Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans for India to open new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, responding to the long-standing demands of the Indian American community. The announcement was made on September 22 during an event addressing Indian Americans at the Nassau Veterans Coliseum in New York.
In a whirlwind tour across the United States, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforced the deepening ties between India and America while addressing a massive gathering of the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, on September 22, 2024. In front of 15,000 enthusiastic supporters, Modi reflected on his government's decade-long achievements, India’s emerging role on the global stage, and the unwavering contributions of the Indian community abroad.
Reshma Rajeev, a passionate and dedicated Bharatanatyam teacher, carries with her the rich cultural heritage of India to the shores of Trinidad & Tobago. As the founder and director of Ananthara Space of Arts, Reshma has made it her mission to help Indian-origin people in Trinidad stay connected to their roots through the ancient dance form of Bharatanatyam.
In a remarkable feat of endurance, 16-year-old Prisha Tapre, a British Indian teenager from Watford, Hertfordshire, has become one of the youngest swimmers to cross the English Channel. The swim, completed on 4th September, covered the treacherous 21-mile stretch from Dover to Cap Gris Nez, France, in a time of 11 hours and 48 minutes. Prisha's achievement, driven by her desire to break boundaries and raise money for charity, shines as a testament to perseverance, community support, and the power of sport to transcend cultural divides.
The Swim and the Challenge
More than 24,000 Indian-Americans have registered to attend a massive community event in New York, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the diaspora on September 22. The gathering, titled "Modi & US: Progress Together," will be held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, a venue with a seating capacity of 15,000.
On September 21, 2024, the Desai Foundation will celebrate a milestone—ten years of its signature event, the Lotus Festival. This fundraiser, hosted at Boston's Omni Hotel, marks a decade of commitment to empowering women and children through health, livelihood, and menstrual equity programs in both India and the United States. Over the years, the Desai Foundation has become a beacon of hope and progress for underprivileged communities, impacting nearly nine million lives.
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a new kind of stardom has emerged—one rooted not in the glitter of Hollywood or the power corridors of Wall Street, but in the intangible yet transformative world of algorithms, neural networks, and vast datasets. This year, TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in AI 2024” list celebrates a cadre of individuals who are not only leading technological innovation but are also defining the ethical, social, and political contours of our AI-driven future.
As of May 2024, the global Indian diaspora numbers approximately 35.42 million, consisting of 15.85 million non-resident Indians (NRIs) and 19.57 million people of Indian origin (PIOs), as reported by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
In celebration of India's 78th Independence Day, Write the World is excited to announce the launch of a Science Writing Competition exclusively for Indian teens. As one of the very first international platforms to empower young writers aged 13-19, Write the World is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of thinkers and storytellers.
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In the cosmopolitan buzz of Dubai, where towering skyscrapers kiss the clouds and cultures meld into a seamless blend, Nyla Usha stands out as a voice that bridges two worlds. Known to her listeners as the sharp and eloquent RJ at Hit 96.7, a Malayalam radio station that has become a lifeline for the Malayali diaspora in the UAE, Nyla is more than just a media personality. She’s an actress, a cultural ambassador, and now, a commentator on one of the most significant reckonings in Indian cinema.