This 14-Year-Old Built a Life-Saving Business — With Help From ChatGPT

When a fire broke out in a restaurant behind her San Jose, California home, 14-year-old Shanya Gill realized how devastatingly slow smoke detectors can be. Although the restaurant had all the proper safety equipment, it still wasn’t enough to prevent disaster. “I found out that smoke detectors take way too long to detect fires,” Gill […]

Google Cloud to Invest $15 Billion in India: Launching Our First AI Hub in Visakhapatnam

India is witnessing a digital revolution like never before — rapid, ambitious, and full of potential. At Google Cloud, we’re proud to play a central role in this transformation, partnering with the Government of India and leading enterprises to support the nation’s vision of becoming a truly AI-first economy. Today, we’re announcing a historic milestone: […]

Target Group Appoints Former Citi Executive Shashi Bhat as Chairman

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our esteemed alumnus, Shashi Bhat (MBA), has been appointed as the Chairman of Target Group, a leading UK-based business process services and software provider. His appointment is effective immediately. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Shashi brings a proven track […]

Google’s 1-GW Hyperscale Data Centre in Visakhapatnam to Generate US$ 1.13 Billion for Andhra Pradesh

In a landmark development for India’s digital infrastructure, Google has announced plans to establish a 1-gigawatt (GW) hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected to generate approximately ₹10,000 crore (US$ 1.13 billion) in revenue for the state, according to Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Mr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. […]

Matwaala’s Mehfilm 2025 Celebrates South Asian Poetry Films 

Matwaala, a South Asian Diaspora Poets’ Collective, launched its inaugural South Asian Poetry Film Festival, MATWAALA MEHFILM 2025, on October 4th at the South Asia Institute in Chicago (SAI). The collective seeks to amplify the visibility of South Asian poetry and integrate it into the broader American literary landscape. Playfully branded MEHFILM, this event was […]

The Power to Save Lives Is in Your Hands

Anika, a young mother diagnosed with leukemia, had exhausted every available treatment. Her only hope for survival was a stem cell transplant. But because of her Indian heritage, her chances of finding a compatible match were less than 40%. Determined not to give up, her family organized awareness drives in every community they could reach. […]

Bodhana Sivanandan — A Chess Prodigy Who Just Made History

At just 10 years old, British chess sensation Bodhana Sivanandan, of Indian-origin, has stunned the chess world with a landmark victory: she defeated former Women’s World Champion and Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk at the European Club Cup held in Rhodes, Greece. Here’s a deeper look at her achievement, the context and what it could mean going […]

Indian Americans: Transforming American Higher Education Through Achievement and Philanthropy

Indian Americans are emerging as a transformative force in American higher education, combining exceptional academic achievement with impactful philanthropic investments that strengthen institutions, innovation, and society at large. Academic Excellence and Economic Contribution Recent research highlights the remarkable educational attainment of Indian Americans: These figures underscore how Indian Americans not only achieve personal success but […]