A layoff call changed an Indian immigrant’s life and inspired his debut novel “Rerouted,” exploring US visas, job loss and starting over
Widow’s Bay explores pandemic distrust, partisan division, public health failures and the urgent need to rebuild collective trust.
Retail giant taps former Lowe’s executive with Indian academic roots to lead enterprise-wide artificial intelligence strategy.
Renowned Indian American professor to advance the company’s science and scale its closed-loop cell signaling platform.
Indian American professor recognized for examining AI’s impact on business-to-business sales and higher education.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Queens India Day Parade, marking India’s 80th Independence Day with the Indian American community.
More than 100 million Americans lack regular primary care, exposing a growing crisis in access, affordability and continuity of health care.
President Donald Trump endorses Indian American Saritha Komatireddy in her bid to unseat New York Attorney General Letitia James.
More than 25,000 people gathered in San Jose for SWADES 2026 India Day, celebrating Indian heritage and U.S.-India ties.
Indian American kidney specialist recognized by alumni association for sustained achievements, scholarship, and student mentorship.
India’s 80th Independence Day address uses political rhetoric to reframe economic challenges, and institutional gaps as national progress
In the news
Immigration
Opinion
More than 100 million Americans lack regular primary care, exposing a growing crisis in access, affordability and continuity of health care.
The Review
Widow’s Bay explores pandemic distrust, partisan division, public health failures and the urgent need to rebuild collective trust.
Learning machines
AI is reshaping how society judges authenticity, effort, and belonging, revealing the psychological and social functions behind shame.
Interviews
TIME100 creator Shama Hyder discusses her immigrant journey, AI’s future, entrepreneurship, and building a global brand through digital innovation.
Startups
Indian American Myra Saxena, 11, pioneers diabetes research using AI, machine learning and wearable technology to win national recognition.
Lemma raises $2.3 million to help companies detect and fix silent failures in AI agents running in production.
Kevin Weil, former product officer of OpenAI, is seeking a valuation of at least $750 million for a new startup.
Y Combinator-backed Stratum launches AI agents to help clear U.S. government backlogs involving permits, licenses, patents, and claims.
Politics
New U.S. immigration rules take effect September 15, changing forms and stay requirements for H-1B families and international students.
Geopolitics
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Queens India Day Parade, marking India’s 80th Independence Day with the Indian American community.
Community
More than 25,000 people gathered in San Jose for SWADES 2026 India Day, celebrating Indian heritage and U.S.-India ties.
Policy
After three H-1B lottery rejections, an Indian immigrant spent $13,000 and built a 700-page O-1 visa case to stay in the US.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nvidia has reportedly reduced its planned guarantee for an OpenAI data center in Ohio to less than $120 billion.
Spacetech
Astra Space seeks $250 million to revive rocket launches, develop Rocket 4, and expand satellite propulsion operations for defense missions.
Indian American investor led community aims to help talented technologists discover and build their life’s work.
Environment
Stevens Indian American professor to help address soil and water degradation in Jharkhand with Birla Institute of Technology.
Health
More than 100 million Americans lack regular primary care, exposing a growing crisis in access, affordability and continuity of health care.
Economy
Oracle employees could face another round of layoffs, months after March cuts as the company moves to reduce payroll
Education
Harvard’s endowment disclosed a $2.2 billion SpaceX stake, making the company its largest publicly reported U.S. equity holding.

