Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
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
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. His trip was a heartfelt journey to rediscover the places and people that shaped his …
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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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