Culture + Media

Four Indian American students named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholars

Four Indian American students - Divya Ganesan, Rishika Kartik, Pranav Pattatathunaduvil, and Maya Prakash - were named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholars.

Uthara Unnikrishnan earns University of Arkansas Global Campus employee of the quarter honor

The University of Arkansas Global Campus named data specialist Uthara Unnikrishnan employee of the quarter for modernizing systems that support online learners.

Pritam lights up the Dolby for ALAPIO: Music, Medicine and a Million-Dollar Night

Pritam and ALAPIO turned a sold-out concert into a one million dollar fund for free surgeries, with ASAN uniting culture, community, and care.

Shahzia Sikander’s “Collective Behavior” Expands the Language of Contemporary Art at Stanford

Sonali Mehta to lead NPR Music as executive director, signaling a growth push for Tiny Desk and public media music coverage

NPR named Sonali Mehta executive director of NPR Music, tasking the Indian American leader with strategy and growth of the Tiny Desk era beginning Sept. 22.

Anila Quayyum Agha’s “Geometry of Light” installation opens in Seattle with immersive sculptural light works

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

Five Indian-Americans Named Among Indiana’s Most Influential Leaders in 2024

Five Indian-Americans, Tanuja Singh, Latha Ramchand, Amish Shah, Rupal Thanawala, and Aman Brar, were recognized in IBJ Media’s 2024 Indiana 250 list for shaping the state’s…

Sunil Amrith Appointed Yale Vice Provost for International Affairs

Yale University names historian Sunil Amrith as Vice Provost for International Affairs. A MacArthur Fellow, Amrith will lead Yale's global engagement, partnerships, and research strategy.

Kannon Shanmugam Elected to Harvard’s Senior Governing Board

Kannon Shanmugam, a leading Indian American appellate attorney, has been elected to Harvard's senior governing board. Learn about his background, achievements, and new role starting July…

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…

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…

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.