Aashna Patel Shines: Nominated for 51st Daytime Emmy Award
Aashna Patel, the dynamic Indian-American producer and performer, has secured a nomination for the prestigious 51st Daytime Emmy Award in the Legal/Courtroom Program category. Set to air on CBS this June 7th, the ceremony promises to be a celebration of
Emory’s Bold Move: New Diabetes Accelerator and Fellowships to Drive Innovation
Emory University celebrated a groundbreaking day with the launch of the Diabetes Translational Accelerator (DTA) and the unveiling of the Lakshmi and Subramonian Shankar Fellowships. Hosted by the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, these initiatives aim to transform diabetes research
Indian Film Triumphs at Cannes: ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ Wins La Cinef Top Prize
Indian filmmaker Chidananda S Naik’s short film, “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know,” clinched the prestigious first prize at the La Cinef competition during Cannes 2024. The film, produced by Naik, an FTII student, stood out among 18 selected
Historic Appointment: Jaya Badiga Becomes First Telugu Woman Judge in California
In a landmark achievement, Jaya Badiga, originally from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has been appointed as a judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court, making her the first Telugu woman to hold such a position in the United States. Badiga’s appointment
Shrinivas R. Kulkarni Wins Shaw Prize for Pioneering Work in Astronomy
Indian American astrophysicist Shrinivas R. Kulkarni has been honored with the 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his groundbreaking research on millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, and other transient astronomical phenomena. Kulkarni, the George Ellery Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Acquisition Sends BuzzFeed Stock Soaring
In a surprising turn of events, former Indian American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has acquired a substantial stake in BuzzFeed, igniting a frenzy in the stock market. The media company witnessed a remarkable surge of approximately 20% in its
Indian Cinema Shines at Cannes 2024
Cannes, France – India is making a significant mark at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, with seven diverse films competing for top honors from May 14th to May 25th. This robust presence was further celebrated with the inauguration of the
Ekal’s Vintage Melodies Spark Generosity: 177 Schools Sponsored
The halls of Srinath Ji Haveli resonated with vintage melodies at the Ekal event, held in the beloved Gokuldham venue. The enchanting evening drew 300 attendees who enjoyed a delightful dinner courtesy of Gokuldham, with special thanks to Ashok Patel
From Mumbai to NASA: Anima Patil-Sabale’s Astronaut Dream
Growing up in India, Anima Patil-Sabale was inspired by Apollo-era space program books and dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Though initially aspiring to be a fighter pilot, she pivoted to academia and technology due to the Indian Air Force’s restrictions
Nikesh Arora Ranked Second Highest-Paid CEO in US
Nikesh Arora, the India-born CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has been named the second highest-paid CEO in the US for 2023, according to The Wall Street Journal. Arora’s equity-heavy compensation package totaled $151.43 million, just behind Broadcom’s Hock Tan, who
