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Ram Shriram, investor in Google and tech, with Skyroot Aerospace logo
Tech

Ram Shriram: Indian-Origin Early Google Investor

NRI Herald • Jul 26

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Tech

AI Coding Startup Cursor Reaches $60B Valuation

NRI Herald • Jul 25

ISW India Day 2026 event poster: "India Day" Sat, Aug 8, 12 PM - 7 PM, DCU Center. Chief Guest: Hon'ble Consul General Raghuram S.
Community

ISW India Day 2026 to Honor India's 79th Independence Day

NRI Herald • Jul 25

Indian-American leaders at Azadi Ka Mahotsav launch event, NY Consulate.
News

Indian-American Leaders Launch Azadi Ka Mahotsav at NY Consulate

NRI Herald • Jul 25

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Tech

Indian-Origin Startup Atlan Creates Trust Layer for Enterprise AI

NRI Herald • Jul 25

Patreon logo on a smartphone screen, reflecting tech industry changes.
Tech

Patreon Cuts 20% Workforce Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

NRI Herald • Jul 24

Diwali diyas and rangoli, celebrating Indian culture.
Culture

US Judge Blocks California's Diwali Holiday Legislation

NRI Herald • Jul 24

TIME100 cover featuring Indian-American tech creators
Community

Dwarkesh Patel & Shama Hyder Earn Spots on TIME100 Creators List

NRI Herald • Jul 24

Workday and Sana logos, highlighting their AI-powered learning platform.
Long read • Tech

Workday Unveils AI-Powered Learning Platform Powered by Sana

Workday Learning, powered by Sana, represents a major shift in enterprise training. Rather than forcing workers through static modules just to check a box, this AI-native platform focuses on actual capability building and AI-readiness

By Tech desk
NRI Herald • Jul 24
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Indian man loses life in Detroit after two-wheeler struck by vehicle; cerebral fat embolism reported

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Indian-American Doctor Racially Harassed Over Wearing Bindi

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CBI Arranges Removal of Two INTERPOL Red Notice Individuals from UAE and Saudi Arabia

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The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

Sourced from Census ACS, USCIS, Pew Research and our own newsroom data team.

5.4M
Indian Americans nationwide
+12% since 2020
$144K
Median household income
Highest of any group
1.1M
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16
Sitting in Congress & state-wide office
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