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Amit Kshatriya, an Indian-American NASA veteran with over 20 years of experience and decorated with awards like the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, has been appointed as NASA's associate administrator, the agency's top civil servant, to lead exploration initiatives including the Moon to Mars program.
An Indian American family plans to press charges against a woman who verbally attacked them with racist remarks on a United Airlines shuttle bus. Pervez Taufiq, who recorded the incident, says the woman showed no remorse and that her identity has been shared with him. The altercation began on a flight from Mexico, where the woman questioned Taufiq's son about his race. Despite the woman's claim of being provoked and blaming her behavior on a brain injury, Taufiq denies using derogatory terms and insists on taking legal action to highlight the unacceptability of her behavior.
An Indian American family plans to press charges after being subjected to a racist rant by a woman on a United Airlines shuttle bus. Pervez Taufiq, who was traveling with his family, recorded the incident, which has since gone viral. The woman, who admitted to the incident in a Fox 11 interview, blamed her behavior on a brain injury but showed no remorse. Taufiq, who initially did not file a police report, now intends to pursue legal action to highlight the unacceptability of such behavior.
Usha Vance is set to become the first Indian American and Hindu second lady of the United States following the election of a second Trump presidency. Married to Vice President-elect JD Vance since 2014, Usha has a distinguished legal background, having clerked for Supreme Court justices. Her historic role marks a significant milestone in the White House, reflecting her diverse background and the opportunities available in America.
Usha Vance, wife of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is set to become the first Indian American and Hindu second lady in the White House, following JD Vance's projected win as vice president alongside former President Donald Trump. Usha, a Yale Law School graduate and former attorney, has taken a supportive role in her husband's political career, emphasizing their shared commitment to family and privacy for their children. Her historic role follows Doug Emhoff's tenure as the first second gentleman.
Usha Vance, wife of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, is set to become the first Indian American and Hindu second lady in the White House, following JD Vance's projected win as vice president alongside former President Donald Trump. Usha, an attorney and daughter of Indian immigrants, will also be the youngest second lady since 1949. She has taken a supportive role in her husband's campaign and has yet to define her focus as second lady.
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 29 out of 30 words correctly in a lightning-round tiebreaker, earning a trophy and over $50,000 in prizes. Despite his nerves, Bruhat's extensive preparation paid off, though the format of the tiebreaker left some observers disappointed. This victory continues the trend of Indian American dominance in the competition.
An ex-Meta engineer, Anand Sujith Henry, allegedly shot his wife, Alize Benziger, and their 4-year-old twin sons before fatally shooting himself in their $2.1 million home in San Mateo, California. The couple, originally from India, had filed for divorce in 2016 but it was never finalized. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities confirming the deaths and stating that the children were killed in a different manner, possibly by smothering, strangling, or a lethal overdose.
The San Mateo Police Department revealed that the killer of an Indian-American family of four found dead in their California home was among the deceased, with two victims dying from gunshot wounds and the cause of death for the other two yet to be determined. The family, originally from Kerala, India, had been living in the US for nine years, and the Indian Consulate in San Francisco is providing consular assistance to their relatives in India. The investigation continues as detectives work to gather evidence, speak to witnesses and family members, and determine a possible motive.
A family of four Indian Americans, including two young children, was found dead in their San Mateo, California home, with two victims having died from gunshot wounds. The police are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide but have not ruled out other scenarios. The deceased, Anand and Alice, were IT professionals well-liked by their community, and the Indian Consulate is providing support to their family. This incident adds to a series of unfortunate events involving Indian students in the US, with recent deaths including those of Purdue University students Sameer Kamath and Neel Acharya.
Four Indian-American children have gone missing in Green Bay, Wisconsin, prompting an Amber Alert. The suspects, identified as Deanna M. Ward and Diana L. Halfaday, are also Indian-American or Alaskan-native. Two of the missing children have medical issues requiring daily medication. The authorities are unsure if the suspects and missing kids are in a vehicle. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of Indian students in the US, following multiple reports of violent attacks and mysterious deaths.
Sameer Kamath, an Indian-origin doctoral student at Purdue University, was found dead at a nature preserve, with the coroner's office confirming that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. This marks the third student death to shock Purdue University in less than two years, following the recent discovery of Indian student Neel Acharya's body on campus and the 2022 murder of Varun Manish Chheda. The coroner's office emphasized that suicide is preventable and urged those in need to seek help from the National Suicide Hotline.
Indian-American doctor, Dr Sudipta Mohanty, has been found not guilty of masturbating next to a 14-year-old girl on a plane during a flight from Honolulu to Boston. The three-day trial in Boston federal court resulted in his clearance of any wrongdoing, with the doctor expressing his dedication to caring for others as a physician and the impact of the false accusations on his life and work.
The parents of 18-year-old Indian-American student Akul B. Dhawan, found dead near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have filed a complaint against the school's police for negligence in the search operation. Initial autopsy findings indicated hypothermia as the cause of death, with no evidence of foul play. His parents are seeking answers and questioning the search policy and procedures of the university, while also expressing their anguish over the tragic loss of their son.
The parents of 18-year-old Indian-American student Akul Dhawan, found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, have accused the school's police department of negligence, filing a complaint over the handling of the search. Preliminary findings indicate signs of hypothermia, with no evidence of significant trauma, and the exact cause of death is still under investigation. The parents question why their son was found just 400 feet from where he was reported missing, and are seeking answers from the university to prevent similar incidents.