Youth Event Promotes Global Peacebuilding Efforts
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Teens Engaging in ‘Meltmaxxing’ Trend Explained
TikTok’s latest trend, “meltmaxxing,” is a humorous phenomenon that has teenagers playfully embracing exaggerated facial expressions. TikTok, the rapidly evolving…
Study Finds Early Smartphone Use Tied to Suicidal Thoughts, Aggression
Children who receive their first smartphone before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health challenges in…
Indian Tech Professionals in US: Wealthy But Facing Challenges
For many Indian tech professionals, the allure of working in the United States on an H1B visa often transforms into…
Many Teens Use AI for Chatting, Prefer Human Interaction
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teenagers have interacted with AI tools, using them for activities such as advice seeking, flirting, and…
3,000 Indian Professionals Eligible for UK Visa in July Ballot
Under the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme, 3,000 working professionals from India aged 18 to 30 will have the opportunity to…
Mahin Gupta Inspires Kids’ STEM Interest with ‘An Electric Journey’
At just 17 years old, Mahin Gupta transforms his personal challenges into an inspirational mission to ignite young minds with…
Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Win Inspires Over 6,000 Young Leaders
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor has sparked an unprecedented wave of political engagement,…
Rotary Youth from India Team Up with Dr. V.K. Raju to Combat Childhood Blindness
Rotary’s youth members are joining forces with the globally renowned visionary Dr. V.K. Raju, founder of the Eye Foundation of…
AI’s Growing Capabilities and the Shifting Job Market for New Graduates
Earlier this month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a bold claim about the state of artificial intelligence, stating that the…
Mixed Reactions Among Iranians as Israel Targets Iran in Escalating Conflict
Israel’s recent large-scale air strikes on Iran have ignited a powerful wave of reactions among Iranians, both within the country…
Youth Advocates Present Campaign Findings on Mental Health, Language Access, and Bullying in NYC Schools
Youth leaders from the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families’ (CACF) renowned Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) gathered…
TiE Boston’s Young Entrepreneurs Program Receives $105,000 Grant from Cummings Foundation
TiE Boston has proudly announced that its TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Academy has been awarded a substantial three-year grant worth…
Pooja Kwatra Urges Youth to Draw Strength from Indian Roots at Leadership Boot Camp
Pooja Kwatra, an experienced educationist and the spouse of India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, delivered a heartfelt…
Kaveri Kapur Releases Emotional English Single ‘Reminisce’ Inspired by Her Bollywood Debut
Emerging singer and actress Kaveri Kapur has unveiled her newest musical creation, Reminisce, shortly after making her acting debut in…
Texas Teen Clinches Victory at 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee with a Flawless Final Word
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old student from Allen, Texas, emerged as the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on…
Young Prodigy Jivan Ramesh Becomes Stony Brook University’s Youngest Graduate in Decades
At just sixteen years old, Jivan Ramesh made remarkable history by becoming the youngest graduate of Stony Brook University (SBU)…
Teen Phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest Men’s T20 Centurion with Fearless Six-Hitting Style
“Why hit a single when you can hit the ball for a six?” That was the bold question posed by…
Kerala Teen Sidhanshu Sivan to Chair Children’s Jury at Prestigious Giffoni Film Festival
In a remarkable recognition, 14-year-old Sidhanshu Sanjeev Sivan from Kerala has been chosen to preside over the children’s jury at…
Gen Z Eyes Early Retirement as Corporate Culture Leaves Them Disillusioned
Members of Generation Z have been openly vocal about their frustration with corporate work life, expressing how it fails to…
Florida Girl Disqualified After Winning Spelling Bee, Family Challenges Fairness of System
A Florida family is raising serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of the spelling bee system after their 12-year-old…
Young Indian American Shines at Prestigious NYC Urban Debate League Championship
In an inspiring display of intellect, eloquence, and critical thinking, young Indian American student Rayansh Prasad Bhargava and his debate…
Boomers Set to Pass Down $84 Trillion in Historic Wealth Transfer
Beyond sentimental family stories and cherished heirlooms, older generations in the United States are preparing to pass along an extraordinary…
Indian American Teen Nandana Menon Wins SXSW Student Impact Challenge for Autism Support App
Eighteen-year-old Nandana Menon, an Indian American high school senior, secured first place in the prestigious Student Impact Challenge at the…
Parents of Missing Indian Student in Dominican Republic Accept She Has Drowned
The parents of Sudiksha Konanki, an Indian student who went missing from a beach in the Dominican Republic on March…
Kaamya Karthikeyan: The Youngest Woman to Scale the Seven Summits Sets Her Sights on the Explorer’s Grand Slam
At just 17, Kaamya Karthikeyan has accomplished a feat that many seasoned mountaineers can only aspire to—becoming the youngest woman…
15-Year-Old Sri Nihal Tammana, Leading A Global Movement For Battery Recycling German school textbook includes a lesson about his work and questions for students
“Read the article again. What are the problems with batteries? What did Sri Nihal and his friends do to help…
