Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
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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The Rise and Rise of Indian-Americans: From Immigrants to Influencers
By Raj Shah When the first large waves of Indian immigrants began arriving in the United States in meaningful numbers after the mid-1960s, most came with little more than suitcases, degrees, and an almost stubborn faith that hard work could outrun hardship. They entered a …
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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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Indian-Americans are Not a Drain on America
They Are a Dividend America’s Fiscal Strength, Not Burden A New Look at Immigration and America’s Fiscal Future For decades, U.S. political debates have painted immigrants as fiscal burdens—taking jobs, consuming welfare, and straining public finances. Yet new economic research has overturned that narrative with …
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