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Documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark passes away

Influential documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark passed away in Manhattan, New York. She was 75 She was best-known for her humanist work and was one of the premier...

May 28, 2015

Tanishq Abraham, 11-year-old Indian-American creates record by graduating from California College

Tanishq Abraham, 11-year-old Indian-American child prodigy created a record by graduating from California College with three associate degrees in science, maths and foreign language studies. He is native...

May 23, 2015

Akhil Amar appointed to key administration post by US President Barack Obama

Akhil Amar, an Indian-American professor from Yale University has been appointed as a member of the prestigious National Council on Humanities of US by President Barack Obama. Presently,...

May 21, 2015

6 Indian-Americans receive 2015 Ellis Island Medals of Honor in US

Six Indian-Americans and a British-Indian were presented prestigious 2015 Ellis Island Medals of Honor in United States for their contributions to America. They were among nearly 100 individuals...

May 19, 2015

Harkeert Singh Saini, an Indian-American wins Prestigious Police Award in Texas, US

Harkeert Singh Saini, an Indian-American policeman has been awarded the prestigious Top Civilian Supervisor of the Year. He was conferred with award for his efficient services to the...

May 18, 2015

Dr. Sivanadane Mandjiny, Indian-American professor wins UNC’s 2015 Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Sivanadane Mandjiny, an Indian-American Professor in US is named UNC Pembroke’s recipient of the UNC Board of Governors 2015 Award for Excellence in Teaching. He will receive this...

May 12, 2015

US President Obama nominates IIT alumni Sanjita Pradhan to his advisory commission on AAPIs

United States (US) President Barack Obama has nominated Sanjita Pradhan, an IIT alumnus to his advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Sanjita Pradhan is a...

May 9, 2015

Writer, director Philip S. Goodman passes away

Philip S. Goodman, an American film, television and stage writer, producer and director passed away on 2 May 2015 in New York, United States. He was best known...

May 3, 2015

Raja Rajeswari, first Indian-American woman judge of New York

Ms. Raja Rajeswari became the first Indian-born woman to be appointed a judge in New York City. She was sworn-in as a criminal court judge in New York by...

April 29, 2015

Loretta Lynch sworn-in as first black female Attorney General of US

Loretta Lynch has sworn-in as United States’ first African-American woman Attorney General. She is 83rd Attorney General of country. Loretta Lynch succeeded Eric Holder who left the position...

April 28, 2015

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