
Indian-Origin


Eight Indian-origin women among 50 CNBC Changemakers
NEW YORK (TIP): Five Indian American and three other Indian origin women are among this year’s 50 “CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business,” an annual list spotlighting women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on […]



Indian American man arrested in connection with father’s murder in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ (TIP): A 32-year-old Indian American man, Melvin Thomas, has been arrested in connection with the death of his 61-year-old father, Manuel V. Thomas, in their Paramus, New Jersey home. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s […]

Three Indian Americans appointed to key jobs by California Governor
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP) : California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed three Indian Americans to key posts in his administration. aginder Dhillon, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Program Support in the Division […]



Indian American professor Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s first chief innovation and strategy officer
BOSTON (TIP) : Indian American professor Anantha Chandrakasan, dean of the School of Engineering and the Vannevar Bush Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been named as MIT’s first chief innovation and strategy […]

Indian American Farhan Gandhi named Distinguished Professor at NC State University
CHARLOTTE, NC (TIP): Indian American professor Farhan Gandhi, renowned for his research contributions to eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft technologies, has been named a Distinguished Professor at NC State University. The newly established […]

Indian American economist Daleep Singh set to return to White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Indian American Economist Daleep Singh, a key architect of the Biden administration’s economic sanctions on Russia, is coming back to the White House, according to a media report. Singh, who served in […]






Indian-origin teen Preetpaul Singh arrested for death of compatriot in Canada’s Brampton
TORONTO (TIP): An Indian-origin teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of another Indian-origin youth in a Canadian city and the police are on the lookout for any information or video footage to […]

Indian-origin missing student Neel Acharya found dead
CHICAGO (TIP): Neel Acharya, an Indian student at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, who was reported missing on social media by his mother Sunday, January 28, has been confirmed dead. In an email written […]



Indian American jurist Amrith Kaur Aakre to lead EEOC’s Chicago district
CHICAGO (TIP): Indian American jurist Amrith Kaur Aakre has become the new director of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Chicago District, the federal agency announced, January 31. Aakre, who most recently served as […]



Thirteen Indian Americans among 40 Science Talent Search finalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Thirteen Indian American high schoolers figure among top 40 finalists in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The […]

Indian American CEO Sanjay Shah dies in tragic accident while celebrating Ramoji City’s 25th anniversary
CHICAGO (TIP): In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Indian American Sanjay Shah tragically lost his life while commemorating his company’s 25th anniversary at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, India, on January 19. According to reports, […]