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Honorees include specialists in gene editing, drug delivery, emergency medicine, health communication and public health.
Indian American-led startup joining OpenAI to advance drug development programs at an even greater scale.
Indian American Texas university professor recognized for groundbreaking doctoral research on postcolonial South Asia.
Hasan Minhaj’s “extra dharka” gaffe has served up a feast of memes, desi-parenting jokes and spicy online reactions, proving that when it comes to Indian food, the internet never misses a chance to turn up the heat.
A fierce political firestorm erupts in Ohio after a controversial advertisement brings deeply personal family trauma into the race.
Indian American Barclays CEO CS Venkatakrishnan discusses AI’s growing role as the bank plans 5,000 job cuts, expands technology investments
Wall Street faces AI spending concerns, rising oil prices, Fed uncertainty and US midterm elections as investors weigh market recovery risks
Nikki Haley calls Ramaswamy a “bad guy” as Republicans split over his Ohio governor campaign ad, drawing criticism from prominent GOP leaders
A former classical musician, Mitra teaches cybersecurity and develops courses emphasizing experimentation, collaboration and accessible learning.
USPS unveils a new Diwali Forever stamp featuring Houston artist Bhutada’s vibrant rangoli design at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC
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Immigration
Opinion
The New Jersey senator draws on Navratri’s message of good triumphing over evil to condemn anti-Indian hatred, criticize Trump’s immigration policies and call for unity.
The Review
An essay series reflecting on six decades of personal history, exploring how each era compares with the world we live in today and how time measures the distance between past and present.
Learning machines
AI can detect patterns humans miss, but experts explore why perception, medical judgment, wisdom, and human care remain essential.
Trumpiana
Don’t mess with him, suggests the big bully facing midterm blues
Startups
Whop raises $205 million at a $5.1B valuation as Sequoia Capital backs the startup, which has surpassed $400 million in annualized revenue
Flapping Airplanes raised $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation as investors back research aimed at making AI more efficient
Arizona State University computer science student co-founded Clean after a series of hackathons, two rejections from Y Combinator’s Startup School and a shift from developer tools to AI-powered sales intelligence.
You do not need a perfect company to raise capital. Very few startups are perfect. You need a company whose risks can be understood, disclosed and fixed.
Politics
Trump defends Ramaswamy’s controversial ad targeting Amy Acton’s mother, criticizing Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for demanding its removal
Geopolitics
FAA warns U.S. airlines of Saudi airspace risks after deadly airport attacks, prompting flight disruptions and Delta’s Riyadh route delay.
Community
Nikki Haley calls Ramaswamy a “bad guy” as Republicans split over his Ohio governor campaign ad, drawing criticism from prominent GOP leaders
Policy
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh has been released from ICE custody on bond, but his U.S. deportation case continues, with a hearing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Whop raises $205 million at a $5.1B valuation as Sequoia Capital backs the startup, which has surpassed $400 million in annualized revenue
Spacetech
SpaceX recently announced its acquisition of spectrum in the 800 MHz band from Grain Management for approximately $8 billion in cash
Citadel founder Griffin pledges a record $3B to Carnegie Mellon University to fund a new Miami campus and expand computer science programs
Environment
A Pew survey finds growing American concerns over data centers’ environmental impact, energy costs, and effects on local communities.
Health
Federal agents raid a Los Angeles mansion as 15 defendants face charges in alleged health care fraud schemes involving nearly $2 billion.
Economy
Automattic, parent company of WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, begin layoffs across teams, with further job cuts expected in coming months
Education
The Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to restrict student IDs as voter identification ahead of the November midterm elections.

