In a landmark development for India’s digital infrastructure, Google has announced plans to establish a 1-gigawatt (GW) hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected to generate approximately ₹10,000 crore (US$ 1.13 billion) in revenue for the state, according to Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Mr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. […]
Matwaala, a South Asian Diaspora Poets’ Collective, launched its inaugural South Asian Poetry Film Festival, MATWAALA MEHFILM 2025, on October 4th at the South Asia Institute in Chicago (SAI). The collective seeks to amplify the visibility of South Asian poetry and integrate it into the broader American literary landscape. Playfully branded MEHFILM, this event was […]
Anika, a young mother diagnosed with leukemia, had exhausted every available treatment. Her only hope for survival was a stem cell transplant. But because of her Indian heritage, her chances of finding a compatible match were less than 40%. Determined not to give up, her family organized awareness drives in every community they could reach. […]
Toronto: Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp to commemorate Diwali, continuing a cherished annual tradition that began in 2017. Indo-Canadians also had another reason to celebrate ahead of the Festival of Lights, as a proposed ban on fireworks in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) was reversed by the Mississauga City Council — although new […]
At just 10 years old, British chess sensation Bodhana Sivanandan, of Indian-origin, has stunned the chess world with a landmark victory: she defeated former Women’s World Champion and Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk at the European Club Cup held in Rhodes, Greece. Here’s a deeper look at her achievement, the context and what it could mean going […]
Indian Americans are emerging as a transformative force in American higher education, combining exceptional academic achievement with impactful philanthropic investments that strengthen institutions, innovation, and society at large. Academic Excellence and Economic Contribution Recent research highlights the remarkable educational attainment of Indian Americans: These figures underscore how Indian Americans not only achieve personal success but […]
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. […]
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 […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a strategic partnership with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to accelerate the development of India’s sovereign cloud ecosystem. This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and ensuring data security for critical public services. Building an Indigenous, AI-Enabled Cloud The joint initiative […]
On September 6, 2025, Anuparna Roy, a first-time filmmaker from Purulia, West Bengal, made cinematic history at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. Her directorial debut, Songs of Forgotten Trees, earned her the Orizzonti Award for Best Director, making her the first Indian filmmaker to clinch this honour in the festival’s parallel Orizzonti sectio A […]
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