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Top White House official: US and India have “most important bilateral relationship on the planet” after Modi’s state visit.

Describing the US-India relationship as of utmost significance, Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council’s coordinator for Indio-Pacific affairs, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US has successfully elevated this critical bilateral partnership to a higher level. During an interview with news agency ANI, Campbell expressed, “Together, we have effectively advanced this crucial bilateral relationship to a new level. To me, it i ..... Read More

Indian middle class set to nearly double to 61% by 2046-47, says PRICE report.

India’s middle-class population is projected to nearly double to 61% of the total population by 2047, compared to 31% in 2020-21. This growth is expected due to political stability, economic reforms, and a sustained annual growth rate of 6% to 7% over the next 25 years, positioning India as one of the world’s largest markets. The findings come from a report released by People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE) and India’s Citizen Envir ..... Read More

US citizenship test set to undergo changes, emphasizing the importance of English language proficiency.

Concerns arise among immigrants, prospective citizens, and advocates as the US citizenship test undergoes updates. There are worries that the changes will create a disadvantage for individuals with lower levels of English proficiency. This is significant because the naturalization test is a crucial step toward citizenship, following a lengthy process that includes years of legal permanent residency. In December, US authorities announced the revision of the test after 1 ..... Read More

India, Japan conduct maritime exercise

The Indian Navy is currently hosting the seventh edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) off the coast of Visakhapatnam. This edition commemorates the 11th anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012. Under the command of RAdm Nishiyama Takahiro, Commander Escort Flotilla One, units from the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) are participating in the exercise alongside Indian Naval ships commanded by RAdm Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer ..... Read More

PM Modi’s historic state visit heralds a new era in Indo-US relations

PM at White House Arrival Ceremony, in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2023. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated a new phase in the India-U.S. relationship during Mr. Modi’s visit to the White House. The event, which took place on a rainy Thursday morning, involved a ceremonial welcome for Mr. Modi by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn. Cabinet officials from both countries and several thousand member ..... Read More

Taiwan to open cultural and economic center in Mumbai.

Taiwan intends to establish the ‘Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre’ (TECC) in Mumbai to expand mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Taipei and New Delhi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan, stated in a press release that there has been significant progress in cooperation between Taiwan and India in various domains, such as economics, trade, and science and technology. In light of this progress, the Taiwan government aims to ..... Read More

India’s strategic outreach towards Africa’s east coast now includes Tanzania.

The visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Tanzania coincides with the presence of the Indian Naval Ship Trishul in Zanzibar, showcasing India’s friendly relations with its maritime neighbors and its aspiration to be a representative of the Global South. On Wednesday, Jaishankar arrived in Zanzibar, known for its spice heritage, shortly after the arrival of INS Trishul, an Indian Navy frigate, at the port. Last week, the warship visited Seychelles to ..... Read More

Iran’s President supports PM Modi’s call to swiftly develop the Mumbai-Saint Petersburg transport corridor.

Following Iran’s recent inclusion in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) under India’s presidency, President Ebrahim Raisi held a meeting with his top ministers to discuss the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) development plans. During the meeting in Tehran, Raisi emphasized the significance of the Chabahar Port in connecting Central Asia to international waters, referencing statements made by leaders at the ..... Read More

Upcoming film ‘Animal’ starring Ranbir Kapoor to hit theaters in December

Animal, an action-thriller starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, and Rashmika Mandanna, is scheduled to be released on December 1. The film, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was originally planned for August but has been delayed. Director Vanga announced the new release date on Twitter, citing the need to ensure the quality of the film as the reason for the delay. He expressed gratitude for the positive response to the pre-teaser and explained ..... Read More

Sanjay Mishra’s ‘Giddh’ qualifies for the Oscars by winning Asia International Competition

Actor Sanjay Mishra’s Hindi short film ‘Giddh’ (The Scavenger) has achieved success at the prestigious Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2023 by winning the Asia International Competition. Notably, Mishra himself was honored with the ‘Best Actor’ award at the festival. This recognition has qualified ‘Giddh’ to compete in the Oscars, positioning it as a strong contender in the short film category. Sanjay Mishra expressed his ..... Read More

Famous boxing champion Mary Kom honored at UK-India awards for Global Indians

Mary Kom, an esteemed sporting legend and the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in boxing, was honored with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards held in Windsor, Berkshire. Additionally, acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for directing the Oscar-nominated film ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age,’ received the Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his contributions to cinema in both nations. The Nehru Ce ..... Read More

Union Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal credits India’s economic scale and potential for startup success.

During the ‘Startup20 Shikhar’ event in Gurugram, Haryana, Mr. Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, expressed that India’s remarkable economic scale and market potential have been instrumental in fostering the growth of startups within the global startup ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of global efforts to establish inclusive, supportive, and sustainable sta ..... Read More

India calls on Pakistan to accelerate the release of Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners.

