Indian-Origin
US man executed for killing Indian and another person in Oklahoma in 2002
Michael Dewayne Smith had been on death row for the murders of 24-year-old Indian store clerk Sharath Pulluru and 40-year-old Janet Moore in separate incidents on February 22, 2002 HOUSTON, TX (TIP): A 41-year-old man […]
Three Indian Americans on Forbes list of America’s top 200 lawyers
NEW YORK (TIP): Neal Katyal, former Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, and two other Indian Americans— Monica Arora and Ambika Kumar — have made it to the Forbes inaugural list of America’s […]
Indian American executive Amitabh Misra will lead Sprinklr as chief technology officer
NEW YORK (TIP): Sprinklr, a New York-headquartered leading enterprise software company for all customer-facing functions, has appointed Indian American executive Amitabh Misra as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective April 1. Misra will lead all R&D […]
India American Son of Patel Brothers owner fends off carjackers in dramatic parking lot showdown
EDISON, NJ (TIP): A driver thwarted an attempted carjacking by three masked assailants in the parking lot of a Patel Brothers grocery store in Edison, New Jersey recently. The driver is the son of Kaushik […]
UK’s higher salary thresholds for overseas skilled work visas kick in
For those applying under the Skilled Worker visa route, the salary threshold for an application will rise from GBP 26,200 to GBP 38,700 – an increase of 48 per cent LONDON (TIP): Significantly higher salary […]
First batch of Indian workers left for Israel; India urges Tel Aviv to ensure their safety
NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Thursday said it has urged Israel to ensure safety of the Indian construction workers who have gone to the country this week under the framework of a bilateral agreement. Israeli […]
Indian student group begins ‘Fair Visa, Fair Chance’ campaign in UK
MAC has been commissioned to review the Graduate Route visa by UK Home Secretary James Cleverly to ensure it is ‘fit for purpose’ and is expected to report by next month LONDON (TIP): One of […]
5-year-old Indian -origin girl and her mother die in car crash in Oregon
HUBBARD, OREGON (TIP): A horrific car accident on Saturday, March 30th, claimed the life of a young child and ultimately led to the passing of the mother, leaving a family shattered and in desperate need […]
Indian-origin Pavan Davuluri named Windows and Surface Chief
REDMOND, WA (TIP): Microsoft has appointed Indian born Pavan Davuluri, an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, as its new chief for Windows and Surface. According to technology news website The […]
Indian American eminent mathematician TN Subramaniam passes away
MICHIGAN (TIP): Dr. TN Subramaniam, an eminent mathematician of Indian origin, creator of Route One company who worked with General Motors, passed away in Michigan on Tuesday, March 26. He was 76. Subramaniam, who migrated […]
Indian American Lt. Governor Aruna Miller inducted into Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame
MARYLAND (TIP): Aruna Miller, Indian American Lt. Governor of Maryland, the first woman of color and immigrant elected to statewide office in the state, has been inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame with […]
British Army Officers celebrate Sikh festival of Holla Mohalla
The tradition dates back to the early 18th century LONDON (TIP): The British Army celebrated the Sikh festival of Holla Mohalla with several British Sikh officers from the Defense Sikh Network (DSN) organizing the annual […]
Indian American technocrat Sudhakar Veluru named Four Seasons’ Executive VP and CITO
MIAMI, FL (TIP): Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has appointed Indian American technocrat Sudhakar Veluru as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO). An Indian Institute of […]
Indian American Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt stepping down
MENLO PARK, CA (TIP): Baiju Bhatt, Indian American Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Robinhood Markets is stepping down from his executive role at the investment platform after over ten years in leadership “to pursue […]
Indian American player Yogesh Raut wins Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions
VANCOUVER (TIP): Washington-based Indian American blogger, freelance writer and podcaster Yogesh Raut has won the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (ToC), to take home the $250,000 grand prize. With his victory in the finals on […]
Indian American attorney Vaishali Bhatia named ATI VP and General Counsel
DALLAS (TIP): ATI Inc, Dallas-based aerospace and defense company has named Vaishali Bhatia Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, effective March 20. The Indian American executive will lead all aspects of the […]
Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in ‘suspicious’ fire in Canada’s Brampton
BRAMPTON (TIP): An Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were killed in a “suspicious” fire which tore through their home last week in Canada’s Ontario province, police said on Friday, March 15. A fire engulfed […]
Indian-origin PM of Ireland Leo Varadkar resigns for ‘personal, political reasons’
LONDON (TIP): Ireland’s Indian-origin Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, on Wednesday, March 20, sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation citing “personal and political reasons”, triggering a leadership contest. The 45-year-old Taoiseach, as […]
