Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
Indian American Scientist Wins Harrington Prize 2026
Indian American physician-scientist Dr Arul Chinnaiyan has been jointly awarded the 13th Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, alongside Dr Charles L Sawyers, in recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to prostate cancer research and precision oncology. The award highlights their transformative work that has reshaped …
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Seven Indian American Women Make Barron’s List
Seven Indian American women have been featured in Barron’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance, highlighting their growing leadership presence in top global financial institutions. The recognition reflects their influential roles in banking, asset management, and investment strategy across major …
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Indian American Nithya Raman Challenges LA Mayor Bass
Indian American politician Nithya Raman has emerged as a key challenger in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, positioning herself as a strong contender against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. A recent UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, shows …
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Indian American Leads Record IPL Royals Buyout
In a landmark moment for global cricket and sports investment, Indian American entrepreneur Kal Somani is leading a US-based consortium that has agreed to acquire the Rajasthan Royals franchise in a deal valued at 1.63 billion dollars. The transaction is set to become the most …
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Ervad Zarrir Bhandara honoured for 600 blood donations
Indian American philanthropist Ervad Zarrir Bhandara was honored at the Jamshedi Navroze celebrations held by the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) in Los Angeles, where he was recognized for his decades-long humanitarian service and record-setting blood donations. The Consul General of India in Los Angeles, …
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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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