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Monank Patel Named USA Captain for T20 WC
Monank Patel has been appointed captain of the USA cricket team for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka. Ten key players from the team’s debut 2024 campaign, which featured a notable Super 8 stage finish and …
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Jaya Padmanabhan Takes Helm at American Community Media
American Community Media, a nationwide network supporting ethnic and community journalism, has named Jaya Padmanabhan as its new Executive Director beginning February 1, 2026. She succeeds founder Sandy Close, who is stepping back after decades of leadership to serve in an advisory capacity as Director …
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Indian American Entrepreneur Runs for Texas Congress
Abhiram Garapati, an Indian American originally from Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh, is vying for the Republican nomination in Texas’ 31st Congressional District ahead of the March 3, 2026 primary. Known for his distinctive cowboy persona, Garapati is a self-funded candidate who has financed his campaign entirely …
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IIMA, Tandons Launch Krishnamurthy Tandon AI School
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has announced a partnership with alumna Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and her husband Ranjan Tandon to create the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence. The initiative is supported by a $11 million (₹100 crore) philanthropic endowment. The MoU was …
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IMA, AAPI Collaborate To Empower Indian Medical Students
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is set to formalize a collaboration with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this Saturday. The partnership, announced during IMA’s 100th All-India Medical Conference (NATCON), will enable more than 900 Indian …
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Gabbard Warns Islamist Ideology Threatens Western Security
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a strong alert on global security challenges while addressing a conservative gathering in Florida on December 20. Speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, she connected extremist Islamist ideology to growing dangers confronting Western societies, emphasizing its broad and …
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Sundar Pichai Shares AI Christmas Post, Elon Reacts
Google CEO Sundar Pichai delighted social media users on December 25 by posting an AI-generated Christmas image on X (formerly Twitter). Using Google’s Gemini AI, the photo depicted a figurine of Pichai with his dog Jeffree in a snow globe before a snowy Golden Gate …
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Pramila Jayapal Revives Medicare For All Debate
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) is spearheading efforts to place Medicare for All back at the forefront of Democratic health care discussions. Drawing on fresh polling data, she aims to show House Democrats next month that the policy could appeal even in competitive districts the party …
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Punjabi Cultural Society Chicago Names 2026 Board
The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Punjabi culture, language, education, sports, and performing arts, has announced its executive board for 2026. The announcement reflects the organization’s continued focus on leadership, inclusion, and community engagement across the Chicagoland …
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SUNY Professor Renu Balyan Named AI Public Good Fellow
Dr. Renu Balyan, Assistant Professor at SUNY Old Westbury, has been selected for the State University of New York’s inaugural AI for the Public Good Fellows program. She joins 19 other faculty members recognized for their expertise in artificial intelligence research and its ethical applications. …
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Sunil Amrith Wins British Academy Book Prize 2025
Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith has been awarded the 2025 British Academy Book Prize, a £25,000 honor recognizing outstanding non-fiction works. His book, The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years, offers a sweeping account of how human activity has shaped the planet …
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Richard Verma Rejoins T. Rowe Price Board of Directors
T. Rowe Price Group has reappointed Richard Verma as an independent director on its Board of Directors, marking his return after a previous tenure from 2018 to 2023. Verma, who left the board to take a U.S. government position, currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer …
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Indian American Engineer Reconnects With Prayagraj Roots
India and United States flags together realtions textile cloth fabric texture After more than four decades in the United States, Rajan Ahuja, the first Indian American Port Commissioner of Corpus Christi, made an emotional return to his hometown, Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad. … -
Governor McKee Celebrates Diwali with Indian-American Community
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee joined the Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) – New England and the Indian-American community at the State House to celebrate Diwali. The event began with a traditional lamp lighting, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. Governor McKee extended warm wishes …
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Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anand at UNGA Session
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New York on Monday, signaling a fresh push to normalize relations between the two countries. The engagement, taking place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General …
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Indian-Origin Students to Get IIT-H Internships via ATA
The American Telugu Association (ATA) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), aiming to connect Indian-origin students in the United States with their cultural and academic roots in India. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), IIT …
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Indian-Origin Emmy Winner to Be Felicitated at Cinema Fest
Indian-origin American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir is set to be recognized at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) in Arkansas this October. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning director will receive the Impact Award during the festival’s 34th edition, which opens on October 10. HSDFF is …
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Indian American Scientists Named 2025 Schmidt Polymaths
Two Indian American researchers, Arvind Murugan and Saad Bhamla, have been named among eight global scientists recognized as 2025 Schmidt Polymaths, an elite program that supports bold interdisciplinary research. Each honoree will receive funding of up to $2.5 million spread over five years, giving them …
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Chicago Hosts Viksit Bharat Run Celebrating Seva and Unity
The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in collaboration with MY Bharat (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports), the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, and FIA-Chicago, hosted the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 at Twin Lakes in Palatine, Illinois. The event formed part of the global initiative …
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Aravind Srinivas Drives AI Shift With Perplexity
Aravind Srinivas has become a widely recognized figure in the world of artificial intelligence, especially after securing a major partnership between Perplexity AI and telecom giant Bharti Airtel. The deal, which grants 360 million Airtel users free access to Perplexity Pro for a year, has …
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