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Canada wants “private talks” with India to resolve diplomatic dispute: Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
Amid India’s diplomatic offensive, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says ‘not looking to escalate’ tensions
Hyderabad man dies in US after falling into swimming pool
India now second-biggest manufacturing hub for mobile phones globally
Prakash Narayan Column: IIT Bay Area’s leadership conference was enriching

Canada wants “private talks” with India to resolve diplomatic dispute: Foreign Minister Melanie Joly

October 3, 2023 indica

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday said that Ottawa wants “private talks with India to resolve a diplomatic dispute” over the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Amid India’s diplomatic…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said his government is "not looking to escalate" diplomatic tensions with India but did not say if his…

Hyderabad man dies…

A 31-year-old man from Hyderabad in the US died of drowning after accidentally falling into a swimming pool, as per information reaching his family here.

India now second-biggest…

India is now the second-biggest manufacturing hub for mobile phones due to heavy investment from original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers and companies dealing in…

Prakash Narayan Column:…

Prakash Narayan writes: IIT Bay Area’s Leadership Conference on September 16, 2023 at the Santa Clara Convention Center embraced the principles of Resilience and Reinvention.…

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India now second-biggest manufacturing hub for mobile phones globally

October 3, 2023 indica

India is now the second-biggest manufacturing hub for mobile phones due to heavy investment from original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers and companies dealing in components and parts, a new report showed on Tuesday. India is expected to export about 22 per cent of its total assembled mobile phones in 2023, according to Counterpoint Research.

Prakash Narayan Column:…

Prakash Narayan writes: IIT Bay Area’s Leadership Conference on September 16, 2023 at the Santa Clara Convention Center embraced the principles of Resilience and Reinvention.…

India’s unemployment rate…

India's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 12 months during September, according to data compiled by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).…

WhatsApp bans record…

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp banned a record over 7.4 million bad accounts in India in the month of August, in compliance with the new Indian…

Indian American veteran…

Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, appointed an Indian American as its CEO. David Kenny, who has served as CEO since…

Uber appoints Indian…

Uber Technologies, Inc. has appointed an Indian American as its Chief Financial Officer. The new CFO will will join the company on November 13, 2023.

Prakash Narayan Column: IIT Bay Area’s leadership conference was enriching

October 3, 2023 indica

Prakash Narayan writes: IIT Bay Area’s Leadership Conference on September 16, 2023 at the Santa Clara Convention Center embraced the principles of Resilience and Reinvention. As we are collectively facing the aftermath of the Pandemic-induced “Great Reset”, along with stubborn inflation, the ongoing war in Russia, a decline in GDP, and a deterioration of startup valuations, the conference equipped the attendees with the tools and ideas necessary to navigate through these turbulent times with knowledge, determination and strength.

Nadella versus Pichai…

By Mayank Chhaya- It is tempting to view the landmark antitrust trial against Alphabet, Google’s parent company, as a slugfest between Sundar Pichai and Satya…

The true face…

By Justice Markandey Katju- (Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman, Press Council of India. The views expressed…

Are animals talking?

Are animals talking? In a manner of speaking, they are. They may not use language the way humans use language but they do communicate and…

Justice Markandey Katju:…

Justice Markandey Katju writes: I saw a recent interview by eminent journalist Karan Thapar of Arghya Sengupta, research director of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy…

Pakistan and its…

Pakistan remains trapped in grave existential incertitude with its economy tottering and polity being pulled apart by competing stakeholders such as all power military, fractious…

Sudha Murty honored with Global Indian Award by Canada India Foundation

October 1, 2023 indica

Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, author, and philanthropist, Sudha Murty, was conferred with the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation at the biggest Indo-Canadian gala.

Indian American veteran…

Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, appointed an Indian American as its CEO. David Kenny, who has served as CEO since…

Are animals talking?

Are animals talking? In a manner of speaking, they are. They may not use language the way humans use language but they do communicate and…

Indian American appointed…

The federal Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC) has an Indian American as its chairperson. Formed to increase the access of small businesses and startups to…

A universe that…

It is a good thing that the universe has no anthropomorphic hang-ups about its age because it is now calculated to be twice as old…

Gender inequality, discrimination impede women’s cancer care: Lancet Commission

September 29, 2023 indica

At least 63 percent of cancer deaths among women in India could have been prevented by reducing risk factors, the latest Lancet Commission report has stated. The report on gender and cancer treatment based on 2020 data has said that at least 6.9 million cancer deaths among women in India were preventable, 4.03 million were treatable, and 37 percent of the deaths could have been prevented with appropriate and timely treatment.

Ginger supplements can…

Ginger supplements can play an important role in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases, a new study has found. Researchers studied the impact…

US govt announces…

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an investment of $600 million in the manufacture of new at-home Covid-19 tests and…

Indians embrace body…

Indians are less likely to embrace their body image, the key to boosting life satisfaction, finds a large international study, involving participants from 65 countries.

