Vivek Chilukuri, a distinguished Indian American policy expert, has assumed the role of Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). With over six years of experience on Capitol Hill and prior service in the State Department, Chilukuri brings a wealth of expertise to this position. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, Chilukuri served in various key roles for Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. His positions included Senior Policy Advisor for Technology and Democracy, Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and Chief…
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Major League Baseball and Disney Star have joined forces with IMG and Amped Pictures to create a docu-series called ‘Indian Baseball Dreams.’ It follows the journey of Arjun Nimmala, a first-generation Indian American drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Amateur Draft, making him the first Indian American selected in a major American professional sport. The series explores Nimmala’s roots in Vijayawada, India, and the country’s sporting culture. It features meetings with cricket star Ajinkya Rahane, highlighting Nimmala’s journey and stories of young baseball talents in India. The four-part documentary premieres on Star Sports Select 1 and Star…
Anjali Nair, the founder of The Immigrant Academy, has been honored with the Congressional American Dream Award by U.S. Representative Kathy Castor. This prestigious award recognizes Anjali’s remarkable contributions to the community through her pioneering work at The Immigrant Academy. Having experienced the challenges of immigration firsthand, Anjali Nair established the organization after enduring more than 250 job rejections in just 8 months before securing her first job in the United States. The primary mission of The Immigrant Academy is to offer hope and support to newcomers in the U.S. by simplifying the journey for immigrant job seekers. Through this…
India’s first stretch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor is ready to be opened with the inauguration of the 17 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional RRTS. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the priority section from the Sahibabad RapidX Station. He will also flag off the RapidX train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of RRTS in India. In March 2019, the Prime Minister initiated the construction of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, aligning with the government’s goal to enhance regional connectivity. This innovative RRTS project is designed to offer high-speed commuter rail service, with a top speed…
Sarika Bansal, an Indian American candidate who ran in the municipal elections in Cary, North Carolina on October 10, has advanced to a runoff election due to falling short of the 50% vote threshold, allowing her opponent to request a runoff. Despite being the top-voted candidate with 48.67% of the votes, her challenger, Rachel Jordan, filed for a November runoff, scheduled for November 7. Jordan’s campaign manager expressed that the runoff will provide constituents in District D, encompassing west Cary and parts of Chatham County, with another opportunity to choose their preferred candidate. The runoff will incur a total cost…
Indian American Srinivas Shankar is now the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries at GlobalLogic Inc, a Hitachi Group company. His appointment reflects GlobalLogic’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and customer success. Shankar’s role will focus on accelerating the company’s go-to-market efforts, covering sales, marketing, and industry business units. Nitesh Banga, GlobalLogic’s CEO, expressed excitement about Shankar joining the leadership team, emphasizing the need for a leader with industry expertise and go-to-market experience. Shankar’s role is crucial in driving the company’s growth and fostering strong customer relationships. Srinivas Shankar shared his enthusiasm about joining GlobalLogic, recognizing…
Venturing to Khardung La on Royal Enfield Bullets already promises adventure, but director Tarun Dudeja elevates it by assembling an all-women biker gang. Their journey becomes an unforgettable pilgrimage, led by the charismatic Ratna Pathak Shah as Mahi, Dia Mirza as Uzma, Fatima Sana Shaikh as Sky, and Sanjana Sanghi as Manjari. Tarun, in collaboration with co-writer Parijat Joshi, gathers this group of riders from the bustling streets of Delhi. It’s a world where the trials and tribulations of Mahi, Uzma, Sky, and Manjari converge around a common theme—the experience of being women in a prejudiced and predatory patriarchal society.…
G20 Sherpa, Mr. Amitabh Kant, highlighted India’s opportunity to revamp its economic strategy and lead the way as the first nation to industrialize without carbon emissions, capitalizing on favorable weather conditions. Speaking at an event in the nation’s capital, he expressed confidence in India’s potential for faster growth, given its youthful population and open global opportunities. Emphasizing the importance of embracing eco-friendliness, Mr. Kant stressed that countries must adopt green practices to remain competitive in the global market, and this transformation is expected to unfold within the next five years. At the SHRM India Annual Conference 2023, he proposed that…
Professor Ajit Lalvani, the Chair of Infectious Diseases and Director of the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Respiratory Infections at Imperial College London, has received a reappointment as a trustee of the Science Museum Group in the UK by the Secretary of State. This Group is dedicated to the exploration of science, medicine, technology, industry, and media throughout history and in the modern era. In his role as a trustee of the Science Museum Group, Lalvani actively encourages the public’s engagement with science and the pursuit of scientific discoveries. He is committed to addressing health disparities by focusing on…
Time magazine has appointed Shyla Raghav, an Indian American climate change expert and policy maker, to the role of Chief Climate Officer in New York. TIME President of Sustainability, Simon Mulcahy, emphasized that this promotion not only recognizes Shyla’s past achievements but also reflects TIME’s commitment to climate action. Shyla’s primary focus will be to expand TIME’s climate programs and community engagement while advancing the publication’s own climate objectives. TIME is dedicated to the media’s pivotal role in inspiring and facilitating climate action. They have launched initiatives like the TIME CO2 Earth Awards, an Advisory Council, and the Climate Futures…
