The story of the Indian diaspora in the United States is one of remarkable academic achievement, relentless innovation, and profound generosity. Today, Indian Americans are not just participating in the American higher education system; they are actively reshaping it. Through a powerful combination of migration, academic excellence, and strategic philanthropy, the diaspora is creating a […]
In February 2026, the City of Seattle reached a $29 million settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was tragically struck and killed by a Seattle police vehicle in 2023. The agreement resolves a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by her family and is one of the largest of its kind […]
When the phone rang on a quiet Tuesday morning, Teresa Puthussery was sipping her coffee at home in California. Assuming it was spam, she ignored the call — even after several persistent rings. It wasn’t until the caller began describing her research in intricate detail that the UC Berkeley neurobiologist realized this was no prank. […]
