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The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has postponed its much-anticipated “India Weekend” in New York, originally scheduled for September 12–14 at the Lincoln Center. The decision was attributed to “unforeseen circumstances,” according to a statement on the NMACC website. Organizers stressed this was not a cancellation but a temporary pause, promising the event would take place at a later date. What Was Planned Nita Ambani, wife of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, was set to host the three-day showcase. Highlights included a culinary presentation by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna and a fashion show by designer Manish Malhotra. The festival was designed…

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is engaged in deep negotiations with Australia to construct one million homes, a project valued at approximately $500 billion, a substantial scale that underscores India’s expanding international role in infrastructure development. The initiative, revealed at a CII event in Mumbai, also involves securing financial backing from the UAE to help catalyze the venture. Under the proposed framework, Indian workers would be sent to Australia for training in local construction standards, ensuring the homes meet Australian regulations and quality norms. While specific project locations and India’s operational role remain under wraps, the endeavor showcases a forward-thinking integration of capacity-building and global…

India and Japan are preparing for a landmark collaboration with the Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) mission, a joint lunar project designed to unlock the secrets of the Moon’s south pole. Building on the legacy of India’s successful Chandrayaan program, the mission received official approval in March 2025. It will feature an ISRO-developed lander carrying a Japan-built rover weighing nearly 250 kg — far more advanced and capable than Chandrayaan-3’s rover. Scheduled to launch aboard JAXA’s H3-24L rocket, Chandrayaan-5 will target the permanently shadowed regions of the lunar south pole, areas thought to harbor water and ice deposits that are vital for future…

Reliance is building one of the world’s largest solar parks in Kutch, Gujarat, spanning 550,000 acres, nearly three times the size of Singapore. Announced at the company’s 2025 AGM, Chairman Mukesh Ambani revealed that the project could meet close to 10% of India’s electricity demand within the next 10 years. At peak, the site will deploy 55 MW of solar modules and 150 MWh of battery containers every day, making it one of the fastest-growing solar installations globally. It will also integrate with Reliance’s marine and land infrastructure at Jamnagar and Kandla for large-scale solar and hydrogen output. The vision…

Legendary investor Warren Buffett continues to surprise people with how he maintains sharpness, energy, and a cheerful outlook despite his unusual daily habits. While most billionaires chase diets, fitness routines, or longevity hacks, Buffett seems to thrive on the exact opposite, living more like a carefree child than a health-conscious adult. Eating Like a Six-Year-Old Buffett once joked that he modeled his diet after the group with the lowest mortality rate—six-year-olds. His meals are calorie-heavy and far from what nutritionists would recommend, yet he credits this approach for keeping him content and productive. A Coke a Day, or Five A…

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first tempered glass manufacturing facility in Noida on Saturday. The plant has been set up by Optiemus Infracom in partnership with US-based Corning, a leading materials technology company. Partnership with Corning for Mobile Glass Production The factory will produce tempered glass used as protective layers on mobile phone screens. Vaishnaw said that by the end of this year, production of “covered glass” with Corning’s technology will also begin at the facility. He called Optiemus “a new gem” in the country’s fast-growing electronics ecosystem. Investment and Capacity Plans Optiemus has invested ₹70…

Kerala is seeing a major rise in skilled professionals coming back home from overseas, especially from the Gulf, according to a LinkedIn Talent Insights report presented at the Skill Kerala Global Summit in Kochi. The event was organised by the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC). Returnees from Gulf and Beyond The study shows more than 9,800 professionals returned from the UAE in the last five years, making it the single largest source. Saudi Arabia and the UK followed with over 1,600 each, while Qatar sent back 1,400 and the US over 1,200. Domestic Migration Also Strong Kerala is…

India is preparing to boost its rice exports to the Philippines, the world’s largest importer of the staple. To seize the opportunity, a delegation of leading Indian exporters will visit the Southeast Asian country in early September, a senior commerce ministry official confirmed. Untapped Potential in Rice Trade The Philippines imported $2.52 billion worth of rice in 2024, yet India’s share was just $48.91 million, despite being the world’s largest rice exporter with shipments worth $11.83 billion in 2024–25. Officials see this gap as a significant untapped opportunity for Indian exporters. Broader Agricultural Trade Links In 2024, the Philippines imported…

India has unexpectedly become Ukraine’s largest source of diesel fuel, even as Washington penalises New Delhi with steep tariffs over its continued imports of Russian crude oil. India’s Growing Role in Ukraine’s Fuel Market Data from Ukrainian oil analytics firm NaftoRynok shows India accounted for 15.5 percent of Ukraine’s diesel imports in July 2025, averaging 2,700 tons per day. This made India Ukraine’s top supplier for the month, ahead of Slovakia, Greece, Turkey, and Lithuania. Between January and July, India supplied 10.2 percent of Ukraine’s diesel demand, a sharp jump from just 1.9 percent in the same period last year.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The meeting comes at a time when India’s ties with the United States are strained due to Washington’s tariff policies, including heavy duties on India’s purchase of Russian crude. Key Takeaways from Modi–Xi Talks Modi told Xi that both countries had agreed on fresh steps for border management. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has resumed, and direct flights between India and China are set to restart. Stressing the importance of cooperation, Modi said the well-being of 2.8 billion people depends on…