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Indian American scientist recognized for the discovery of multiple novel genes and pioneering work in creating gene-editing therapies.
A report on allegations of wheelchair misuse on India-bound flights, with viral claims, hidden disabilities and airport accessibility.
Apna Ghar has released “Recipes from Our Home,” a multicultural cookbook featuring 29 recipes and personal stories from survivors of gender-based violence.
Raja Krishnamoorthi leads lawmakers seeking hate crime probe into alleged mass shooting attempt at Illinois Hindu temple.
Indian American professors Jigna Desai and Sameer Pandya will co-lead new nationally facing interdisciplinary center.
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.
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
Indian American expert in student success will become director of Miami University’s Physician Associate Studies Program on Nov. 30
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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
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.
At Spinach Lawz, this is often where we ask founders to look beyond the check: the structure of the money can matter almost as much as the money itself
Politics
Trump says Pichai rejected his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean “Trump Ocean” on Google Maps, citing geographical complications
Geopolitics
FAA warns U.S. airlines of Saudi airspace risks after deadly airport attacks, prompting flight disruptions and Delta’s Riyadh route delay.
Community
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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
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger of SpaceX and Tesla that could create a $3.6 trillion company spanning AI, rockets, satellites, robots and electric vehicles.
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
Indian American expert in student success will become director of Miami University’s Physician Associate Studies Program on Nov. 30