Republicans Tout Musk’s Young Tech Team as Government Saviors Amid Privacy Concerns
Concerns have been raised about billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s access to sensitive government data, with critics viewing his group…
Tuned Into Issues and Turned off By Candidates, Many Young Voters Stayed Home
Newswise — One of the biggest stories of the 2024 presidential election was young voters’ apparent shift toward voting for…
AAHOA’s HYPE Conference Expands Globally, Inspiring the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) hosted its second annual Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) Conference on February 6…
Teen Scientist Develops AI-Based Detector for Pesticide Residue on Produce
Sirish has developed a groundbreaking method to detect pesticide residue on consumable produce using an AI-powered handheld detector. Motivation for…
7-Year-Old Samyuktha Narayanan Becomes the World’s Youngest Taekwondo Instructor
Samyuktha Narayanan, a seven-year-old from India, has made history by becoming the youngest Taekwondo instructor in the world. At just…
Akrit Jaswal: The Prodigy Who Became the World’s Youngest Surgeon
A remarkable intellect is only the foundation of greatness; it requires discipline, hard work, and proper guidance to transform into…
Sewa Milan 2024: A Celebration of Service and Community Spirit
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Sewa South Jersey Chapter held its inaugural Sewa Milan, an event dedicated to celebrating…
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 18
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of…
Gukesh and Ding Locked at 4-4 After Fifth Consecutive Draw in World Chess Championship
Game 8 of the World Chess Championship between D Gukesh and Ding Liren concluded in a draw on Wednesday, December…
South Asian Youth Action Announces 2025 Annual Gala Honoring Distinguished Leaders
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA), a community organization based in New York, revealed plans on November 25 for its 2025…
Ding Liren Faces Immense Pressure as He Defends Chess World Championship Against Gukesh D
Ding Liren sat slumped over the chessboard, pieces scattered before him, moments after claiming the Chess World Championship title last…
Canada vs. U.S.: Comparing Immigration Systems for Skilled Workers
Canada is globally admired for its efficient and transparent immigration system. Its primary method, the Express Entry program, utilizes a…
Beyoncé Leads Grammy Nominations for 67th Annual Awards
Already the most awarded artist in Grammy history, Beyoncé has set yet another record with 11 nominations for the upcoming…
9th Grader from Georgia Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge with Pesticide Detection Device
A talented ninth grader from Snellville, Georgia, has made headlines by winning the prestigious 3M Young Scientist Challenge after creating…
Youngest Nepalese to Conquer World’s Highest Peaks Aims to Redefine Sherpa Legacy
Eighteen-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa’s journey as a mountaineer has been one of grit and endurance, with evidence of the extreme…
Supreme Court Orders IIT Dhanbad to Reinstate Dalit Student’s Admission After Missed Fee Deadline
Atul Kumar, an 18-year-old from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was overjoyed when he passed a challenging entrance exam in June, allowing…
Indian Poet Rejects US-Supported Award in Solidarity with Palestinians
Jacinta Kerketta, a renowned Indian poet and author from the Oraon Adivasi community, has rejected the prestigious 2024 Room to…
Young Achievers Honored at 20 Under 20 Awards in Burlington
India New England News, one of the largest Indian American digital news outlets serving the South Asian community, celebrated its…
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Jhumpa Lahiri Withdraws from Noguchi Award in Protest Against Museum’s Dress Code
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has chosen to forgo her acceptance of the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award from New York…
Rahul Gandhi Urges Indian Students Abroad to Shape India’s Future and Embrace Innovation
Indian Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, addressed a significant gathering of students at the University of Texas at Dallas,…
Four Indian Nationals Die in Texas Crash While Carpooling to Arkansas
In a devastating accident in Texas, four Indian nationals, including a woman, lost their lives in a crash involving five…
Announcing the 2024 Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows
Please join us in welcoming The 2024 Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows. Our last email featured a link to the 2023 cohort,…
MSRF Organizes 1st Ever Combined Medical Summit
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin’s (AAPI’s) Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows (MSRF) section along with the newly established…
AIF’s Youth Ambassadors Program Accepts Application
The American India Foundation (AIF) is renowned for its dedication is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of social impact…
New Delhi’s Advay Misra Shines at International Academic Championship, Winning Multiple Titles
Advay Misra, an eleven-year-old boy from New Delhi, has recently garnered attention for his outstanding performance at the International Academic…
Ashwin Ramaswami Wants To Talk About Religion More, Not Less
(RNS) — Whether studying computer science at Stanford or technology law at Georgetown, working for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Triumphs in Thrilling Spell-Off to Win 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, emerged victorious at the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee held on May 30th….
