Indiana University appoints Rahul Shrivastav vice president for student success

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 8, 2026 | Pulse

Indiana University has appointed Indian American academic leader Rahul Shrivastav as vice president for student success, giving him responsibility for university-wide efforts to improve student experiences and graduation outcomes. The appointment took effect...

Formation Bio appoints Anirvan Ghosh head of translational sciences

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 8, 2026 | Pulse

Indian American neuroscientist and biotechnology executive Anirvan Ghosh has joined Formation Bio as senior vice president and head of translational sciences, bringing decades of experience in academic research, pharmaceutical development and biotech leadership to the...

Satya Nadella to receive nation’s highest technology honor

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 7, 2026 | Pulse

Indian American technology leader Satya Nadella will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the United States’ highest honor for technological achievement. The White House disclosed the recognition on Oct. 7, one day before President Donald Trump was...

Biometrics pioneer Anil K. Jain joins ROC board of directors

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 6, 2026 | Pulse

Indian American computer scientist Anil K. Jain has joined the board of directors of ROC, a Denver-based company developing biometric, video analytics and digital evidence technology. The company announced the appointment on Oct. 6, effective Oct. 5. Jain is a...

Shivang Mehta Is Building an Independent Film Studio Around Identity, Persistence and Creative Freedom

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 26, 2026 | Pulse

For Shivang Mehta, filmmaking has never followed a perfectly straight path. The Los Angeles-based filmmaker has worked across television production, writing, directing and producing before building Mehta Studios, an independent production company through which he is...