‘Infinite Facets: Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy Performance Showcase’
Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy (VSDA) is gearing up to mark its 25th anniversary with a special performance called ‘Infinite Facets – An Exploration of...
Antiverse Raises $4.6 Million in Funding for AI-Driven Biotech Startup
Antiverse, a biotech startup based in Cardiff, recently announced that it has secured $4.6 million in seed funding. This latest round of funding was...
Ibrahim Bashir: Desi Candidate Running for Los Altos City Council
Ibrahim Bashir is a Desi candidate running for Los Altos City Council. He is a father of three kids and has lived in Los...
Groww Investment Platform Pays $160 Million in Tax and Relocates to India
Groww Investment Platform Pays $160 Million in Tax and Relocates to IndiaIndian investment platform Groww recently made a significant move by paying $159.4 million...
AI and Innovation Shine at DC Startup and Tech Week 2024
The DC Startup and Tech Week 2024, formerly known as DC Startup Week, is back for its ninth year in Washington, D.C. With over...
Modern Rajasthani Heritage at Lakme Fashion Week by Punit Balana
Punit Balana, a designer hailing from Bikaner, Rajasthan, finds his inspiration in the vibrant culture of his home state. His latest collection, Johari Bazaar,...
Business Talks and Startup Strategies with Rohit Bhargava: A Non-Boring Perspective
Rohit Bhargava, a well-known author and marketing expert, recently shared his insights on business strategies and startup success in an interview with The American...
Desi Voter Support for Kamala Harris Strong in Key States, Poll Finds
South Asian voters in key states are showing strong support for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a recent poll conducted by the Indian...
Collaboration Between UC Berkeley Institute and Indian Policymakers to Address Extreme Heat Challenges
In July 2024, a primer on heat stress was published by Dr. Ashok Gadgil and Elif Kilic from the IECC (India Energy and Climate...
Fall Fundraiser: Music Event for Charity & Community Support
On the evening of October 19, 2024, Saratoga was filled with the enchanting sounds of music and the warmth of heartfelt conversations as Enabling...
Annual Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Begins on November 1
It's time for the annual open enrollment season for health plans under the Affordable Care Act. Starting from November 1 to January 15, current...
Blues and Hindi Fusion: Aki Kumar’s Unique Approach to Music and Message
A new sub-genre of music is on the rise, thanks to Aki Kumar, a talented musician known for fusing Blues with Hindi melodies. Recently...
Prabhakar Raghavan Named Chief Technologist at Google for AI Initiatives
Google, a technology giant, has made a significant move in the artificial intelligence (AI) space by appointing Prabhakar Raghavan as Chief Technologist. Raghavan, a...
Desis On The Ballot: Spotlight on Richa Awasthi for Foster City Council
Richa Awasthi, a long-time resident of Foster City, has been actively involved in the community for over two decades. Her journey of community service...
Foiled Assassination Plot: Justice Department Charges Vikash Yadav
On October 17, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) released an indictment of Indian citizen Vikash Yadav for his role in a foiled plot...
Founder of India’s Largest Edtech Startup Declares Byju’s Worth Zero
Byju’s, the once highly valued edtech startup in India, has faced a significant setback as its founder, Byju Raveendran, declared that the company is...
‘VivaChat: Facetime with AI by Indian American Startup’
Viva Labs, an Indian American-founded AI startup, has just launched their latest platform, VivaChat. This new platform allows users to engage in video chats...
Medi-Cal Transformation: Progress and Impact on Healthcare
Nom, a survivor of domestic violence, moved to the United States from South Africa with her daughter to live with her American husband. However,...
Vasanth Shetty: Desis On The Ballot for San Ramon City Council District 1
Vasanth Shetty is a technology and finance executive who is running for the seat of Council Member in San Ramon’s District 1. He is...
Tara Sreekrishnan for California State Assembly: Desis on the Ballot in District 26
Tara Sreekrishnan, a daughter of immigrants, is running for California Assembly District 26 in the heart of Silicon Valley. She aims to become the...
Addressing the Issue of Medical Debt: Harris Supports Reduction Efforts
Patient and consumer advocates are turning to Kamala Harris for help with medical debt issues should she win the upcoming presidential election. Harris is...
Top 8 Indian American Companies in US Chamber of Commerce CO-100 List
At least eight Indian American led companies have made it to the US Chamber of Commerce’s exclusive 2024 CO—100 list recognizing 100 of the...
Desis on the Ballot: Harbir K. Bhatia for Santa Clara City Council
Harbir Kaur Bhatia, a dedicated community organizer and civic entrepreneur in Santa Clara, is running for City Council from District 1. As an Indian...
The Kandahar Hijack: A Compelling Thriller with a Twist
On Christmas Eve in 1999, Indian Airlines flight IC 814 was hijacked by five men from the jihadist group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. The plane, carrying 179...
Autone: Former McQueen Leaders Raise $17 Million for Retail Startup
Autone, a retail startup based in London, has recently announced that it has successfully raised $17 million in a Series A funding round. The...
Lightmatter Secures $400M Funding, Reaches $4.4B Valuation
Lightmatter, a supercomputing photonic startup, recently secured an impressive $400 million in a Series D funding round. This funding was led by new investor...
Chirag Kathrani for Mayor of San Ramon: Desis on the Ballot
Chirag Kathrani, a newcomer to the political scene, is challenging Council Member Mark H Armstrong for the position of Mayor in San Ramon. Despite...
Staying Prepared: Drop, Cover, and Hold on During an Earthquake
October 17, 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the destructive Loma Prieta earthquake that struck California in 1989. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake caused significant...
Connecticut Pharmacists Association Elects BITS Pilani Alumna as President
Bisni Narayanan, an Indian American, has been elected as the President of the Connecticut Pharmacists Association (CPA), making her the first South Asian-origin President...
Xscape Silicon Photonics Secures $44M Funding Boost
Xscape Silicon Photonics, a startup focused on revolutionizing AI data centers, recently announced that it has successfully secured $44 million in Series A funding....
