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Indian-American Richard Verma confirmed for top US State Dept position

Indian-American Richard Verma confirmed for top US State Dept position
In his new role, Verma will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising State Department operations such as foreign assistance. Verma previously served as US Ambassador to India (2015-17) during the Obama Administration, becoming the first person of Indian descent to hold that position.

Indian-American Richard Verma confirmed for top US State Dept position

Indian-origin robotics engineer to head NASA's new Moon to Mars office

Indian-origin robotics engineer to head NASA's new Moon to Mars office
"The Moon to Mars Programme Office will help prepare NASA to carry out our bold missions to the Moon and land the first humans on Mars," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, in a statement.

Indian-origin robotics engineer to head NASA's new Moon to Mars office

Renu Vig is Panjab University's new Vice Chancellor

Renu Vig is Panjab University's new Vice Chancellor
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the Chancellor, exercising the powers conferred by Section 10 of the Panjab University Act 1947, appointed Vig to the post for three years. Subsequent to the resignation of Raj Kumar as Vice Chancellor, Vig had been acting Vice-Chancellor since January 16.

Renu Vig is Panjab University's new Vice Chancellor

Indian-origin Sikh sworn-in as Connecticut's first assistant police chief

Indian-origin Sikh sworn-in as Connecticut's first assistant police chief
The Board of Police Commissioners in New Haven unanimously approved the appointment of Colon, 37, who was previously a lieutenant in the internal affairs office, The New Haven Independent reported. Mumbai-born Colon moved with her family to Queens when she was 11, and studied criminal justice at the University of New Haven.

Indian-origin Sikh sworn-in as Connecticut's first assistant police chief

South Asian Women: Breaking Barriers and Going Places

South Asian Women: Breaking Barriers and Going Places
Keeping up with the tradition, this issue marks the fourth year as DARPAN celebrates the achievements of seven women steering clear of stereotypes and forging their own paths. While each comes from a different professional background, they are all resilient, hardworking and fully committed to their calling in life. 

South Asian Women: Breaking Barriers and Going Places

South Asian women breaking barriers: Tarannum Thind

South Asian women breaking barriers: Tarannum Thind
In 1997, Tarannum immigrated to Canada with her family and tried her hand at different study programs. She auditioned and got selected to host a multicultural show on Channel M in Hindi and Punjabi. It began the professional journey of one of the most sort-after, familiar, and personable South Asian media personalities in Vancouver and beyond.    

South Asian women breaking barriers: Tarannum Thind