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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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 …

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