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04/06/2024

In a T20 World Cup 2024 match, Max O'Dowd led the Netherlands to victory over Nepal by scoring an unbeaten 54 runs. The Netherlands restricted Nepal to 106 runs and chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand.

Netherlands Triumphs Over Nepal in T20 World Cup 2024

20/03/2024

Akshay Bhatia, an Indian American, is emerging as a rising star in the world of golf

19/03/2024

🏌️‍♂️⛳ Exciting News! Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia on the rise 🌟

Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia is making waves on the PGA Tour, winning his first tournament in July. Keep an eye on this rising star! 🏆👀

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Akshay Bhatia, an Indian American, is emerging as a rising star in the world of golf

17/03/2024

Venkataramana Pittala, a 27-year-old master’s student in health informatics at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis(IUPUI) and hailing from Kazipet, Telangana, tragically lost his life in a jet ski mishap at the Fury playground near Wisteria Island in Florida .

Telangana Student’s Fatal Jet Ski Accident in Florida, US

31/01/2024

Vivek Saini, a 25-year-old Indian student, was brutally killed in Georgia by a homeless man whom he had been helping for several days

Vivek Saini, an Indian student, tragically lost his life in Atlanta, USA

12/11/2023

Diwali Declared As School Holiday in New York City !!

12/11/2023

Diwali has been declared as a school holiday in New York City, marking a historic achievement for the Indian and Indian-American community. The decision was made by Mayor Eric Adams and is set to take effect in 2024. This recognition is a significant step towards acknowledging and celebrating the cultural diversity of the city.

Diwali Declared As School Holiday in New York City !!

25/10/2023

Two Indian American scientists, Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh, were awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, which is the highest honour for technological achievement in the United States.

US President Joe Biden conferred the medals on Gadgil and Suresh on Tuesday.
Gadgil, who currently works as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley and a senior scientist of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is a renowned inventor and innovator in the field of sustainable development. His work has focused on developing affordable and effective technologies to improve access to clean water, energy efficiency, and sanitation in developing countries.

Subra Suresh, an Indian-born American bioengineer, materials scientist, and academic, is a Professor Emeritus and former dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focusses on the intersection of engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, and medicine. He was the first Asian-born professor to lead any of the five schools at MIT.

16/10/2023

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath on Sunday said NASA scientists were astonished to see the sophisticated technologies Indian space scientists developed at low cost for the Chandrayaan-3 mission and offered to buy them.

A delegation of NASA scientists had visited ISRO headquarters in August 2023, in the run-up to the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. They were hugely impressed with the cost-efficient, sophisticated technology developed by Indian scientists to go to the Moon’s south pole.

The ISRO chief, while addressing an event organised by the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation in Rameswaram to commemorate the 92nd birth anniversary of the late former President, said, “About 5-6 people from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory came (to the Isro headquarters) and we explained to them about Chandrayaan-3 technology. That was before the soft landing took place (on August 23)."

“They just said, ‘We have no comments. Everything is going to be good. They also said, ‘Look at the scientific instruments, they are so beautiful and very cheap. Very easy to build and they are high-technology. How did you build it? Why don’t you sell this to America?'" the ISRO chief was quoted by reports as saying.

“Times have changed. We are capable of building the best of equipment, the best of devices and the best of rockets. That is why our PM Narendra Modi has opened the space sector. Our knowledge and intelligence level in the country is one of the best in the world. India will be a very powerful nation one day. We will be powerful in technology," he said while talking to students. 🇮🇳

11/10/2023

Tech giant Microsoft has got its corporate vice president in the form of Aparna Chennapragada, an Indian-American tech industry veteran and former Google executive with over 20 years of experience in product development, design, and strategy.

Aparna Chennapragada will be leading generative AI efforts in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Designer, a software product that competes with Adobe and Canva. She has stepped down as chief product officer of stock trading app Robinhood.

“With generative AI, there is an opportunity to build products that instantly and easily bring your intent and imagination to life. That’s why I am super excited to share that I am joining Microsoft as Corporate VP leading efforts on AI-first creation experiences,” Chennapragada said in a LinkedIn post.

