Indian American Sudhakar Veluru appointed Four Seasons’ CITO, joining the Executive Leadership Team in Miami, reporting to CEO Alejandro Reynal. Veluru aims to lead IT advancements for guest and resident experience, shaping the brand’s future with innovation and excellence. Reynal expressed excitement for Veluru’s role in Four Seasons’ IT transformation, highlighting his extensive experience in technology and innovation. Veluru’s career spans over two decades with expertise in driving digital and IT transformation in the hospitality and technology sectors. Veluru’s selection demonstrates Four Seasons’ dedication to enhancing and fortifying its capacities worldwide for engaging with guests and residents. His prior role…
Author: Nupur Rohila
Nupur Rohila
Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
Dr Tessy Thomas, fondly known as India’s Missile Woman, is a remarkable figure with an inspiring journey. Hailing from humble beginnings in Kerala, she defied societal norms and shattered barriers to reach the pinnacle of success in a male-dominated field. Early Life: Born in 1963 in Alappuzha, Kerala, to Syrian parents, Tessy Thomas faced adversity early in life when her father suffered a stroke, leaving him paralyzed. Despite the challenges, her mother’s dedication to both her career as a teacher and her family instilled in Tessy a strong work ethic and determination to succeed. Education: Tessy pursued her education at…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held discussions on enhancing collaboration in various sectors including fintech, digitalization, green economy, skills development, and food security. Jaishankar wrapped up his official visit to Singapore on March 25th, which marked the first leg of his tour to Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia. During his stay, he met with PM Lee Hsien Loong and Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, to explore avenues for deeper engagement in the identified areas of cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that Jaishankar engaged in numerous bilateral meetings with…
Jayshree Ullal, one of the few female CEOs in Silicon Valley and the wealthiest Indian American woman, discusses her remarkable life journey and experiences with Aziz Haniffa. Born in London, brought up in Delhi, and now a notable figure in Silicon Valley, Jayshree Ullal’s narrative traverses continents, reflecting pioneering accomplishments. With a net worth of $3.9 billion, she holds the title of the richest Indian American woman and ranks 802nd globally in wealth. In a recent interview with DesiMax’s Trailblazers series, the president and CEO of Arista Networks delved into both her personal and professional life, offering rare insights into…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, marking the second in a series of experiments conducted by the space agency. ISRO confirmed the success of the endeavor through a tweet, noting that the winged vehicle, Pushpak (RLV-TD), executed an autonomous landing with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position. The winged vehicle, known as Pushpak, was airlifted by an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter and subsequently released from an altitude of 4.5 km. Pushpak autonomously navigated towards the…
Indian American high schooler Achyuta Rajaram emerged as the top awardee in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2024, the oldest and most esteemed science and math competition for high school seniors in the United States. Accompanying him were two other Indian American achievers. Arnav Chakravarthy, 18, from Cupertino, California secured ninth place, earning a $50,000 prize, while Aditi Avinash, 17, from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, clinched the Seaborg Award. Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News, extended her congratulations to the winners, emphasizing their intellectual prowess and innovative contributions. Rajaram,…
A London resident, Aisha Desai, received Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light award for her Ramadan Lights UK initiative, an effort to create light installations to mark Ramadan. Inspired by the festive Christmas lights of central London from her childhood, Desai aimed to offer a similar experience to Muslim communities nationwide. The award acknowledges individual volunteers who actively contribute to their communities and serve as inspirations to others. During the pandemic, Desai initiated a crowdfunding campaign to illuminate her neighborhood, demonstrating resilience and community spirit amidst challenging times. In collaboration with the ‘Ramadan Open Tent Project,’ Desai orchestrated the…
India has recently enacted the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a measure that had been in the making for over four years. This legislation offers amnesty and an accelerated pathway to citizenship for specific refugees who had escaped religious persecution in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan prior to December 31, 2014. Importantly, the CAA does not modify the rights of Indian citizens nor does it impose any religious criteria for general immigration. Contrary to some misconceptions, it does not bar Muslims from immigrating to India. Suhag Shukla, the Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation, has hailed the implementation of the CAA…
Indian American high school senior Achyuta Rajaram claimed the top spot and a $250,000 cash prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) competition, which is currently in its 83rd year and regarded as America’s oldest and most esteemed science and math contest for high school seniors. Rajaram, a student at Phillips Exeter Academy, earned the prestigious award for his development of an automated method to identify the components of a computer model involved in decision-making processes. This innovation enhances understanding of how algorithms function, aiding in their optimization for effectiveness, fairness, and safety, as stated by the competition organizers.…
Karan Soni, a Delhi-born actor-comedian, is slated to feature in upcoming episodes of ABC Network’s sitcom ‘Abbott Elementary.’ The show’s ongoing third season has already aired five episodes, with Soni also directing episode 6. Renowned for its stellar cast, the Emmy-winning mockumentary has featured notable cameos in its current season, including appearances by Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce, and Brandon Graham in the premiere episode. Bradley Cooper recently made a cameo in the episode aired on March 10. According to a Deadline report, future episodes will introduce more familiar faces interacting with students at Philadelphia’s Willard R. Abbott Elementary School. Soni…
