Who is Veena Reddy, the first Indian American USAID India chief, now facing BJP’s heat?

Veena Reddy serves as the current Director of United States Agency for International Development’s Mission in India and Bhutan | Photo Credit: Veena Reddy/X Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about a “$21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India,” allegations of “foreign interference“ in Indian elections arose. The BJP has accused the … Read more

Is there a right to take offence?

The popular YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’ has sparked controversy after criminal proceedings were initiated against its creators and participants over allegedly obscene remarks in one of its episodes. On February 18, 2025, the Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, one of the participants named in the FIRs. This has … Read more

G20’s ability to harmonise viewpoints key to advancing global agenda: EAM Jaishankar

Highlighting the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the G20’s ability to harmonise viewpoints is key to advancing the global agenda. Mr. Jaishankar is in Johannesburg on a two-day visit to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Addressing the G20 session titled ‘Discussion on … Read more

Is there a right to take offence?

The popular YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’ has sparked controversy after criminal proceedings were initiated against its creators and participants over allegedly obscene remarks in one of its episodes. On February 18, 2025, the Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, one of the participants named in the FIRs. This has … Read more

Is there a right to take offence? | The Hindu parley podcast

The popular YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’ has sparked controversy after criminal proceedings were initiated against its creators and participants over allegedly obscene remarks in one of its episodes. On February 18, 2025, the Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, one of the participants named in the FIRs. This has … Read more

Is consumption enough to drive growth?

An economy’s growth is like sailing on two boats tugged to each other. On one side is the supply or the production of goods and services. GDP, or gross domestic product, is the value the production process adds. On the other side, there is demand or expenditure for purchasing these goods and services from the … Read more

Swiatek loses to teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals

Russia’s Mirra Andreeva shakes hands with Poland’s Iga Swiatek after winning her quarter final match | Photo Credit: Reuters No. 2-ranked Iga Swiatek lost to a player younger than 18 for the first time on tour when she was stunned by Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. The 17-year-old Andreeva won 6-3, 6-3 to … Read more

Multi-State organ retrieval operation saves many lives

The team which helped in the transportation of organs at the Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore. Photo: Special Arrangement An accident victim from Kerala gave a new lease of life to many, thanks to a major organ donation and transportation operation facilitated by a Bengaluru hospital on February 19. According to a press release, the … Read more