Chennapragada, who is an IIT Madras graduate, said that throughout her conversations with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in the last several months, she has come to “deeply appreciate his vision to empower people and organisations across the world using AI”.

“I’m looking forward to diving in and putting AI to use to unleash our collective creativity!” Chennapragada wrote in the post.

09/10/2023

An Indian-American couple from Houston has donated USD 1.75 million to start the construction of the first Hindu campsite in Texas, which will hold heritage youth camps every summer.

Subhash Gupta and Sarojini Gupta, who made the mega donation, said they are passionate about the camp because it inculcates critical values and skills in the next generation.“This is the best thing we can do for the next generation," Subhash said.

“We are already losing youth in this country because they are not interested in our Hindu dharma and preserving our value system, so whatever we can do to cultivate that, the better," he said.

The campsite, located on a 37-acre property in Columbus, Texas, will be complete next summer, just in time to welcome campers for a six-night and five-day camp.

05/10/2023

An Indian-American student studying in London has decided to choose a career in medicine after the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) medics saved his life after his heart stopped six times.

Atul Rao, from Seattle and a student from Baylor University in Texas, developed a blood clot in his lungs which stopped the blood flow through his heart, a condition called pulmonary embolism, and caused him to go into cardiac arrest.

After he was rushed to London’s Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Hammersmith Hospital’s heart attack centre, scans confirmed that blood clots in the lungs were blocking the flow of blood from the heart. Recently, Rao returned to the hospital in London with his parents to express his gratitude.

“Before this happened, I was starting to wonder if I was doing the right thing doing medicine and whether I should be going into business instead,” Rao told the NHS medics during the visit last month.

“But the minute I woke up I knew. I want to use my time in a productive way. I want to use my second chance at life by helping others,” he said.

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02/10/2023

Renowned author, philanthropist and wife of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murty, Sudha Murty, was conferred with the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation at the biggest Indo-Canadian gala here.

The Global Indian Award, which is worth $50,000, is given each year to a prominent Indian who has made a major mark in his or her chosen field.

“We are so pleased to present the Global Indian Award to Sudha Murty. She has spent her entire career paving the way for future generations to find success in whatever field they choose, and is passionate about giving back to society,” said Canada India Foundation chairman Satish Thakkar.
Accepting the award from Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, Sudha Murty said, “It is my honour to get this award from your country.”

Thanking the Canada India Foundation (CIF) for choosing her for this award, Murthy said, “The CIF is like Krishna in the Mahabharata. Krishna is the son of Devki as well as Yashoda. Devki was his biological mother and Yashoda brought him up. You are born in India but settled here – that is Yashoda – and your mother is India. You belong to both mothers.”

Lauding the Indo-Canadian diaspora as a bridge between the two countries, she said, “You are the carriers of Indian culture in a different land. Please keep it up.”

25/09/2023

As hip-hop turns 50 , Indian-American DJ-producer KSHMR and rapper-producer Raftaar have joined forces for their debut collaboration titled 'Legacy', the third track from KSHMR's much-awaited Indian hip-hop album 'Karam'.

Raftaar showcases his lyrical prowess as he raps about the importance of legacy and how a person should masterfully build towards his legacy for empowerment of future generations.

KSHMR stated: 'Raftaar was at the top of the list of rappers in the Indian scene I wanted to work with. We went back and forth over virtual meetings, where I told him about the concept of my forthcoming album KARAM's storyline and how each track on it tells a different piece of that story. We landed on our song being the last track of the album, a reflection on the main character's death, which I knew Dilin could perfectly execute with his lyrical intensity.

20/09/2023

The X (formerly Twitter) account of Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of former President Donald Trump, was hacked on Wednesday and a series of tweets posted from it. In the series of objectionable tweets, there was one that falsely announced the death of former US President Donald Trump. Another tweet targeted current President, Joe Biden.

