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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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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Indian-American investor hails Bhagwat’s faith in youth
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to New York has sparked conversations about India’s younger generation, the country’s future and the importance of stronger ties between India and the United States. His three-day American visit is part of the organization’s global outreach initiatives marking …
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From nuclear science to Cognizant CEO: Ravi Kumar S
Indian-American technology leader Ravi Kumar S has been named to TIME’s TIME100 AI 2026 list for the second consecutive year, recognizing his influence on enterprise artificial intelligence and the changing relationship between technology and the workforce. As the CEO of Cognizant, Kumar has focused on …
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Indian-American Writer Celebrates Raksha Bandhan Midair
Indian-American writer and youth advocate Sudhanshu Kaushik found an unexpected way to celebrate Raksha Bandhan this year when an Air India flight attendant tied a rakhi around his wrist during a flight. The lighthearted moment, filmed at 30,000 feet, quickly attracted attention online and offered …
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Aravind Srinivas Drives AI Shift With Perplexity
Aravind Srinivas has become a widely recognized figure in the world of artificial intelligence, especially after securing a major partnership between Perplexity AI and telecom giant Bharti Airtel. The deal, which grants 360 million Airtel users free access to Perplexity Pro for a year, has …
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Indian-American Shailesh Jejurikar Named P&G CEO
India-born business leader Shailesh Jejurikar is set to take over as Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble (P&G), a leading American consumer goods company, starting January 1, 2026. The announcement has drawn praise from across the business community, including from Mahindra Group Chairman Anand …
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