In a week marked by significant achievements, comebacks, and bold claims, India’s business, cultural, and technology landscapes are abuzz with news that stretches from the boardrooms of major conglomerates to the global stages of music and the digital frontiers of web hosting. Let’s take a closer look at the stories making headlines and the people behind them as of November 17, 2025.
Vedanta Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, has clinched top honors at the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) Spotlight Awards 2025, a global benchmark for excellence in corporate reporting. According to multiple reports, Vedanta’s subsidiaries—Vedanta Limited (VEDL) and Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)—secured spots among the world’s top 20 corporate reports, making Vedanta the only Indian conglomerate to achieve this feat.
HZL’s Integrated Report stood out, ranking 6th globally and 1st in India with a near-perfect score of 99.00. VEDL’s Integrated Report wasn’t far behind, grabbing the 11th spot globally and 2nd in India with a score of 98.00. On the digital front, VEDL’s Online/Digital Report also claimed 11th place worldwide, matching HZL’s high bar with a score of 99.00. The LACP Spotlight Awards 2025 attracted over 500 submissions from nearly a dozen countries, underscoring the significance of Vedanta’s achievement.
This recognition isn’t just about trophies and rankings. The LACP Spotlight Awards are widely respected for rewarding transparency, clarity, and effective communication in corporate reporting. As the awards panel noted, Vedanta’s reports were praised for their sharp storytelling, contemporary design, and clear messaging. HZL’s Integrated Annual Report for FY 2024-25 earned the Platinum Winner title worldwide in the $1–10 billion revenue category, while VEDL’s Integrated Annual Report received Gold Winner status in the $10+ billion segment. VEDL also clinched Platinum for its Online/Digital Report, cementing its place as a leader in digital corporate communication.
Industry observers suggest that this level of recognition could strengthen investor confidence in Vedanta and set new standards for Indian corporate communication on the global stage. The group’s commitment to transparency and best practices is seen as a model for others to follow, especially as stakeholders and regulators worldwide demand ever-greater accountability. And if you’re curious about Vedanta’s financial performance, the numbers are impressive: the company has returned +9.86% over the past month, +17.81% over six months, +16.38% over the last year, and a staggering +385.14% over five years.
Meanwhile, in the world of U.S. politics and immigration, Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani has made waves by claiming she influenced former President Donald Trump’s recent shift in stance on the H-1B visa program. The H-1B program, which allows U.S. technology companies to hire skilled workers from abroad, has long been a contentious issue—especially for the Indian diaspora.
Motwani, a Republican Party donor, revealed that she spoke directly with both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance about the value of bringing top Indian talent into the United States. “I have spoken to both JD Vance and President Trump about the fact that people like Rajeev Motwani and I would not have come easily into the US if the current H1B drama had been playing out in the 1980s,” Motwani posted on X, referencing her late husband, the renowned Stanford computer science professor Rajeev Motwani.
She described spending a weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach with what she called “unusual access to the president with very little effort.” Motwani expressed disappointment that other high net worth Indian-Americans are not actively lobbying in Washington, D.C., for Indian interests. “I wish there were more people doing this alongside me. Engaging with the current administration in Washington DC is easy and very, very doable. In fact, it is welcomed by everybody,” she wrote. Motwani went further, criticizing Indian-American billionaires for maintaining close ties only with Democrats and not supporting bipartisan efforts in the capital: “When I asked the usual Indian American billionaires why they are not helping our home country, most give the excuse that they know only the Democrats. This does not fly with me anymore.”
Her advocacy comes at a time when Trump, in a recent FOX interview, stated that America needs “certain types of talent” on the H-1B issue. The comment sent ripples through his MAGA base, as some interpreted it as an admission that the U.S. lacks sufficient homegrown talent. The Trump administration later clarified that while they welcome foreigners to study and train in the U.S., the expectation is for them to eventually return to their home countries. The debate over H-1B visas continues to stir passions on all sides, and Motwani’s bold lobbying has added a new layer to the ongoing conversation about America’s approach to skilled immigration and its relationship with India.
On the cultural front, Indian composer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is staging a remarkable comeback after years of battling substance addiction and health challenges. According to coverage in City Times and other outlets, Singh has relocated to Dubai, seeking safety, security, and a supportive environment. After a seven-year struggle that included heavy medication, mental health issues, and near-total withdrawal from public life, Singh is now “healed and hearty,” ready to reclaim his place in the music world.
His “My Story, World Tour 2026,” presented by Blu Blood, is set to kick off at Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena on February 6, 2026, before heading to cities across North America, Europe, and the UK. The Dubai performance will run over two hours and chronicle Singh’s journey through fame, adversity, and renewal. Notably, Singh has resolved not to repeat a single song in each country—except for a few classics—citing the viral nature of social media. “I was this stupid crazy guy who earned massive success at a young age, dipped and emerged again. If I listen to my lyrics from back then, I realise that the words were so juvenile… But people lapped it up. And it gave me a false sense of confidence where I felt, anything I performed, became a hit,” Singh told City Times.
He credits his family—parents, sister, and ex-wife—for supporting him through his darkest days. “There was a time I wouldn’t step out of my room for a year and a half, cut off from social media, and suffered major mood swings.” Now revitalized, Singh is collaborating with young writers to connect with Gen Z and has expressed a desire to work with legendary composer AR Rahman. He also offers a word of caution to his young fans: “When you are in your early thirties work hard and party less. Don’t celebrate your success too soon and hustle to earn your name, fame and money. You can always party later. And most importantly stay away from addiction.”
In the fast-evolving digital economy, Zordo MarketPlace, a recently launched web hosting company in India, is quickly making a name for itself. Reports highlight Zordo’s cutting-edge technology, transparent pricing, and standout customer service as key drivers of its early success. The company’s infrastructure—featuring NVMe SSD storage, cloud-optimized architecture, LiteSpeed web servers, and global CDN—ensures fast website loading and high security, critical for startups, bloggers, agencies, and eCommerce businesses alike.
Zordo’s range of services includes shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, cloud hosting, and domain registration, catering to everyone from beginners to advanced developers. Its transparent, affordable pricing and 24/7 technical support have earned it the title of one of India’s best web hosting providers, according to customer reviews and expert feedback.
From corporate boardrooms to global music stages and the digital marketplace, these stories capture the drive, resilience, and innovation shaping India’s present and future. Whether it’s Vedanta setting new benchmarks in transparency, Asha Jadeja Motwani influencing U.S. immigration policy, Honey Singh’s triumphant return, or Zordo MarketPlace powering the country’s digital ambitions, there’s no shortage of inspiration or intrigue this November.