The series of posts were shared on Donald Trump Jr’s verified X profile on September 20. One of the posts that garnered over 140k views read, “I'm sad to announce, my father Donald Trump has passed away. I will be running for president in 2024.” 🇺🇸

20/09/2023

Indian PM Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Joe Biden to be chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 next year, said U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti on September 20. While the U.S. Congress would be in session at the time, Mr. Garcetti said that the invitation is under consideration. Mr. Biden is due to visit India in 2024 for the Quad Summit, and reports have suggested that the government is coordinating with Japanese and Australian governments to try and schedule the Indo-Pacific Quadrilateral grouping’s meeting at the same time.

“During their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G-20 summit, Prime Minister Modi invited President Biden to visit for January 26. He did not mention the Quad Summit during the meeting, as that has to be coordinated between [all four countries],” Mr. Garcetti said speaking to journalists during an event hosted by the Ananta Centre, where he spoke about “Navigating the Future: A Post-G20 Dialogue on India-U.S. Bilateral Relations”.

This is the third time the Modi government has issued an invitation to the U.S. President for the Republic Day parade, an honour that normally goes to a different country each year.

16/09/2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to top global ratings among world leaders with an approval rating of 76 per cent, according to a survey by Morning Consult.

According to the US-based consultancy firm's 'Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker' 76 per cent of people approve of PM Modi's leadership, while 18 per cent disapprove of it and six per cent did not give any opinion.

Notably, this is a huge number by a far margin, as the second-best approval rating is enjoyed by Switzerland President Alain Berset (64 per cent) and Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (61 per cent).

In previous ratings too, Prime Minister Modi had topped the ranking.

US President Joe Biden has a 40 per cent approval, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has 37 per cent, UK PM Rishi Sunak ratings stood at 27 per cent, and France President Emmanuel Macron stood at just 24 per cent. Credits: Morning Consult

16/09/2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to top global ratings among world leaders with an approval rating of 76 per cent, according to a survey by Morning Consult.

According to the US-based consultancy firm's 'Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker' 76 per cent of people approve of PM Modi's leadership, while 18 per cent disapprove of it and six per cent did not give any opinion.

Notably, this is a huge number by a far margin, as the second-best approval rating is enjoyed by Switzerland President Alain Berset (64 per cent) and Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (61 per cent).

In previous ratings too, Prime Minister Modi had topped the ranking.

US President Joe Biden has a 40 per cent approval, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has 37 per cent, UK PM Rishi Sunak ratings stood at 27 per cent, and France President Emmanuel Macron stood at just 24 per cent.

14/09/2023

Apple’s announcement that the ‘made in India’ iPhone 15 will still be priced higher than in the US or Dubai has left many Indian netizens disappointed. The iPhone 15 will cost Rs 79,900 in the US, while the same model will be priced at Rs 66,000 in the US and approximately Rs 77,000 in Dubai. The iPhone 15 Plus will be priced at Rs 89,900 in India, compared to Rs 74,600 in the US and Rs 85,857 in Dubai. The new iPhones will be available in India from September 22.

The netizens expressed their disappointment, questioning the purpose of having the iPhone made in India if it doesn’t result in lower prices. Some suggested that Apple does not pass on the benefits of local manufacturing, assembly, and local parts suppliers to the consumers, and instead, fixes prices based on their revenue in US dollars.

Analysts explained that several iPhone components are still imported after the payment of import duty, and the scale of business in India is much lower compared to the US or Dubai. This could be a reason behind the higher prices of the ‘made in India’ iPhone models.

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12/09/2023

The impact of AI reached new heights when a concerned mother turned to ChatGPT to seek a diagnosis of her four-year-old child, who had been struggling with a persistent toothache and stunted growth.

The young boy, named Alex, and his mother, Courtney, had suffered a three-year-long medical mystery that involved severe pain and surprising symptoms.

The distressing journey began during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when Alex began chewing on objects, causing him discomfort and prompting his mother to seek medical help. Despite visiting numerous doctors and even an emergency room visit, the source of Alex's suffering remained unknown.

As if the toothache weren't enough, Alex's growth rate had slowed, raising further concerns. A doctor suggested that it could be a lingering effect of COVID-19, but the situation remained unresolved. Frustrated after visiting 17 doctors without a final diagnosis, Courtney turned to an unlikely source: ChatGPT. She shared Alex's symptoms with the AI tool, hoping for some solution. To her surprise, ChatGPT suggested a rare neurological condition known as tethered cord syndrome.

