Meet Anant Yardi: Indian-origin billionaire alumnus donates $8 million to IIT Delhi | World News

Meet Anant Yardi: Indian-origin billionaire alumnus donates $8 million to IIT Delhi | World News

In a significant act of giving back to his alma mater, Anant Yardi, an Indian-origin entrepreneur and graduate of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, has pledged $8 million to the institute, matching an earlier contribution and taking his total donation to approximately $16 million. The funds will support artificial intelligence research and campus infrastructure development….

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Malayali county judge KP George convicted of money laundering in US, spent campaign fund on his home

Malayali county judge KP George convicted of money laundering in US, spent campaign fund on his home

A prominent Indian-origin Democrat, Fort Bend County judge KP George has been found guilty of money laundering as he stole from his donors by making two transfers of $46,500 from his campaign account to his personal account. His attorney, however, contested that it was not stealing but repayment. George was facing two felony charges of…

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1,300+ flight delays, 2-hour lines: TSA crisis sparks nationwide travel chaos as Democrats’ shutdown persists

1,300+ flight delays, 2-hour lines: TSA crisis sparks nationwide travel chaos as Democrats’ shutdown persists

Airports across the country were on the brink of closure as Transportation Security Administration agents continued to resign and call out, TSA acting deputy administrator Adam Stahl warned.“It’s not hyperbole to suggest that we may have to quite literally shut down airports, particularly smaller ones, if call-out rates go up,” Stahl told CNN.Thousands of TSA…

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"He has finally healed”: Kai Cenat’s rare public appearance leaves fans concerned and curious

“He has finally healed”: Kai Cenat’s rare public appearance leaves fans concerned and curious

Kai Cenat made a rare public appearance during his streaming hiatus at IShowSpeed’s Baller League event, sparking emotional reactions online. Fans debated whether his recent breakup changed him or if he has healed. The viral moment, featuring warm interactions with Speed’s family, reignited excitement, with many hoping the popular streamer is preparing for a full…

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'Obnoxious India-India chant': Professor says felt embarrassed as 'Delhi bros' created ruckus at Iguaçu Falls

‘Obnoxious India-India chant’: Professor says felt embarrassed as ‘Delhi bros’ created ruckus at Iguaçu Falls

Gaurav Sabnis, an Indian-origin professor at New Jersey’s Stevens Institute of Technology, shared his experience of visiting the Iguaçu Falls and how embarrassed he was as an Indian there as an Indian group created a ruckus, hollering, jumping the queue. Sabnis recalled that it was a boat safari and to reach the boat, the tourists…

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Immigration boost tied to drop in elderly mortality across US cities: Study

Immigration boost tied to drop in elderly mortality across US cities: Study

A new study found that increases in immigration were associated with lower mortality among older adults in US metropolitan areas, largely due to growth in the healthcare workforce.The research, conducted by scholars from Harvard Medical School, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester, reported that adding 1,000 immigrants to a metropolitan statistical…

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Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions

Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions

Two foreign nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a high-security UK naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines, raising fresh security concerns amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.Police detained a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman near HM Naval Base Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, on Thursday evening. The base,…

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Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

A tragic end has come to the search for 17-year-old Indian-origin student Gautham Rajanikanth, who had gone missing earlier this week in Pittsburgh. His grieving parents have now confirmed that he passed away days after he was reported missing. In an emotional message shared through a GoFundMe campaign, Gautham’s parents, Rajanikanth Jayaseelan and Gayathri Krishnamoorthy,…

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