The U.S. warns EB-1 green cards for Indian professionals could become unavailable by Sept. 30 amid high demand and severe immigration backlogs
AI autonomy raises concerns about self-preservation, instrumental convergence, intuition, and the gradual loss of human decision-making power
Two of the world’s leading cardiologists join forces on a mission to prevent one million heart attacks.
Indian-born scientist Sandeep Kumar takes over Texas Tech’s Plant and Soil Science department.
India’s economic data may miss informal workers and businesses, raising questions about GDP growth, employment, statistics, policy decisions
China’s humanoid robot race signals a transformative decade, raising questions about AI-powered labor, automation, governance, human society
Shantanu Narayen to become executive chair on Dec. 1 as IIT Varanasi graduate Chakravarthy takes over leadership.
Ashley St. Clair says she rejected a reported $40 million NDA from Elon Musk and chose to speak out in Alex Gibney’s new documentary “Musk.”
IIT alumnus will join New Mexico university in January 2027 as it launches the state’s first bioengineering degree.
Saket Soni and Kaushik Kappagantulu featured among an exclusive group of 14 trailblazers designing and making the future.
Indian American agronomist recognized for advancing global food and nutrition security through visionary leadership.
In the news
Immigration
Opinion
AI autonomy raises concerns about self-preservation, instrumental convergence, intuition, and the gradual loss of human decision-making power
The Review
China’s humanoid robot race signals a transformative decade, raising questions about AI-powered labor, automation, governance, human society
Learning machines
AI literacy in education requires critical thinking, meaningful learning friction and judgment about when technology should support
Trumpiana
Donnie the conqueror dons a historian’s hat to usurp the top spot
Startups
Text-based assistant coordinates family schedules, meals, and payments through strict privacy model.
AI startup Uplane is working with brands including AG1 and Kalshi to automate marketing campaigns and replace repetitive agency work.
Adobe has acquired Indian AI startup Rilo less than a year after its launch, marking its second known acquisition in India
Harvard dropout David Lawrence launches Blue Voice, an AI startup helping police access real-time laws, policies and procedures.
Politics
NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 air quality records, Mamdani claims officials knew air was unsafe
New York City released more than 170,000 pages of 9/11 air quality records that Mayor Zohran Mamdani says reveal officials knew the air was unsafe.
Geopolitics
Iran war pushes US gasoline and diesel prices higher, adding over $100 billion in costs and raising household expenses.
Community
IIT alumnus will join New Mexico university in January 2027 as it launches the state’s first bioengineering degree.
Policy
Eiffel Tower reopens after staff strike over allegations female workers were excluded during a BAPS Hindu delegation’s visit.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nvidia will acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, strengthening its position in open-source AI models and developer infrastructure.
Spacetech
Cognition CEO Scott Wu has denied a report that SpaceX approached the AI coding startup about an acquisition, saying the company is not for sale.
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation DFW Chapter recently raised approximately $222,000 through its fundraising campaign.
Environment
NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 air quality records, Mamdani claims officials knew air was unsafe
New York City released more than 170,000 pages of 9/11 air quality records that Mayor Zohran Mamdani says reveal officials knew the air was unsafe.
Health
Independent investigator alleges a network of suspect healthcare entities fled their offices, saving tens of millions in taxpayer funds.
Economy
Singapore will raise ministers’ salaries, with Prime Minister Wong defending the increase as necessary to attract, retain top political talent
Education
IIT alumnus will join New Mexico university in January 2027 as it launches the state’s first bioengineering degree.

