New Delhi, May 29, 2020: Indian Army Major Suman Gawani has been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate Award (2019). The Army Major and woman peacekeeper had served with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMSS). Suman Gawani has been awarded for her outstanding contribution toContinue Reading
By Lalit K Jha Atlanta, May 27, 2020: Prompted by the lack of adequate ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic, and Indian-American couple has developed the emergency ventilator from concept to prototype in just about three weeks-time. Devesh Ranjan, the husband, is a professor and associate chair in the prestigious GeorgiaContinue Reading
New York, May 26, 2020: Prolific Indian-American inventor Rajiv Joshi has bagged the prestigious Inventor of the Year award in recognition of his pioneering work in advancing the electronic industry and improving artificial intelligence capabilities. Dr Joshi, who is a master inventor with more than 250 patented inventions in theContinue Reading
By Sumon Corraya Dhaka, May 21, 2020: Sister Theonilla Arakaparambil, a Maria Bombina missionary from India who served Bangladesh for 65 years, died in a Dhaka hospital on May 19. She was 84. Sister Arakaparambil was suffering from pneumonia, Sister Jaclin Gomes, treasurer of the congregation in Bangladesh, told MattersContinue Reading
Atlanta, May 19, 2020: Ravi Zacharias, an India-born author who spent his life defending Christianity through books and lectures, has died. He was 74. Zacharias had been battling sarcoma and died at his home in Atlanta on May 19, Zacharias International Ministries said. He was a leading figure among ChristianContinue Reading
Johannesburg, May 15,2020: The initiative by a group of Indian-origin South African musicians showcasing their talent online during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown has become an international hit. The ‘SA Musicians against COVID-19’ project helps artists to showcase their talent in Indian music and song, sometimes accompanied by dance as well.Continue Reading
May 11, 2020: Israel has named a street in Tel Aviv after celebrated Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore as a tribute on his 159th birthday. On May 7, the Israeli Embassy in India tweeted a photo of a signboard where the street was named Rehov Tagore; ‘rehov’ means street. “We honorContinue Reading
By Niren Dev New Delhi, May 5, 2020: India on May 5 handed over medical equipment, medicines, and other supplies to the Myanmar government’s Ministry of Health and Sports. The gesture was to support Myanmar’s Healthcare System as part of the Indian government’s efforts in the global fight against Covid-19.Continue Reading
By Anjana Sankar Dubai, April 29, 2020: The death of an Indian businessman in Dubai a few days ago was a case of suicide, Dubai Police confirmed April 29. Brigadier Abdullah Khadim Bin Sorour, director of Bur Dubai police station, said Joy Arakkal committed suicide by jumping from the 14thContinue Reading
New Delhi, April 29,2020: Three days after the Bureau of Immigration refused to off-load mortal remains of three Indian nationals who died of reasons other than Covid-19, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued fresh guidelines for importation of human remains related with coronavirus. On April 24, family members whoContinue Reading