Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
Mani Skaria: From Texas Citrus Pioneer to India’s Citrus Revolution
Mani Skaria, hailing from Amayannor in Kerala, India, has become a pivotal figure in Texas’s citrus industry. His journey began as an aspiring civil servant, then a teacher in Jordan, and eventually led to a transformative agricultural career in the U.S. Skaria founded U.S. Citrus …
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Amish Shah Triumphs in Phoenix Area Democratic Primary
Indian American and former Arizona state Representative Amish Shah has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. This district encompasses parts of northeastern Phoenix and three affluent suburbs. Shah’s primary win paves the way for a highly contested election in November, …
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GIA Names Pritesh Patel as New CEO & President
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has officially named Pritesh Patel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Patel, currently serving as GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, will step into his new role on August 4. With nearly a decade of leadership at the Institute, …
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Indian American Drives Battery Recycling Breakthrough
Indian American entrepreneur Balki Iyer is transforming the clean energy sector with his New York-based startup, Bridge Green Upcycle. A Binghamton University alumnus, Iyer blends cutting-edge technology with a deeply personal mission—recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries to reduce emissions and reclaim valuable minerals. His company operates …
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Sridhar Chillara to Lead South Asians for Jack 2025
In a major community event in Edison, NJ, gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli officially named Sridhar Chillara as Chairman of the South Asian American Coalition for Jack 2025. This appointment marks a significant push to engage over 1 million South Asian residents across New Jersey ahead …
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Indian Americans lead top 3 US pharmacy organizations for the first time
Indian Americans have achieved a significant milestone in the United States pharmacy sector as three of their own hold presidential positions concurrently in major organizations. Anandi Law, serving as president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Nishaminy Kasbekar, president of the American Society …
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16 Indian Americans feature in Business Insider’s ‘The Seed 100’
Several Indian American early-stage investors are among Business Insider’s top contributors to startup success in ‘The Seed 100’ list this year. They play pivotal roles in realizing the ambitions of startup founders by providing crucial initial support and backing innovative ideas. These investors are not …
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Silicon Labs has appointed Radhika Chennakeshavula as its CIO
Radhika Chennakeshavula joins Silicon Labs as CIO Radhika Chennakeshavula will become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Silicon Labs on April 24, 2024. Silicon Labs is a leader in safe, intelligent wireless technologies for a more linked world. In addition to managing enterprise applications, coordinating …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi honored by WEF
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has been honored with the 2023 Public Officials Award by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for his remarkable contributions to clean water legislation and advocacy for water safety. The award recognizes his documented and significant efforts in these areas, leading …
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Aditya Kunjapur wins BII Science Prize for Innovation
Aditya Kunjapur, an Indian American biomolecular engineer, has been awarded the 2024 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation for his groundbreaking research aimed at improving the effectiveness of bacterial vaccines. This prestigious prize recognizes scientists who excel in bridging the gap between life sciences …
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