Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
Dr Muskan Dubey Tops Xavier University Graduation Class
Medical graduate Dr Muskan Dubey has achieved the highest academic honor at Xavier University School of Medicine, being named valedictorian of the Class of 2026 during the university’s commencement ceremony held on May 15. The celebration marked an important milestone for graduates from both the …
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Jay Vaingankar Seeks Historic New Jersey Congress Seat
As New Jersey heads toward a closely watched Democratic primary, 28-year-old former White House official Jay Vaingankar is positioning himself as a candidate of generational change, aiming to bring younger leadership into American politics. He is also seeking to make history by becoming both the …
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IISc Launches Quantum Startup Innovation Centre
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Wadhwani Foundation have jointly introduced the Wadhwani-IISc Innovation Centre along with a dedicated quantum startup acceleration platform. These initiatives are designed to strengthen India’s deep-tech ecosystem and accelerate the journey of scientific research toward real-world commercial applications. …
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Fortune Lists Seven Indian Women Globally Powerful
Fortune Magazine has unveiled its annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, highlighting influential female leaders shaping industries across the globe. This year’s edition features seven women of Indian origin, six of whom are based in the United States, while one represents India. …
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Chandra Couple Funds AI Professorship at Binghamton
Subhachandra Chandra, an alumnus of Binghamton University, along with his wife Nandita Chandra, has announced the creation of a new endowed professorship at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. The initiative is aimed at strengthening research that explores innovative applications of …
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Indian American Leads NASA Operations And Lunar Missions
Amit Kshatriya’s journey from watching rocket launches as a child in Houston to becoming a key leader at NASA reflects a remarkable career in space exploration. Now serving as Associate Administrator, he holds one of the highest civilian roles at the agency, overseeing operations and …
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Southern California Celebrates Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Event
A large scale cultural gathering in Southern California marked Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with vibrant celebrations, bringing together hundreds of attendees. Hosted by Shivaji Maharaj America Parivar, the event transformed Kennedy High School into a lively venue filled with music, performances, and community spirit, honouring Chhatrapati …
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Dr Manu Vora Wins Prestigious US Leadership Award
Dr Manu K. Vora, an Indian American nonprofit leader, has been honoured with a prestigious leadership award in the United States, recognising his long standing contribution to social impact and organisational excellence. The recognition was presented by the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality …
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Delaware Honors Sadhguru For Global Humanitarian Work
The Governor of Delaware has officially recognised Sadhguru for his global contributions as a spiritual leader, humanitarian, author, and environmental advocate. The proclamation, signed by Governor Matthew Meyer on April 15, highlights Sadhguru’s influence in inspiring millions worldwide through teachings rooted in yogic sciences adapted …
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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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