
Indian-American SP Kothari joins U.S. Treasury as Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy
Indian-American economist SP Kothari, MIT-based and SEC alum, has been named Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department.
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Indian-American economist SP Kothari, MIT-based and SEC alum, has been named Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department.

Blume Ventures and Celesta Capital and Blume Ventures, US-based South Asian led funds, help launch a 1B alliance to back India’s deep tech. Announced Sept 2,…

Eptura named Indian American executive Raj Batra as CEO on Aug. 28, tasking the Siemens veteran to accelerate AI and automation in workplace tech.

Tripti Sinha has been named president and CEO of Internet2, the U.S. research and education network, bringing three decades of leadership to the role.

Large-scale sculptural installation by Anila Quayyum Agha transforms space with projected shadows in Seattle’s Seattle Asian Art Museum, blending craft and concept.

Four Indian American leaders were named Life Sciences Voice Rising Stars for 2025, recognizing emerging leadership shaping health innovation and patient care.

South Asian American professor Dev Chidambaram of UNR wins the 2025 Rusty Award for Mid‑Career Excellence in Corrosion from the Electrochemical Society.

Indian American CEO Chandra Dhandapani of Magnit Global wins the 2025 Corporate CEO Award from Tech Titans—honoring her innovation and leadership in workforce management.

Indian American entrepreneur Nishant Garg has joined CTIA’s Reverse Logistics and Service Quality leadership council, shaping U.S. wireless repair and sustainability policy.

Akshay Bhatia sank his first PGA Tour hole-in‑one during the BMW Championship, earning a BMW iX and unlocking a full Evans Scholars college scholarship for a…

Clemson University has named Ramesh Jeganathan chair of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, bringing decades of leadership in nutrition research and mentoring.

Massachusetts declared August 15 as “India Day” in honor of the 4th International India Day Parade at Boston Harbor, celebrating Indian American contributions statewide.
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