Author: Malavika Subramanyan

In its fifth season, “Beyond the Fog Radio,” a podcast dedicated to exploring the vibrant neighborhoods and remarkable individuals of San Francisco, showcased the story of Indian-American Psychiatrist Raghu Appasani. Raghu Appasani stands out as a first-generation Indian American integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, psychotherapist, mental health advocate, author, social entrepreneur, and even an amateur chef. His significant contributions include founding The Minds Foundation, an NGO in India focused on promoting global mental wellness and accessibility. Moreover, Appasani is deeply involved in cutting-edge mental health research, serving as an addiction psychiatry fellow at the University of California, San Francisco. Alongside his colleagues,…

Apple, having recently launched its new iPhone 15 series, has integrated India’s NavIC satellite navigation system into its high-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models to enhance location-based services. NavIC offers precise real-time positioning and timing services. In the tech specifications, Apple highlights that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max now support NavIC alongside other satellite navigation systems such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou. This marks the first instance of Apple extending support for NavIC to its iPhone models. Historically, GPS, controlled by the US government, has been the predominant satellite-based navigation…

Nirva Kapasi Patel, an attorney of Indian origin and a passionate advocate for animal rights, has been chosen as the new executive director of Harvard Law School’s Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law and Policy Program. Patel, who has served on Farm Sanctuary’s board of directors for the past five years, boasts a diverse background in law, science, communications, and animal policy. Notably, she has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at ending public funding for cruel and unnecessary animal experimentation. In her new capacity, Patel expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I am overjoyed to join a team that boldly challenges and…

India has created 52 million formal jobs in the past four years, with 47% of them being first jobs, according to the State Bank of India’s latest Ecowrap. This has been documented in payroll data from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS). The report shows that over the four-year period, there were 48.6 million new EPF members, along with 3.1 million new NPS members. However, the actual net new payroll under EPFO was 22.7 million during the four-year period, and the second job was 21.7 million, according to the report. In addition, Group Chief…

Dr. Prem Reddy, an Indian-American physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, was recently honored with the Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) in the United States. The award ceremony took place in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and was attended by prominent figures, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The IACC bestowed this prestigious recognition upon Dr. Reddy in acknowledgment of his visionary leadership, which has played a pivotal role in the revitalization and enhancement of hospitals across the nation. Some notable examples include Garden City Hospital in Garden City and Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, Michigan, among others.…

Rohil Dhaliwal, a third-year bioengineering student at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), dedicated his summer to conducting research on plant growth in microgravity. His opportunity arose through an internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. During this internship, Dhaliwal collaborated with the Planetary Protection Group, an essential division responsible for establishing protocols to prevent cross-contamination during space exploration. Among his tasks, he played a pivotal role in reconfiguring equipment designed to simulate microgravity conditions for plant studies. Reflecting on his experience, Dhaliwal expressed his excitement about working at a place…

The success of the G20 India Leaders’ Summit, marked by unanimous agreement among all participating nations, owes its achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global reputation, as stated by India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant on Monday. This summit in New Delhi signaled a new era in global collaboration, with PM Modi passing the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. India’s message of ‘one earth, one family, one future’ rooted in the age-old belief of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ resonated strongly throughout the three thematic sessions. This monumental event held at Bharat Mandapam over the weekend captivated not only…

Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House minority, has appointed Asha Armstrong as his cloakroom assistant. Armstrong, a young Indian American, shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing her excitement about her new role within the Office of the Democratic Leader. She also expressed gratitude for her time in Ranking Member Nadler’s office and her eagerness to take this next step in her career. Cloakrooms, located away from the House and Senate chambers, offer members a space for discussions, relaxation, legislative strategy talks, and preparation for floor proceedings, as per the House Democratic Cloakroom website. Each party has its own cloakroom. Cloakroom…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the conclusion of the G20 Leaders Summit by transferring the ceremonial G20 presidency gavel to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Modi expressed confidence in the collaborative spirit of the Troika (comprising the current, previous, and upcoming presidencies) and expected Brazil to advance the collective objectives of member nations when it assumes the presidency in November 2023. Discussing the outcomes and deliberations of the New Delhi Summit, Modi acknowledged the multitude of suggestions and proposals put forth by the participants over the past two days. He emphasized the responsibility to assess these recommendations and…

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to address world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, India presents a compelling backdrop. Record stock-market valuations and surging foreign investments showcase the nation’s burgeoning prominence on the global stage. India’s economy, among the world’s fastest-growing, boasts robust corporate earnings and a retail investing boom, propelling its equity benchmark towards an all-time high. This stands in stark contrast to many emerging-market peers, especially neighboring China, which has grappled with economic challenges and turbulent financial markets, making India an increasingly attractive destination for global investors. Foreign investors have poured over $16…