamped the entire website, rectified their services, and worked on every detail in-depth so that their customers can have a ball of time celebrating the festival that i ..... Read More