On Saturday, India and Pakistan engaged in a diplomatic exchange of lists containing information about their respective civilian prisoners and fishermen held in custody. This is a regular process in accordance with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, taking place on January 1 and July 1 each year. India provided a list of 343 civilian prisoners and 74 fishermen believed to be Pakistani, currently under their custody. In return, Pakistan shared a list of 42 civilian ..... Read More

Next Indian American woman to venture into space after Kalpana Chawla.

Sirisha Bandla, an Indian American with ancestral ties to Andhra Pradesh, is set to become the second Indian-born woman to venture into space. Virgin Galactic recently announced its first fully-crewed spaceflight, which will also include the company’s founder, Richard Branson, among the mission specialists. The flight, named ‘Unity 22,’ is scheduled for its 22nd flight test for VSS Unity and will mark the fourth crewed spaceflight for the company. It ..... Read More

Arvind Narayanan Assumes Directorship of Princeton CITP.

Arvind Narayanan, an accomplished computer scientist, has assumed the position of director at Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP), a collaborative platform between the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Narayanan is renowned for his innovative teaching and research methods, particularly in the fields of fairness ..... Read More

India’s Transformative Leadership: Highlights of SCO Chairmanship and Upcoming Summit

As India gears up to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in a virtual format, it is essential to reflect on New Delhi’s relationship with the group since its inception. India joined the SCO as an observer country in 2005 and became a full member in 2017 during the Astana Summit, marking a significant milestone in its association with the organization. Over the last six years, India has actively participated in all SCO operations, assuming the ..... Read More

Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy resigns from his position at UMass Amherst.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has announced that Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy is stepping down after serving in this capacity for eleven years. During his tenure, the university achieved remarkable accomplishments in various areas, including diversity, graduation rates, and impactful research, as stated by the University. Under Subbaswamy’s leadership, the university’s national ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Colleges Guide significant ..... Read More

Kartik Aaryan’s portrayal of Sattu in Satyaprem Ki Katha raises the bar for Bollywood romantic heroes.

Kartik Aaryan’s performance in the recently released film “Satyaprem Ki Katha” (SPKK) has garnered immense praise. His portrayal of Sattu stands out as one of his finest performances, displaying his versatility as an actor by flawlessly transitioning between comedy and drama. Critics and audiences alike have applauded the remarkable character arc of Kartik’s role in the movie. What makes SPKK unique is its focus on empowering the female characte ..... Read More

Taiwanese Firms Look to Establish Manufacturing Base in India

According to top policymakers in the Taiwan government, leading Taiwanese technology firms are considering shifting their manufacturing operations to India in order to reduce their reliance on the Chinese market. Kao Shien Quey, Taiwan’s Deputy Minister for National Development, highlighted the significant potential for collaboration between India and Taiwan in the fields of emerging and critical technologies, such as semiconductor and electronic equipment manufa ..... Read More

MOU signed for developing National Maritime Heritage Complex

On July 2nd, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd. This MoU marks the collaboration for the construction and commissioning of a gallery centered around the theme “Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard” at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in GANDHINAGARA. The signing ceremony of the MoU was attended by notable ..... Read More

Remembering Swami Vivekananda on his 121st death anniversary

Today, July 4, 2023, marks the 121st death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. On this day, many followers and admirers of Swami Vivekananda around the world commemorate his life and teachings. Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in the introduction of Indian and specifically Hindu philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. His powerful speeches, deep spiritual insights, and transformative work in the field of education have left an indelible impact. His teac ..... Read More

The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda: A Comprehensive Collection for Spiritual Seekers

The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda is a comprehensive collection of the writings and lectures of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the modern era. Swami Vivekananda was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and he played a key role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. This ebook includes all the major works of Swami Vivekananda, such as “Karma Yoga,” “Raja Yoga,” “Jnana Yoga,” “Bhakti Yoga,” ..... Read More

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (9 vols.)

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (9 vols.) is an exhaustive collection of Swami Vivekananda’s speeches and works. It brings together his thoughts on Vedanta, philosophy, and human consciousness. His teachings in these volumes convey the core meaning of Vedanta philosophy in an easy-to-understand way.   ..... Read More

Raja-Yoga (1896)

  This book, as the title suggests, is a book by Swami Vivekananda on Raja Yoga. It contains, for the major part, his interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This book was written keeping his western audience and reader in mind. The book begins with a brief introduction to Yoga. It explains various techniques for practising basic Yoga exercises like Prânâyâma, Pratyâhâra, Dhyâna, Samâdhi etc. The book also provides insights into developing concentrati ..... Read More

Karma Yoga: The Yoga of Action (1896)

Karma Yoga: The Yoga of action is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda, as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin. The main subject of the book is Karma (Work) and Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action). Vivekananda uses the concept of Karma as described in the Bhagavad Gita to explain his philosophy. The final message is that work is worship and a path to enlightenment.   ..... Read More