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
Dr. Bandana Sodhi was honored at Oxford University, UK
The NRI Welfare Society orchestrated a grand gathering on May 18th, 2024, at the esteemed University of Oxford in England. The occasion, dubbed the “Global Achievers Summit,” drew in eminent figures from across the globe to commemorate the enduring spirit
Pune Chaiwala Brews Success, Rakes in INR 15 Lakh a Month
While many Indians chase the American Dream, some find their fortunes closer to home. Navnath Yewle, a chaiwala from Pune, is one such success story, earning INR 15 lakh a month by selling thousands of cups of tea daily. Navnath’s
US Presidential Scholars 2024: Celebrating 161 Top High School Seniors
In a momentous announcement on May 9, US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona revealed the names of 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the US Presidential Scholars program. “The 161 high school seniors selected for the
Vanguard Appoints Financial Veteran Salim Ramji as CEO
Salim Ramji, a seasoned Indian American executive in financial services, has been named the new chief executive officer of Vanguard, the investment advisory giant based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. He will take the helm on July 8, succeeding Tim Buckley, who
Teen Innovator Wins Big for Groundbreaking Plastic Biodegradation Research
Krish Pai, a 17-year-old from Del Mar, California, has secured the second Regeneron Young Scientist Award, earning $50,000 for his pioneering machine-learning project at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. The competition, renowned as the world’s largest pre-college