The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has named Raj Parekh, a former trial attorney with DOJ’s National Security Division, to serve as its inaugural chief of corporate enforcement. In his new role, the Indian American lawyer will work closely with the Department of Commerce’s Office of Chief Counsel for Industry and Security and the Department… The post Attorney Raj Parekh Named Inaugural Corporate Enforcement Chief at Bureau of Industry and Security appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Lawmakers, community leaders and representatives from various organizations have condemned the vandalism at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York. On Sept. 16,  drive way and sign outside the temple was spray painted with threatening and derogatory anti-Hindu messages. The Suffolk County Police Hates Crimes Unit is investigating the criminal mischief incident as… The post Lawmakers, Community Leaders Condemn Vandalism at BAPS Temple in New York appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Third India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) summit themed ‘Harnessing Investment Opportunities to Enhance Cross-Border Defense Innovation Ecosystems’ was held Sept. 9-10 at Stanford University. INDUS-X  was started in June 2023 to expand the strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation between Indian and U.S. governments, businesses, accelerators/incubators, investors, and academia. Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX) and… The post INDUS-X Summit at Stanford to Strengthen U.S.-India Ties; Expand Strategic Technology Partnership appeared first ..read more

Trump ally and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is heading to Fox News. The Indian American entrepreneur has signed on to host a new series for the Fox Nation streaming service. Titled “Truths with Vivek Ramaswamy,” the multi-part roundtable series will “offer ideas conservatives must embrace to challenge the leftist vision synonymous with the… The post Vivek Ramaswamy to Host Multi-part Roundtable Series on Fox Nation Streaming Service  appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Novelist Salman Rushdie was awarded the Halldór Laxness International Literary Prize at a ceremony at Háskólabíó in Reykjavík last week. Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson presented award, which is a monetary award in the amount of 15,000 euros with prize money in addition. The award ceremony, held on Sept. 13, marks the fourth time this highly… The post Salman Rushdie Receives Iceland’s Halldór Laxness International Literary Prize appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Iram Parveen Bilal’s “Wakhri,” about a widowed school teacher in Pakistan who becomes a viral sensation overnight, will open the highly anticipated  Tasveer Film Festival & Market (TFFM) next month. The festival will close with Roshan Sethi’s “Nice Indian Boy,” starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff.  One hundred-and-ten films including 36 world premieres, 28 North… The post Tasveer Film Festival Aims to Champion Social Change Through Power of South Asian Storytelling appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Seems like Padma Lakshmi cannot stay away from hosting a cooking show for long. The Indian American host, actor, actress and model will host a new cooking competition series for CBS. The news network has “struck a development deal” with Lakshmi and former NBCU content chief Susan Rovner, Deadline reported.  There’s not much information about… The post Padma Lakshmi to Executive Produce, Host Culinary Series on CBS appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

As hate crimes rise against Indian Americans in California, there’s a deepening divide between the Hindus and the Sikhs. In a recent report, nonprofit news site CalMatters noted that while “the vandalization of three Hindu temples” in the state “has escalated fears about hate crimes against the community, Sikhs are on edge from attacks against… The post Rising Hate Crimes in California Deepens Divide Between Hindus and Sikhs appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Nabanita Nag, chief legal officer at Norfolk Southern in Atlanta, was fired yesterday over a consensual relationship with CEO Alan H. Shaw, who was also let go. In a news release, the company said the conduct of both Shaw and Nag is “inconsistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and company policy.”  Shaw’s “abrupt ouster”… The post Norfolk Southern’s Top Lawyer Nabanita Nag Fired Over Affair With CEO Alan. H. Shaw  appeared first on American Kahani ..read more

Indian American software engineer Radhi Spear has been named international president of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs. She assumed the one-year term at the organization’s 2024 International Convention, held in Anaheim, California, Aug. 14-17. As an officer of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Spear is a… The post Indian American Radhi Spear of New Jersey Named International President of Toastmasters appeared first ..read more