Quick Bytes Indian American entrepreneur Ajay Thakore involved in altercation at San Diego Marina. Thakore threatened dock worker and made lewd gestures over yacht parking dispute. Thakore is currently engaged in multiple civil litigations, including a $10 million lawsuit. The luxury Lamborghini yacht, “Aspen & Delilah,” is docked in San Diego Bay. Summary of the ...
Quick Bytes Eight Indian Americans named among Atlanta’s 500 most influential leaders in 2024. Atlanta Magazine highlights diverse forms of power, including community improvement. Featured leaders span various sectors, including tech, healthcare, and civic innovation. Recognition includes entrepreneurs, executives, and a CNN chief medical correspondent. Atlanta’s Most Influential Indian Americans Atlanta Magazine’s 2024 edition of ...
Quick Bytes Rich Verma honors his late father, Prof. Kamal Verma, in a heartfelt eulogy. Prof. Kamal Verma’s journey from Punjab to the US symbolized courage and determination. He was a respected scholar and educator, contributing significantly to South Asian literature. His life’s work emphasized social justice, inclusion, and the importance of education. Remembering Prof. ...
Quick Bytes Akul Dhawan, an 18-year-old student, died from hypothermia after being denied entry to a club. He was found deceased near the University of Illinois campus after a night out with friends. Dhawan’s family questions the police’s search efforts and has filed an official complaint. Tragic Loss of a Young Student Akul Dhawan, an ...
Quick Bytes Indian student Shreyas Reddy Benigeri found dead in Cincinnati, Ohio. No foul play suspected in Benigeri’s death, US police investigating. Recent spate of deaths among Indian students in the US raises concerns. Indian students are the largest group of international graduate students in the US. Tragic Loss of Young Indian Student in the ...
Quick Bytes New rules simplify Aadhaar card acquisition for NRIs. UIDAI introduces multiple forms for Aadhaar enrolment and updates. Online and in-person options available for updating Aadhaar details. Valid Indian passport required for NRIs to obtain Aadhaar. Understanding the New Aadhaar Rules for NRIs The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently made it ...
Quick Bytes Sameer Kamath, a 23-year-old doctoral candidate at Purdue University, was found dead in Indiana. The incident marks the fifth mysterious death of an Indian or Indian American student in the US within a month. Investigations are ongoing, with no foul play suspected in the recent spate of student deaths. Indian students are the ...
Quick Bytes 10th anniversary of Pravin Varughese’s death, an SIU student found dead in the woods. Varughese’s family disputes initial hypothermia ruling, uncovers evidence of foul play. Gaege Bethune indicted for murder but later released due to trial technicalities. Varughese family honors Pravin’s memory with a scholarship for SIU criminal justice students. Remembering Pravin Varughese ...
Quick Bytes Indian American tech executive Vivek Taneja dies after a fight in Washington, DC. DC Police seek public assistance to find the assailant responsible for Taneja’s death. A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Community mourns the loss of Taneja, remembered as a beloved figure and “Uncle” ...
