The inaugural edition features leaders from 40 industries, ranging in age from their 30s to their 90s, Fortune said. While the top 10 featured 2 Indian-Americans, only one Indian businessperson made the list.
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Pravasi Bharatiya Express: Govt launches a 3-week, all-expenses-paid train tour for elderly Indian-origin travellers
The special train will travel to Ayodhya, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kochi, Goa, Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Ajmer, Pushkar and Agra.
EXCLUSIVE: Suthasini shatters glass ceiling with Mediacorp’s Deepavali song composition
The multi-talented artiste spoke exclusively to Connected to India ahead of Diwali, which is celebrated widely in Singapore, with several areas in the city-state undergoing a transformation to suit the festive mood.
Samosa Caucus expands to six as Indian American Suhas Subramanyam wins from Virginia
Indian-American lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
Indian-Americans make major push for Congress, nine candidates, including first-time contenders in 2024 race
Nine Indian-Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, including the re-election bid by five of them, while another three of them are having their maiden foray into Congressional politics.
Indian-Americans make strides in US politics, dozens of candidates running for local and state offices
Probably the largest number of Indian Americans running for local offices are in the state of California, which sends two members to the House of Representatives — Ro Khanna and Dr Ami Bera — in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris whose mother was from India.
Rishi Sunak reflects on Diwali legacy as he steps down as UK Opposition Leader
It was during Diwali in October 2022 that Sunak, joined by wife Akshata and daughters Krishna and Anoushka, entered 10 Downing Street and went on to adorn its steps with diyas and rangoli for two consecutive years.
Indian-American Jhansi Kandasamy appointed VP of Regulatory and External Affairs at The Nuclear Company
A fixture in the industry, the Indian-American has a long history through both the US Women in Nuclear and Women in Nuclear Global nonprofits of broadening the nuclear workforce through both the advancement of women into leadership roles and the recruitment of trades.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to receive USD 79.1 million salary package after 63 percent hike from last year
Nearly 90 percent of Nadella’s 2024 compensation is derived from stock awards, which increased from USD 39 million to about USD 71 million.
UK Health Secretary praises Indian community for shaping NHS over decades
The Cabinet minister highlighted areas such as the “amazing” primary healthcare and research and innovation that is being designed and delivered in India, which the UK can learn from. He also referenced the India-UK vaccine partnership during the COVID pandemic as an example of how the bilateral partnership can be leveraged further in the healthcare sector.
