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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
Indian-American engineer and entrepreneur Manmohan Singh Kalsi and his wife, Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi, have committed $4 million to the University of Houston, giving back to the American institution that Kalsi credits with helping launch his remarkable journey from a young immigrant and graduate student to a successful engineer, inventor and business owner. Continue reading Manmohan Singh Kalsi, Wife Gift $4 Million to University of Houston
Indian-American couple Anuradha and Dr. Vikas Sinha are giving $20 million to the University of North Texas to establish a new college dedicated to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics – a landmark investment in education and the next generation of technology leaders. Continue reading Indian-American Couple Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Give $20 Million to UNT for New AI College
The U.S. House of Representatives fell silent this week for the victims of the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as lawmakers paid tribute to those who died and turned their thoughts to thousands still missing – among them dozens of Indian-Americans whose families are desperately waiting for word that their loved ones are alive. Continue reading US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing
President Donald Trump has pledged U.S. assistance to Nepal following catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, offering the country “anything they want” as American officials work to locate about 90 U.S. citizens who remain unaccounted for, including dozens of Indian-Americans. Continue reading Trump Pledges U.S. Support for Nepal as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced opposition to an upcoming Madison Square Garden event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing his belief in a pluralistic and secular India while acknowledging the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel the privately organized gathering. Continue reading Mamdani Opposes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden Event
The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing November 8, 2026, as Diwali Day, celebrating the Festival of Lights and expressing its “deepest respect” for the Indian-American community in California and the broader Indian diaspora worldwide. Continue reading California Assembly Recognizes Diwali Day, Expresses ‘Deepest Respect’ for Indian-Americans
President Donald Trump has endorsed Indian-American Republican Saritha Komatireddy in the race for New York attorney general, touting the former federal prosecutor and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) chief of staff as the candidate to unseat Democratic incumbent Letitia James in November. Continue reading President Trump Endorses Indian-American Saritha Komatireddy for New York Attorney General
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked India’s 80th Independence Day by joining the Queens India Day Parade, celebrating the occasion as the city’s first Indian-American mayor. Continue reading Zohran Mamdani Attends India Day Parade as New York City’s First Indian-American Mayor