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USISPF chairman calls PM Modi world’s best leader

Our Bureau Washington/New Delhi USISPF chairman John Chambers has designated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "best leader in the world today." Chambers, a former tech titan, highlighted PM Modi's impressive 76% approval rating and his adeptness in establishing trust....

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Sadhana Lolla named 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar

The MIT senior will pursue graduate studies in technology policy at Cambridge University. Our Bureau Cambridge, MA MIT senior Sadhana Lolla has won the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which offers students an opportunity to pursue graduate study in the field...

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Attakul Pongala Day recognized in Las Vegas

Our Bureau Las Vegas, NV A proclamation was issued by the Mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman, for February 25 as “Attakul Pongala Festival Day” recognizing the 10-day religious festival. Attukal Pongala is a 10-day religious festival celebrated at the...

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New York Sikh boy rolls out album of Gurbani Shabad Kirtan

Our Bureau Albany, NY 12-year-old Arjanveer Singh has released his album of Gurbani Shabad Kirtan in 31 ragas of Guru Granth Sahib. A prodigy based at Albany, New York he learned the recital of Gurbani Kirtan in classical Ragas pointed...

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Ashok Veeraraghavan honored with Texas’ highest academic award

Our Bureau Austin, TX  Indian-origin computer engineer Ashok Veeraraghavan is the proud recipient of one of the highest academic honors in Texas—the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award. The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST), which presents this award...