Rani Wijaya
Investing in Neuron7: Former Salesforce CEO Backs AI Customer Service Startup
Niken Patel and Vinay Saini, Indian American founders of the customer service AI startup Neuron7, recently announced securing a significant investment from Keith Block,...
Embracing Stillness: The Power of Doing Nothing
In today's fast-paced society, many of us find ourselves constantly running from one task to another, trying to keep up with deadlines and commitments....
Find Love and Connection with Expert Advice from Jasbina!
We are thrilled to announce that Jasbina Ahluwalia will be joining India Currents as our Relationship Columnist. She will be the author of our...
Relyance AI Secures $32M Series B Funding for Data Governance Startup
Relyance AI, a data governance startup, recently secured $32 million in Series B funding to further its mission of enhancing data transparency and ensuring...
Investors including Magic Johnson contribute $31 million to pharmacy startup Alchemy
Alchemy, a pharmacy startup focusing on HIV clinics, has successfully raised $31 million in seed financing. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz’...
Amplitude Acquires Command AI: A Strategic Move in AI Expansion
Amplitude Inc., a prominent analytics software company, has recently made a strategic move by acquiring Command AI, a startup known for its AI-powered user...
Kodava Bridal Tradition: The Influence of River Kaveri
The Kodavas are a unique community residing in Kodagu, with mysterious origins that have been the subject of various speculations. One theory suggests they...
Improving Voter Access: Workshop on October 16
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office (ROV) has announced an upcoming in-person Voter Accessibility Workshop scheduled for October 16, 2024. The workshop...
Zeal Secures $15 Million Series B Funding for Modern Payroll Platform
Zeal, a modern payroll platform, recently secured $15 million in Series B funding led by Portage on October 10. This investment round also included...
Desis on the Ballot: Pravesh Kumar for Fremont City Council District 1
Pravesh Kumar, a 51-year-old tech executive, is running for Fremont City Council District 1 after a successful 25-year career in the tech industry. As...
Nicole Fernandez for San Mateo City Council, District 2: Desis on the Ballot
Nicole Fernandez is a candidate for the San Mateo city council, District 2. She is a career public servant and the first American born...
Himanshu Shah’s Blueprint for Long-Term Success at Shah Capital: Activism and Alpha
Himanshu Shah, the founder of Shah Capital based in Raleigh, NC, has established himself as a successful investor with a unique investment philosophy and...
Cartage: Freight Carrier Automation Startup Raises $3.3 Million in Funding
Cartage, a startup focused on automating freight operations, recently secured $3.3 million in funding from various investors. The funding round was led by prominent...
Shashi Tharoor at SALA 2024: A Thoughtful and Compelling Speaker
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, a well-known author, intellectual, former UN diplomat, and Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram in India, recently attended The South Asian Literature...
Shankar Kenkre: Desi Candidate for Foster City Council
Shankar Kenkre, a long-time resident of Foster City, is making his first run for office in the Foster City Council. With a master's degree...
Nirmala Bandrapalli: Desi Candidate for Burlingame City Council
Nirmala Bandrapalli, a candidate for Burlingame City Council District 2, is a dedicated and experienced individual who has been deeply involved in shaping the...
Ratan Tata’s Transformative Giving: Cornell University’s Cherished Legacy
Paying tribute to Ratan Tata, Cornell University highlighted the impact of his generous donations and philanthropic efforts. Tata, a distinguished business leader and philanthropist...
Desis On The Ballot: Vin Kruttiventi Runs for CA’s 14th Congressional District
Vin Kruttiventi, a Republican candidate, is running for the U.S. House to represent California's 14th Congressional District. He was born in Hyderabad, India, and...
Arjun Batra for San Jose City Council: Desis On The Ballot in District 10
Arjun Batra is a familiar face in San Jose's District 10, seeking re-election to the City Council. With over four decades of residency in...
Celebrating Celluloid Cinematic Journeys: The 3rd i Film Festival Beyond Bollywood
The fall season brings with it the highly anticipated 3rd i Film Festival, featuring a diverse range of independent films from South Asia and...
Desis On The Ballot: Vivek Mohan for Pleasanton City Council District 4
Vivek Mohan, a first-generation immigrant who has been living in Pleasanton for 12 years, is running for City Council District 4. Mohan holds a...
Empowering Indian Americans: Streamline 2024 Voter Information Campaign
Indian Americans are increasingly becoming a significant political force in the United States. With over 4.8 million Indian Americans living in the country, and...
