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India aims for top 5 chip maker status by 2029

In 1969, Robert Noyce, co-founder of Intel, explored setting up a fabrication unit for integrated circuits in India. However, India’s facility size didn’t align with Intel’s ambitions. Despite a setback, India initiated semiconductor ambitions with the Semiconductor Complex Ltd, which faced a fire in 1989. Today, global economies, including India, pursue self-sufficiency in semiconductor chip manufacturing post-Covid. While Intel hasn’t considered India for a fab yet, Micron, PSMC, and Renesas have invested in India&r ..... Read More

India Leads Global Digital Outsourcing: Survey

The joint survey by Nasscom and Avasant revealed that India remains the preferred destination for global businesses seeking to enhance their digital services offerings worldwide. Over half of the companies surveyed across various sectors chose India for third-party outsourcing, particularly in industries like travel, telecom, media, entertainment, construction, and engineering. Additionally, many companies outsourced digital services work to their capability centers in India, with a significant portion opting for nearshoring operations. Key ..... Read More

U.S. Sanctions Suppliers to Pakistan’s Missile Program

The Department of State is identifying four entities under Executive Order 13382 for their involvement in supplying missile-related items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, particularly its long-range missile initiatives. The Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, based in Belarus, has provided specialized vehicle chassis crucial for Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program, aiding launch support equipment for ballistic missiles developed by Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC), which focuses on MTCR Category I ba ..... Read More

Abortion: A Hindu Perspective by Dr. Mohini Shinde

Looking through the Hindu lens at abortion in the wake of the Roe versus Wade reversal From the earliest times, Hindu scriptures have clearly denounced and condemned the practice of abortion unless the life of the mother was in danger due to a complication in pregancy. Hinduism believes the fetus is a living entity, a conscious being who deserves to be protected. Hindu scriptures refer to abortion as garha-batta, meaning “womb killing” and bhroona hathya, meaning “killing the undeveloped soul.” A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swam ..... Read More

Anti-India Sentiments in the US by Dr. Mohini Shinde

DisInfo Lab, a company with the motive of unveiling fake news, just came out with its own research report titled, “Operation Tupac – Decoding The Longest War” in response to the USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom) report where USCIRF labeled India as a “Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC)” and clubbed India with known terrorist countires like China, North Korea, and Pakistan. In the introduction of the report, DisInfo Lab listed a few events which took place throughout the ..... Read More

“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.” Swami Vivekananda By Dr. Mohini Shinde

Swami Vivekananda, an Indian spiritual leader and philosopher who believed that self-belief and faith were closely connected. He famously said, “You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself”. This statement encapsulates the idea that before we can have faith in something larger than ourselves, we must first understand our own worth and have faith in ourselves. Let us explore why Swami Vivekananda believed that self-belief and faith go hand-in-hand and how this belief has impacted his teachings. The Philosophy of Swami ..... Read More

Silicon Labs has appointed Radhika Chennakeshavula as its CIO

Radhika Chennakeshavula joins Silicon Labs as CIO Radhika Chennakeshavula will become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Silicon Labs on April 24, 2024. Silicon Labs is a leader in safe, intelligent wireless technologies for a more linked world. In addition to managing enterprise applications, coordinating IT operations, and leading data analytics activities, Chennakeshavula will lead the company’s digital transformation ambitions in her new position. Before coming to Silicon Labs, Chennakeshavula worked for Western Digital as the ..... Read More

Youth employment in India rises: 1.5 million net members enrolled in February 2024

The provisional payroll data for February 2024 released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) show a positive trend in employment figures. An expansion in the organized labor market is reflected in the figures, which show a net rise of 1.548 million members for the month. The data also provide insight into the age and gender distribution of the recently enrolled members, pointing to positive trends in youth employment and more diversity in the workforce. Notably, the data shows that a significant 56.36% of all newcomers ..... Read More

