Photo: ilnd.uscourts.gov India-West News Desk Photo : @JudiciaryDems CHICAGO, IL -The US Senate with a 53-46 vote on March 12 confirmed federal Magistrate Judge Sunil Harjani, to be a federal district court judge on the Chicago-based Northern District of Illinois. Harjani becomes the first
Photo: Congratulations to the Regeneron Science Talent Search top three finalists (from left to right) Achyuta Rajaram, with second place winner Thomas Cong and third place awardee Michelle Wei. Achyuta won $250,000. India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Achyuta Rajaram, 17, of
India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Kenyan human rights lawyer of Indian descent, Binaifer Nowrojee, will become the first woman from the Global South to head the Open Society Foundations, ending a three-year period of restructuring for the pro-democracy organization. Nowrojee
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A tulip in the Netherlands has been named after Indian American diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal, the US Ambassador to the country, for advocating for gender equity, as it celebrated International Women’s Day. Tulipa Shefali comes from
INDIAN WELLS, CA (IANS) - Three-time champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the 2024 Paribas Open, saying he is not fully ready to compete at the highest level. The ATP 1000 Masters event's main draw started on March 7 at the Indian
India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Recognized for her unwavering dedication to confronting the hate and discrimination that has plagued Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities since the COVID pandemic began, Manjusha P. Kulkarni, Executive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance,
India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Former MSNBC pundit Mehdi Hasan is stepping into the digital media landscape with the launch of "Zeteo," a new media company named after the ancient Greek word for seeking out and striving. The organization
Photo: philadelphiaeagles.com India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - In a swift turnaround from his stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, former defensive coordinator Sean Desai has secured a fresh start in Los Angeles. Desai, who spent less than a year with the
India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - TIME has named Chanel CEO Leena Nair to its list of ‘Women of the Year.’ The list recognizes 12 women who are “extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world.” The 2024 Women of the
RICHMOND, VA (IANS) - Geeta Batra, an Indian economist, has been named as the new Director at the Independent Evaluation Office of the World Bank's Global Environment Facility, making her the first-ever woman from a developing country to hold the
India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Guardian US announced on February 21 that award-winning writer and broadcaster Mehdi Hasan will join its newsroom as a regular columnist. He is the former host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on MSNBC which
Hemant Dhingra has been named to the California Medical Board. India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom on February 20 named Naginder Dhillon, of Sacramento, to the office of Deputy Director of Program Support in the Division of Rehabilitative
Photo: @MIT India-West Staff Reporter BOSTON, MA - Anantha Chandrakasan, dean of the School of Engineering and the Vannevar Bush Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been named MIT’s first chief innovation and strategy officer, effective immediately. He will continue
WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Political staffer Huma Abedin and Alex Soros, the 38-year-old son of billionaire Democratic donor George Soros, revealed that they are dating each other. The two shared a picture on Valentine's Day. The two apparent lovebirds, who have
By Daniel E Montplaisir Indian Prime Minister Modi said in 2014, “Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." In that quote is the life of Ganpat I. Patel, a man whose journey from the humble
India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - President Joe Biden has nominated four individuals to federal district courts, “all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution,” the White House said. Among them is Judge
India-West News Desk PITTSBURGH, PA – Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist Sunil Wadhwani, who is based here, on January 30 made an endowment of Rs 110 crore towards setting up the Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the
NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Yoga guru Baba Ramdev became the latest global icon to find pride of place at New York's Madame Tussauds Museum, as his wax statue was unveiled on January 30. On January 30, the Yoga guru's wax
Photo Top Row: (Left to Right): Sarang Goel, Saraswathy Amjith, Aditi Avinash Photo Middle Row: (Left to Right): Arnav N. Chakravarthy, Ekansh Mittal, Harshil Avlani, Rhea Rastogi, Riya Tyagi Photo Bottom Row: (Left to Right): Aarav Arora, Amanrai Singh Kahlon, Alexandra Mahajan,
Photo: philadelphiaeagles India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the night of January 21 that the Eagles have dismissed defensive coordinator Sean Desai. Coach Nick Sirianni was identified by NFL sources as the one who made the decision. Desai,
Photo:@FBIWFO India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – FBI Director Christopher Wray has named Sanjay Virmani as the special agent in charge of the Counterterrorism Division of the Washington Field Office. He most recently served as deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Division at
India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Akshay Mathur has been appointed Senior Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Delhi office, a branch of Asia Society India established in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai. Mathur will be responsible for the Institute’s
WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been named again to serve as the US's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization (WHO) by President Joe Biden. The 46-year-old's nomination was re-sent as his confirmation to
Pictures by Jag Reyatt India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - Sardar Sawan Singh, retired school principal and a long-time resident here, turned 100 on December 23. Photo: S. Sawan Singh with his children and their spouses Photo: S. Sawan Singh with his grandchildren and
NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Dr Rajiv Shah, the Indian American president of the Rockefeller Foundation, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Photo: Prof. Nanda receiving the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India By Kalyan Viswanathan, President, Hindu University of America Within a few hours, after I sent the New Year’s message yesterday, I heard the heartbreaking news of the passing away of
