India-Germany Relations: Dr. S. Jaishankar Meets German MP Jurgen Hardt

India and Germany continue to deepen their longstanding strategic partnership. On August 5, 2025, Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with German Member of Parliament Mr. Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi to discuss growing bilateral cooperation and review current global developments. Following the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar shared his appreciation in a post on […]

Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO, Replacing Jon Moeller

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, currently serving as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, will be the first Indian and Asian to lead the 187-year-old consumer goods giant. Moeller will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Leadership Transition Amid Global Challenges […]

Peacock Restaurant Opens Its First International Branch in Riyadh

Riyadh – On Friday, August 8, 2025, Peacock Restaurant—a celebrated name in Hyderabadi cuisine from Karimnagar—unveiled its first overseas location in the Al-Malaz area of Saudi Arabia’s capital. The inauguration was officiated by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, and witnessed by a vibrant gathering of Indian expatriates and Saudi guests The Siasat […]

Human Talent Key Even as AI Advances, Says Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Even as artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized that human talent remains central to innovation. Speaking at the Bloomberg Technology Conference in San Francisco, Pichai said Alphabet, Google’s parent company, will continue to expand its engineering workforce at least into 2026. “We expect to grow from our current engineering base […]

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas Takes Aim at Google with Bold AI Vision

In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, isn’t just building a company—he’s shaping a movement. What began as a startup with just 3,000 queries on day one has grown into one of tech’s most exciting AI success stories. Today, Perplexity handles over 30 million daily searches, boasts […]

Indiaspora Elevates Shoba Viswanathan to Executive Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer

Indiaspora Elevates Shoba Viswanathan to Executive Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer

Indiaspora proudly announces the promotion of Shoba Viswanathan to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer. With over four years of dedicated service to the organization, Shoba has played a pivotal role in strengthening Indiaspora’s global network, fostering strategic partnerships, and shaping impactful initiatives. In her expanded role, Shoba will oversee […]

India, US Discuss Efforts to Reduce Trade Barriers and Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India, US Discuss Efforts to Reduce Trade Barriers and Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently held discussions on reducing trade barriers, fostering a balanced trade relationship, and enhancing cooperation in defense and technology. The conversation also addressed issues related to illegal immigration to the United States, according to a statement from the US Department of State. […]

Collaboration Over Competition

“It’s not about finding a seat at the table. It’s about building new tables.” I will never forget the energy in the room when Nik Dodani, Co-Founder of The Salon, issued this directive nearly three years ago. At the time, I was an Executive Assistant at The Black List, supporting CEO Franklin Leonard with his […]

NRI Deposits Decline Despite Weakening Rupee

NRI Deposits Decline Despite Weakening Rupee

The Indian diaspora has withdrawn more funds than it has deposited in local banks since October last year, despite the sharp depreciation of the rupee. This trend likely reflects a tightening job market overseas, particularly in Gulf countries, and rising global economic uncertainty due to a potential tariff war, according to sources familiar with the […]