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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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Bad News for EB-1 Green Cards from India by U.S. Immigration Attorney Seth Finberg
Indian Nationals seeking U.S. Green Cards under the 1st Employment Based Preference or EB-1 category received a rude awakening from the recently published August 2023 Visa Bulletin. Unexpectedly and almost overnight, the wait time for green cards has increased exponentially by over ten years. Until …
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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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Day 1 CPT, is it for me?
As an international student pursuing your studies in the US on an F-1 visa, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) can be a fantastic way to get immediate work experience in your field and even earn a paycheck. CPT is a job training program run through your …
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Indian-American Amit Kshatriya will head NASA’s brand-new “Moon to Mars” mission
Amit Kshatriya, an experienced Indian-American software and robotics engineer, will help the agency develop a long-term lunar presence to prepare for humanity’s next significant leap to the Red Planet. NASA’s first Moon to Mars Program director is Amit. The new office will explore the Moon …
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