Maldives Eyes Integration of India’s RuPay Service
In an effort to bolster its currency and enhance financial connectivity, the Maldives is gearing up to introduce India’s RuPay service. Mohamed Saeed, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, hinted at this development in a recent statement to PSM
13 Indians Rescued from Laos Job Scams
The Indian Embassy in Laos announced on Sunday the successful rescue and repatriation of 13 Indian nationals. Among them were seven Odiya workers trapped in a wood factory in Attapeu province and six young Indians caught in the Golden Triangle
Anasuya Sengupta Makes History at Cannes as First Indian to Win Best Actress
Anasuya Sengupta has made cinematic history at the Cannes Film Festival by becoming the first Indian actor to win the prestigious Best Actress award, marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage. Sengupta’s journey from a modest
Ambani Targets Africa with New 5G Telecom Venture
Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is poised to break into the African telecom market with a bold new initiative. Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. will support Next-Gen InfraCo. (NGIC), a Ghana-based telecom company, through its subsidiary Radisys Corp., providing essential network
From Dubai to Sambalpur: NRI Makes 20-Hour Journey to Vote
In a remarkable display of civic duty, Priyadarshee Panigrahi, an NRI based in Dubai, embarked on a 20-hour journey to his hometown Sambalpur to cast his vote in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Panigrahi, who has been living in
Aashna Patel Shines: Nominated for 51st Daytime Emmy Award
Aashna Patel, the dynamic Indian-American producer and performer, has secured a nomination for the prestigious 51st Daytime Emmy Award in the Legal/Courtroom Program category. Set to air on CBS this June 7th, the ceremony promises to be a celebration of
Emory’s Bold Move: New Diabetes Accelerator and Fellowships to Drive Innovation
Emory University celebrated a groundbreaking day with the launch of the Diabetes Translational Accelerator (DTA) and the unveiling of the Lakshmi and Subramonian Shankar Fellowships. Hosted by the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, these initiatives aim to transform diabetes research
Indian Film Triumphs at Cannes: ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ Wins La Cinef Top Prize
Indian filmmaker Chidananda S Naik’s short film, “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know,” clinched the prestigious first prize at the La Cinef competition during Cannes 2024. The film, produced by Naik, an FTII student, stood out among 18 selected
Historic Appointment: Jaya Badiga Becomes First Telugu Woman Judge in California
In a landmark achievement, Jaya Badiga, originally from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has been appointed as a judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court, making her the first Telugu woman to hold such a position in the United States. Badiga’s appointment
Shrinivas R. Kulkarni Wins Shaw Prize for Pioneering Work in Astronomy
Indian American astrophysicist Shrinivas R. Kulkarni has been honored with the 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his groundbreaking research on millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, and other transient astronomical phenomena. Kulkarni, the George Ellery Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary
