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Aditya Kunjapur wins BII Science Prize for Innovation
Aditya Kunjapur, an Indian American biomolecular engineer, has been awarded the 2024 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation for his groundbreaking research aimed at improving the effectiveness of bacterial vaccines. This prestigious prize recognizes scientists who excel in bridging the gap between life sciences …
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Dr. Ashish S. Patel named chief at Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a premier acute pediatric facility in Arizona, has appointed Ashish S. Patel, MD, an Indian American, as physician-in-chief of its expanding health system. Dr. Patel now heads four of the hospital’s eight clinical centers, including Emergency and Diagnostic Medicine, the Center for …
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GOPIO convention: Diaspora Indian opportunities
The annual convention of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is scheduled to take place from April 26 to April 28 in New Jersey, under the theme “Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India’s Big Manifest Future.” According to a press release, the …
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Bhavini Patel loses to Summer Lee in PA 12th district
Bhavini Patel, an Indian American, faced defeat in her attempt to unseat progressive Democrat Rep. Summer Lee in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. Lee secured nearly 61 percent of the votes, confirming the strength of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Western Pennsylvania. During …
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Mati Carbon Wins $50M XPRIZE for Rock-Based CDR
Mati Carbon, a U.S.-based startup founded by Indian American entrepreneur Shantanu Agarwal, has won the $50 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal award backed by Elon Musk’s foundation. Beating out 1,300 teams from 88 nations, Mati stood out for its sustainable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy using …
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Three Indian Americans Win 2025 Flinn Scholarship
Twenty high school seniors from Arizona have been named recipients of the 2025 Flinn Scholarship, the state’s most prestigious merit-based award, according to a press release dated April 17, 2025. Among them are three Indian American students — Jishnu Nayak, Smilangi Sidhugari, and Sudeep Vattikuti …
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Indian Americans Rally in NYC Against Terrorism
Members of the Indian American community gathered at Times Square, New York City, to protest the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The rally honored the lives of innocent tourists who were tragically killed. Participants held signs with messages such as “Hindu Lives …
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Bold Indian-American Leaders Reshape US Politics Today
Indian-Americans are emerging as powerful political figures, stepping away from quiet support roles to take the lead with bold agendas. Saikat Chakrabarti, a Harvard graduate and ex-Stripe engineer, chose activism over comfort. As co-founder of Justice Democrats and former chief of staff to AOC, he’s …
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Jhaanvi Ganesh addresses HinduACTion briefing
Jhaanvi Ganesh, a Rutgers University student, highlighted the marginalization faced by Hindu students in academic environments during a Congressional briefing on Hinduphobia arranged by HinduACTion. Studying public health, Ganesh serves as the Northeast Regional Coordinator of Hindu Yuva, a prominent student organization present in over …
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Indian-Americans Hold ‘Havan’ for PM Modi’s Re-election
Silicon Valley-based Indian-American technology professionals conducted a special ‘havan’ at a Hindu temple to seek divine blessings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Organized by the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), USA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the ‘havan’ …
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Nithya Raman clinches a seat on the LA City Council
Nithya Raman, an Indian American urban planner, secured re-election to her Los Angeles City Council seat, surpassing 50% in the March 5 election, avoiding a November runoff. Making history in November 2020 by unseating a council incumbent, Raman faced a tough race, challenged by opponents …
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Yogesh Raut wins Jeopardy! Championship
Yogesh Raut, a Washington-based Indian American blogger, freelance writer, and podcaster, secured a notable victory by winning the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (ToC), claiming the esteemed $250,000 grand prize. His triumph also granted him a coveted spot in the forthcoming Jeopardy! Masters competition, where …
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Indian-Origin Trailblazers: Transforming Global Industries
Indian-origin individuals have made remarkable contributions across the globe, leaving a significant impact in fields like technology, healthcare, business, arts, and politics. Tech Innovators Leading Change Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, are prime examples of Indian talent reshaping the …
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy commends PM Modi, hailing India’s reliability.
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-American Republican candidate for the United States Presidential Polls, expressed admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasized the importance of India as a reliable partner. In a recent Instagram video, Ramaswamy openly shared his views on India, PM Modi, and …
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Morrisville, NC’s Councilman Satish Garimella runs again on his track record.
Indian American Satish Garimella, in his eighth year on the Morrisville, NC, Town Council, seeks a third term, aiming to capitalize on his eight-year tenure. Morrisville, part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, boasts a significant Indian American population, comprising 46% of its 32,000 residents. Garimella, …
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Arogyaswami Paulraj receives IET Faraday medal.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK has bestowed the 2023 Faraday Medal upon Arogyaswami Paulraj, a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and an advisor to Celesta Capital. This prestigious award was presented to Dr. Paulraj during a ceremony in London, marking …
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Two Indian-American Scientists Receive Top US Scientific Honor
At the White House, US President Joe Biden presented the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to two distinguished Indian American scientists. Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh received these prestigious awards during the ceremony, where President Biden also recognized leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators. …
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Rahul Mathur appointed Alphawave IP CFO.
Rahul Mathur, an Indian American, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Alphawave IP Group plc, a UK-based technology services company. His role is set to commence on October 30, 2023. Alphawave IP Group serves clients across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, …
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Ishan Sharma, Indian-Canadian Basketball Prodigy Chooses UVA
Ishan Sharma, a rising basketball talent originally from India but now residing in Canada, has committed to playing for the University of Virginia in the upcoming season. The 6’5″ shooting guard, highly esteemed in the 2024 class, publicly declared his commitment on social media. This …
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Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian Honored with ASEI Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI), an organization dedicated to pioneering engineering innovations, bestowed its esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award upon Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, during its 35th National Convention held in Southfield, Michigan. This recognition was part of the ASEI …
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