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Indian-origin Pavan Davuluri named Windows and Surface Chief
REDMOND, WA (TIP): Microsoft has appointed Indian born Pavan Davuluri, an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, as its new chief for Windows and Surface. According to technology news website The […]
Indian American eminent mathematician TN Subramaniam passes away
MICHIGAN (TIP): Dr. TN Subramaniam, an eminent mathematician of Indian origin, creator of Route One company who worked with General Motors, passed away in Michigan on Tuesday, March 26. He was 76. Subramaniam, who migrated […]
Indian American Lt. Governor Aruna Miller inducted into Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame
MARYLAND (TIP): Aruna Miller, Indian American Lt. Governor of Maryland, the first woman of color and immigrant elected to statewide office in the state, has been inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame with […]
Indian-origin student found dead in Boston forest
BOSTON (TIP): Paruchuri Abhijit, a 23-year-old engineering student at Boston University, was found dead in his car in a nearby forest apparently killed by thugs to rob him of his money and laptop. Abhijit, who […]
Indian American urban planner Nithya Raman wins LA City Council seat
LOS ANGELES (TIP): Indian American urban planner Nithya Raman has won re-election to her seat on the Los Angeles City Council, surpassing 50% in the March 5 election and avoiding the need for a November […]
Indian American senator Niraj Antani loses bid for US Congress from Ohio
OHIO (TIP): Ohio’s Indian American Republican State Senator Niraj Antani has lost his bid for the US House of Representatives from the second Congressional District in the party primary. Antani, who became the first Indian American […]
Indian American attorney Vaishali Bhatia named ATI VP and General Counsel
DALLAS (TIP): ATI Inc, Dallas-based aerospace and defense company has named Vaishali Bhatia Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, effective March 20. The Indian American executive will lead all aspects of the […]
Indian-origin PM of Ireland Leo Varadkar resigns for ‘personal, political reasons’
LONDON (TIP): Ireland’s Indian-origin Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, on Wednesday, March 20, sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation citing “personal and political reasons”, triggering a leadership contest. The 45-year-old Taoiseach, as […]
Three Indian American women among 14 win GSV Power of Women award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Three Indian American women — Anupama Vaid, Bijal Shah and Shalinee Sharma- are among 14 winners of 2024 Power of Women award instituted by GSV Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm focused […]
Indian American executive Dhivya Suryadevara joins Optum Financial as CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Dhivya Suryadevara, former Indian American chief financial officer for Stripe, a global FinTech company, has joined United Health Group as CEO of Optum Financial Services. “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined […]
Indian-origin attorney Binaifer Nowrojee named president of Open Society Foundations
WASHINGTION, D.C. (TIP): Indian-origin human rights lawyer Binaifer Nowrojee has been appointed the new president of The Open Society Foundations, founded by billionaire investor George Soros, promoting democratic principles and human rights, through grants in […]
Indian American Dr Kamal Verma, acclaimed scholar of South Asian literature, passes away in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C (TIP): Dr Kamal D Verma, an acclaimed scholar of South Asian literature, died of natural causes this week here in the American capital. He would have turned 92 in April. Professor Verma taught […]