Quick Bytes At least 10 Indian or Indian American students have died on US campuses since January 2023. Deaths include suspected homicides, accidents, and cases with undetermined causes. Incidents have raised safety concerns for international and domestic students in the US. Tragic Series of Student Deaths in the US The recent spate of deaths involving ...
Quick Bytes Arbitrator denies temporary restraining order against AAPI over Bylaw amendment disputes. AAPI President Anjana Samadder confirms the organization followed proper protocols. Former AAPI office bearers’ claims deemed baseless by two justice systems. Arbitrator emphasizes lack of evidence for irreparable harm or success on the merits. Summary of AAPI Legal Dispute Resolution The Association ...
Quick Bytes Manjusha Kulkarni honored with the James Irvine Foundation award for her work against AAPI hate. She leads the AAPI Equity Alliance, advocating for civil rights and policy change. Kulkarni co-founded Stop AAPI Hate, a coalition addressing racial injustice. The award includes a $350,000 grant to support the continuation of impactful work. Manjusha Kulkarni’s ...
Quick Bytes Indian American pilot Jemin Patel dies in Clearwater, FL plane crash. Two women, Martha Parry and Mary Ellen Pender, also killed in the accident. Crash results in fire, engulfing four mobile homes; FAA and NTSB investigating. Tragic Plane Crash in Clearwater Last Thursday, a catastrophic event unfolded as a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35 ...
Quick Bytes Dinesh C. Patel, the “Godfather of Utah’s MedTech,” is featured in a new documentary. The film is part of the American Journey series, highlighting Indian American immigrant stories. Patel’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic efforts have significantly impacted Utah’s biotech industry. The documentary is available on Desimax, an Indian American streaming platform launching this year. ...
Quick Bytes Sameer Kamath, a 23-year-old Purdue University student, died by suicide in Indiana. Kamath was a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering and held a master’s degree. His death is the fifth in a series of recent incidents involving Indian students in the US. No foul play is suspected in the recent deaths of other ...
Quick Bytes Indian American family of four found dead in San Mateo home in suspected murder-suicide. Couple identified as Anand Sujith Henry and Alice Benziger, both IT professionals. Police found no signs of forced entry; causes of death for the children are under investigation. Incident marks the second murder-suicide within the Indian American community in ...
Quick Bytes Recent fatalities among Indian and Indian American students in the US raise safety concerns. Harsh weather conditions and suicide appear to be factors in some of the deaths. Incidents include brutal murder, hypothermia, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Tragic Losses in the Student Community A series of tragic deaths have shaken the Indian and ...
