by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 6, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, a distinguished Sri Lankan American astrophysicist and seasoned university administrator, has been named the next president of the California Institute of Technology, one of the United States most prestigious research universities. The...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Jan 4, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
On January 4, Ketan Bhuptani was sworn in as Deputy Mayor of Livingston Township, New Jersey, becoming the first Indian-American to hold the role in the township’s history. The appointment represents a significant moment for local governance in one of New Jersey’s...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Dec 29, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight
Forbes’ official ranking of the world’s 40 richest self-made billionaires under the age of 40 for 2025 includes a notable cohort of Indian-origin entrepreneurs who have built substantial wealth and influence through ventures in fintech, loyalty rewards, and artificial...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Dec 27, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight
In the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Jayshree Ullal, an Indian-American technology executive and the president and chief executive officer of Arista Networks, has claimed the top spot among Indian-origin professional managers with an estimated net worth of approximately...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Dec 19, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight
Dr. Padmaja Patel has been appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, a newly constituted expert panel charged with developing nutritional guidelines for the state’s residents. The announcement, published December 19,...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Dec 19, 2025 | south-asian-spotlight
In December 2025, Cornell Tech announced a new scholarship intended to honor a pioneer in legal technology and support future leaders at the crossroads of law and innovation. The Michael Mills Memorial LegalTech Scholarship was awarded for the first time to Suby...
