Siddique, appointed as envoy to the Fiji Islands, made history as the first South Asian American and Muslim US Ambassador serving as Chief of Mission anywhere. President Joe Biden intends to nominate him to the National Security Education Board (NSEB), which guides the National Security Education Program. As the inaugural American Muslim US Ambassador to lead as Chief of Mission, Siddique joins six Presidential appointees on the 14-member NSEB, comprising experts from various sectors. The announcement was made by the White House on March 22. Expressing gratitude for the nomination, Siddique views the opportunity to serve on the NSEB as…
Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee
Shradhanjali Mukherjee
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Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar from New York is embarking on a citywide Holi tour to commemorate the arrival of spring and celebrate the vibrant festival of colors, which holds significance for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains alike. The tour will feature her participation in various lively Holi events across New York City. The festivities kick off on Sunday, March 24, at 11:30 am with a Holi celebration hosted by The Culture Tree at the Seaport in Manhattan, as announced in a media release from Rajkumar’s office. Later that same day at 2:00 pm, she will be the Guest of Honor at…
Vancouver, Washington-based Indian American blogger, freelance writer, and podcaster Yogesh Raut clinched the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (ToC), securing the $250,000 grand prize. Raut’s triumph in Tuesday’s finals also earned him a spot in the forthcoming Jeopardy! Masters competition, where he will compete against some of the show’s top-performing players. In the finals held on March 19, Raut achieved a remarkable feat by defeating six-game champion Troy Meyer and nine-game champion Ben Chan. During the intense battle, Raut and Meyer vied for the lead in the first half of the game, with Meyer leading at $9,400, Raut at $5,400,…
Indra Nooyi, born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), India, is an Indian-born American businesswoman renowned for her pivotal role in the profitable reorganization and broadening of PepsiCo, Inc.’s portfolio of brands. Serving as the CEO from 2006 to 2018 and as the chairman of the board from 2007 to 2019, she spearheaded significant transformations within the company. Nooyi obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Madras Christian College in 1976, followed by a master’s degree in business administration from the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta two years later. After relocating to the United States, she pursued…
Aerospace and defense manufacturer ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) has announced the appointment of Vaishali Bhatia as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer, effective March 20, 2024. In her new role, Bhatia will be responsible for overseeing various legal functions within the company, including corporate governance, compliance, corporate social responsibility strategies and reporting, and risk management. Additionally, she will collaborate closely with ATI’s business teams to provide legal support and guidance. Bhatia will be succeeding Elliot Davis, the current Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, who is scheduled to retire on October 1, 2024. Davis will transition into a…
In a recent interview, US Congressman Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, expressed strong confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential for re-election in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, highlighting his extensive popularity and progressive governance. Reflecting on his recent interactions with PM Modi and other congressmen during a lunch meeting, Congressman McCormick emphasized the broad bipartisan support for Modi’s leadership, stating firmly, “He is going to be prime minister again.” McCormick commended PM Modi’s forward-looking economic policies and inclusive approach, lauding India’s consistent economic growth ranging from four to eight percent annually under Modi’s stewardship. He underscored the significance…
Life Sciences Voice has recognized Ashish Kathuria, an Indian American executive, with the prestigious Top Industry Leaders award for 2023. This acknowledgment underscores Kathuria’s significant contributions to the life sciences sector and his forward-thinking initiatives that have propelled innovation within the industry. Bringing to bear 25 years of expertise, Kathuria currently spearheads the business unit at Axtria, a distinguished provider of cloud software and data analytics solutions tailored to the life sciences domain. Through his leadership, he has emerged as a strategic collaborator, working closely with colleagues and clients to harness the power of analytics, data science, reporting, and data…
A 16-year-old high school student hailing from Palo Alto, California, has garnered widespread acclaim for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop applications aimed at advancing healthcare solutions. Adrit Rao, currently serving as a research intern at Stanford University, has engineered AutoABI, an iOS application designed to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by analyzing arterial sounds in the ankles. Clinical trials are underway, alongside a patent application, to further validate its efficacy. This Indian American prodigy has also spearheaded the development of A4, an AI system tailored to measure abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) using CT scans, and has contributed to Stanford’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by representatives from over 30 nations, observed the ‘Bharat Shakti’ tri-service exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan on Tuesday. General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Indian Army, extended a warm welcome to all attendees of the exercise, emphasizing its significance in showcasing indigenous weaponry and operational preparedness across the three defense forces. General Pande highlighted the exercise’s focus on demonstrating the firepower capabilities of indigenous weapons and the operational readiness of the armed forces. The event underscored the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to self-reliance, evident in their procurement strategies and technological advancements. The ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise…
Step 1: Determine Your Residential Status Every fiscal year, NRIs must establish their residential status as per the Income Tax Act of 1961. Individuals are considered non-residents if they spend up to 181 days in India without losing their non-residential status. The Act specifies criteria for residency, including spending 182 days or more in India in the previous year or 60 days or more in the previous year and 365 days or more in the preceding four years. Step 2: Reconcile Income and Taxes Using Form 26AS Compare the TDS offset or input tax paid on your income tax return…
