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Indian-American gender equality advocate and philanthropist Sharmila Mona Sinha has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, becoming only the second woman of Indian origin to receive the distinction. Continue reading Sharmila Mona Sinha Inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Indian-American student Aryash Shyam, 14, has won a national writing prize for “The Weight of Lead,” adding literary recognition to achievements spanning space biology, AI, robotics and science communication. Continue reading At 14, Aryash Shyam Wins National Writing Prize for Historical Fiction
A Hindu temple in Richmond Heights, Ohio, was attacked with bricks while priests and devotees were inside, prompting calls for an investigation into a possible hate crime. Continue reading Ohio Hindu Temple Attacked With Bricks While Priests, Devotees Were Inside
Indian-American student Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi is headed to the national finals of the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge with research inspired by her grandfather’s struggle with persistent heartburn. Continue reading Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi Named National Finalist in 2026 Junior Innovators Challenge
Indian-American psychiatrist Dr. Meera Narasimhan received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, recognizing nearly three decades of work expanding mental health care to rural and underserved communities. Continue reading Meera Narasimhan Receives South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
Indian-American physician-scientist Dr. Geeta Krishna Swamy has been named dean of Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, becoming its 19th leader. Continue reading Geeta Swamy Named Dean of Boston University Medical School
Indian-American high school senior Amritha Praveen has earned the 2026 Congressional Award Gold Medal, with much of her remarkable journey in service, STEM and autism research inspired by her younger brother. Continue reading Amritha Praveen Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal, Inspired by Brother With Autism
The Indian-educated engineer and Silicon Valley executive brings more than two decades of experience at Microsoft, Meta, Brex and Character.AI to Disney’s newly created role. Continue reading Karandeep Anand Makes History as Disney’s First Chief Technology Officer
Six Indian-American students have earned prestigious 2026 Davidson Fellowships for scientific research tackling challenges ranging from aviation safety and crop disease to nuclear energy, malaria prevention and drug discovery. Continue reading Six Indian-American Students Earn Prestigious Davidson Fellowships
Former NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan becomes the first Indian-American to receive the NAE’s Arthur M. Bueche Award, honoring his leadership in U.S. science, technology and innovation policy. Continue reading Scientist Sethuraman Panchanathan Becomes First Indian-American to Receive NAE’s Bueche Award