Must Read book: India’s G20 Legacy: Shaping a New World Order

Pathbreaking, Historic, Transformational – the list of adjectives describing India’s G20 presidency is a long one. India’s G20 Legacy: Shaping a New World Order includes original perspectives and insights by practitioners, diplomats, and strategic experts that illuminate the multi-faceted legacy of India’s G20 presidency. Edited by Manish Chand, a leading foreign policy expert and author, India’s G20 Legacy: Shaping a New World Order is an invaluable reference for policy-makers, practitioners, scholars, students ..... Read More

What makes the BJP so successful in India By Sofia Ammassari

Since 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity has grown exponentially – and so has the formidable organizational machine of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These two factors will be key to delivering the BJP a likely third consecutive victory in the Indian general election, starting today. While much ink has been spilled on Modi’s populist leadership and personality cult, the same does not hold for the party organization that he and his close ally, Amit Shah, have developed over the past decade. Yet, this h ..... Read More

As investors relocate from China, India aims for $100 billion in yearly FDI

India flag and chart growing US dollar position with a fan of dollar bills. Concept of increasing value of US dollar currency To attract investors that want to diversify their investment portfolios away from China, India has set an ambitious goal of securing at least $100 billion in FDI annually. This aim has significantly exceeded the average annual foreign direct investment (FDI) of $70 billion over the five years prior to March 2023. Speaking in an interview, Rajesh Kumar Singh of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trad ..... Read More

6 Indian Americans win $90K Soros Fellowships

Thirty individuals, including six Indian Americans, have been named winners of the 2024 for New Americans, a prestigious graduate school program for immigrants and children of immigrants. Chosen from a pool of 2,323 applicants, these Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows were selected for their outstanding achievements and potential to contribute significantly to the United States across various fields of study. Each fellow will receive up to $90,000 in funding to support their graduate studies at institutions nationwide. In the 2024 class, the six ..... Read More

India exports record 4.8M tonnes of oil meal in FY24

In the fiscal year 2023-24, India reached a significant milestone by exporting a record 4.8 million tonnes of oil meal, primarily utilized as animal feed. This achievement, reported by the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA), was propelled by a resurgence in soybean meal shipments. These exports amounted to US$ 1.84 billion (Rs. 15,368 crore), marking the highest quantity and value since fiscal year 2013-14, surpassing the previous record of 43.81 lakh tonnes and US$ 1.38 billion (Rs. 11,500 crore) in 2013-14. During the April-Marc ..... Read More

Balanced diet supports brain health more than vegetarian diet

The impact of dietary choices on overall well-being, particularly brain health and mental function, remains a subject of ongoing investigation. A recent study published in Nature Mental Health examined the effects of different dietary patterns on various aspects of brain health, including mental well-being, cognitive function, metabolic markers, and brain structure as assessed through MRI scans. Analyzing data from nearly 182,000 participants, researchers discovered that individuals adhering to a balanced diet tended to exhibit better mental ..... Read More

Parineeti Chopra regrets past film choices due to wrong advice

Parineeti Chopra’s portrayal of Amarjot Kaur in Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila” has garnered significant praise. Reflecting on her career journey, she admitted to making errors and expressed a desire not to be unfairly criticized for them. In an interview with India Today, Parineeti acknowledged being influenced by misguided advice, leading her to choose projects that were commercially viable but not necessarily the best fit for her. She lamented not trusting her instincts and succumbing to external pressures, which r ..... Read More

Ram Lalla receives ‘Surya Tilak’ on Ram Navami: PM emotional

At noon on Wednesday, a beam of sunlight directly illuminated the idol of Ram Lalla at the newly constructed temple, marking the “Surya Tilak” of the deity on the first Ram Navami since its consecration. Devotees began lining up before dawn, with special arrangements made by the local administration and temple authorities to manage the crowds. As the “Surya Tilak” occurred, chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoed outside, while priests conducted an “aarti” inside. The elaborate apparatus involving mirrors ..... Read More

India smartphone market grows 15% YoY in Q1

The Indian smartphone market exhibited signs of recovery, registering 35.3 million units in the quarter ending March 2024, denoting a 15% year-on-year expansion, according to a report unveiled on Thursday. Canalys, a leading market research entity, credited the accelerated growth rate to a reduced base in Q1 2023, characterized by inventory accumulation, inflationary forces, and subdued demand. The report underscored Samsung’s position as the foremost smartphone brand, dispatching 6.7 million units and securing a 19% market stake, trailed ..... Read More

