Legacy Growth announced that the addition of Wadhwa to their team will fortify their ability to serve private clients and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States. According to the company’s statement, her recruitment marks a significant stride towards expanding services in this sector and strengthening the existing office in Toronto, Canada, overseen by Ankur Pahuja. With over two decades of experience in transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and international taxation, Wadhwa has held key roles at prominent firms like EY and KPMG in both the US and India. Notably, she played a pivotal role in enhancing service offerings for high…
Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee
Shradhanjali Mukherjee
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The Indian Panorama commemorated its 18th year with a Gratitude Gala in Hicksville, New York, coinciding with the 80th birthday of its founding editor, Indrajit Singh Saluja. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Ruchira Kamboj, lauded The Indian Panorama as a platform fostering diaspora connections to their heritage. She praised the Indian American diaspora as among the world’s finest. Amb. Kamboj honored four recipients: Dr. V.K. Raju (Lifetime Achievement), Ranju Batra (Excellence in Promotion of Diplomacy), Harry Singh Bolla (Excellence in Entrepreneurship), and Purnima Desai (Excellence in Culture), presenting them with awards and tokens. The event marked the…
The CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business roster highlights five Indian-American women: Revathi Advaithi, Sandhya Ganapathy, Dr. Geetha Murali, Ritu Narayan, and Aradhana Sarin. According to CNBC, these women exemplify resilience, innovation, and success in a challenging business environment. From startup founders to executives driving growth in S&P 500 companies, they are trailblazers setting new standards and paving the way for others to follow. Revathi Advaithi, appointed CEO of Flex in 2019, has played a pivotal role in establishing the multinational manufacturing company as a trusted partner across various industries. Additionally, she was appointed by US President Joe Biden to the…
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s inaugural hydrogen fuel cell ferry, developed and constructed domestically, in Kochi, Kerala. Virtually joining the ceremony from Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister underscored the significance of this milestone. Aligned with the government’s green agenda, Cochin Shipyard undertook the ambitious task of conceptualizing, designing, and fabricating India’s premier fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell catamaran. This initiative, part of the Harit Nauka project, serves as a pilot endeavor to showcase the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology within the maritime domain. The incorporation of green hydrogen as a maritime propulsion source underscores…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal disclosed that 22 additional nations have submitted applications for membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and India, as a leader of the Global South, pledges support to them. Speaking at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, he assured ANI that India will consider their requests sympathetically. His statement coincided with Comoros and Timor-Leste’s formal accession to the WTO on February 26, a development championed by Prime Minister Modi. Goyal expressed satisfaction with their inclusion, underscoring India’s role in advocating for their membership. Regarding India’s stance in WTO affairs, Goyal emphasized the nation’s commitment…
Smriti Kirubanandan, an Indian American public health executive, has assumed the position of managing director within Accenture’s healthcare division. Her appointment was announced via LinkedIn, where Kirubanandan expressed her enthusiasm for joining a leadership team that prioritizes kindness, inclusivity, and advocates for equity and unity. Emphasizing the crucial role individuals play as “value creators, architects of change, and genuine guardians of the healthcare galaxy” during these challenging times, she conveyed her gratitude and excitement for commencing her journey with Accenture. Kirubanandan currently serves as the global director and head of strategic marketing for healthcare and life sciences at TATA Consultancy…
Fighting Retreat: Churchill and India by Walter Reid Winston Churchill was closely connected with India from 1896, when he landed in Bombay with his regiment, until 1947, when independence was finally achieved. No other British statesman had such a long association with the sub-continent–or interfered in its politics so consistently and harmfully. Churchill strove to sabotage any moves towards independence, crippling the Government of India Act over five years of dogged opposition to its passage in the 1930s. As Prime Minister during the Second World War, Churchill frustrated the freedom struggle from behind the scenes, delaying independence by a decade.…
Ashok Veeraraghavan, a computer engineer and professor of Indian descent, has received the esteemed Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in engineering, a leading academic recognition in Texas. The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Technology (TAMEST) grants this award to promising researchers in the state. Veeraraghavan, a professor at Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, was selected for his groundbreaking imaging technology aimed at revealing the invisible. This accolade is bestowed annually upon outstanding researchers in various fields, including medicine, engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences, and technology innovation. Veeraraghavan’s revolutionary imaging technology earned him this year’s engineering…
Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance firm headquartered in California, has welcomed two Indian Americans to its leadership cadre. Rohit Dixit assumes the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, while Satya Jena steps in as the company’s Senior Vice President of Digital Platforms. Sumit Dhawan, the CEO, expressed confidence that these appointments would fortify Proofpoint’s ongoing progress. He lauded their passion, commitment to excellence, and innovative drive, citing their invaluable contributions to the company’s culture, service quality, and operational agility. Dixit’s responsibilities include spearheading Proofpoint’s comprehensive customer retention and service strategy. With over three decades of experience in…
Daleep Singh, an Indian American Economist renowned for his role in crafting the Biden administration’s economic sanctions against Russia, is poised to return to the White House, as reported by the media. Formerly serving in the Treasury Department during the Obama administration, Singh is set to reclaim his position as deputy national security adviser for international economics, succeeding Mike Pyle, who departs at month’s end, according to Axios. Singh’s reappointment to the role of deputy national security adviser for international economics is viewed as a continuation of his previous efforts, particularly in exploring innovative strategies to address the ongoing crisis…
