Opinion: The Rise Of The Indian-American Century
NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is no stranger to adulation and rock star receptions by Indian Americans, yet this time it's different.
The White House launched a charm offensive like never before, from the elaborate South Lawn welcome amidst 7,000 Indian Americans to the first plant-based state dinner with his favorite stuffed mushrooms and saffron risotto. It was tailor-made to not only win over India but also PM Modi personally.
The popular perception is the current US-India relationship can be summed up in one word, or rather due to one word - China. In an increasingly unipolar world, where countries are acting in self-serving interests, it is said that India serves US interests, albeit currently.
The belief is that the US, which has a history of readily making friends and unceremoniously dropping them, from Venezuela to Pakistan, will mete out the same to India when the global chessboard makes a new play. That India is only a swing state and will be replaced when geopolitical headwinds blow in a different direction.
While the apps were selling the coconut between Rs 70 to 80, the vendor said he charged only Rs 55.
This revelation led to a journey uncovering a hospital mix-up, with the truth emerging when the daughter met another girl born on the same date.
The clip, which shows a Head of Department (HOD) joining students on stage for an electrifying dance performance, has garnered millions of views and widespread acclaim.
In China, a mothers social media post ignited a fierce debate when she shared an unusual family incident: her young son urinated on a dining table.
The NGO recently shared a heartwarming video on Instagram featuring underprivileged children modelling the bridal wear pieces crafted by them.
Taking to X, management consultant Gurjot Ahluwalia shared a side-by-side comparison of what $3 million (approximately Rs 25 Crore) can get a buyer in Gurgaon vs in New York.
DS Balaji, a designer by profession, called Kolkata "the dirtiest" and the "most unhygienic" city in India.
Kong Yufeng has sparked health concerns by revealing her diet of pig feed, costing just 3 yuan (Rs 35) per day, to save money.
Shared on X by investor Siddharth Shah, the email's straightforward, no-nonsense tone contrasts with traditional leave request norms.
In a Reddit post, the woman explained that they live in Florida and her would-be-husband refused to vote because he didn't like any of the candidates.
At the end of the night, when the Zomator delivery driver wrapped up his work at 11pm, he revealed he delivered 8 orders in total and earned Rs 316 for his work.