Akshay Jagadeesh, an Indian-origin neuroscientist with a strong background in brain research, has recently joined OpenAI as a research resident. This marks an important move from academic work in neuroscience to research in artificial intelligence. His work will now contribute to developing safer AI systems and using AI to support progress in health and medicine. […]
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Indian-origin Amit Kshatriya rises to top civil role at NASA
This role is the highest-ranking civil service position within NASA and places him at the forefront of the United States’ space exploration plans, including the ambitious Artemis mission to return to the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.
Ashvir Singh Johal makes history as first Sikh manager of professional British football club
The appointment comes during a critical period for Morecambe FC, a club with a 105-year history that recently faced significant adversity.
Piyush Gupta appointed to Singapore’s Council of Presidential Advisers
Gupta, from Meerut, was awarded the Public Service Star by the Singapore President for his meritorious services to the nation in 2020.
Indians in Singapore prioritise nationality and language as key identity markers: IPS study
The study, titled ‘Religious Identity and Practice among Singaporeans’, forms part of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Survey on Race, Religion, and Language 2024 and is based on responses from a nationally representative sample of 4,000 residents, local weekly Tabla! reported on Friday, August 22.
British Indian industrialist and philanthropist Lord Swraj Paul dies aged 94
Paul, who passed away aged 94 in London on Thursday, August 21, was appointed a Labour life peer as Baron Paul of Marylebone in 1996.
Indian-origin golfer Megha Ganne claims historic U.S. Women’s Amateur title
Megha Ganne is a rising senior at Stanford University and has been a prominent name in American amateur golf for several years.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Kareen Kaur, Singapore’s teen trailblazer on the Formula 4 circuit
At just 15, Kareen Kaur has made history by becoming Singapore’s first female Formula 4 driver, marking a significant milestone for both motorsport and representation in the country.
From Agra to space: Indian-origin Arvinder Singh Bahal flies on Blue Origin’s 34th mission
Also known as Arvi, Bahal was born on October 13, 1945, in Agra and raised near the Taj Mahal. He joined the National Defence Academy in 1962 with hopes of joining the army but had to leave after a polo accident led to partial hearing loss. After that, he spent nearly four years working on a Scottish-owned tea plantation in Darjeeling.
Air New Zealand announces Indian-origin Nikhil Ravishankar as next CEO
Ravishankar holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Auckland. He also serves as an advisor and mentor for the university’s Strategic CIO programme. He is a member of the Auckland University of Technology AUTEUR Influencer Network, a board member of New Zealand Asian Leaders, and an advisory committee member of The Auckland Blues Foundation.
