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Trump Favors Harris for President Over Biden

During an interview, Trump expressed admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting she could be a more capable president than Joe Biden. In conversation with host Hugh Hewitt on ‘The Hugh Hewitt Show,’ Trump insinuated Harris’s popularity among those who would vote for Biden. When questioned about whether votes for Biden are essentially for Harris, Trump indicated agreement, stating he’s uncertain if Biden would even start the race. Trump acknowledged that Biden appears committed to Harris for various reasons, speculating that Democr ..... Read More

Sachin Jain, CEO of SCAN Group, named to Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships

Dr. Sachin Jain, a prominent Indian-American figure in healthcare, has assumed a role on the board of directors for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. A 2004 Fellow and the child of immigrants, Jain expresses deep honor in contributing his experience and passion to an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders within immigrant communities. These fellowships, rooted in merit-based financing, aim to support individuals, immigrants, and their descendants, who show potential for significant contributions ..... Read More

Ajay Jain Bhutoria: Empowering Communities, Transforming Politics from Assam to America

Ajay Jain Bhutoria, originally from Rajasthan and raised in Assam, India, has experienced a remarkable journey from excelling academically in chemical engineering to becoming a political strategist in the United States. After relocating to the US for an MBA, Ajay worked with prominent companies like Price Waterhouse and IBM, specializing in IT, technology, and HR processes. His life took a turn when he met President Obama in San Francisco, sparking deep involvement in the Democratic Party and fundraising activities. During Hillary Clinton’s pr ..... Read More

Karthik Rao Assumes CEO Role at Nielsen

Karthik Rao, an experienced Indian American business executive, has assumed the position of CEO at Nielsen, a global leader in TV audience measurement and analytics. With an extensive 23-year career at Nielsen, Rao takes over from David Kenny, who served as CEO since 2018 and will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Rao, who has been the CEO of Nielsen’s Audience Measurement business since early 2023, focuses on driving and evolving audience measurement amid industry disruption. His primary goal is to establish a universal currency fo ..... Read More

Reliance Industries and Disney Establish Preliminary Agreement for Merger

In a significant development, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney have formally agreed, through a non-binding term sheet signed in London, to forge ahead with their joint venture to establish the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in India. Led by Mukesh Ambani’s group, the merger is structured as a 51:49 stock-and-cash deal, aiming for completion by February after necessary commercial and regulatory approvals. Kevin Mayer, a former Disney executive, and Manoj Modi, a close aide to Ambani, played key roles in the negotiation ..... Read More

P. V. Sindhu Secures Place in Forbes’ List for the Fifth Consecutive Year

In the recent release of Forbes’ Highest-Paid Female Athletes, Indian badminton sensation P. V. Sindhu claimed the 16th position, sharing it with gymnast Simone Biles. Aged 28, Sindhu boasts a net worth of $7.1 million, marking her debut in the 2023 list. The two-time Olympic medalist and 2019 badminton world champion has not only excelled in her sport but has also emerged as a marketing force in India. Expanding her sponsorship portfolio in 2023, Sindhu secured partnerships with Centuary Mattress and American Pistachio Growers. This diversifi ..... Read More

Macron’s Republic Day Honor Strengthens Delhi-Paris Ties

The Ministry of External Affairs announced that French President Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations, filling the void left by the unavailability of US President Joe Biden. This choice reflects the strategic and diplomatic imperatives guiding New Delhi’s decision, weaving together business, global geopolitics, and bilateral engagement. Macron’s visit marks the sixth occasion of a French leader being the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations. The decision to invite Macron was influenced by th ..... Read More

Suhas Subramanyam pledges ongoing defense of reproductive rights

Suhas Subramanyam, an Indian American technocrat, remains steadfast in defending reproductive rights despite the Loudoun County Republican party’s efforts to ban him from houses of worship in Northern Virginia due to his pro-choice stance. Subramanyam, running for the US Congress in Virginia’s 10th District, expressed pride in championing reproductive rights and called the suggestion of banning pro-choice Virginians from practicing their faith “outrageous.” Responding to the Loudoun Republican party committee’s call to deny him access to house ..... Read More