“Viksit Bharat is achievable,” FM Nirmala Sitharaman assures

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 during an interaction held at the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) premises in Ahmedabad on Saturday. She emphasized that Viksit Bharat is not merely an ambitious dream but an attainable objective, stressing the practicality of India’s economic aspirations. Sitharaman underscored the importance of self-sufficiency, asserting that India cannot solely rely on imports and must focus on domestic production. Regarding the choice of 2047 as the tar ..... Read More

Priyamvada Natarajan: TIME’s influential Indian astrophysicist

Theoretical astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan gained recognition on Wednesday as she made it to Time Magazine’s 2024 list of 100 most influential people, an esteemed annual compilation featuring global leaders, industry titans, athletes, media icons, and pioneers in creative fields. In the TIME article, American astrophysicist Shep Doeleman lauds Natarajan’s propensity for innovative research, expressing personal inspiration from her work. Doeleman highlights Natarajan’s recent breakthrough, which advances the understanding of a ..... Read More

India delivers BrahMos missiles to Philippines

India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on Friday, under a USD 375 million agreement inked in 2022. Transported by the Indian Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster, the missile systems were handed over to the Philippines’ Marine Corps, as per defense sources. Ground systems and missiles began export last month. Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, the Philippines receives the missile systems to bolster coastal defense. The deal, approved by partner nations, includes three batteries of B ..... Read More

Nikki Haley’s new role at Hudson Institute

Nikki Haley assumes the Walter P. Stern Chair at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C. John P. Walters, the President and CEO of the institute, lauds Haley’s leadership in global and domestic affairs, praising her commitment to freedom and American interests. Following her withdrawal from the Republican primary race after a significant defeat by ex-president Donald Trump on Super Tuesday, Haley transitions to her new role. Despite her moderate campaign strategy, Haley garnered support across various voter dem ..... Read More

Ram Murti replica for Netherlands Mandir

A sculptor from Kashi has meticulously crafted a duplicate of the revered Ram Lalla murti housed in the Ayodhya temple. This replica is destined for a Hanuman temple in the Netherlands, facilitated by the EterBliss Foundation, devoted to the propagation of Hindu Dharma. Before its voyage abroad, the idol will undergo traditional rituals in Ayodhya. The EterBliss Foundation, committed to advancing Hinduism, initiated the creation of this replica murti. Additionally, the Foundation plans to replicate Ram Lalla vigrahas in various European nati ..... Read More

Four Indian Americans selected as Guggenheim Fellows

Four Indian Americans are part of a diverse group of 188 culture creators chosen for Guggenheim Fellowships by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Selected based on career achievements and potential, they span various disciplines. The Indian American recipients include Hari Krishnan (Choreography), Vivek K. Goyal (Engineering), Sonia Shah (General Nonfiction), and Nita Kumar (South & Southeast Asian Studies). Established in 1925, the Guggenheim Fellowship provides recipients with a stipend to pursue independent work. Edward Hi ..... Read More

US responds to Elon Musk on India’s UNSC seat

The issue of India’s quest for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, initially raised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, prompted a response from the United States earlier this year. The US expressed its backing for reforms within the United Nations’ structures, aiming to modernize them and reflect the realities of the 21st century world. US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel addressed inquiries during a press briefing regarding Elon Musk’s remarks on India’s absence from the UNSC’s ..... Read More

PM Modi: Skill gaming needs no regulation, legal growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for the unregulated growth of esports, particularly skill-based gaming, during a discussion on Saturday. Stressing the importance of allowing the sector to thrive within a structured legal framework, he highlighted its potential to offer diverse career opportunities for the youth while fostering innovation. Engaging with prominent Indian gamers, PM Modi underscored the significance of gaming as a viable career path for young individuals. He emphasized that rather than imposing regulations, the focus sho ..... Read More