Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
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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Pavan Subramani Wins $25,000 for AI Research
A 17-year-old Indian American student from West Virginia is gaining recognition for research that could help scientists investigate potential medicines more efficiently. Pavan Subramani, a senior at Morgantown High School, has been named a 2026 Davidson Fellow and awarded a $25,000 scholarship for developing an …
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Madhusmita Misra to Lead Pediatrics at WashU
Madhusmita Misra, an accomplished pediatric endocrinologist and physician-scientist, has been selected to lead the Edward Mallinckrodt Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Starting January 4, 2027, she will also become pediatrician-in-chief at BJC HealthCare’s St. Louis Children’s Hospital. …
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Indian-Origin Siblings Help Texas Children Access Books
Indian-origin siblings Rohan and Anya Satija have turned a small fundraising initiative into a nonprofit organization supporting education and mental health among children across Texas. Through their Austin-based Let’s Learn Foundation, they have distributed 100,000 books, 125,000 learning supplies, and thousands of mental health kits. …
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Amardeep Sharma Wins Banking Excellence Award in London
Indian finance executive Amardeep Sharma has received international recognition for his contributions to banking and investment management. He was presented with the Excellence in Banking & Finance award at the Indo-European Business Forum (IEBF) Awards 2026, held at London’s House of Lords on October 14. …
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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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