AIF Secures Global STEM Grant from Akamai Foundation

The American India Foundation (AIF), a non-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing social change in India, has earned recognition as one of the Akamai Foundation’s global STEM education grant recipients for 2023. This acknowledgment falls under the early learner K-12 grant program initiated by the Akamai Foundation, the charitable arm of Akamai Technologies Inc., a cloud company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The foundation administers two grant programs, focusing on early learner STEM grants for K-12 education and ’empower’ grants. Th ..... Read More

H1B Visa Renewal Applications Commence on January 29th

The US Department of State has unveiled a pilot program for H-1B visa domestic renewal, accepting applications from January 29 to April 1, 2024. Initially limited to 20,000 participants, eligible applicants must hold visas issued by the US Mission in Canada (January 1, 2020, through April 1, 2023) or the US Mission in India (February 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021). The federal register outlines criteria and excludes dependent H-4 visa holders from qualifying. Emphasizing the impact on US industry partners, the program prioritizes H-1B pr ..... Read More

Mona Das Assumes Strategic Position at Global Woman

Mona Das, a leading Democratic contender for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands and former State Senator, has been appointed as the head of International Expansion for Global Woman & Co. Founded by entrepreneur Mirela Sula, the organization focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs worldwide through various platforms. Global Woman & Co. offers an online membership and business school, a podcast, a magazine, a TV platform, an annual conference, and clubs in over 35 cities globally. Das expressed excitement about her global leadership role, ..... Read More

Bainiwal Joins the San Jose Council Election Fray

Sukhdev Singh Bainiwal, a former candidate for the San Jose council, has announced his candidacy for District 8 once again, encompassing Evergreen and East San Jose, with the election scheduled for March 5, 2024. A 57-year-old engineer and former city airport commissioner, Bainiwal’s campaign focuses on addressing public safety through initiatives like neighborhood watches and increasing the police force. Additionally, he aims to tackle homelessness by promoting interim housing construction and streamlining the city’s permitting process to enh ..... Read More

Nikki Haley’s rising support in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, Indian American presidential candidate Nikki Haley has shown a notable surge, doubling her support to 30% since September, challenging the consistent lead held by former President Donald Trump at 44%, according to a recent Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll. This data indicates a significant shift, with Haley gaining momentum while her closest competitor, Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, drops from 11% to 5%. Former New Jersey Gov Chris Christie experienced a slight increase in support, reaching 12%. The Saint Anselm College su ..... Read More

Wayfair CEO advocates extended employee work hours

Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah penned a special message to employees, emphasizing the value of hard work and ambition after the company’s profitable results. In the email obtained by Business Insider, Shah debunked the notion that working long hours and blending work with life should be avoided, asserting that success often stems from dedication. He addressed misconceptions about discouraging late work, highlighting the essential role of hard work in achieving success and balancing personal life. Shah encouraged Wayfair employees to treat company fund ..... Read More

Atlas Systems Welcomes Sam Murali as CPO to Drive Strategic Partnerships

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its leadership team, Atlas Systems, a New Jersey-based IT company, has appointed Sam Murali, an Indian American, as Chief Partnership Officer. According to the company’s release, Murali will lead Atlas’s sales efforts, focusing on cultivating key partnerships, especially with Microsoft. His primary objective is to strengthen collaboration with Microsoft, leveraging the versatile capabilities of the Azure AI platform. Murali’s responsibilities include close coordination with Microsoft and client teams to e ..... Read More

Avi Gupta Chosen as 2023 Samvid Scholarship Recipient

The announcement of the third annual Samvid Scholars list, which was revealed on December 18, featured Avi Gupta, a student of Indian origin currently enrolled in the class of 2026 at Yale Law School. Among a pool of over 1,000 applicants nationwide, Gupta was one of the 20 students selected for the prestigious scholarship. Expressing his gratitude on LinkedIn, Gupta remarked, “I’m honored and excited to have been selected as a 2023 Samvid Scholar. I feel truly fortunate to have the chance to learn from such an inspiring group of young leaders ..... Read More

Modi pledges inquiry into alleged plot on Sikh separatist in the US

In response to allegations of an assassination plot targeting a Sikh separatist in the US, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India is willing to investigate any evidence provided. The US Justice Department recently charged an Indian citizen, Nikhil Gupta, with conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on US soil, implicating an Indian government official in the planning. Modi emphasized India’s commitment to the rule of law and mentioned that a high-level inquiry committee had been set up by the foreign ministry to ex ..... Read More

