Panera Bread Appoints Santhosh Kumar as Chief Information Officer

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 25, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast-casual restaurant industry, has announced the appointment of Santhosh Kumar as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 12, 2025. Kumar will report directly to Interim CEO Paul Carbone and will be responsible...

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal Becomes First in Texas to Earn Prestigious MASGE Title

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 25, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has honored Dr. Prabhleen Chahal, MD, FASGE, FACG, with the distinguished title of Master Endoscopist and the designation of Master of ASGE (MASGE). This recognition places Dr. Chahal among an elite group of...

Kash Patel Becomes First Indian-American FBI Director

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 21, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight

In a historic decision, the United States Senate confirmed Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), making him the first Hindu and Indian-American to lead the agency. Patel’s confirmation by a narrow 51-49 vote signals a major...

Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam Appointed as UPMC Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology Research Excellence

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 21, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight

The University of Pittsburgh has announced the prestigious appointment of Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology Research Excellence, effective March 1, 2025. This recognition highlights Dr....

Sunil Amrith Appointed as Director of Yale’s MacMillan Center

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 15, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight

Yale University has announced the appointment of Sunil Amrith as the new Henry R. Luce Director of the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies. A distinguished historian specializing in human migration and global environmental history,...

Ashutosh Chilkoti Honored with 2025 Technology Innovation and Development Award

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Feb 12, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight

The Society for Biomaterials has recognized Dr. Ashutosh Chilkoti, an eminent Indian-American biomedical engineer, with its prestigious 2025 Technology Innovation and Development Award. This honor acknowledges his groundbreaking contributions to biomaterials research,...