The Impact of Project 2025 on Immigrants and Americans
On November 5th, American citizens will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the country by participating in the...
SaaS Startup Raises $15 Million, Expands Service to US Healthcare Market
Spry Therapeutics, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup based in Pune, has recently secured $15 million in funding to expand its services to the US healthcare...
Aditya Grover Receives $500,000 NSF Career Award for Generative AI Research
Aditya Grover, an Indian American scholar and assistant professor of computer science at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has been honored with a prestigious...
Connecting Indian Students to U.S. Academic Experts: Introducing MARG
A virtual mentoring series called “MARG” has been launched by the Embassy of India in Washington DC in partnership with the Ministry of Education...
Satish Chandra for Santa Clara City Council: Desis On The Ballot
Satish Chandra, a candidate for Santa Clara City Council, District 1, is a strong advocate for public safety and community engagement. With a background...
Save Money on Electricity Bills with WattBuy: A Startup’s Guide to Lowering Costs
WattBuy, a startup founded by Naman Trivedi and Ben Hood, aims to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable for US residents. The company,...
Salil Garg of Yale University Receives NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Grant
Dr. Salil Garg, a researcher at Yale University, has been granted a prestigious award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his work...
Helpful Tips for Parents: Supporting Your Child Through College Admissions
Navigating the college admissions process can be overwhelming for parents, with endless advice and information available. However, finding the right support and community can...
AI-powered Public Safety Platform Raises $27 Million in Funding
Prepared, a public safety startup based in New York, recently secured $27 million in funding during its Series B round. This brings the total...
Billionaire Robinhood Co-Founder Baiju Bhatt Supports Space-Based Solar Startup
Aetherflux, a space-based solar startup founded by billionaire Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, is aiming to harness solar power from space in a unique way....
AI Cooperative Research Center Led by Ramayya Krishnan at Carnegie Mellon University
Ramayya Krishnan, the Indian American dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, has been chosen as...
Immersive Experience at SALA 2024: Discover the Ultimate Event Destination
Immersive Experience at SALA 2024: Discover the Ultimate Event Destination
Imtiaz Ali, the renowned filmmaker known for hits like “Jab We Met” and “Rockstar,” recently...
Unveiling the Significance of Nabapatrika & Kola Bou in Durga Puja
Growing up, many Bengali children may not have known about the significance of Nabapatrika. For those raised in aristocratic families with long-standing Durga Puja...
Raj Salwan for Mayor of Fremont: Desis On The Ballot
Councilmember Raj Salwan, a familiar face in Fremont, is now vying for the position of Mayor. Born and raised in the city, Salwan's roots...
Decoding Success: Key Factors that Distinguish Great Companies
Successful companies are not built overnight. They require a combination of key factors that distinguish them from the rest. Recently, Paul Graham, the founder...
Yuba City Nagar Kirtan 2022: Dates, Schedule, and Event Details
The Yuba City Nagar Kirtan festival is a highly anticipated event that brings together Sikhs from all over the country. This year, the festival...
Introducing Sri Lankan Milk Tea: Kola Goodies’ Success Story in America
Sajani Amarasiri, a Sri Lankan immigrant and entrepreneur, recently launched her company, Kola Goodies, in August 2021. Inspired by her heritage and the ancient...
Empowering Indian Americans with Dozee’s Remote Health Monitoring for Aging Parents in the U.S.
Dozee, a healthtech startup from India, has introduced a remote patient monitoring device called Shravan to the American market, with a focus on the...
Aruna Miller discusses Maryland’s AI strategy at UPenn: What it means for the state
Maryland's Lieutenant Governor, Aruna K. Miller, recently spoke at the University of Pennsylvania during the sixth PRECISE Industry Day on October 4, 2024. This...
Tasveer Film Festival Unveils Jury Panel for 19th Edition
The Tasveer Film Festival has recently revealed the members of its jury panel for the upcoming 19th edition. This year, the festival will take...
Key Insights from Startup Funding Trends in Q3 2024
Startup funding in North America experienced a mix of highs and lows during the third quarter of 2024. While there were some areas of...
Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow Ranked in Top 50 by NYT: A Closer Look
Indian American chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant, Bungalow, has been recognized by The New York Times as one of America's top 50 restaurants....
Ankita M. Kumar Wins Award at Chicago South Asian Film Festival
Ankita M. Kumar, a filmmaker and journalist from the Bay Area, recently achieved a significant milestone with her documentary film "Far From Home" winning...
