Healthcare + Vitality
Dr. Abraham Verghese to Deliver Principal Address at Harvard’s 374th Commencement
Indian-American physician & bestselling author Abraham Verghese will deliver the principal address at Harvard's 374th Commencement
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Panera Bread Appoints Santhosh Kumar as Chief Information Officer
Panera Bread appoints Santhosh Kumar as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 12. With extensive experience in digital transformation and retail technology, Kumar will lead Panera’s…
Healthcare + Vitality
Dr. Prabhleen Chahal Becomes First in Texas to Earn Prestigious MASGE Title
Dr. Prabhleen Chahal becomes the first in Texas to earn the prestigious Master of ASGE (MASGE) title, recognizing her excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Leadership + Careers
Kash Patel Becomes First Indian-American FBI Director
Kash Patel becomes the first Indian-American FBI Director, marking a historic moment for South Asian representation in U.S. law enforcement.
Healthcare + Vitality
Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam Appointed as UPMC Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology Research Excellence
Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam has been appointed as the UPMC Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology Research Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh, recognizing his groundbreaking work in opioid…
Leadership + Careers
Sunil Amrith Appointed as Director of Yale’s MacMillan Center
Yale University appoints historian Sunil Amrith as the new director of the MacMillan Center. A leading expert in migration and environmental history, Amrith aims to expand…
Technology
Ashutosh Chilkoti Honored with 2025 Technology Innovation and Development Award
Indian-American scientist Ashutosh Chilkoti wins the 2025 Technology Innovation and Development Award from the Society for Biomaterials for his groundbreaking work in biomaterials.
Technology
Two Indian American Students Win Prestigious CRA Research Award
Two Indian American students, Venkataram Sivaram and Prasann Singhal, have been honored with the 2024-2025 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for their exceptional contributions to computing…
Culture + Media
Indian-Origin Chandrika Tandon Wins Grammy For Triveni Album
Indian-American musician and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon wins a Grammy for her soul-stirring album blending Vedic chants with global music.
Business + Entrepreneurship
Gunjan Kedia Named First Woman CEO of U.S. Bancorp
Gunjan Kedia becomes the first woman CEO of U.S. Bancorp, succeeding Andy Cecere. With nearly 30 years in finance, she brings a vision of growth, integrity,…
Leadership + Careers
Kush Desai Appointed as White House Deputy Press Secretary
Kush Desai, an Indian-American former journalist, has been appointed as White House Deputy Press Secretary by President Trump. With extensive experience in political communications, Desai played…
Healthcare + Vitality
Pari V. Pandharipande Named Chair of Radiology at Penn Medicine
Indian American physician-scientist Pari V. Pandharipande, MD, MPH, FACR, has been announced as the next Chair of the Department of Radiology at Penn Medicine, effective June…
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