Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday. She held the Bible in one hand, and their daughter Mirabel Rose in the other, as Vance placed his left hand on the religious text, and raising his right hand took the oath of office.
As we connected with the polymath chef, gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated book, 15-Minute Indian, we delved into her inspirations and culinary secrets behind her vibrant recipes—each one poised to transform home kitchens across the world.
In an exclusive chat with DARPAN, the UK-based Punjabi rockstar, singer, songwriter and entertainer gets candid about the second innings of his career, the evolution of South Asian music, embracing digital age and his vision for the future...all while he continues to add to his electrifying line-up of projects for the year!
In the realm of sports and athletics, we always celebrate and recognize sportspersons and in many cases try to mimic their game strategies and personal routines. But we seldom acknowledge their trainers with the same fervor and often do not give them enough credit. His life story, beginning in England, in a Sikh household, to becoming a globally renowned fitness and mental trainer, is yet another testimony to the unabated enthusiasm of the colorful community we call our own.
Before joining Apple, Parekh held various senior leadership roles at Thomson Reuters and General Motors, where he also had extensive global experience. An electrical engineer with a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Parekh has been at Apple for 11 years and currently leads Financial Planning and Analysis, G&A and Benefits Finance, Investor Relations, and Market Research.
Simran Khosla, a viral fitness sensation, full-stack nutritionist and weight-loss coach, has redefined the landscape of health and nutrition with her unique blend of traditional Indian practices and modern science.