Sonny Mehta Leads Knopf as Most Influential US Publisher of His Generation
American literary publishing entered a remarkable era under Sonny Mehta’s leadership of Alfred A. Knopf. Over more than three decades, he championed Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and emerging voices whose books reshaped contemporary literature. His editorial judgment introduced generations of American readers to writers from around the world while strengthening Knopf’s reputation as one […]
Dev Pragad Acquires Newsweek
Newsweek entered a new era under Dev Pragad’s leadership after he acquired a major stake in the storied American news magazine and became its President and CEO. Facing declining readership and an uncertain future, the publication underwent a successful digital transformation that expanded its monthly audience from millions to more than 100 million readers while […]
Indian American Creators Reshape Beauty, Comedy, and Culture on Social Media
Social media transformed who could shape American culture without the backing of traditional media companies. Deepica Mutyala built Live Tinted into an influential beauty brand that challenged industry standards, while Ruhee Dosani introduced South Asian dance and humor to millions of followers. In 2017, Liza Koshy officially became the fastest YouTube creator to reach 10 […]
Indian Americans Build the Infrastructure for Diverse and Digital Journalism
Indian American journalists helped build institutions that transformed American journalism for the digital age. In 1994, Sree Sreenivasan and fellow journalists founded the South Asian Journalists Association, creating a professional network that supported generations of reporters across North America. Five years later, Sreenivasan co-founded the Online News Association, which became one of the country’s leading […]
Rohit Vyas Pioneers South Asian American Broadcast Journalism
Rohit Vyas helped establish Indian American visibility in broadcast journalism through a career spanning more than four decades. His reporting brought South Asian perspectives into local television news, while his moderation of New Jersey’s first gubernatorial debate focused on Asian American voters signaled the growing political importance of the diaspora. By combining community reporting with […]
Subrata Chakravarty Rises to Senior Editor at Forbes
Business journalism gained a broader global perspective through the work of Subrata Chakravarty, who spent twenty-five years at Forbes and rose to assistant managing editor. Reporting during a period of rapid economic globalization, he helped American readers understand India’s economic transformation and the country’s growing role in international markets. Beyond his own reporting, Chakravarty mentored […]
India Abroad Newspaper Founded
India Abroad became the first major newspaper dedicated to the Indian American community, creating a shared source of news for a rapidly growing diaspora. Founded in 1970, it connected readers to developments in both the United States and India while documenting the evolution of Indian American civic, cultural, and political life. The newspaper fostered community […]
Gobind Behari Lal Pioneers Science Journalism and Wins Pulitzer Prize
Science journalism emerged as a recognized profession in the United States with the founding of the National Association of Science Writers in 1934, an organization co-founded by Gobind Behari Lal. Three years later, Lal received the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished science reporting, becoming the first person of South Asian origin to earn the honor. His […]
Basanta Koomar Roy Becomes First Indian American Journalist in Mainstream US Press
Basanta Koomar Roy emerged as one of the earliest Indian voices in mainstream American journalism by writing directly for publications such as The Open Court and The Independent. At a time when most Americans encountered India through British colonial perspectives, his reporting offered an independent viewpoint on politics, culture, and empire. Beyond journalism, he defended […]
Liza Koshy
Liza Koshy is an American actress, comedian, and prominent media personality born in Houston, Texas. She launched her career on Vine before finding massive success on YouTube, where she became the fastest personality to reach 10 million subscribers. Known for her expressive physical comedy, she has transitioned into mainstream acting and hosting, starring in projects […]