India-U.S. Partnership: Embracing the Future of AI with Embryonic AI Agents
The partnership between the United States and India has taken a significant step forward in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While their collaboration...
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...