India Surpasses Japan in Asia Power Index In the 2024 edition of the Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index (API), India has been ranked as the third most powerful nation in Asia, trailing only behind the United States and China. This marks a significant shift in the regional power dynamics, as India has surpassed Japan, which…
Atishi, the 43-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, officially took charge as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. In a symbolic and emotional gesture, Atishi compared her new role to the character of Bharat from the Hindu epic Ramayana, emphasizing her commitment to govern in Kejriwal’s absence. As…
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars 2025 · The film competed against 28 Indian movies from different languages · 11 Hindi films, six Tamil films and four Malayalam films were in the race Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards…
2024 has proven to be a watershed moment for Indian sports, especially for chess. While India celebrated significant victories in cricket, the Olympics, and the Paralympics, it was the extraordinary achievement in the 45th Chess Olympiad that truly stood out. India won its first-ever gold in both the men’s and women’s categories, marking a new…
In a case eerily reminiscent of the horrific Shraddha Walkar murder, Bengaluru has been shaken by the discovery of a young woman’s dismembered body stored in a refrigerator. Hailing from Vyalikaval, a bustling neighborhood in the city, the victim, identified as 29-year-old Mahalakshmi Das, was found brutally murdered and cut into nearly 50 pieces. This…
Atishi Takes Charge After Kejriwal’s Resignation Atishi, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi, making history as the youngest person to ever hold the position. The 43-year-old took the oath on Saturday, following the resignation of her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, who stepped down after securing bail…
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, a seasoned fighter pilot with over 5,000 hours of flying experience, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He will take over the role from Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, who retires on September 30, 2024. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of…
A major controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh surrounding the iconic Tirupati laddus, following claims by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) that the ghee used in their preparation contains substandard and non-vegetarian ingredients like “beef tallow” and “lard.” The allegations, supported by a lab report, have sparked a political clash between the TDP and the…
A security alert has been issued across Manipur following intelligence reports of over 900 Kuki militants infiltrating villages in the Imphal Valley from Myanmar. The intelligence suggests that the militants are preparing to launch coordinated attacks around September 28, sparking major concerns for the region’s security. Intelligence Report Sparks Action Kuldeep Singh, security adviser to…
The tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an Ernst & Young (EY) employee, has brought the work culture at the multinational firm under scrutiny. Allegedly due to overwhelming work stress, Anna’s passing, just four months after joining EY’s audit and assurance team in Pune, has resulted in an outpouring of grief and anger from…
