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Leadership + Careers stories from Pulse, the editorial property within South Asian Spotlight.
Indian American attorney and civic leader Nisha Agarwal has been appointed Commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, expanding inclusion in…
Dr. Mukesh K. Jain has been appointed senior associate provost for life sciences at Brown University, expanding his leadership in research and education strategy.
The Consulate General of India marked a milestone with its first major event at its new Downtown LA office, strengthening U.S.–India economic and civic ties.
Indian American hotelier Prakash Maggan was appointed Chair of the IHG Owners Association Global Board, leading advocacy for thousands of hotel owners worldwide.
Sri Lankan American astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana was appointed the next president of the California Institute of Technology, marking a historic leadership role in U.S. higher education.
Ketan Bhuptani became the first Indian-American Deputy Mayor of Livingston Township, marking a milestone in local governance and civic leadership.
Indian-American tech leader Jayshree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks, tops the Hurun India 2025 Rich List with an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion.
Suby Valluri, an Indian-origin Cornell Tech LL.M. student, has won the inaugural Michael Mills Memorial LegalTech Scholarship for his work at the intersection of law and…
MIT professor Kripa Varanasi was elected a 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow, recognizing invention leadership with real-world impact.
Indian American Menka Soni has made history as the first Indian‑American woman to take her oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita after being elected to…
Sim Attariwal has been appointed as a human rights commissioner in Washington, DC, bringing community advocacy and equity leadership to the city.
Indian American academic leader Poonam Arora has been appointed dean of the Undergraduate School at Babson College, a key role shaping future entrepreneurial leaders.
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