India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - The Department of Religious Studies at California State University, Long Beach has appointed Dr. Shivani Bothra as assistant professor and the Bhagwan Suvidhinath Endowed Chair in Jain Studies. Bothra’s work focuses on non-violence, modernization, and
TORONTO, (IANS) - Gurdev Singh Gill, who made history in 1958 as the first Indo-Canadian to practice medicine, passed away at the age of 92 in Canada's New Westminster city. Gill moved to Canada from India in 1949 at a time
India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Forbes has released its list of Highest-Paid Female Athletes and badminton player P. V. Sindhu is in the 16th position, tying with 26-year-old gymnast Simone Biles. Sindhu’s net worth is $7.1 million. The 28-year-old is a
India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans announced on December 18 the appointment of Sachin Jain to the organization’s Board of Directors. Sachin is a 2004 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow who received
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Five students are among 51 winners of the prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship, which selects American scholars to pursue their graduate education at any university in the UK. "I am so proud that this year’s set of Marshall Scholars represents the
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - The publisher of Sports Illustrated has sacked the magazine's CEO Ross Levinsohn, after the magazine published articles bylined by non-existent writers and AI-generated profile pictures. The board of directors of The Arena Group terminated the employment
PLAYA DEL REY, CA - Dr. Sachin H. Jain, the California-based CEO of the SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023 by Modern Healthcare. Modern Healthcare's recognition
WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Indian social activist Nikhil Dey has been named an International Anti-Corruption Champion by the US State Department.The US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs said it recognizes Dey as an Anti-Corruption Champion for his
NEW YORK, NY - Vice President Kamala Harris and Netflix's Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria have secured spots on Forbes list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World for 2023. Apart from the two Indian Americans, others on the
India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – ‘The Mehdi Hasan Show,’ the weekend news program hosted by Mehdi Hasan, on MSNBC and its streaming service NBC's Peacock, has been canceled. Instead, Hasan will transition to the role of an on-camera analyst and
NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Nine prominent leaders hailing from India have been named to the 'Time 100 Climate', the magazine's first-ever list of the world's most influential leaders driving business to real climate action. The list, which includes CEOs, founders,
By AADITH MOORTHY Special to India-West On November 7, Prince William announced climate innovator and San Mateo, CA, based Boomitra as the Earthshot Prize winner in the ‘Fix Our Climate’ category. Indian American founder and CEO of Boomitra, operates the world's first
India-West Staff Reporter PALO ALTO, CA – The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the United Kingdom bestowed the prestigious 2023 Faraday Medal upon Dr. Arogyaswami Paulraj, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and Celesta Capital Advisor. The award was presented
SAN JOSE, CA (IANS) - Teen Shripriya Kalbhavi has won second place at the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a premier science competition for middle school students. Kalbhavi, a ninth grader at Lynbrook High School here, received $2,000 prize money
President Biden with Subra Suresh. Photo: @WhiteHouse WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - US President Joe Biden has honored two Indian American scientists -- Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil -- with National Medals for their pioneering contributions in the fields of science and technology
Photo: 1shan.sharma India-West News Desk CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In an exciting development, the Virginia Cavaliers have secured their second recruit from the 2024 high school class, and all eyes are on Indian Canadian shooting guard, Ishan Sharma. The 6'5" standout from the Fort
photo:www.fortbendisd.com India-West Staff Reporter FORT BEND, TX – Fort Bend ISD leaders and approximately 450 guests dedicated Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School on October 15, honoring the long-lasting legacy and servant leadership of the late Indian American educator, Sonal Bhuchar. The program included musical
WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Teenager Gitanjali Rao and 14 other young women leaders have been honored by US First Lady Jill Biden for leading a change and shaping a brighter future in their communities across the nation. Marking the International Day
Photo: missteenusa.com India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - UmaSofia Srivastava, a Mexican-Indian high school student, has been crowned Miss Teen USA 2023, which saw participation from over 50 young women from across the country, in a live-streamed contest in Nevada state. The
WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) Aroh Barjatya, scientist at NASA is helming a mission that aims to launch three rockets during the 2023 annular eclipse on October 14. The mission, known as Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path or APEP, will study how
All Photos: time.com By GINA DARGAN NEW YORK, NY - Several South Asians figure in the list of 2023 TIME100 Next list recognizing the 100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership.
LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) - Sahith Theegala cemented his stature as one of golf’s rising stars by claiming his maiden PGA Tour triumph at the Fortinet Championship on September 17 and hopes his breakthrough will inspire young Indian athletes to
WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Vivek Ramaswamy says that he would fire over 75 percent of the federal workforce and shutter several major agencies if he is elected the US President, the New York Times reported. Among the government organizations that Ramaswamy
Photo: presleighschultz India-West News Desk NAPA VALLEY, CA - PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia has officially announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Presleigh Schultz, setting golf fans abuzz with their love story. Schultz is a 21-year-old American social media personality known for