A scientist of Indian origin has been identified by Moderna as the primary contributor to its Covid-19 vaccine. A filing by the company for its patent application for the coronavirus vaccine using the revolutionary RNA technique listed Pune-educated bioinformatics scientist Mihir Metkar as the “first named inventor”, a designation that usually recognises the primary contributor […]
Two Ayurveda doctors, who are originally from India’s Kerela state and now based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have received the Gulf nation’s coveted Golden Visa, according to a media report on Saturday. A Golden Visa enables foreigners to live, work and study in the country without the need of a national sponsor and […]
In a decision which is expected to significantly ease the process for re-issue of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, the Central government has simplified the process. Presently, the OCI card is required to be re-issued each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years […]
he US Senate has confirmed Vivek Murthy as the surgeon general, the second time he will be holding the position. On Tuesday, he became the first Indian American nominee of President Joe Biden to receive Senate approval. Seven Republicans joined the Democrats in the evenly split Senate to confirm him, despite the opposition from the […]
US President Joe Biden wants Congress to act on an immigration reform that it would allow Indian doctors and other professionals to expeditiously get their green cards, according to his spokesperson Jen Psaki. “He believes that there should be faster processing, that our immigration system is broken at many levels,” she said at a briefing […]
Resplendent Ceylon launches bespoke, private jet experiential journeys in association with Jetpooling. Celebrating the spirit of resilience and renewed hope for the revival of travel in 2021, Sri Lanka has reopened its borders for international travellers around the world. To mark this momentous occasion, Resplendent Ceylon welcomes discerning Indian guests back and has partnered with Jetpooling to […]
An Indian-American political group has planned to spend $10 million for the 2020 elections aimed at helping more members of the community win political office from Congress down to school boards, a media report said. “This is a pivotal moment for our community and our country,” The American Bazaar reported on Wednesday citing advocacy group […]
Keeping the consumers’ evolving entertainment needs at the fore, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) announced the launch of its much-loved content brand Zindagi, on its digital entertainment platform, ZEE5. Zindagi’s shows have been highly appreciated by audiences in India earlier for its realistic appeal, superlative character portrayals, captivating performances and its ability to satiate the […]
Chandrikapersad Santokhi has been elected the President of Suriname by the Latin American country’s National Assembly, according to media reports. A former Justice Minister, Santokhi of the Progressive Reform Party (PRP) was elected unopposed on Monday, the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) reported on Monday. He will succeed Desi Bouterse, a former military strongman, whose National […]
India’s Kritika Pandey was on Tuesday awarded the 5,000 pound Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2020 for “The Great Indian Tee and Snakes” in a virtual ceremony here. The Asian Regional Winner beat challengers from four other contenders in the final round. “This is an incredible moment; I don’t know what to say. The award is […]