Indian-origin scientist develops…

Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist in the US have harnessed the biological concept for application in artificial intelligence (AI) to develop the first artificial,…

3rdi to host 21st Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival

October 1, 2023 indica

The 21st Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival – Beyond Bollywood will be hosted by 3rdi to showcase edgy narratives, fun indie films, and inspiring documentaries from South Asia and its diaspora, including stories from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, France, Italy, UK, Canada and the USA from October 20-22.

Are animals talking?

Are animals talking? In a manner of speaking, they are. They may not use language the way humans use language but they do communicate and…

Malayalam film on…

The Malayalam film ‘2018’, based on the rains and flood that hit Kerala has been selected as India’s official entry for Oscar 2024. The film,…

Leela Dance Collective…

Leela Dance Collective, the Los Angeles-based internationally-touring kathak dance company that combines classical dance from North India with contemporary influences, has collected a $1 million…

How a California-based…

The 31st annual gala of Narika, a non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing survivors of domestic violence and helping them achieve a life of dignity…

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora October 2, 2023

October 2, 2023

“Senator Feinstein helped build a better America” Seattle policeman who mocked Indian student Jaanhavi Kandula’s death taken off patrol duty Cisco caste case: Hindu American Foundation amends lawsuit against California Civil Rights Department Congress leader Anil Shastri: India is ready for a Congress government Blume CEO Pervinder Johar explains AI in the context of supply […]

Are animals talking?

September 30, 2023

Are animals talking? In a manner of speaking, they are. They may not use language the way humans use language but they do communicate and share information constantly.

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023

Jaanhavi Kandula kin open up, condemn policeman who mocked Indian student’s death At IIT Bay Area Alumni annual conference, resilience and reinvention were the buzz words Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: India could be one of the great exporters of AI Rathi Murthy, Expedia’s head of technology explains how AI is changing the travel industry Justin […]

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023

Kshama Sawant, other Seattle leaders call for action after cop mocks Indian student Jaanhavi Kandula’s death We have an extraordinary decade of AI ahead in healthcare: Stanford Dean Lloyd Minor at EPPICON 23 ‘AI will revolutionize diagnostics’: Medtech expert Mir Imran at EPPICON 23 This is how AI will revolutionize healthcare around the world: Dr […]

Canada and Justin Trudeau’s Khalistan Problem

September 12, 2023

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to have a less than edifying visit to New Delhi to attend the high-profile G20 summit with his government’s indulgent handling of the often unvarnished and aggressive pro-Khalistan groups.

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023

California’s landmark bill SB 403 heads to Gov Newsom’s desk to be enacted into law A fascinating insight into “India, that is Bharat” from the 1940s Constitution debates India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor a potential counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative Groundwater depletion rates in India could triple by 2080 as climate warms: Study President […]

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora September 4, 2023

September 4, 2023

California Assembly passes landmark Caste Discrimination Bill SB 403 Thenmozhi Soundarrajan on SB 403: Caste is present in the US, and we very much need an anti-discrimination law Nikki Haley and the politics of age Partha Chakraborty Op-Ed: Vivek Ramaswamy missed a messianic moment Employment-based green card backlog in US reaches new high – 1.8 […]

Doubling the age of the universe

August 29, 2023

The universe could well be nearly twice as old as the widely accepted 13.797 billion years. That extraordinary contention in a recent paper by University of Ottawa Professor Rajendra Gupta has the potential to upend much of what we have come to accept about the age of the universe.

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023

India’s lunar lander Vikram now sits near the Moon’s beguiling and splendorous South Pole Elon Musk roots for Indian American candidate Vivek Ramaswamy again, calls him “increasingly compelling” Republican debate: Indian American Nikki Haley calls for respectful approach to abortion A standoff between a brash Vivek Ramaswamy and a circumspect Nikki Haley in first Republican […]

Twice Emmy-nominated costume designer Sonu Mishra on fabrics and fashion

August 28, 2023

Costume designer Sonu Mishra was nominated for two consecutive Primetime Emmys for her work in the hugely celebrated National Geographic series Genius Einstein and Genius Picasso respectively in 2017 and 2018.

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora August 21, 2023

August 21, 2023

Harry Sidhu admits to obstructing FBI probe into failed stadium sale, leaking confidential information California’s anti-caste discrimination bill SB403 passes Appropriations Committee ICAI and Indian mission in San Francisco host India’s DGFT delegation in Vegas Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna awarded for best workplace environment Indian American lawyer Varoon Modak named ballot access counsel in […]

Indica Weekly Window for South Asian Diaspora August 14, 2023

August 14, 2023

Sikh Coalition files suit against Global Medical Response for wrongful termination of paramedic Tech entrepreneur Nitin Seth: Prime Minister Modi understands tech really well India-born college student first Republican to enter US Senate race in Wisconsin No charges against Sikh store employee who thrashed shoplifter in US Imran Khan’s political future in jeopardy after conviction […]