The Vision Pioneer and the Street Scientist: Two Indian Americans Win 2025 MacArthur ‘Genius Grants’

When the phone rang on a quiet Tuesday morning, Teresa Puthussery was sipping her coffee at home in California. Assuming it was spam, she ignored the call — even after several persistent rings. It wasn’t until the caller began describing her research in intricate detail that the UC Berkeley neurobiologist realized this was no prank. […]

💼 Beyond Downing Street: Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic as Paid Adviser

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new senior advisory roles with technology giant Microsoft and AI startup Anthropic, according to the BBC. Sunak announced on Thursday that he plans to donate all earnings from these roles to charity. Sunak, who continues to serve as Member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton, said […]

Indian Industry Must Join the Journey Toward a Developed Nation: Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran

India’s path to becoming a developed nation — or ‘Viksit Bharat’ — requires collective commitment, and industry must play a central role in this transformation. This was the message delivered by Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, while speaking at a symposium organized by the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM). Mr. Chandrasekaran emphasized […]

Why India and 25 Other Nations Have Halted Postal Shipments to the U.S.

From August 25, India joined nearly 25 countries—including major economies like the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and others—in temporarily suspending most parcel shipments to the United States. The decision stems from confusion and operational challenges following a major shift in U.S. import tariff policy. 📦 What Just Changed? The Trump administration, through an executive order […]

US and India Will Eventually Unite on Key Issues, Says Scott Bessent

The relationship between the United States and India has always been one of both collaboration and complexity. While the two nations share strong democratic values and strategic interests, their differences—particularly on trade and energy—continue to create friction. Recently, Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration, addressed these challenges, expressing both frustration and optimism. […]

60 Years of India-Singapore Ties Celebrated Through Art at the Singart Exhibition

Art has always been a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This spirit of connection comes alive at Singart, an ongoing exhibition at Forum Art Gallery, Chennai, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Organised as part of Singa60 by Hindu Tamil Thisai, in collaboration with The Hindu and Business […]

Japan to Invest $68 Billion in India: A New Era of Business and Technology Cooperation

India and Japan are stepping into a new chapter of their partnership. According to Nikkei Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has proposed a massive investment of ₹5,95,884 crore (US$ 68 billion) in India over the next decade. The announcement is expected during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 15th India-Japan Annual […]