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Ramesh Agarwal, the William Palm Professor of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named the recipient of the 2025 John J. Montgomery Award for Distinguished Innovation in Aerospace. Presented by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), this award honors engineers who have made exceptional contributions to aerospace research and technology. Agarwal, an expert in computational fluid dynamics, aeroacoustics, hypersonic flows, and magnetohydrodynamics, has played a significant role in advancing aerospace science. His work spans propulsion, aerodynamics, and multidisciplinary design, helping to drive forward innovation in the industry. The award will be presented at the ASME SSDM…

Indian-American lawmakers and the diaspora have strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports, calling it a reckless move that could damage both economies. Trump justified the tariff by stating that since India charges the US 52%, America will charge half of that in return. The decision is part of a broader move imposing tariffs on about 60 countries. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned the measure, calling it a financial burden on American families and small businesses, warning that it isolates the US from its allies while empowering adversaries. Congressman Ro Khanna, in a…

US-India Relations under Trump 2.0 India believes it is well-positioned to navigate a second Trump administration and that U.S.-India relations will continue to deepen.PM Modi meets the President of USA, Mr. Donald Trump at White House – File Photo By David Sacks and Paul B. Stares We recently returned from one week of meetings in New Delhi with a range of think tank experts, academics, and government officials. Our visit occurred following the Oval Office confrontation between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump and coincided with negotiations between the United States and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. The prospect…

Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla has joined a coalition of over 45 elected officials, cities, and counties in challenging the Trump Administration’s cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding. The coalition argues that these cuts will lead to layoffs, lab closures, and hinder scientific advancements. Bhalla, a Democrat, emphasized the importance of standing up for research institutions, praising his alma mater, UC Berkeley, for taking legal action. He called the cuts “shortsighted” and warned of their negative impact on public health and innovation. The coalition, which includes mayors from Boston, San Francisco, and Cleveland, filed an amicus brief…