Pratima Mani wins Emmy with ‘The Late Show’ writing team

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 5, 2026 | Pulse

South Asian American comedy writer and performer Pratima Mani has won an Emmy as part of the writing team behind “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The Television Academy announced the winners during the first night of the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 5 in Los...

Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy its next president and CEO

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 3, 2026 | Pulse

Adobe has selected Indian American technology executive Anil Chakravarthy as its next president and chief executive officer. He will join the company’s board of directors when he takes office on Dec. 1, succeeding Shantanu Narayen, who will move into the role of...

Vir Thanvi named co-chair of WashingtonExec Space Council

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 2, 2026 | Pulse

Indian American aerospace executive Vir Thanvi has been named co-chair of the WashingtonExec Space Council, a forum connecting leaders from government, industry and academia around the priorities shaping the U.S. space enterprise. Thanvi is senior vice president of...

University of New Mexico names Radhakrishna Sureshkumar engineering department chair

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 1, 2026 | Pulse

Indian American chemical engineer Radhakrishna “Suresh” Sureshkumar has been named chair of the University of New Mexico Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He will begin the position in January 2027 following a national search. Sureshkumar will join...

Preetha Ram Is Investing in a More Inclusive Future of Healthcare

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 29, 2026 | Pulse

Dr. Preetha Ram has built a career that refuses to fit into a single category. She has been a scientist, university leader, educator, entrepreneur, technologist, mentor and venture investor. Today, as a Managing Partner at Pier 70 Ventures, she brings those different...