by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 15, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian American junior tennis players Shristi Selvan and Aarini Bhattacharya claimed the top two positions at the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s National Championships, completing an all-Indian American final in San Diego. Selvan, the tournament’s No. 1 seed,...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 13, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
George Mason University’s Costello College of Business will rename its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in honor of Northern Virginia entrepreneur Anil Sharma and his wife, Anupama Sharma. The recognition follows a gift from the couple intended to expand...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 11, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Seven Indian American leaders have been named to Forbes’ 2026 “50 Over 50” list, recognizing women whose work continues to reshape business, science, philanthropy, technology, finance and the arts after age 50. The annual U.S. list includes 200 honorees divided among...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 10, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
The University of Maryland has named Indian-origin climate scientist Sumant Nigam a 2026 Distinguished University Professor, the institution’s highest academic honor. Nigam chairs the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and holds a joint appointment in the...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 10, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Blue Shield of California has appointed Indian American physician and healthcare innovation leader Kedar S. Mate to its board of directors. Mate brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, health equity, technology and health...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Aug 8, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Ambassador Dr. K.J. Srinivasa is helping establish a new chapter in India’s diplomatic presence in the United States. Since September 2025, he has served as the first-ever Consul General of India in Los Angeles, leading a newly established mission serving Southern...
