What the numbers say this week (Dec 25-31, 2020)
Ekta Ekta
Anthem of resistance “Bella Ciao” goes Punjabi at India farmers’ protest site
Punjabi rendition created by 27-year-old goes viral amongst farm bill protestors in India. Called the anthem of resistance, "Bella Ciao" now has a brand-new Punjabi version called "Wapas Jao" ("Go back"), reflecting solidarity with the farmers’ protest. The song is...
Amazon Wholesale India revenue plunges 70%
Amazon Wholesale faces huge decline due to change in India’s FDI regulations. Amazon India’s wholesale branch which is the business-to-business (b2b) arm of the American e-commerce company, saw a decline of 70% in its revenue at Rs. 33,880 million ($460.51...
Seven US lawmakers write to Pompeo to take up farmers’ protest issue with India
Letter raises serious concerns on behalf of Sikh Americans and others with roots and land in India A group of seven prominent American lawmakers—one Republican and six Democrats including Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal—have written to US Secretary of State...
Canada immigration-seekers don’t need all degrees assessed
Canada has eased documentation on educational qualifications recently, and the new rule will be applicable to many Indian citizens wishing to emigrate. Those who have a PhD do not need to send a bachelor’s or master’s degree for evaluation. Many...
Lawmakers urge Biden to speed up EAD
Indian American legislators are among 60 lawmakers who have written to urge the impending Biden administration to renew the H4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Reps (Dem) Pramila Jayapal of Washington, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Ami Bera and Ro Khanna of...
Republicans nix Pelosi, Trump agreement on increased Covid relief check
US President asks Congress to raise Covid check amount to $2,000, but House Republicans do not arrive at a consensus, effectively rejecting the proposal for the increase. Our Bureau WASHINGTON: On Thursday, Republicans in the House of Representatives effectively rejected...
US finance corp to invest $54 mn in India’s infra fund
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is in its final round of fundraising for development projects. Our Bureau US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced Monday that it will invest $54 million in equity for India’s National Investment and...
Reddy appointed Biden’s director of speechwriting
Our Bureau WASHINGTON: President-Elect Joe Biden’s tryst with diversity continued on Tuesday as he picked two more people from ethnic minority communities among five people he appointed to various White House functions. Among six staff members that were named, Vinay...