Enhance Heart Health: Optimal Well-Being Through Early Eating Habits

A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that adjusting the timing of meals could be beneficial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The research, based on data from 103,389 adults over a 7-year period, indicates a lower risk when individuals consume their first meal before 8 a.m. and the last before 9 p.m. Interestingly, this reduction in risk is more notable in women than in men. The study scrutinizes various factors, revealing that delaying the first meal or consuming the last after 9 p.m. is associated with an i ..... Read More

2023 witnesses 22% surge in mutual fund SIP inflows – Expert insights

In November 2023, investments in mutual funds through systematic investment plans (SIPs) achieved a record high, totaling US$ 2.1 billion (Rs. 17,073 crore). This marked the continuation of a noteworthy trend, where each of the last five months, starting from July 2023, surpassed the previous record of SIP inflows in the subsequent month. The cumulative SIP inflows in mutual funds for the first 11 months of 2023, concluding on November 30, amounted to an impressive US$ 20 billion (Rs. 1,66,131 crore). This showcases a substantial increase of 22 ..... Read More

US hypocrisy harms everyone, from democracy in Dhaka to the Army in Islamabad

The recent visit of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir to the United States involved significant meetings with high-ranking officials such as US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The discussions during these meetings encompassed topics like India’s Supreme Court verdict on the amendment of Article 370 and the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. General Munir’s visit came shortly after a devastating attack by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on a security forces checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resul ..... Read More

Vivek Ramaswamy supports Trump post-Colorado decision, vows to withdraw

Vivek Ramaswamy announces his withdrawal from the Colorado GOP primary ballot in support of Donald Trump after the state’s Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s presence on the ballot. Ramaswamy criticizes the court’s decision, labeling it as an “actual attack on democracy.” The Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling stems from Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, charging him with ‘insurrection’ and accusing him of spreading false claims of election fraud. This decision makes Colorado the first state to bar Trump from seek ..... Read More

Avi Avula Assumes President, CEO Role at Methode Electronics

Indian American executive Avi Avula has been appointed as the President and CEO of Methode Electronics Inc., a Chicago-based international engineering company. The effective date for Avula’s new role is January 29, 2024, following the retirement of Donald W Duda. The transition plan involves a three-month collaboration period between Duda and Avula, with Duda then serving as a strategic consultant for the subsequent nine months. Avula, with over 17 years of experience in the electronics industry, currently serves as the Vice President of Strat ..... Read More

Abhijit Banerjee receives the prestigious Tagore Prize in New Delhi

Abhijit Banerjee, an Indian American economist, has been granted the Tagore Prize for Social Achievement 2023 during the sixth Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize ceremony at the India International Centre in New Delhi. This accolade acknowledges his significant contributions to social welfare. In expressing his gratitude, Banerjee emphasized the vital role of addressing societal issues collectively for a better world. Currently serving as the Ford Foundation International professor of economics at MIT and a Nobel laureate since 2019, Banerjee’s ..... Read More

Aditya L1 Solar Mission Heads to Lagrange Point 1 in Early 2024

Aditya-L1, India’s maiden solar mission, is set to reach Lagrange Point 1 in early January 2024, as revealed by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. The solar mission, launched aboard PSLV-C57 on September 2, aims to reach the orbit around L1 on January 7. L1 is a crucial point in the Sun-Earth system, about 1.5 million kilometers away, where ISRO plans to position seven scientific payloads for research. Dr. Singh highlighted PM Modi’s transformative decisions, allowing private involvement in India’s space sector, fostering enthusiasm with over ..... Read More

IMF Report: India’s 16%+ Global Growth Contribution

India is poised to make a substantial contribution, exceeding 16%, to global growth, earning recognition as an exceptional performer by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This acknowledgment stems from India’s strategic economic reforms, particularly in infrastructure and digitalization, solidifying its status as one of the fastest-growing major emerging markets. Ms. Nada Choueiri, Assistant Director at the IMF, lauds India’s robust economic growth, attributing it to a focused approach on infrastructure and digital advancements. The key el ..... Read More