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By Mayank Chhaya- As a leading scholar of Buddhism generally and Tibetan Buddhism particularly, Professor Robert A.F. Thurman, who died on June 16 at 84, was immersed lifelong in his idea of the need for an inner human revolution. In his celebrated book Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness, Thurman writes, []

By Mayank Chhaya- The meeting today between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, was essentially a reiteration of familiar bilateral talking points. However, the fact that it took place after months of often unprecedented bitterness between the two countries over various []

A young Indian technology professional was among 12 people killed when a skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri on Sunday, June 14, authorities have confirmed.

American cloud data management and data security company company Rubrik on June 16 has appointed Amit Nehru as Group Vice President of Global System Integrators (GSIs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), strengthening its leadership team as organizations increasingly focus on cyber resilience and AI-driven operations.

Doctors across India are reporting a growing number of cases involving adults in their 40s with diabetes-related bone, joint and muscle problems, highlighting a lesser-known impact of the country's rising diabetes burden.

California state Senator Aisha Wahab emerged as the leading candidate in a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat left by former U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, but unofficial results showed she fell short of securing an outright victory.

Authorities in California have identified two Indian-origin college students who died after being swept into the ocean at Bonny Doon Beach, an area known for dangerous tides and powerful waves.

Mumbai is set to welcome one of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers as Christopher Nolan brings his latest movie, The Odyssey, to India for a landmark premiere in July.

Energy security, maritime trade and the proposed India-U.S. trade agreement are expected to dominate discussions when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 17.

The U.S. military's top command responsible for the Pacific region is returning to its historic identity after nearly a decade under a different name.

Trevor Hise grew up a few miles from Kennedy Space Center, where his dad worked as a plumber; his mom was a furniture salesperson. His parents wanted him to join a stable company, like General Electric, when he graduated from U of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He chose to join an unproven startup that was not expected to last long, SpaceX, and stayed for twelve years as a launch engineer. His kitty of 100,000 SpaceX shares is worth USD 20 Million today.

Professional cricket's push into the American sports mainstream will take another step forward this week as Major League Cricket (MLC) begins its fourth season, bringing some of the world's leading T20 players to stadiums across the United States for a month of intense competition.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to take an additional financial hit in its long-running legal battle with DXC Technology after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling in the case.

Indias efforts to celebrate its cultural heritage in the United States received another boost as a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at the Consulate General of India in Chicago.

The recent storm at CBSE began, as these things often do, not with a scandal but with a specification document that was drafted and released as a part of an RFP to select the agency that would deliver the On-Screen Marking (OSM) solution to CBSE. Long before the blurred answer sheets, the portal crashes and the transfer of senior officers, there was this tender document that quietly changed shape between rounds. As per the information which is now publicly available and as reported in detail by

On June 13, supporters gathered at Lawless Brewing Co. in North Hollywood to celebrate a major milestone in the Los Angeles mayoral race as City Councilmember Nithya Raman advanced to the general election runoff.

President Donald Trump on Monday, June 15, hailed the newly reached agreement with Iran as a breakthrough that he said would prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and help stabilize the Middle East.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday, June 16, to attend the G7 Summit, where he will join world leaders in discussions on global economic challenges, international cooperation, and sustainable development.

A group of Indian American lawmakers in Congress has denounced the tearing of an Indian flag during a protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of anti-Indian hostility and xenophobia that has raised concerns within the community.

Fresh off SpaceX's blockbuster stock market debut, Elon Musk has predicted that the aerospace and technology company could generate more than $1 trillion in annual revenue within the next five years, a target that far exceeds current Wall Street forecasts.

The San Francisco Unicorns are entering Major League Cricket's (MLC) fourth season with a revamped roster, a new head coach, and a growing reliance on artificial intelligence as they pursue their first league championship.

By Archan Mehta- When Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket, it marked the end of one of the most remarkable careers in modern cricket. In an era filled with superstar personalities and intense rivalries, Williamson built his legacy through consistency, humility, and excellence. He became the face of New Zealand cricket, leading the []

A skydiving aircraft carrying 12 people crashed moments after takeoff from an airport in Missouri on Sunday, June 14, killing everyone on board and triggering a federal investigation into the deadly accident.

Women who experience menopause before the age of 40 may face a significantly higher risk of developing serious heart-related conditions later in life, according to a major international study that examined data from more than 111,000 women across 26 countries.

