Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
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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Oakland’s Janani Ramachandran Seeks 45-Day Data Center Halt
Oakland City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran has called for a 45-day pause on approvals for new data centers, giving city officials time to examine the facilities’ potential environmental and economic effects. Ramachandran, who represents District 4, wants Oakland to review its existing regulations as the number …
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NIH Launches AI Tool to Link Biomedical Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced an experimental research tool designed to help scientists better understand how individual biomedical studies connect with the broader body of scientific evidence. Called Linked Discoveries, the new platform was launched on September 24 by the NIH’s National …
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Indian-Origin Leaders Attend Trump-Xi White House Dinner
Five prominent Indian-origin figures were among the guests at a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The gathering brought together senior government officials, business executives, technology leaders and other high-profile personalities during Xi’s visit to the …
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Indian-Origin Executives Earn Spots on TIME’s 2026 List
Several Indian-origin business leaders have been featured in TIME’s 2026 list of executives recognized for their influence across technology, data and digital innovation. The list highlights professionals working in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to retail technology, financial services and enterprise transformation. Among …
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Indian Scientists Among AGU 2026 Award Recipients
Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam have been selected among the recipients of the American Geophysical Union’s 2026 awards, recognizing contributions to research, education and innovation across Earth and space sciences. Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in …
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8 Indian Americans Named to TIME100 AI 2026
Eight Indian Americans have been recognized on TIME magazine’s 2026 TIME100 AI list, highlighting their influence across artificial intelligence, technology, scientific research, health care, policy and the future of employment. The recognition underscores the growing role of Indian-American professionals in shaping how AI is developed …
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Indian-American Voters Show Strong Midterm Enthusiasm
Indian-American voters are displaying considerable enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, while Democratic candidates have established a notable lead among the community, according to findings from the latest Asian American Voter Survey. The national survey found that 92% of registered Indian-American voters expect …
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