by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 21, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian American environmental policy scholar Aseem Prakash has joined Georgetown University as McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy, with a joint appointment at the university’s Earth Commons Institute. Georgetown announced the appointment on Sept. 21....
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 19, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Aashumi Mody saw a familiar problem hiding inside South Asian closets. Beautiful lehengas, saris, sherwanis and other occasion-wear pieces were being purchased for weddings and celebrations, worn once or twice, and then left untouched for years. At the same time,...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 18, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
The Walt Disney Company has named Indian-origin technology executive Karandeep Anand its first companywide chief technology officer, creating a senior leadership position that will oversee technology across the entertainment company. Anand will join Disney as senior...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 16, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian American attorney and public-policy leader Manav Kumar has been appointed chief legal officer of AECOM, the Dallas-based global infrastructure consulting firm. The appointment takes effect Oct. 3, when Kumar will also continue serving as corporate secretary. In...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 12, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Leena Hingnikar has built her legal career around some of the most personal and difficult moments a family can experience. A Certified Family Law Specialist based in Los Angeles, Hingnikar has practiced exclusively in family law for more than 15 years. Through...