Armed with this newfound insight, Courtney joined a Facebook group of parents whose children also struggled with this condition. She meticulously examined Alex's MRI notes, cross-referencing them with ChatGPT's guidance. One particular detail caught her attention – Alex's discomfort when sitting cross-legged. She believed this indicated a structural issue.

Courtney immediately arranged an appointment with a neurosurgeon, conveying her suspicion of tethered cord syndrome. The neurosurgeon reviewed the MRI and confirmed Alex's diagnosis, marking a turning point in their medical journey. This remarkable instance isn't the first time ChatGPT has aided in diagnosing medical conditions.

04/09/2023

Over one lakh Indian children in the United States are at risk of being separated from their parents due to a backlog in the process of granting Green Cards.

More than 10.7 lakh Indians are in queue for employment-based Green Cards, which offer legal permanent residency in the United States.

Considering the huge pendency of cases and the 7 per cent cap on each country, the process is likely to take more than 135 years to be completed at the current numbers.
By the time the Green Card applications get processed, as many as 1.34 lakh Indian children, who are under the H-4 visa, will age out, a recent study by David J Bier, an immigration studies expert at the Cato Institute, stated. This will lead to forced separation from their parents.

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02/09/2023

Indian-origin Singapore economist Tharman Shanmugaratnam has won the Presidential election in the country. Tharman Shanmugaratnam defeated two contenders of Chinese origin in the country's first contested presidential polls since 2011.

Former Singapore deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam was elected president Friday, according to official results, in the city-state's first contested vote for the largely ceremonial position in more than a decade.

The Elections Department declared the 66-year-old economist as the winner over two rival candidates after securing 70.4 percent of ballots cast.

"I declare Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam as the candidate duly elected as the president of Singapore," said election returning officer Tan Meng Dui.

"I’m humbled by this vote - it is not just a vote for me, it is a vote for Singapore’s future, a future of optimism and solidarity. That’s what it really is. My campaign was one of optimism and solidarity, and I believe that’s what Singaporeans want," Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam added that he will “honour the trust that Singaporeans have placed in me and respect all Singaporeans including those who did not vote for me."

01/09/2023

An Indian-American scientist is hoping to become the first woman to skydive from the stratosphere at an altitude of 42.5 km above the Earth, and shatter four records. Swati Varshney is one of the three candidates selected by the Hera Project of Rising United that seeks to empower women in science and technology, the organisation has announced.
If she makes it to the skydive in 2025, Hera Project expects her to break four current records: The free fall record by 1.1 km from the highest altitude, endure the longest free fall time, break the sound barrier unaided by 264 kph, and the highest crewed balloon flight by over 1 km.
“At Rising United, we’re embarking on a historic journey, shattering records and ceilings to advance women’s equality and inspire young women’s interest in STEAM education,” the organisation said.

23/08/2023

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday highlighted the close collaboration between his country and India in various fields, including technology, trade, environment and space.

He said President Joe Biden told him that India is the most important country in the world to him.

Delivering the keynote address at the Indiaspora G20 forum, Garcetti said that Indian Americans comprise six per cent of taxpayers in the US.

“He (President Biden) told me, when he asked me to come here to serve, he said, this is the most important country in the world to me, I think something that no American president has ever uttered in the history of our two countries.

Indian Americans constitute six per cent of taxpayers in the US," the envoy was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Garcetti's remarks came ahead of Biden's visit to India next month when he will attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Delhi.

The envoy said the two countries collaborated together in the space sector and stressed that "not even the sky is the limit". He described the US and India as two "powerful forces" in the world.

20/08/2023

The RadhaKrishna Temple Dallas is offering a unique opportunity for children and youth to connect with the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. Starting from August 18, 2023, online Bhagavad Gita classes will be conducted every Friday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT (4:30 AM IST).

Bhagavad Gita Online Classes for Children And Youth by RadhaKrishna Temple Dallas!!

