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Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita.

Krishnakant Patel, Kash Patel’s uncle, expressed his pride and happiness over his nephew’s appointment as FBI Director, highlighting the significance of Patel’s oath-taking ceremony. Krishnakant Patel, while speaking to the news agency ANI, said that the FBI Director’s gesture of taking oath by placing his hand on the Bhagavad Gita is a big thing, as he kept his culture alive.

“I want to say that he took oath on the Bhagavad Gita, which shows that he will keep his Indian culture alive abroad. That is the biggest thing,” he said.

Patel’s uncle told ANI that his ancestral place at Bhadran village is managed by him.

“My village is in Bhadran, Anand district. He has a house in Bhadran village. Kash Patel’s father Raman Bhai Patel, is my brother,” he said.

He added that he would contact Patel soon, as they hadn’t talked for long. The uncle further said that he was extremely glad about Kash Patel’s appointment.

“I found out yesterday itself that he has become the FBI’s director. I am very happy about it. We have not contacted him for a long time. We will do it now,” he said.

Kash Patel, the newly elected Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), remembered his Indian roots, while also highlighting the grandiosity of the ‘American Dream’, during his swearing-in ceremony on Friday (local time).

Notably, Patel took the oath on the Bhagavad Gita. His girlfriend and family stood beside him as he recited the oath, and other family members were seated in the front row.

Anyone who thinks the American Dream is dead, look right here. You’re talking to a first-generation Indian kid who is about to lead the law enforcement community in the greatest nation on God’s Earth.” Patel said during his remark after being sworn in as FBI director.

‘American Dream’ is a term which generally refers to anyone who can achieve success through hard work in the United States.

President Droupadi Murmu hosted an “At Home” reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. The event spotlighted traditional delicacies, textiles, and performances from the five southern states.

On Republic Day 2025, President Droupadi Murmu hosted an “At Home” reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The event spotlighted traditional delicacies, textiles, and performances from the five southern states: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It was a melting pot of flavours, colours, and achievements. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, several Union ministers, as well as diplomats and eminent personalities from diverse fields. The Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was also the chief guest for this year’s Republic Day parade.

The guests were welcomed by a couple from one of the five southern states – Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala – in their mother tongues while wearing the region’s customes. The special invitees at the reception included ‘drone didis’, women achievers, agriculturists engaged in natural farming, and ‘divyang’ achievers. There was a brief performance of musicians from these states as well as a display of their textiles. Various dishes were served to the guests at the high tea. The “At Home” reception was inclusive for the ‘divyangjan,’ and there were people to assist them.

The ‘At Home’ reception was a heartfelt homage to southern India’s vibrant heritage, blending sumptuous cuisine with cultural elegance. With a notable guest list and hospitality traditions that left a lasting impression, the event captured the spirit of diversity and unity.

Union Budget 2025: Dahi Cheeni (curd and sugar) holds significant cultural and religious importance in Indian traditions.

Hours before delivering the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her team, visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In keeping with tradition, President Droupadi Murmu offered her dahi-cheeni (curd and sugar). The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the President shared pictures from the visit, capturing a warm moment where President Murmu, smiling, fed a spoonful of dahi-cheeni to Ms Sitharaman. Later, the Finance Minister also posed for photographs with delegates.

Significance Of Dahi Cheeni

Dahi Cheeni (curd and sugar) holds significant cultural and religious importance in Indian traditions. It is often seen as a symbol of blessings, as it is believed to bring sweetness and positivity into life. The combination is commonly offered during festivals or important events to invite good fortune, prosperity, and harmony. In religious rituals, especially when starting a new venture or celebrating milestones, people consume or offer Dahi Cheeni to seek blessings for success and happiness. It is also a customary offering during occasions like weddings or births, symbolizing the beginning of something sweet and prosperous.

After meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, Nirmala Sitharaman met the Union Cabinet and had the Budget approved. The Budget 2025 focuses on agriculture, food security, and rural development. Key initiatives include the Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna, benefiting 1.7 crore farmers in 100 low-productivity districts, and the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar to boost fox nut production. 

The Budget also introduces a six-year mission to improve pulses like tur, urad, and lentils, with central agencies buying them for four years. The Kisan Credit Card limit will also increase to Rs 75 lakh, helping farmers access more financial support.

