by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 11, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian American environmental scientist Meha Jain has been awarded the inaugural ASU-Science Prize for Transformational Impact, a prestigious honor recognizing early-career researchers whose work advances knowledge while demonstrably serving society. The prize,...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 11, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Vinod K. Dham, widely known as the father of the Pentium chip, has been awarded the William Howard Taft Medal for Notable Achievement by the University of Cincinnati. The medal is one of the university’s highest honors, recognizing alumni whose professional...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 10, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Brown University has expanded the leadership portfolio of Dr. Mukesh K. Jain, appointing him senior associate provost for life sciences, a strategic role that positions him to guide research, teaching, and cross‑disciplinary initiatives in one of the nation’s most...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 27, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian American author Megha Majumdar has been named the winner of the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, one of the most prestigious literary honors in the United States. The award recognizes her novel A Guardian and a Thief, a work that judges...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 23, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian-origin filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has secured two Oscar nominations, placing her among the most recognized documentary directors in this year’s Academy Awards cycle and reinforcing her position as a leading voice in American nonfiction cinema. The nominations...