19/08/2023

Indian singer Singer Arijit Singh has emerged as the third most followed artist on Spotify, surpassing global icons Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Eminem, according to music analytics platform ChartMasters.

The latest report shared by the platform mentions that Arijit has 86.3 million followers on the music streaming platform against Swift’s 83 million followers.

Currently, the first position on the list is held by Ed Sheeran, followed by Ariana Grande and Arijit Singh. Drake, Eminem and Justin Beiber hold the sixth, seventh and eighth positions, respectively. The Weeknd, Rihanna and Adele also feature among the top 15 most followed artists on the platform.

Arijit, who rose to prominence with his tracks such as Dil Sambhal Zara and Tum Hi Ho, has delivered innumerous soul-stirring hits. The 36-year-old singer was one of the most streamed Indian artists in 2020 and the most popular Asian soloist in 2021 on Spotify’s rankings.

17/08/2023

Indian-American lawyer Varoon Modak has been named as the senior counsel for ballot access for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' re-election campaign for the upcoming 2024 Presidential elections.

According to a statement by the Erie County Democratic Party, Modak joins Alana Mounce, who will serve as ballot access director for the Biden-Harris campaign. "Together, this team will oversee the campaign efforts to cement President Biden's place on the ballot in all 57 states and territories and lead the campaign's delegate selection process," read the statement.

The ballot access team will expand on the infrastructure built during the 2020 campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including the volunteer and supporter network. The party said that the team comprising of Modak and Mounce will be integral to Biden-Harris campaign team's efforts to engage with the President's key supporters.

Modak has previously served as a counsel at the Elias Law Group, where he advised federal and nonfederal candidates and party committees on ballot access and campaign finance issues. He also previously served as in-house counsel for a national political organization, and as a judicial law clerk at a bankruptcy court in California.

The Indian-American lawyer Modak has also worked as an attorney at many political law firms. He is a native from the state of California and has received his education from the University of California and later the Georgetown University Law Centre.

10/08/2023

1.2 crore (or 12 million) This is the huge number of US workers whose jobs are set to witness a significant change due to AI (artificial intelligence) in the coming years.

This is as per a comprehensive new report from consulting giant McKinsey that tries to quantify the changes that AI is bringing to the workplace.

The report examined how the mix of jobs might change over time. Crucially, McKinsey’s research reaches a point of view that has been uncommon so far—that artificial intelligence will not wipe out jobs in the long term. Even though the research in question “cannot definitively rule out job losses, at least in the short term.” 
And instead, A.I. will either change the way certain jobs are done or create an opportunity for employees in lower-paying jobs to move into higher-paying positions, provided they receive adequate training. McKinsey’s report estimates 12 million people will switch careers by 2030, 25% more than it projected just two years ago.

03/08/2023

Shohini Sinha, an Indian-American, known for her work on counter-terrorism investigations, has been named the special agent in charge of the FBI’s field office in Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah.

Sinha, who most recently served as executive special assistant to the Director at FBI Headquarters in Washington DC was named the special agent in charge by FBI Director Christopher Wray, who highlighted Sinha's exceptional track record on counter-terrorism investigations and extensive experience within the agency.

Having joined the FBI as a special agent back in 2001, Sinha has had a remarkable career, the release said on Monday.

Her journey began at the Milwaukee Field Office, where she dedicated her efforts to counterterrorism investigations.

Demonstrating her versatility and commitment, she also embarked on several temporary assignments, including stints at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, the FBI Legal Attaché Office in London, and the Baghdad Operations Centre, it said.

In recognition of her outstanding performance, Sinha earned a promotion to supervisory special agent in 2009 and was transferred to the Counterterrorism Division in Washington, DC.

There, she took on the role of programme manager for Canada-based extraterritorial investigations, fostering collaboration with Canadian liaison officers based in Washington, DC.

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02/08/2023

In Indian-American engineer, who was working with a missile defence contractor in the US state of Alabama, was fired from his job over speaking to his dying relative in India in Hindi. The 78-year-old engineer has been identified as Anil Varshney and he has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, AL.com, a digital news outlet, reported.

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