South Asian Spotlight
Indian-Origin Pitcher Kumar Rocker Makes Historic MLB Debut for Texas Rangers
Indian-origin pitcher Kumar Rocker made history with his debut for the Texas Rangers, becoming the first player of Indian descent to appear in Major League Baseball.
Chicago Atlantic appoints Indian-origin Former BlackRock Executive as Managing Director
Former BlackRock executive of Indian origin joins Chicago Atlantic, bringing extensive financial expertise and leadership experience to the firm. Discover the impact of this new appointment on Chicago Atlantic’s strategic goals
Tarak Mehta Appointed as Timken’s New President and CEO
Tarak Mehta has been appointed as the new President and CEO of The Timken Company, succeeding Richard G. Kyle.
Jacobs Names Indian-Origin CEO Bob Pragada as Chair of the Board of Directors
Jacobs appoints Indian-origin CEO Bob Pragada as Chair of the Board, signaling a strategic shift with the spin-off of key business units. Discover the leadership changes and Jacobs’ plans for future growth and innovation.
Indian-origin Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala Appointed as Commissioner of South Dakota BIT
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem appointed Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala as Commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO).
WSU Appoints Indian-Origin Dr. Nairanjana Dasgupta as Chair of the Math and Statistics Department
Nairanjana Dasgupta, an Indian-origin researcher, has been appointed as the chair of Washington State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics. With over 28 years at WSU, Dasgupta is renowned for her interdisciplinary research and leadership in data analytics.