Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
OpenAI CEO Supports a Teen-Led Indian AI Startup
Induced AI, an emerging startup specializing in enterprise AI automation, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing $2.3 million in a recent funding round. This funding round attracted notable investors within the industry. One of the prominent figures in this investment was Sam Altman, a …
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Jenifer Rajkumar Bats for NYC as T20WC Venue
New York State Assemblywoman, Jenifer Rajkumar, has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider selecting New York City (NYC) as one of the host cities for the 2024 T20 World Cup. In a letter to ICC Chairman Greg Barclay, Rajkumar emphasized NYC’s status as …
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Mintec appoints Vinay Kapoor as CPO
Mintec, a prominent company specializing in market intelligence and pricing solutions for the agri-food sector, has named Vinay Kapoor as their new chief product officer. Vinay’s vast experience in developing high-tech software products and leading teams will be crucial in driving Mintec’s product strategy and …
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Samir Mayekar, Obama Alumni, joins Chicago Federal Reserve as Visiting Scholar.
Samir Mayekar, a former top aide in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration, recently announced that he will be a “visiting scholar” at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In a social media post, the Indian American expressed his eagerness to contribute towards fostering an inclusive and …
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Indian-American Trailblazer: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Presidential Run in 2024
By Raj Shah An ambitious Indian-American entrepreneur and investor with big plans for the future, Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his intention to run for president of the United States in 2024, becoming the second Indian-American to do so in 2024. With his impressive background in …
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Indian American candidates secure victories in Virginia’s Democratic primaries
The Democratic primaries for the House of Delegates in Virginia were won by Indian American candidates Suhas Subramanyam and Kannan Srinivasan, as reported by the Virginia Department of Election results. In the 32nd Senate District, Subramanyam secured 73.7 percent of the votes, while Srinivasan won …
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Indian American teenager enthralls the audience during Modi’s Washington DC event
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States, Indian-American teenager Riya Pawar delivered a remarkable performance of the United States National Anthem at the Ronald Reagan Center in Washington DC. Her rendition garnered praise from the Prime Minister, who blessed her for …
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A cappella group Penn Masala perform Bollywood songs at White House before PM Modi’s arrival
The University of Pennsylvania’s prominent a cappella group, Penn Masala, performed a captivating rendition of popular Bollywood songs at the White House ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The group, consisting of South Asian students, entertained a large crowd of approximately 2000 …
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Kayamkulam resident makes history as the first Indian mayor of Stafford.
Ken Mathew, a native of Krishnapuram in Kayamkulam, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Malayalee and Indian to be elected as the Mayor of Stafford City in the United States. This historic event marks a momentous occasion in the city’s 67-year history. …
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MIT grants inaugural seed funding to students of Indian origin.
MIT has awarded grants to six individuals, including Arjun Balasingam and Vibhaalakshmi Sivaraman, as part of the MIT-Pillar AI Collective initiative. The grants aim to support their research projects financially and provide resources that could lead to the development of commercially viable products or companies. …
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