The woman said that the sarcastic remarks from her colleagues left her “drained and depressed”.

In recent months, Reddit has become a popular platform for employees to share their job struggles and workplace concerns. Several subreddits have emerged where employees anonymously share their stories and also connect with others who face similar challenges. Now, an employee sparked a discussion online about Indian work culture after claiming that she faced passive-aggressive behaviour from her colleagues after returning from her Europe trip. In her post, titled “Just came back from Europe and I’m genuinely questioning what we’re doing in Indian workplaces”, the woman said that the sarcastic remarks from her colleagues left her “drained and depressed”. 

“I land back in India. I go to the office, feeling refreshed, smiling and instantly, the HR gives me that look. ‘Aaj toh madam Europe se time mil gaya?’ Another colleague chimes in: ‘Bas ghoom lo, kaam toh yahin karna hai na.’ All in that taunting, passive-aggressive tone we’ve mastered here,” the woman wrote. 

In the following lines, she claimed that she returned to over 200 unread emails, urgent messages and unplanned late-night meetings. “And the worst part? We glorify this. We wear burnout like a badge of honour. We think rest = laziness. If you take time off, you’re ‘not serious about your career,’” she continued. 

The woman further said that the whole situation left her feeling “drained, disconnected and low-key depressed”. “It’s like Europe reminded me what being human feels like and coming back here reminded me what being a corporate robot feels like,” she wrote, concluding her post.Since being shared, the post has gone viral, sparking a discussion about India’s work culture. 

“I am also in one of those teams wherein they chant “work is prayer” type slogans. I can totally relate to you, there are a lot of people I know working in the EU, and they mention the relaxed attitude and respect towards employees’ culture. I feel sad, but can’t do anything, cause for 90% of roles, if you resent/rebel against such a toxic environment and work culture, there are thousands who will replace you tomorrow, especially in the current market,” wrote one user. 

“Been there… Seen that… Problem is we have too many people. The capitalist overlords know if we don’t do gadha majdoori, someone else will do it and probably for lesser compensation,” commented another. 

“This is because Europe is a rich place, and if a country is rich, it takes good care of its citizens. India is a poor country, and all we have to offer to the world is our cheap labour, which is, believe me, heavily exploited here,” wrote a third user. 

“The problem is that the same European people take us for granted and make us work extra hours while travelling daily in worse conditions,” expressed one user.

Diljit also carried a lion-headed, jewel-studded kirpan (sword)

Bringing Punjabi pride and royalty to Hollywood’s biggest fashion event, the Met Gala 2025, singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh won hearts as he walked the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum wearing a turban (a symbol of Sikh identity), a kurta and a tehmat (a log tunic and draped bottoms).

To pay tribute to Sir Bhupinder Singh, the early 20th-century Maharaja of Patiala, Diljit’s team revealed that they wanted to bring the homage closer by actually wearing the Maharaja’s personal jewellery, but they were denied, as reported by The New York Times.

In 1928, the prince commissioned Cartier to make him a 1,000-carat diamond necklace—the largest necklace the French jeweller had ever made.

In an interview with The New York Times, Ms Devnani said that they tried to borrow that iconic Cartier necklace—a 1,000-carat diamond necklace made for the Maharaja of Patiala for the Met Gala night, to complete Diljit’s look.

However, they were denied as it sits sealed in a museum, so she commissioned the Indian jeweller Golecha to create jewellery inspired by the prince’s collection, including a turban brooch.

Despite the absence of the iconic Cartier necklace, the singer elevated his traditional look with a jewel-studded turban and a layered diamond necklace by Golecha’s Jewels.

Diljit also carried a lion-headed, jewel-studded kirpan (sword).

Hours after marking his iconic presence at Met Gala, Diljit took to Instagram and proudly flaunted his Punjabi culture, writing, “Main Hoon Punjab, #metgala. Inspired by the theme of Black Dandyism, I bring my turban, my culture, and my mother tongue “Punjabi ” to The MET GALA.

Apart from Diljit, the Indian stars who were present at the Met Gala this year were Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kiara Advani, Isha Ambani, Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, and Mona Patel.

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