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...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 23, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
The Consulate General of India in Los Angeles hosted its first major official event at its new Downtown Los Angeles office, marking an important moment for Indian American civic engagement and US-India economic collaboration on the West Coast. The convening, held in...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 22, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Four Indian American students have been selected as 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholars, a highly prestigious international graduate fellowship that fully funds a one-year Master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The announcement, made in...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 21, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian American hotelier Prakash Maggan has been named Chair of the Global Board of Directors for the IHG Owners Association for 2026, marking a significant leadership role within one of the hospitality industry’s most influential owner organizations. The appointment...