18-Year-Old Indian Chess Prodigy R Praggnanandhaa Defeats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Landmark Victory
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, at just 18 years old, achieved a landmark victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen…
Ashwin Ramaswami, Gen-Z Indian-American, Wins Democratic Primary in Georgia, Eyes Historic State Senate Seat
Ashwin Ramaswami, a pioneering Gen-Z Indian-American, has won the Democratic primary in Georgia, positioning himself for a significant contest in…
Asia Society New York Hosts the 16th Annual Global Talent Symposium
Asia Society New York hosted the 16th annual Global Talent Symposium on March 15, 2024, bringing together leaders in the AAPI professional…
American Youth Unhappiness: US Plummets in Global Happiness Rankings, Concerns Rise Over Well-Being
The latest findings from the annual World Happiness Report have sparked concern over the well-being of youth in the United…
Chirag Shetty Clinches BWF French Open 2024
The Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat Lee Jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan from Chinese Taipei…
President Biden’s Reelection Campaign Launches Youth Outreach Initiative: Students for Biden-Harris
President Biden’s reelection campaign is embarking on a new endeavor, introducing a fresh initiative aimed at connecting with young Americans…
AAPI Brings Together Leaders In Medical Education Regulatory Boards From India, USA & UK During GHS 2024
India, home to one of the oldest medicinal systems in the world has made remarkable progress in medical education in…
Indian-Origin Ninth Grader Wins Congressional App Challenge In New York
Bianca Jain’s app on cancer awareness won the Congressional app challenge in NY’s 17th Congressional District. Indian-origin ninth-grade student Bianca…
Rep. Ami Bera Awards $225K In Support Of College Readiness Initiative
Indian American Representative Ami Bera has announced that Improve Your Tomorrow, a Sacramento-based nonprofit, has been chosen to receive a…
India Announces Scholarship Program For Diaspora Children (SPDC) Scheme For Year 2023 -24
India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has launched the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) scheme for the…
Women Who Win Co-Founder Shaleen Sheth Among BostInno 25 Under 25 2023 List
The honorees for BostInno’s 25 Under 25 for 2023 include several South Asians, including Women Who Win Co-founder Shaleen Sheth. The class of 2023 includes a…
NFT Exhibition By Indian-American Girl Enthralls Kerala Kids
An exhibition of non-fungible token (NFT) digital paintings by an Indian American girl Teresa Melvin has captured the imagination of…
Gitanjali Rao Named Among ‘Girls Leading Change’
Indian American teenager Gitanjali Rao was one of fifteen young women leaders recognized by First Lady Jill Biden for their…
India’s Youth Give Hope For A Brighter Future
In a world where one in five individuals under the age of 25 resides in India, it is evident that…
ITServe Alliance’s CSR Program Contributes Over $1.5 Million Towards STEM Education, Empowering Future Generations
“The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the ITServe Alliance has contributed $1.5 Million in STEM activities and various welfare programs,”…
Young Professionals Get A Crash Course In Keeping The Faith
“Temples are constructed with the youth in mind,” stated Uma Mysorekar, president of the Hindu Temple Society of North America…
India Celebrates Praggnanandhaa, Chess Champion
Eighteen-year-old Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa could not pull off a repeat of his giant-killing acts of the last few days…
The Essay Writing Competition conducted by Indo American Press Club
The Indo-American Press Club invites entries to the Essay Competition organized in conjunction with the 9th International Media Conference of…
6 Kids of Indian Origin Among 10 Finalists in Prestigious 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2023
Six Indian American students are among this year’s top ten finalists in the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier…
Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon in a Thrilling Comeback Against Djokovic
Following quite a while of premature moves, men’s tennis at last has a legitimate conflict between the ages. In a…
Vivek Ramaswamy Launches Scholarship For Young Americans
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy committed $250,000 to fund a new scholarship program that aims to foster national pride among…
Ayush Enters the Most Prestigious “Eagle Scout Court of Honor”
Ayush Puthyavettle, who graduated from Trumbull high School, Trumbull Connecticut earlier this month, was accorded the highest rank in Scouts,…
Nidhi Shukla Named President Of Girl Rising
Shukla will lead Girl Rising’s programmatic expansion to advance girls’ rights to a quality education and dismantle gender barrier New…
Dev Shah Wins 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Title
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old Floridian teenager has emerged as the champion of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee held in…
A Unique Walk Along The Trail
By Prof. Jibrael Jos Emotions cannot be captured Feelings cannot be framed Yet we keep on clicking As we walk…
Vedant, Actor Madhavan’s Son Bags 5 Gold Medals
Indian Actor R Madhavan’s son Vedaant participated in the 58th MILO/MAS Malaysia Invitational Age Group Swimming Championships and has won…
Arjun Tendulkar Makes IPL Debut
Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar made his debut in Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 16, 2023….