A group of pro-Palestinian students staged a walkout during Stanford University's commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14, while Google CEO Sundar Pichai was delivering the keynote address to the graduating Class of 2026.

The Quad remains a vital pillar of Indo-Pacific strategy despite recurring questions about its future, with a new report arguing that the four-nation grouping continues to hold significant strategic value and is likely to keep India at the center of its regional vision.

India made a dominant start to their Women's T20 World Cup campaign, defeating Pakistan by 64 runs in a one-sided contest in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14, with Deepti Sharma producing a career-best spell to dismantle the chase.

A major step toward easing tensions in the Gulf appeared to emerge on Sunday, June 14, after President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had completed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade that has disrupted one of the world's most important shipping routes.

Hopes for a breakthrough in tensions between the United States and Iran rose on Saturday, June 13, after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement is expected to be signed on Sunday, June 14, a move he said would lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

A U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet crashed during a training mission in Washington state, triggering a wildfire in a forested area near Rimrock Lake, authorities said.

The University of California, Berkeley has named anthropology professor Sabrina C. Agarwal as the interim dean of the Division of Undergraduate Studies in the College of Letters & Science, with her appointment set to begin on July 1.

The Indian Army is set for a change of leadership at the end of the month, with Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff.

India overcame a blazing century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and rode on an unbeaten captain's knock from Shubman Gill to defeat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series in Dharamsala on Saturday, June 13.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted to humans through a bite from black-legged (deer) ticks. It is the most common tick-borne illness in North America, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that about 476,000 people are diagnosed and treated every year for this disease in the United States. Lyme disease is most prevalent in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It is al

A nationwide effort in Chile to curb the consumption of unhealthy foods among children appeared to be paying off, with new research showing a decline in the risk of overweight and obesity among young schoolchildren following the introduction of stricter food regulations.

India has sharply escalated its diplomatic response to the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a U.S. military strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar directly raising the issue with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and condemning the attack on commercial shipping.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur alumnus Saby Mitra has been appointed the next John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School at Emory University, one of the leading business schools in the United States.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 got off to a dream start for the U.S. as the hosts delivered an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening Group match on Friday, June 12.

An Indian-origin grocery store owner in Virginia has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after admitting to a years-long scheme that fraudulently exchanged government food assistance benefits for cash.

Sivaramakrishnan Soma Somasegar, a leading Indian-origin figure in the U.S. technology industry, has been recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a career that spanned software development, venture investing, entrepreneurship, and community service.

By Mayank Chhaya- With the first initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX, Elon Musk has become the worlds first trillionaire in a manner of speaking. All his various company holdings added up his personal worth is now said to be more than one trillion dollars. Even though the wealth is on paper, it has the []

India has the largest pool of software engineers on earth, a billion people online, and a government that calls itself a technology superpower at every opportunity. So it is worth asking why, when the defining technology of the century arrived, India ended up holding the mop and not the blueprint.

Indian-origin scientist Aakanksha Jain has been named one of the 2026 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars, joining a select group of researchers recognized for pursuing innovative biomedical research with the potential to improve human health.

Travelers seeking a U.S. tourist or business visa may soon have the option to pay for a faster interview appointment as the State Department prepares to launch a new pilot program aimed at reducing delays and testing demand for premium visa services.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has strengthened its push into artificial intelligence by launching Indias first Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Center of Excellence in Kolkata, a move aimed at helping businesses accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation.

India's sporting community is mourning the loss of Jaspal Rana, one of the country's most accomplished shooters and coaches, whose death at the age of 49 prompted tributes from leaders, athletes, and fans across the nation.

Footballs biggest tournament returned to the global stage on Thursday, June 11, as the 2026 FIFA Mens World Cup officially kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Mexico Citys historic Estadio Azteca.

Growing concerns about China's technological ambitions united Republican and Democratic lawmakers at a Senate hearing on artificial intelligence on Thursday, June 11, as lawmakers debated how the United States can maintain its lead in one of the world's most important emerging technologies.

President Donald Trump on Thursday, July 11, announced that he had called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran, saying talks with Tehran had reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and opened the door to a possible diplomatic agreement.

A seven-year-old girl in eastern India must endure a 38-hour journey across seven modes of transportation to access life-saving insulin, a stark example of the growing diabetes crisis in underserved communities, global health experts said at a recent symposium in California.