by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 7, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
Shailaja Paik, a distinguished historian of Indian origin, has been awarded a USD 800,000 grant by the MacArthur Foundation for her groundbreaking research on Dalit studies, particularly for “exploring the intersection of caste, gender, and sexuality in modern...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 5, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
San Ramon Regional Medical Center is set to undergo a significant leadership transition in November with the appointment of Dr. Murali Naidu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Naidu, an Indian-origin healthcare leader, currently serves as the CEO of Emanuel...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 1, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian-origin executive Ravi Ahuja has been named the new CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), taking the helm on January 2, 2025. He will succeed Tony Vinciquerra, who will remain as non-executive chairman until December 2025. Ahuja currently serves as Chairman...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 18, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
The 33rd Annual Gala for SAHARA (South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency) was held on September 15th, 2024 in Seal Beach, California. More than 260 members of our community gathered to show their support for survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse. The evening...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Sep 17, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
Ashima Sharma and Vedant Dayal, students at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA, Class of 2025) embarked on a life-changing mission fueled by the Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship. Together, they created Heart-to-Art, a project designed to provide expressive art...