Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
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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Indian-American Shailesh Jejurikar Named P&G CEO
India-born business leader Shailesh Jejurikar is set to take over as Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble (P&G), a leading American consumer goods company, starting January 1, 2026. The announcement has drawn praise from across the business community, including from Mahindra Group Chairman Anand …
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Indian Jahnavi Dangeti joins US Titan Space as candidate
Jahnavi Dangeti, a student from Lovely Professional University (LPU), is set to participate as an astronaut candidate in Titan Space Industries’ 2029 orbital mission. Currently pursuing her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she will undergo a rigorous three-year training under the ASCAN (Astronaut Candidate) …
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Indian-American Doctors Unite at AAPI’s 43rd Meet
Over a thousand Indian-American medical professionals gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, from July 24 to 27, 2025, for the 43rd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly hosted by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). The landmark event, held at the Cincinnati Marriott and the …
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Indian‑Origin Authors Rewriting American Literary Landscape
Indian‑origin writers in the United States are doing more than just writing—they are mapping new territories of identity, memory, and language. With educational paths that span continents and lives rooted in both familial tradition and personal ambition, these storytellers weave together worlds, giving voice to …
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9 Indian-Origin CEOs Leading Global Powerhouses Today
Across industries and continents, Indian-origin executives are leading some of the world’s most powerful companies, reshaping innovation and strategy at a global scale. These nine leaders have roots in India’s rich academic traditions—ranging from IITs and IIMs to top international universities—and now stand at the …
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Indian Americans Rally Outside Pakistan Consulate in Chicago Over Pahalgam Attack
On April 28, 2025, more than 800 Indian Americans gathered outside the Pakistan Consulate in Chicago to protest the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The peaceful demonstration, organized by the U.S.-India Community Foundation and over 25 local organizations, called for justice for the victims and …
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Veer Bal Diwas Celebrated in Dubai: IMF Honors Brave Young Heroes
To mark the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) held a significant event at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai, the UAE’s first Sikh Gurudwara. The event honored the enduring sacrifice of the Chhote Sahibzadas, Baba Zorawar Singh and …
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