India’s beloved Chingri Malai Curry, a creamy prawn curry from Bengal, has earned international acclaim after being ranked 6th in the world in TasteAtlas’ newly released list of the Top 10 Shrimp and Prawn Dishes Globally. Known for spotlighting traditional cuisine from around the world, TasteAtlas compiled a list of the 80 highest-rated shrimp and prawn recipes, as voted by global food lovers and India's coastal cuisine has proudly made the cut. Topping the global l

Mother’s Day is more than just an annual celebration it is a heartfelt opportunity to honor the strength, grace, and unconditional love that defines motherhood. In Indian culture, where tradition and emotion often go hand-in-hand, gifting a saree becomes a gesture of lasting meaning. A saree is not merely a piece of clothing; it is a living expression of heritage, emotion, and timeless beauty. Whether worn during festivals, religious rituals, or family gatherings, the saree tells the st

India's media and entertainment industry is on the brink of a monumental transformation, driven by aggressive investment and deep innovation, as revealed in a compelling fireside chat between Uday Shankar, Vice Chairman of JioStar, and Vivek Couto, Managing Director of Media Partners Asia, during the WAVES conference. The session, titled “Media in India: Past 25 Years and Journey Ahead to 2047,” offered an insider’s look at how India has emerged as one of the mo

 A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen

The year 2025 has already become a defining chapter in the history of global technology regulation. Once considered too powerful to be challenged, companies like Meta, Apple, and Google are now being pulled into intense legal battles that threaten to alter the very core of their operations. With their massive influence and trillion-dollar valuations, these tech giants are under scrutiny like never before, as governments and regulators across the globe seek to rein in what many see as unchecke

Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s most charismatic cricketers, has officially confirmed his relationship with Sophie Shine by sharing a romantic post on social media. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 1, and has since garnered widespread attention and gone viral across platforms. Sophie Shine, an Irish national and professional working in the financial sector, also posted a picture of herself with Dhawan. She captioned the photo with a simple yet heartfelt message: &ldqu

As the landmark antitrust case against Google moves into its remedies phase, the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai has taken the stand to argue against proposed penalties that could drastically reshape the tech giant. Among the most significant proposals from the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is the possibility of breaking up Google including forcing the company to sell its Chrome browser and share user data and search results with competitors. The case, initially filed by the DoJ in 2020, c

Indian boxer and World Championship bronze medallist Gaurav Bidhuri has strongly responded to former Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi following his controversial remarks on the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Afridi’s comments, made during a television interview in Pakistan, questioned the efficiency of India’s security forces in Kashmir, sparking widespread outrage among Indians. Bidhuri's bold counterattack, defending India&#

A tragic incident involving an Indian tech entrepreneur has shocked communities both in the United States and India. Harshavardhana S Kikkeri, 57, founder and CEO of the now-defunct robotics firm HoloWorld, allegedly shot and killed his wife and teenage son before dying by suicide at their home in Newcastle, Washington, on April 24. The incident is currently under investigation by the King County Sheriff's Office, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind this heartbreaki

In a country where administrative processes and welfare programs are intertwined with identity documents, it is important to understand what truly serves as valid proof of Indian citizenship. While Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and ration cards are commonly used to access government services and benefits, none of these documents definitively establish an individual’s citizenship. This has significant implications for legal status, access to constitutional rights, and eligibility for various

In a heartbreaking development, Vanshika, an Indian student living in Canada, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed her death in an official statement, noting that local authorities are currently investigating the cause. The tragic discovery comes just days after Vanshika was reported missing, raising serious concerns among the Indian community in Ottawa and her family back home in India. Vanshika, daughter of Devinder Sin

Akshaya Tritiya 2025, one of the most revered and spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar, will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Observed annually on the third tithi of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Vaisakha, the day is also known as Akti or Akha Teej. It is marked by a strong belief that any good deed performed on this day—be it charity, religious rituals, or financial investments like buying gol

Apple’s App Store continues to make a significant economic impact in India, facilitating a staggering Rs 44,447 crores (approximately $5.31 billion) in developer billings and sales in 2024, according to a newly published report. An overwhelming 94 percent of this commerce flowed directly to developers and businesses without any commission deducted by Apple. The report, authored by IIM Ahmedabad professor Viswanath Pingali, sheds light on the transformative effect the App Store

In a landmark defense agreement, India has signed a Rs 63,000 crore government-to-government deal with France to procure 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy’s combat capabilities amid rising maritime challenges posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. The contract was signed under an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA), ensuring direct procurement without any intermediaries. The agreement covers the delivery of 22 single-seater Rafale-M jets and four t

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka, known for his witty and thought-provoking social media posts, has once again struck a chord with netizens. This time, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a humorous yet insightful comparison between material purchases and long-term investments particularly gold. Using real-life anecdotes involving his wife, Mr Goenka cleverly highlighted how investing in gold has proven to be far more valuable over the years than spending on depreciating assets like cars,

Non-Resident Indians have long played the role of cultural ambassadors, but their economic contribution is now more vital than ever as India navigates an increasingly turbulent global landscape. Amid rising trade tensions and monetary uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of India has acknowledged that NRI remittances and investments are not just sentimental gestures but strategic assets. The RBI, in its recent monthly bulletin, noted that with the right policy support, India can transform global v

India’s young boxing stars continued to shine at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships 2024 in Amman, Jordan, as five boxers—three boys and two girls—secured their places in the semifinals with dominant performances on the fifth day of competition. From the boys’ category, Nelson Khwairakpam (55 kg) set the tone with a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) win in the very first round over Wang Sheng-Yang of Chinese Taipei. Displaying aggressive and accurate punches, Nelson left no

In a bold and sweeping move that signals a major shift in strategy, Intel Corporation is reportedly planning to lay off 20 percent of its global workforce. The decision, expected to be formally announced this week, marks the first significant restructuring initiative under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took charge in March this year. The news, reported by Bloomberg, indicates a new era for the once-dominant chipmaker as it seeks to reclaim its position in a rapidly changing semiconducto

Music maestro AR Rahman, known for maintaining a remarkably private life despite his global fame, has finally addressed the widespread public attention surrounding his separation from wife Saira Banu. The couple, married for nearly thirty years, announced their separation in November of last year, bringing an intensely private chapter of Rahman’s life into the public spotlight. In a rare interview with Nayandeep Rakshit on his YouTube channel, Rahman reflected with grace and h

KL Rahul’s return to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday was anything but routine. The former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain came back not in blue and gold, but wearing the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey—a shift that carried with it not just tactical implications but emotional undertones that were hard to ignore. In the lead-up to this IPL 2025 fixture between DC and LSG, one subplot stood out—the tense relationshi