India’s Workforce Is Weighed Down By People With Worthless College Degrees
India’s education system is failing the country’s workforce, with scores of people graduating from small private colleges lacking the skills…
Sikh Youth Symposium 2023 Held In Cincinnati
Youngsters between ages 6 to 20 from Cincinnati and Dayton participated in the symposium in 5 different groups. The Sikh…
Why are Teen Girls in Crisis?
Anxiety over academics. Post-lockdown malaise. Social media angst. Study after study says American youth are in crisis, facing unprecedented mental…
Dhvani Bhanushali’s ‘Vaaste’ Garners Over 1.5 Billion Views
Singer Dhvani Bhanushali, who is known for her tracks like ‘Vaaste’, ‘Ishare Tere’ and ‘Leja Re’, has clocked 1.5 billion…
Dr. Nitya Abraham Honored With Young Urologist of the Year Award
Dr. Nitya Abraham, an Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Program Director for the Montefiore Urology residency…
Sania Mirza Draws Curtain On Her Glorious Career
Tributes poured in for the former doubles World No.1 Sania Mirza, one of India’s most celebrated athletes, after she retired…
Natasha Perianayagam Featured Among Johns Hopkins’ World’s ‘Brightest’ Students
An Indian-American teenager has been named in the “world’s brightest” students list for a second year in a row by…
Hillary Clinton During Visit To IIT Gandhinagar, Urges Students To Shut Off Social Media To Have Time For Self-Reflection
Known globally for her humanitarian outlook and advocacy for social justice and women’s rights, former First Lady and Secretary of…
Decorating Deities Is “A Calling” For This Hindu Temple Artist
(AP) — A computer science graduate, S. Goutham quit his job nearly a decade ago to pursue his calling. He…
Youth Seek Justice for Students Across the Nation
During the film festival, ‘Aane Matthu Iruve: Story of a Republic Day,’ organized by the Bangalore Film Society in collaboration…
Biden’s New Debt Relief Proposals For Student Loan Borrowers
Broad student-loan forgiveness isn’t the only relief President Joe Biden is hoping to implement for borrowers this year. On Tuesday,…
Nikita Pathakji Wins Masterchef Professionals 2022
Nikita Pathakji, 25 (24 at the time of filming) has been crowned MasterChef: The Professionals Champion 2022. As the 16th professional chef to earn…
Several Indian-Americans Featured In Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Class Of 2023
Forbes Unveils 30 Under 30 Class Of 2023, Recognizing Young Leaders That Are Turning To Entrepreneurship To Solve The World’s…
Miniature Boat Crosses Atlantic Ocean
A miniature boat has washed up on a Dorset beach nine months after school pupils in the US helped launch…
2 Indian Americans Recognized In Fortune’s 2022 Annual 40 Under 40 List
Two young Indian Americans, Kanav Kariya and Ankit Gupta are featured in Fortune’s annual 40 Under 40 list which “shines…
As Chinese Students Become Less, Indians Expected To Fill Universities Across USA
India is up. China is down. Very few U.S. students studied abroad during the first year of the pandemic. Those…
Janaki Easwar, 13-Year Old India Origin Singer Performs In T20 World Cup 2022
Though India failed at the semifinal hurdle, the T20 World Cup final at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday had…
Kerala-Born Godly Mable Is Youngest Licensed Flight Instructor In North America
A Keralite expatriate has become the youngest flight instructor in North America by obtaining Licensed Flight Instructor. Godly Mabel, a…
GOPIO Manhattan Organizes ‘Meet & Greet’ For Students From India At The New York Indian Consulate
The GOPIO-Manhattan (NYC) in cooperation with Consulate General of India in New York organized the ‘Annual Day for Students- New…