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 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 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 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” ...
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 ...
