INDIAN DESCENT EXECUTIVES
Meet world's second highest-paid CEO Nikesh Arora, the Indian-born executive who earns Rs 1,257 crore
Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, emerged as the second highest-paid CEO in the US in 2023, with a total compensation of $151.43 million. The Wall Street Journal's report highlighted the strong presence of Indian-descent executives among high earners, with 17 making it into the top 500. Shantanu Narayen of Adobe followed closely behind Arora at number 11, with earnings of $44.93 million.
Meet Raj Kapoor, the Indian-Canadian showman behind the magic of Oscars 2024
Raj Kapoor, the executive producer and showrunner of Oscars 2024, is a Canadian boy of Indian descent who grew up in New Delhi, India. He has earned six Emmy Award nominations and has worked with celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Michael Jackson, Eminem, Usher, Rihanna, and Nikki Minaj.
ISRO successfully launches Gaganyaan mission test flight after aborting first attempt
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the first test launch of the Gaganyaan space mission. The test involved the crew module, which is designed to provide a safe environment for the crew during descent and landing. The launch was initially delayed but was rescheduled for later in the day. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send three crew members into space for three days and make India the fourth nation to launch a manned spaceflight mission.
Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel shortlisted for Booker Prize 2023
London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. The book, set within the British Gujarati community, uses squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions. The story revolves around an 11-year-old girl named Gopi and her family. The winner of the 50,000-pound prize will be announced on November 26. The shortlist also includes works addressing climate change, immigration, and personal freedoms.
Dheeraj Bhatia appointed to executive board of Hapag-Lloyd
Indian-origin executive Dheeraj Bhatia has been appointed to the executive board of Hapag-Lloyd and as chief executive officer of its international terminals business. The Hamburg-headquartered firm ranks amongst the top five shipping companies in the world.
Indian-origin economist Tharman Shanmugaratnam sworn in Singapore's new President
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin economist, has been sworn in as the ninth president of Singapore. He succeeded Halimah Yacob, Singapore's first female president, and will serve a six-year term. Tharman, who has dedicated his life to public service, was widely endorsed by Singapore's predominantly Chinese society.
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Here is ISRO's Plan-B for safe landing of Chandrayaan-3's 'Vikram in case of engine, sensors fail
ISRO has developed a new plan to ensure successful landing of its 'Chandrayaan-3' Vikram lander even if its sensors or engines malfunction. Advanced de-orbiting maneuvers will align the spacecraft with the lunar surface, followed by an intricate sequence of strategic manoeuvres, to ensure a secure touchdown. ISRO's meticulous approach has contingency plans in place.
We all know Indiaspora’s success. But what can we learn from them?
Indiaspora's success on the economic sphere is well-known. Of the S&P list of top 500 companies, 58 have India-born CEOs. If you add the second and subsequent generations of Indians in the list, the number would be larger.
Neal Mohan, Punit Renjen, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella: List of Indian-origin executives leading tech firms
Neal Mohan, who will replace Susan Wojcicki as the CEO of YouTube, is the latest addition to the ever-expanding list of Indian-origin executives leading global technology firms. Take a look at others in the list.
Dr Vivek Murthy is US representative on WHO executive board
Dr Murthy, 45, will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement. He was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.
Four Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back to India'
The incident took place on Wednesday night in a parking lot in Dallas, Texas. The woman, who has now been arrested, is seen in the video identifying herself as a Mexican-American and assaulting a group of Indian-Americans.
Inheritance Planning: The differences between US beneficiary & Indian nominee rights
In the United States and in India, although inheritance laws apply equally to citizens and permanent residents in both countries, there are significant differences in the succession of bank accounts from a deceased account holder to his or her ultimate beneficiaries between the two countries.
Singapore ministers to address FTAs issue in Parliament; focus on abuse of Indians
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, in a Facebook post, said the ministerial statements will explain "how vital" FTAs are to Singapore and how they work.
1985 Kanishka bombing showed heavy cost Khalistani terrorism could inflict on humanity: Indian envoy
Joining the families and friends of the victims in paying homage to all those who fell to the barbaric act of terrorism, most of them Canadians of Indian descent, on Wednesday, High Commissioner of India to Canada Ajay Bisaria said it remains the worst terrorist attack on Canada and no religion, faith or cause can justify such violence.
Indian-American lawmakers say Joe Biden, Kamala Harris will heal America
During the Presidential Inaugural Committee's official Asian American inaugural ball, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois said he is extremely happy that both Biden and Harris are finally able to take over leadership.
Leading advocacy committee applauds "historic election" of Indian-Americans in 2020 Election
As many as 14 candidates of Indian-descent, endorsed by the political action committee IMPACT, were elected in the November 3 elections.
Indian-Americans describe Harris' nomination as quantum leap forward for the community
The story of Dr Shyamla Gopalan, Harris' mother, and the ways she shaped her daughter is a poignant one that resonates deeply with the Indian-American community, he said, adding her journey is the community's journey.
DNC all set to script history; Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris to break another glass ceiling
Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris was also the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position. She is one of only three Asian Americans in the Senate and she is the first Indian-American ever to serve in the chamber.
Kamala Harris’s Indian connections spark social media frenzy
Harris, whose father is of Jamaican ancestry, has downplayed her family’s India ties although she has spoken of how the deep conversations with her grandfather during India visits helped shaped her political views.
Trump working on executive order to establish merit-based immigration system: White House
"It's going to be a very big bill, a very good bill, and a merit-based bill and it will include DACA," Trump said.
Planning significant investment, more hiring in India: Zoom
Popular video conferencing app Zoom is planning to make a significant investment in India over the next five years and ramp up hiring, a top company executive said as he sought to shed any links of Zoom with China ahead of competition from billionaire Mukesh Ambani's just launched JioMeet.
Vikram lander debris: The engineer who cracked it for India
A 33-year-old avid space watcher from Chennai has received kudos for zeroing in on a piece of debris on the moon, which turned out to be the remains of India's most-watched outer space launch in recent times.
ISRO thanks all Indians for support after it lost contact with lander
"Thank you for standing by us. We will continue to keep going forward propelled by the hopes and dreams of Indians across the world!" ISRO tweeted on Tuesday.
Pakistan's first female astronaut congratulates ISRO on Chandrayaan-2; says 'giant leap' for South Asia
Considered as the "most complex" stage of the country's second expedition to the Moon, the lander was on a powered decent for a soft landing when it lost contact.
When Chandrayaan 2 lander Vikram touches Moon, these Indian businesses will be on cloud nine
ISRO is aiming to launch Aditya - L1, its first Indian mission to study the Sun in 2020.
Chandrayaan-2: India Inc’s lunar odyssey gets into mission mode
ISRO works with more than 400 companies in the country, with businesses ranging from under Rs 1 crore to Rs 200 crore a year.
More Indian students choosing to go to UK: Boris Johnson
Our most recent figures show a 10% increase in Indian students gaining visas – and 91% of these applications are successful, said Johnson.
Bloomsbury withdraws book 'The Descent of Air India' blaming Praful Patel
London-based publisher Bloomsbury has withdrawn a book by Jitender Bhargava in response to a case filed by former aviation minister Praful Patel who the book blames for the national airline's weak financial health.
The Descent of Air India: Time for experimentation over, says Jitender Bhargava
'I would even today say that merger between Air India and Indian Airlines was a good decision but I would not have defended its shoddy implementation.'
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