Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
Indian Americans in the Trump 2.0 Administration
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed several Indian-Americans for prominent roles in his second-term Cabinet, marking a significant step toward increased diversity and representation in the uppermost levels of American governance. These appointments underscore the expanding impact of Indian-American professionals in influencing U.S. policy across …
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Indian-Origin CEOs Among Top 10 Highest-Paid Worldwide
Two Indian-origin CEOs are among the top 10 highest-paid leaders of S&P 500 companies. Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, ranks in this elite group with a total annual compensation of $151.4 million. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, is also on the list, earning $48.5 …
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Kaivan Munshi Appointed Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics at Yale
Yale University has named Kaivan Munshi, a leading researcher in economic development, the Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics. Munshi, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Economic Growth Center, has over 30 years of experience exploring the impact of community institutions …
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Three Indian Americans Named 2024 Moore Inventor Fellows
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced on September 19 that three Indian Americans have been selected as this year’s Moore Inventor Fellows. This annual fellowship aims to support scientist-inventors who develop innovative tools and technologies, with a focus on making significant advancements in scientific …
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S M Sehgal Foundation Wins National Water Award for Water Solutions
Dr. Surinder Mohan Sehgal and Edda Sehgal founded the S M Sehgal Foundation (SMSF), which received the 5th annual National Water Award 2024 from India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Best Civil Society category honored SMSF for its impactful efforts in tackling rural water scarcity …
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Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anand at UNGA Session
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New York on Monday, signaling a fresh push to normalize relations between the two countries. The engagement, taking place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General …
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Indian-Origin Students to Get IIT-H Internships via ATA
The American Telugu Association (ATA) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), aiming to connect Indian-origin students in the United States with their cultural and academic roots in India. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), IIT …
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Indian-Origin Emmy Winner to Be Felicitated at Cinema Fest
Indian-origin American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir is set to be recognized at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) in Arkansas this October. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning director will receive the Impact Award during the festival’s 34th edition, which opens on October 10. HSDFF is …
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Indian American Scientists Named 2025 Schmidt Polymaths
Two Indian American researchers, Arvind Murugan and Saad Bhamla, have been named among eight global scientists recognized as 2025 Schmidt Polymaths, an elite program that supports bold interdisciplinary research. Each honoree will receive funding of up to $2.5 million spread over five years, giving them …
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Chicago Hosts Viksit Bharat Run Celebrating Seva and Unity
The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in collaboration with MY Bharat (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports), the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, and FIA-Chicago, hosted the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 at Twin Lakes in Palatine, Illinois. The event formed part of the global initiative …
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