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G20 Kashmir meet focuses on film tourism
At the G20 Kashmir Working Group on Tourism conference being held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the gorgeous banks of Dal Lake, the main topic of conversation is film tourism, which is being attended by some of the biggest names in Bollywood cinema. .....
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First Indian-origin Lord Mayor elected in Australia’s Parramatta City Council
On May 22, 2023, the Parramatta City Council chose Sameer Pandey as their next mayor. Pandey is now the first person of Indian descent to hold the post in the suburb of Greater Western Sydney as a result of the appointment. Sameer Pandey was first elected to the council in 2017 and became the first Indian-born deputy mayor of the city in 2022. .....
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CSK vs GT: MS Dhoni to face Hardik Pandya in IPL Qualifier 1
MS Dhoni’s unmistakable leadership and home-field advantage against his former Indian national colleague Hardik Pandya’s calm and upbeat attitude will spice up one of the most eagerly anticipated games of the IPL 2023. .....
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Avinash Arun’s Three of US wins big at the 2023 NYIFF
At a star-studded ceremony on Sunday, May 14, at the SVA theater in New York City, the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s oldest and most distinguished festival that showcases cinema from the international Indian community, presented its 2023 winners. With Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress prizes for the stars, Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah, director Avinash Arun of Pataal Lok fame won top accolades for his film Three of Us. .....
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122 G-20 participants, many of them world leaders, arrived in Srinagar
A chartered airplane from New Delhi brought the team, which was headed by Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy, to Srinagar International Airport. Bhavna Saxena, the joint secretary of the G-20, and other distinguished law enforcement and civil servants welcomed them. They were greeted with flowers and traditional music when they arrived at the airport. .....
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Word to live by - “Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.” Lao
This thought-provoking quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu was first said around 500 B.C. and has now been echoed by others in various ways down through the centuries. In similar words, Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. A famous declaration from the Upanishads, “Tat Tvam Asi,” or “Thou Art That,” encapsulates this profound spiritual truth. It conveys that the individual self (you) is not separate from theultimate reality (that). .....
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T10 League to debut in the US
According to a statement from T-Ten Global Sports, the league’s Abu Dhabi-based organizers, the US Masters T10 league’s inaugural season will take place in Dallas, Texas. Entrepreneur of Indian descent Ritesh Patel, who also owns SAMP Army, one of the league’s clubs, is helping to co-organize the league in the United States. .....
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122 delegates arrive in Srinagar for the G20 meet
A group of 122 people arrived in Srinagar on Monday to attend the G20 meeting of the Working Group on Tourism with no disruptions to normal business operations or internet access. .....
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Domestic tourism to grow with India’s G20 Presidency, says Thomas Cook
The G20 presidency of India, conferences, and exhibits that are being conducted here will all contribute to the continued high growth of domestic tourism in India. .....
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Flights between Bhubaneswar-Dubai to open up new opportunities
Launching a direct international flight service between Bhubaneswar and Dubai on May 15, 2023, was a significant step in boosting tourism and opening up new economic opportunities for both cities. .....
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India Week hosted by EPG in the UK
Global consulting company EPG held India Week in the UK from May 7–14 in an effort to promote discussion about India’s rising importance in the global economy. .....
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Rising Indian batters of this IPL season
Ravi Shastri, a legendary all-rounder and former Indian coach, has listed certain young cricketers who have impressed him during the current Indian Premier League season and said that they may have a chance to make the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup side. .....
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The US Ambassador to India announces new visa slots for students
According to Mr. Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, the US Embassy in India intends to begin the next round of student visa applications in the coming weeks and aims to award more visas this year than last. On his first visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, Mr. Garcetti stated that the embassy has assigned officials to work on the issue and that an effort is being made to shorten wait times for both students and first-time visitors. .....
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US Ambassador to India sets on an Indian culinary journey
The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, recently visited Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi with his three colleagues and had a wonderful time enjoying regional food. .....
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US to issue 50 percent more visas to Indians
According to Julie Stufft, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services at the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the US Embassy and Consulates in India have issued 50% more visas this year than they did during the same time prior to the epidemic. She said there was no other nation in the world where it was taking place when speaking at a town hall with Indian communities in the United States. .....
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MC Stan, an Indian rapper, featured on Times Square
The famous Times Square billboard in New York featured Indian rapper and hip-hop musician MC Stan. Spotify recognized his new “Haath Varthi” collaboration with Indian American DJ/producer KSHMR. .....
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India on its way to become the biggest chip producer in the next 5 years
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of electronics and information technology, India would overtake other countries as the primary location for semiconductor manufacture in the next five years if the proper environment is developed and prices are kept low there. .....
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Country quota results in long Green Card wait time for India
According to a senior official, the country-based quota system in its allocation, which can only be amended by the US Congress, is the primary cause of the protracted and agonizing wait for green cards for people from India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines. .....
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The Kerala Story collects $20 million and is estimated to collect $26 million
The Kerala Story has already crossed $20 million at the domestic box office and is now expected to cross $26 million. The film was released on May 5. .....
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Sanjiv Kapoor set to join Jeddah-based Saudia airline
Veteran of the aviation sector Sanjiv Kapoor has left his position as Chief Executive Officer-designate of Jet Airways and joined Saudia Airline, located in Jeddah, as an advisor to its Director General Ibrahim Al-Omar. .....
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RBI to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation
As of September 30, current notes in circulation can either be deposited in bank accounts or exchanged, according to a Reserve Bank of India announcement. .....
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Neerraj Pathak’s ‘Inspector Avinash’ is a smashing hit
The most recent season of Neerraj Pathak’s Inspector Avinash on Jio Cinema has been a huge success. It was filmed in hitherto unexplored regions of Uttar Pradesh and has a distinctive blend of urban and rural settings. The program, which stars Randeep Hooda, who has effectively released his ability to the fullest, is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews and has received a thumbs-up from viewers all over the world. Neerraj Pathak, the show’s creator, director, and producer, is presently in the limelight and receiving praise for developing t .....
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Madhur Bhandarkar shares Cannes 2023 fan moment with Michael Douglas
The movie, which has inflamed the political discourse in the country, had its premiere on May 5. After detecting tensions between the factions, the West Bengali government banned the film on May 8. It will no longer be shown in Tamil Nadu theaters beginning on May 7. .....
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Indian flavors make a wave at Cannes
On May 16, 2023, Indian chef Prateek Sadhu gave a presentation titled “The Journey of India” during the opening supper of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Indian Ministry of Information and Technology organized the event, which included French and Indian fusion food. .....
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‘Modi Airways’ chartered by the Indian diaspora in Melbourne
The Indian diaspora in Melbourne has organized a special flight called “Modi Airways” in anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second official visit to Australia. The flight will fly from Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport to Sydney, where the Prime Minister is scheduled to speak at a community reception on May 23, 2023. .....
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