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Sunil Amrith Wins British Academy Book Prize 2025
Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith has been awarded the 2025 British Academy Book Prize, a £25,000 honor recognizing outstanding non-fiction works. His book, The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years, offers a sweeping account of how human activity has shaped the planet …
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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
India and United States flags together realtions textile cloth fabric texture 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. … -
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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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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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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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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Indian Jahnavi Dangeti joins US Titan Space as candidate
Jahnavi Dangeti, a student from Lovely Professional University (LPU), is set to participate as an astronaut candidate in Titan Space Industries’ 2029 orbital mission. Currently pursuing her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she will undergo a rigorous three-year training under the ASCAN (Astronaut Candidate) …
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Indian-American Doctors Unite at AAPI’s 43rd Meet
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 Authors Rewriting American Literary Landscape
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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9 Indian-Origin CEOs Leading Global Powerhouses Today
Across industries and continents, Indian-origin executives are leading some of the world’s most powerful companies, reshaping innovation and strategy at a global scale. These nine leaders have roots in India’s rich academic traditions—ranging from IITs and IIMs to top international universities—and now stand at the …
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Dr Muskan Dubey Tops Xavier University Graduation Class
Medical graduate Dr Muskan Dubey has achieved the highest academic honor at Xavier University School of Medicine, being named valedictorian of the Class of 2026 during the university’s commencement ceremony held on May 15. The celebration marked an important milestone for graduates from both the …
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Jay Vaingankar Seeks Historic New Jersey Congress Seat
As New Jersey heads toward a closely watched Democratic primary, 28-year-old former White House official Jay Vaingankar is positioning himself as a candidate of generational change, aiming to bring younger leadership into American politics. He is also seeking to make history by becoming both the …
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Fortune Lists Seven Indian Women Globally Powerful
Fortune Magazine has unveiled its annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, highlighting influential female leaders shaping industries across the globe. This year’s edition features seven women of Indian origin, six of whom are based in the United States, while one represents India. …
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Chandra Couple Funds AI Professorship at Binghamton
Subhachandra Chandra, an alumnus of Binghamton University, along with his wife Nandita Chandra, has announced the creation of a new endowed professorship at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. The initiative is aimed at strengthening research that explores innovative applications of …
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Indian Americans Rally Outside Pakistan Consulate in Chicago Over Pahalgam Attack
On April 28, 2025, more than 800 Indian Americans gathered outside the Pakistan Consulate in Chicago to protest the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The peaceful demonstration, organized by the U.S.-India Community Foundation and over 25 local organizations, called for justice for the victims and …
