Tag: California

California Service Corps Deploys Members to Disaster Recovery CentersLOS ANGELES, Calif. - In a swift and crucial response to recent disasters in the Los Angeles region, the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor has...

Seema Bhatt Promoted to Partner at Minami Tamaki LLP: A Milestone for Diversity in LawSan Francisco-based law firm Minami Tamaki LLP made waves in the legal community with the recent announcement of Seema Bhatt's...

Apple Settles Siri Lawsuit for $95 MillionApple has reached a $95 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit involving Siri, the company's AI virtual assistant, accused of eavesdropping on users of iPhones and other...

Reflections of Bay Area Poet Jyoti Bachani on 2024As the year 2024 transitions to 2025, poet Jyoti Bachani reflects on the lessons learned, the adventures experienced, and the insights gained during her travels to...

Apple Stands by Google in Antitrust Trial DefenseIn a surprising move, Apple has announced its support for Google as the tech giant faces an upcoming antitrust trial. Apple, known for its iconic iPhones and...

India Currents Becomes Part of Report For America's Pilot Accelerator ProgramReport for America, a renowned organization dedicated to revitalizing local news, has recently made a groundbreaking announcement. Over 100 newsrooms will be part of...

Premiere of Homegrown Telugu Film Twisted Tales in FremontOn November 18, 2024, the Cine Lounge Theater in Fremont was abuzz with excitement as the red carpet was rolled out for the premiere of Twisted...

California-based startup Pegbo recently announced that they have secured funding to support small and minority businesses in the construction industry. The company, which is certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the Californian...

Sprawling data centers, which are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, require a significant amount of electricity to process, store, and manage the massive amounts of data generated by billions of users daily. This...

Venture capitalist Ullas Naik has made waves in the industry with his early seed investments in companies like AppLovin and DoorDash, which now boast a combined market cap of over $170 billion. His keen...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently raised concerns about Microsoft's hiring practices in response to an unverified post on social media platform X. The post accused Microsoft's gaming division, led by Indian American CEO Satya...

President Donald Trump has announced his selection of Jayanta ‘Jay’ Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born professor from Stanford University, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This decision makes Bhattacharya the first Indian American to...

Google has taken legal action against a former Indian engineer, Harshit Roy, for allegedly leaking trade secrets about the company's Pixel products on social media. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court...

Arati Prabhakar, the White House science advisor, recently highlighted the importance of the US maintaining its global leadership in research in the fields of science and technology. She emphasized that this has been a...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as people look for more sustainable transportation options. However, one of the main challenges facing EV owners is finding reliable charging stations. Sajith Kumar, a U.S. Department...

On November 17, the nonprofit organization World Vegan Vision held a vegan Thanksgiving celebration at Antun’s by Minar in Hicksville, New York. The event was attended by community members and supporters of plant-based diets....

The Arjun-Vohra Foundation, in collaboration with Altius Strategic Consulting LLC, has recently announced the recipients of the 2024 youth scholarships at the California Cricket Academy (CCA) Annual Awards Ceremony. This initiative, now in its...

The 2024 Presidential race has been the center of attention this year with all the twists and turns it brought along. From a heated Republican primary to Joe Biden's struggles in debates, an assassination...

The American entrepreneurial spirit is a force that can reshape global economic development by implementing bold strategies, shifting mindsets, and focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Over the years, economic development teams in...

India has recently surpassed China as the leading source of international students coming to the United States. In the academic year 2023/2024, there was a record number of over 1.1 million international students in...

The highest-paid Hollywood stars of 2021 have once again proven their dominance in the industry, commanding hefty paychecks for their roles in blockbuster films. While some actors have consistently earned large sums for their...

The holiday season is approaching, and many people are feeling the weight of the past year. With all the challenges and losses that have come with 2024, it's understandable that some may be looking...

Asha Health, a startup backed by Y Combinator, is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by assisting medical practices in launching AI-driven clinics. The goal of Asha Health is to bridge the gap in chronic care...

Canadian entrepreneurs Tina Singh and Herpreet Singh Jhajj recently showcased their innovative start-up, Bold Helmets, on CBC's "Dragons' Den." The couple, based in Brampton, Ontario, presented their specially designed bike helmets for Sikh children...

Shailesh Prakash, an executive at Google News, has resigned from his position amidst growing tensions with publishers who claim that the company is taking away crucial advertising revenue. Prakash, who served as a vice...

One week after Election Day, the fate of the U.S. House majority hinges on a handful of races where winners have not been declared. California, in particular, is home to a significant number of...

Indian Americans have made a significant mark on Fortune's list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Business for 2024. Among the notable figures are Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Alphabet (Google) CEO Sundar Pichai,...

Republicans and Democrats were eagerly awaiting the results of vote-counting for crucial U.S. House districts in California. The GOP secured a majority in the chamber with a race call in Arizona. In a rematch...

As a top fundraiser in Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign, Ajay Bhutoria shared his insights on the campaign's strengths and weaknesses. Despite raising over $1 billion, the campaign fell short in the election, signaling a...

India Currents is excited to introduce a new podcast series called Sitare Spotlight, hosted by Saumya Balasubramanian, a multi-talented tech executive, writer, and mother of two. This podcast will focus on highlighting individuals from...