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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

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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

Rajeev Ram posted this image of the pair's three victories India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY –  Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury made tennis history by becoming the first team in the Open Era to secure three consecutive doubles titles at the

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - 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

Photos: rraoaimscs India-West News Desk BUFFALO, NY– World-renowned mathematician Dr. C. R. Rao passed away here on August 23. He was 102. He was awarded the US National Medal of Science in 2002. The American Statistical Association has described him as "a living legend whose

Salil Dudani is one of the attorneys in the class action lawsuit that argued against the “wealth-based” detention system in Los Angeles. By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA – Calling the policy of cash bail a “clear, pervasive, and serious constitutional violation,”

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - As many as 10 Indian American women have earned their place on the Forbes 50 Over 50 List, showcasing their accomplishments across diverse domains such as gender equality, financing book clubs, and investing in sustainable

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - In its broad programming schedule changes that include new anchors for the morning, dayside, primetime, and weekend dayparts, CNN announced that Manu Raju, the network’s current Chief Congressional Correspondent will anchor their popular ‘Inside

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Indian American economist Raj Chetty was awarded Harvard University’s coveted George Ledlie Prize for using big data to uncover myths, barriers to achieving the American Dream. Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at

India-West News Desk Indian American Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya presided over the federal court hearing of former President Donald Trump. The charges against Trump are in connection with his attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election. Upadhyaya's role

India-West News Desk TRUCKEE, CA - Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia has achieved a remarkable milestone in his career by winning the 2023 Barracuda Championship, his maiden title on the PGA Tour. The victory came in a playoff against Patrick Rodgers

India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - Arjun Nimmala, 17, has become the first Indian American teen and the second Indian American ever to be drafted into Major League Baseball. The high school shortstop was drafted 20th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays

India-West Staff ReporterKANSAS CITY, MO - Rekha Sharma-Crawford, an immigration attorney based here, has become the first South Asian American Secretary of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for 2023-2024.AILA, a national association of immigration lawyers, aims to advocate for

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - World Bank President Ajay Banga has been named to this year's "Great Immigrants" list by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which honors contributions by immigrants to American life. Banga, who became the 14th president of the top bank this year, was among 35

India-West News Desk CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association on June 12 announced that Natasha Subhash a senior from the University of Virginia is the winner of the 2023 ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award. “From a tennis point of

ANCHORAGE, AK (IANS) - Thirty-six-year-old Shaikh Hassan Khan, from Kerala, has successfully conquered Mount Denali in Alaska. A determined Khan reached Alaska last month with an impressive CV of having climbed Mount Everest and Kilimanjaro and set his target of climbing

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old boy, is about to embark on a new role as a software engineer at Elon Musk's SpaceX. Quazi, based in San Francisco, is a graduate of Santa Clara University's School of Engineering.

By JULIA ANN EASLEY DAVIS, CA - What is typical for Neeraj Senthil of Sunnyvale, CA, is extraordinary. Between maintaining A+ grades as a biomedical engineering major, earning a provisional patent, and co-authoring a research paper at the University of California, Davis,