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Jhaanvi Ganesh addresses HinduACTion briefing
Jhaanvi Ganesh, a Rutgers University student, highlighted the marginalization faced by Hindu students in academic environments during a Congressional briefing on Hinduphobia arranged by HinduACTion. Studying public health, Ganesh serves as the Northeast Regional Coordinator of Hindu Yuva, a prominent student organization present in over …
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Indian-Americans Hold ‘Havan’ for PM Modi’s Re-election
Silicon Valley-based Indian-American technology professionals conducted a special ‘havan’ at a Hindu temple to seek divine blessings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Organized by the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), USA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the ‘havan’ …
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Nithya Raman clinches a seat on the LA City Council
Nithya Raman, an Indian American urban planner, secured re-election to her Los Angeles City Council seat, surpassing 50% in the March 5 election, avoiding a November runoff. Making history in November 2020 by unseating a council incumbent, Raman faced a tough race, challenged by opponents …
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Yogesh Raut wins Jeopardy! Championship
Yogesh Raut, a Washington-based Indian American blogger, freelance writer, and podcaster, secured a notable victory by winning the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (ToC), claiming the esteemed $250,000 grand prize. His triumph also granted him a coveted spot in the forthcoming Jeopardy! Masters competition, where …
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy commends PM Modi, hailing India’s reliability.
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-American Republican candidate for the United States Presidential Polls, expressed admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasized the importance of India as a reliable partner. In a recent Instagram video, Ramaswamy openly shared his views on India, PM Modi, and …
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Morrisville, NC’s Councilman Satish Garimella runs again on his track record.
Indian American Satish Garimella, in his eighth year on the Morrisville, NC, Town Council, seeks a third term, aiming to capitalize on his eight-year tenure. Morrisville, part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, boasts a significant Indian American population, comprising 46% of its 32,000 residents. Garimella, …
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Arogyaswami Paulraj receives IET Faraday medal.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK has bestowed the 2023 Faraday Medal upon Arogyaswami Paulraj, a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and an advisor to Celesta Capital. This prestigious award was presented to Dr. Paulraj during a ceremony in London, marking …
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Two Indian-American Scientists Receive Top US Scientific Honor
At the White House, US President Joe Biden presented the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to two distinguished Indian American scientists. Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh received these prestigious awards during the ceremony, where President Biden also recognized leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators. …
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Rahul Mathur appointed Alphawave IP CFO.
Rahul Mathur, an Indian American, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Alphawave IP Group plc, a UK-based technology services company. His role is set to commence on October 30, 2023. Alphawave IP Group serves clients across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, …
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Ishan Sharma, Indian-Canadian Basketball Prodigy Chooses UVA
Ishan Sharma, a rising basketball talent originally from India but now residing in Canada, has committed to playing for the University of Virginia in the upcoming season. The 6’5″ shooting guard, highly esteemed in the 2024 class, publicly declared his commitment on social media. This …
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Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian Honored with ASEI Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI), an organization dedicated to pioneering engineering innovations, bestowed its esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award upon Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, during its 35th National Convention held in Southfield, Michigan. This recognition was part of the ASEI …
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Apoorva Mehta exits Instacart $1.3 billion richer.
Apoorva Mehta, Instacart’s co-founder, has concluded his 11-year tenure with the online grocery-delivery giant, amassing a $1.3 billion fortune as the company went public. Mehta, who transitioned from CEO to executive chairman in August 2021, has now left his board position, passing the torch to …
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BlueVoyant names Amit Jasuja Chief Product Officer for Cybersecurity Growth.
BlueVoyant Cybersecurity company BlueVoyant has added technology executive Amit Jasuja to its executive leadership team as Chief Product Officer. Jasuja, based in Sydney, Australia, joins to strengthen BlueVoyant’s commitment to enhancing customer value and ensuring future growth. CEO James Rosenthal expressed excitement about Jasuja’s appointment, …
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Sally Shobana” Grimes: CEO of Diageo, Guinness, and Johnnie Walker Maker
Clif Bar & Company Spirits company Diageo has appointed Sally Grimes, an Indian American, as the Chief Executive Officer for North America, starting October 1st. This announcement was made by the global beverage giant, known for brands like Guinness and Johnnie Walker. Diageo highlighted Grimes’ …
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Nielsen Announces Karthik Rao as New CEO
Nielsen, a pioneer in audience measurement and data analytics, has appointed Karthik Rao as its new CEO, effective immediately. The current CEO, David Kenny, who has held the position since 2018, will transition into the role of executive chairman. Rao, who has been promoted to …
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OpenAI CEO Supports a Teen-Led Indian AI Startup
Induced AI, an emerging startup specializing in enterprise AI automation, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing $2.3 million in a recent funding round. This funding round attracted notable investors within the industry. One of the prominent figures in this investment was Sam Altman, a …
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Jenifer Rajkumar Bats for NYC as T20WC Venue
New York State Assemblywoman, Jenifer Rajkumar, has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider selecting New York City (NYC) as one of the host cities for the 2024 T20 World Cup. In a letter to ICC Chairman Greg Barclay, Rajkumar emphasized NYC’s status as …
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Two Indian Americans Named to Wisconsin Green Ribbon Commission.
Wisconsin State Governor Tony Evers has appointed two Indian Americans, Masood Akhtar and Kamaljit Kaur Jackson, to the State’s Green Ribbon Commission. The Commission was established in April to offer guidance on Wisconsin’s Green Innovation Fund, which represents the state’s first environmental and clean energy …
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Samir Mayekar, Obama Alumni, joins Chicago Federal Reserve as Visiting Scholar.
Samir Mayekar, a former top aide in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration, recently announced that he will be a “visiting scholar” at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In a social media post, the Indian American expressed his eagerness to contribute towards fostering an inclusive and …
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Neuroscientists receive McKnight Scholar Awards
Indian-origin neuroscientists Swetha Murthy and Karthik Shekhar have been recognized by the McKnight Foundation as recipients of the 2023 McKnight Scholar Awards. The foundation has chosen ten neuroscientists this year to receive the prestigious award. Swetha Murthy, an assistant professor at Vollum Institute, has been …
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