New York City (New York) [US], August 21: In a historic first, cricket was played at Times Square, transforming the world’s most iconic crossroads into a cricket pitch as part of India Day celebrations led by Cricmax Connect and the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA). The three-day celebration began on August 15, 2025, with a flag hoisting ceremony at the Consulate General of India in New York, where dignitaries and community leaders gathered, and U.S. national players Saiteja Mukkamalla and Jessy Singh were honoured with felicitations. That afternoon, Indian film star Vijay Deverakonda joined representatives from Cricmax Connect and FIA...
Visitor Guard® comments on the impact of tariffs on US visitor health insurance premiums
Virginia, US, August 21 – Visitor Guard®, a leading provider of visitor and travel health insurance for international travelers to the United States, today addressed the potential impact of newly implemented and proposed tariffs on US visitor health insurance premiums. The U.S. government’s new tariff measures, targeting a wide range of imported goods, extend to several categories directly tied to healthcare delivery. These include imported medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceutical ingredients—critical components of the U.S. healthcare system. As these tariffs take effect, industry analysts warn of rising costs across the medical supply chain, with implications for both patients and...
Dr. Sinha Reignites Debate on the Physical Nature of Light at IIT Kanpur
New Delhi [India], August 21: During a scientific seminar organised by the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) on the 18th August, Dr. Dhiraj Sinha, a faculty member at Plaksha University, delivered a lecture titled “Emergence of Einstein’s Photons from Maxwell’s Fields”. His talk was based on a recent article he published in Annals of Physics (Vol. 473, 169893, 2025). Dr. Sinha spoke at length on how the particle nature of light, defined by photons, is deeply rooted in classical electromagnetic fields expressed through Maxwell’s equations. A subtle message from his discourse was that light’s particle...
Azadi for AI: How OpenxAI is Powering India’s Leap into Decentralized Artificial Intelligence
New Delhi [India], August 20: In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, a quiet revolution is underway–one that rejects surveillance, paywalls, and corporate gatekeeping in favor of freedom, fairness, and self-sovereignty. At the heart of this global uprising is OpenxAI, a decentralized AI infrastructure that empowers anyone, anywhere to build, launch, and own intelligent applications–without asking for permission. While most AI platforms today are centralized, expensive, and designed for the Western world, OpenxAI is designed differently: it is permissionless, open-source, and powered by real-world decentralized infrastructure. With 80% cheaper compute and cloud services compared to AWS or Google Cloud,...
Svadharma Launches India’s First Integrated Career & Talent Growth Platform: From Mock Tests to Jobs – All in One Place
Bengaluru, India – 20-08-2025: In a country where over 300 million students and millions of job seekers face a challenging and competitive career journey, Svadharma has launched a one-stop digital platform to help people prepare, grow, and succeed – from school to senior corporate roles. Combining mock testing for all levels, psychometric assessment, career counselling, recruitment services, and digital marketing expertise, Svadharma aims to redefine how India approaches education-to-employment. The Challenge: A Broken Career Pipeline India produces more graduates than any other country, yet a large percentage remain unemployed or underemployed. The reasons? Students often choose the wrong career path...
Aquigen Bio Sciences Pioneers Sustainable Biotech Solutions Amid Rising Global Demand and Critical Supply Chain Needs
August 04, 2025 – Pune, India – Aquigen Bio Sciences is proud to be a pioneer in a new era of sustainable biotechnology, designed to meet the increasing global demand for advanced scientific solutions while strengthening critical pharmaceutical and industrial supply chains. As a leading Contract Research Organization, Aquigen Bio Sciences continues to set industry standards with its commitment to innovation, reliability, and safety across the biotechnology landscape. “Our mission has alays been to empoer researchers and innovators across the globe. By focusing on sustainable practices and scientific rigor, Aquigen Bio Sciences delivers solutions our clients can truly trust. From...
Civic Eye: The AI Revolution Our Chaotic Cities Desperately Needed
New Delhi [India], August 20: No one noticed the man lying on the pavement. Not the cars that zipped past him. Not the shopkeepers nearby. Not even the city’s surveillance cameras– until it was too late. For millions living in India’s bustling cities, this is a recurring tragedy. Road accidents go undetected. Crimes happen in plain sight with no response. Potholes multiply. Fires spread. All while CCTV cameras dutifully record footage that no one has time–or eyes–to monitor. Valiance Solutions, a deep tech company born out of India’s innovation heartland, is changing this reality. Their latest AI-powered platform, Civic Eye, is...
India gets new cage-free poultry training hub as PFA-PPF, GFP, Happy Hens & Timbaktu unite with support from Compass Group Foundation
New Delhi [India], August 20: In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming poultry farming in India, People for Animals Public Policy Foundation (PFA-PPF) is proud to announce its partnership with Global Food Partners (GFP), Happy Hens, and Timbaktu Kutumbam Foundation to establish a model cage-free poultry housing and training facility in India. The facility is designed to train farmers in best practice, cage-free egg production methods that significantly enhance the welfare of egg-laying hens. It will serve as a demonstration site and training hub, equipping farmers with hands-on experience, technical know-how, and market access to cater to the growing demand...
Uzbekistan MBBS Admissions 2025 – Government Medical Universities Face Seat Crisis, Delays in Tashkent Raise Concerns
New Delhi [India], August 19: Uzbekistan remains a leading choice for Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad. Affordable tuition, quality teaching, and clinical exposure have drawn many to government medical institutions, including: – Tashkent Medical Academy (Main Campus) – Tashkent Medical Academy – Urgench Branch – Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute – Tashkent State Dental Institute – Samarkand State Medical University – Bukhara State Medical Institute – Andijan State Medical Institute – Fergana State Medical Institute (Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health) – Namangan State Medical Institute – Karakalpak State Medical Institute – Urgench State Medical Institute The Current Crisis In recent...
La Trobe University and IFFM honour India’s Independence Day with Aamir Khan, celebrating cultural and research partnerships
Melbourne [Australia], August 19: As part of the longstanding partnership between La Trobe University and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), Indian cinema legend and humanitarian Aamir Khan has joined La Trobe’s Chancellor, the Hon John Brumby AO, and the IFFM to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day. La Trobe’s partnership with IFFM spans more than 16 years. Partnerships and Innovation: A Celebration of India’s Independence with Aamir Khan, brought together industry leaders, researchers and cultural icons in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, 15 August, to explore how collaborations drive sustainable development. The event highlighted the shared goals of La Trobe...