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Pradeep Ramulu to lead Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (318+ words) The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has named Indian American physician scientist Dr. Pradeep Y. Ramulu as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, effective Aug. 3. One of the world's foremost glaucoma specialists, Dr....
Indian immigrants top founders of America's unicorns: NFAP
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (754+ words) Immigrants hailing from 76 countries have founded or cofounded 59% (455 of 775) of America's privately held startup companies valued at $1 billion or more with India topping the list with 96 companies, according to a new study. Moreover, approximately two-thirds (66%) of America's unicorns were founded…...
Can Ozempic now also cure our addiction to AI and Social Media?
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (480+ words) With advances in AI and social media our attention spans are" shorter, sustained concentration feels harder, boredom has become intolerable, . Social media platforms, short-form video apps, recommendation engines, notifications, and now generative AI systems all compete aggressively for cognitive attention....
FIFA World Cup 2026 fever sparks global brand rush
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (384+ words) More than a year before the first whistle is blown, brands, retailers, and marketers have already positioned themselves to capitalize on the commercial opportunities surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This underscores the tournament's growing influence on consumer culture in both…...
Indian mango row sparks diaspora backlash
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (336+ words) Comments by conservative commentator Sara Gonzales mocking Indian mangoes and their popularity among Indian Americans have sparked a sharp backlash online, with many members of the Indian diaspora accusing her of promoting stereotypes and xenophobic rhetoric. The controversy began after…...
Indian mango row sparks diaspora backlash in US
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (336+ words) Comments by conservative commentator Sara Gonzales mocking Indian mangoes and their popularity among Indian Americans have sparked a sharp backlash online, with many members of the Indian diaspora accusing her of promoting stereotypes and xenophobic rhetoric. The controversy began after…...
Kanwal Rekhi reflects on risk, resilience, and the future of AI at Ti E DC Book Event
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1462+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Few individuals have done more to shape the Indian American entrepreneurial story than Kanwal Rekhi. An immigrant who arrived in the United States in the late 1960s, Rekhi went on to co-found one of the first Indian American-led technology companies…...
JLF brings global literary dialogue to Los Angeles
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (300+ words) The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), widely regarded as one of the world's leading literary gatherings, is expanding its international footprint with a debut edition in Los Angeles. It will bring together writers, artists, policymakers, and cultural leaders for a celebration…...
Isheeta Ganguly reimagines Tagore's heroines in new graphic novel "Three Women'
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (868+ words) More than a century after Rabindranath Tagore wrote some of Bengali literature's most memorable female characters, Indian American author and playwright Isheeta Ganguly is giving them a new life through a graphic novel that speaks directly to modern readers. At…...
Founders Fund launches "Mafia" game show featuring tech leaders Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (249+ words) The venture capital firm Founders Fund has launched a new game show featuring some of Silicon Valley's most recognizable figures, blending startup culture with reality-style entertainment in a project centered on the social deduction game Mafia, according to a report…...