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us2 years ago•3 min saved

Seattle Officer Faces Discipline for Inhumane Comments on Indian Woman's Death

A Seattle police officer, Daniel Auderer, may face discipline, including termination, after being recorded on his body camera making derogatory and inhumane comments about an Indian graduate student, Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by another officer's vehicle. The city's Office of Police Accountability found that Auderer's comments undermined public trust in the department and violated policies. The officer's comments, which included suggesting Kandula's life had "limited value," have sparked outrage and nearly 400 complaints. The police chief will decide on discipline, while a criminal investigation into the incident is pending.

via CBS News|

#body-camera-recording #disciplinary-hearing #indian-woman

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"From India to Mars: Inspiring Journey of Woman Behind NASA's Rover Mission"

Dr. Akshata Krishnamurthy, an Indian rocket scientist, became the first Indian woman to contribute to NASA's Mars Rover Mission. She shared her inspiring journey on Instagram, highlighting her perseverance and determination to achieve her dream of working at NASA. Despite being told it was impossible as a foreign national on a US visa, she obtained a Ph.D. from MIT and joined NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Krishnamurthy has worked on various NASA missions and is currently involved in the Perseverance rover mission. Her post has garnered millions of views and praise for being an inspiration to aspiring female leaders.

via NDTV|

#indian-woman #inspiration #mars-rover-mission

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Death of Indian Woman on Royal Caribbean Cruise

A 64-year-old Indian woman, Reetha Sahani, died after reportedly jumping from the Royal Caribbean Cruise while it was sailing through the Singapore Strait. Her son had sought help from the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of External Affairs to locate his mother, claiming that the cruise company was not cooperating. After relentless efforts, the cruise liner shared surveillance footage, and a search is now underway for the body. The Indian High Commission is in touch with the family and Singaporean authorities to address the issue and facilitate legal procedures. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is coordinating the search and has issued a navigational safety broadcast.

via NDTV|

#indian-woman #investigation #missing-person