The Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony on March 15 will see Santosh Sankar honored with the Alumni Achievement award by The Pennsylvania State University’s Alumni Association. Graduating in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a minor in information systems management, Sankar currently co-founds the venture capital firm Dynamo Ventures in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During his time at Penn, he actively engaged with various societies and events, including The Nittany Lion Fund, The Penn State Investment Association, The Next CEO Competition, and Penn State Dance MaraTHON. He remains committed to mentoring students at the Penn State Smeal College of Business, a…
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.
The supernatural thriller “Shaitaan,” released globally in theaters on March 8, features Indian actor R Madhavan in the role of the antagonist. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film centers on themes of black magic and delves into the supernatural realm, with Madhavan portraying the character of ‘Shaitaan’ (Devil). Presented by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios, the movie boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Ajay Devgn and Jyothika, alongside Madhavan as the antagonist. Departing from his usual romantic hero roles, Madhavan’s portrayal of evil incarnate is expected to captivate audiences, according to the film’s makers. Madhavan’s character, Shaitaan, symbolizes…
The SMX CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 3.0 celebrated impactful initiatives, with The Art of Living and Schneider Electric India Foundation receiving the Best CSR Impact Award for Solar Electrification, which demonstrated their joint commitment towards driving positive change & promoting a sustainable energy future. The Art of Living also bagged the prestigious Best CSR Impact Award for Forestation/Reforestation, recognizing their commendable efforts in restoring mangroves in the Sunderbans project. Powerful Voices, Powerful Impact On February 15, 2024, the summit featured Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as the keynote speaker, injecting profound wisdom into the event. Gurudev highlighted the importance of…
Nikki Haley’s ambitious bid for the US presidency symbolizes the rise of Indian American women in politics and society, despite ending her campaign just before International Women’s Day. Conversely, Vice President Kamala Harris gears up for another vice presidential run, marking significant milestones in women’s political representation. Indian American women excel across politics, business, academia, and beyond, breaking barriers and demonstrating remarkable versatility. Haley’s defiance against former President Donald Trump and her trailblazing political path highlight her impact on Republican politics. Similarly, Harris’s tenure as California’s attorney general propelled her to become the first woman vice president, breaking numerous barriers…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its initial roster of 195 candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, prompting the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) in the US to launch its 2024 campaign. Their objective: assisting in securing 400 seats in the parliamentary polls. Among the nominees, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands for re-election from Varanasi, one of the 51 seats allocated to Uttar Pradesh. Adapa Prasad, president of OFBJP USA, affirmed the Indian Diaspora’s support for the BJP, following a kick-off event attended by approximately 100 core members in a Maryland suburb of Washington DC. The impending general elections,…
Boeing has announced the promotion of Uma Amuluru, an Indian American, as its chief human resources officer and executive vice president for human resources, effective April 1. She will succeed Michael D’Ambrose and report directly to the company’s president and CEO David Calhoun. In her new role, Amuluru will oversee Boeing’s strategic human resources functions, including talent planning, global talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Calhoun praised Amuluru’s leadership skills and highlighted her proven track record in team building and organizational strengthening, emphasizing the significance of Boeing’s vast global…
United States President Joe Biden has appointed Nimish Patel to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. Patel, who currently chairs the Corporate and Securities Department at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP, boasts a diverse career spanning artificial intelligence, life sciences, technology, e-commerce, new media, and entertainment sectors. Additionally, Patel offers advisory services to both private and publicly traded companies, aiding in governance and regulatory compliance. With prior experience as a CPA and senior auditor at Deloitte, Patel brings expertise in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and corporate restructuring. Beyond his professional endeavors, he has been actively involved…
Last year witnessed the emergence of an ambitious coalition among more than two dozen opposition parties in India, uniting with the aim of challenging Narendra Modi, one of the nation’s most popular prime ministers in recent memory. However, as the national election draws nearer, this broad alliance finds itself fracturing under the weight of ideological discord and internal conflicts. Known as the INDIA alliance, this coalition, conceived to dislodge Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power, is now in disarray, plagued by political rivalries, defections, and ideological divergences. The Indian National Congress, traditionally dominant in Indian politics, leads this unity…
Varun Venkataramani and his team have clinched the third edition of the BIAL Biomedicine award, bagging a prize of 300,000 euros (US$ 324,244). The accolade, sponsored by the BIAL foundation, aims to honor exceptional contributions in biomedicine, highlighting research of significant quality and scientific relevance from the past decade. Led by Venkataramani, along with Frank Winkler and Thomas Kuner from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, the team’s groundbreaking study titled “Glutamatergic synaptic input to glioma cells drives brain tumor progression” earned them the prestigious recognition. Published in Nature in 2019, the study delves into the critical understanding of human cancer,…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrated the arrival of their son, Akaay, this week. Speculation arose about his potential British citizenship. Despite the couple keeping details of their location private, rumors circulated that Akaay was born in London, prompting questions about his citizenship status. Reports suggest that Akaay may not automatically acquire British citizenship under UK laws if he was indeed born in London. Typically, British citizenship is not granted solely based on birthplace; one parent must be a British citizen or have settled status in the UK. Although Virat and Anushka own a residence in London, Akaay is not…
