NRI NEWS

Over a thousand Indian-American medical professionals gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, from July 24 to 27, 2025, for the 43rd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly hosted by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). The landmark event, held at the Cincinnati Marriott and the …

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Indian‑origin writers in the United States are doing more than just writing—they are mapping new territories of identity, memory, and language. With educational paths that span continents and lives rooted in both familial tradition and personal ambition, these storytellers weave together worlds, giving voice to …

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Indian American entrepreneur Balki Iyer is transforming the clean energy sector with his New York-based startup, Bridge Green Upcycle. A Binghamton University alumnus, Iyer blends cutting-edge technology with a deeply personal mission—recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries to reduce emissions and reclaim valuable minerals. His company operates …

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In a major community event in Edison, NJ, gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli officially named Sridhar Chillara as Chairman of the South Asian American Coalition for Jack 2025. This appointment marks a significant push to engage over 1 million South Asian residents across New Jersey ahead …

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Indian Americans have achieved a significant milestone in the United States pharmacy sector as three of their own hold presidential positions concurrently in major organizations. Anandi Law, serving as president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Nishaminy Kasbekar, president of the American Society …

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Several Indian American early-stage investors are among Business Insider’s top contributors to startup success in ‘The Seed 100’ list this year. They play pivotal roles in realizing the ambitions of startup founders by providing crucial initial support and backing innovative ideas. These investors are not …

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Radhika Chennakeshavula joins Silicon Labs as CIO Radhika Chennakeshavula will become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Silicon Labs on April 24, 2024. Silicon Labs is a leader in safe, intelligent wireless technologies for a more linked world. In addition to managing enterprise applications, coordinating …

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Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has been honored with the 2023 Public Officials Award by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for his remarkable contributions to clean water legislation and advocacy for water safety. The award recognizes his documented and significant efforts in these areas, leading …

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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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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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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, 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, 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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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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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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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, 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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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, 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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