Leadership + Careers
Indian-Origin Law Students Named ACS Next Gen Leaders
Three Indian-origin law students, Varun Cidambi, Akanksha Balekai, and Ruchika Sharma, have been named 2025 Next Generation Leaders by ACS
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Raj Agnihotri Named Dean of Ivy College of Business at Iowa State
Iowa State University appoints Raj Agnihotri as the new Raisbeck Endowed Dean of the Ivy College of Business, effective July 1, 2025. Agnihotri brings extensive leadership,…
Culture + Media
Raj Mankad Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing
Raj Mankad, deputy opinion editor at the Houston Chronicle, wins the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for a powerful series exposing the deadly impact of…
Business + Entrepreneurship
Samir Shah Appointed CEO of Golden State Grizzlies
Samir Shah appointed as CEO of Golden State Grizzlies, bringing strategic leadership to the team. Learn about the Grizzlies’ new management, the future of Minor League…
Community + Impact
Volunteer Excellence Awards: $100K to Celebrate South Asian Volunteers in the U.S.
The Shah Happiness Foundation launches the Volunteer Excellence Awards, granting $100,000 in unrestricted donations to 40 nonprofits honoring South Asian volunteers across the U.S. Nominate today…
Technology
Tejpaul Bhatia Appointed CEO of Axiom Space
Tejpaul Bhatia has been appointed CEO of Axiom Space, after serving as Chief Revenue Officer. With a history of pioneering commercial spaceflight, Bhatia will lead the…
Healthcare + Vitality
Emory University Honors Dr. Suresh Ramalingam with 2025 Albert E. Levy Award
Emory University honors Dr. Suresh Ramalingam with the 2025 Albert E. Levy Award for his groundbreaking lung cancer research, including landmark trials that transformed treatment standards.
Healthcare + Vitality
South Asian duo win the Sunstone Innovation Challenge at CSULB
Sakhi Patel and Shrey Modi’s AI-powered startup, CuraVoice, took the top prize at California State University Long Beach’s 2025 Sunstone Innovation Challenge. Their innovative voicebot helps…
Leadership + Careers
Four Indian-American Students Named 2025 Truman Scholars
Harshman Sihra, Rishi Shah, Ojas Sanghi, and Dhruvak Mirani are among 54 students selected as 2025 Truman Scholars for their leadership, academic achievement, and dedication to…
Leadership + Careers
Prasad Vemala Appointed as Dean of Slippery Rock University’s College of Business
Slippery Rock University names Prasad Vemala as the new dean of its College of Business. With decades of experience in academic leadership, Vemala steps in to…
Technology
Intel’s New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Appoints Sachin Katti as CTO and AI Chief
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announces a major leadership overhaul, naming Sachin Katti as CTO and Chief AI Officer to lead the company’s AI strategy and innovation…
Culture + Media
Dr. Manohar Singh Appointed 12th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Dr. Manohar Singh has been appointed as the 12th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, bringing a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Learn about…
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