Whenever I spot an Indian-sounding name on non-desi news sites, the story gets my immediate attention. It doesn't matter whether the person is in the news for a positive or negative reason. I obsessively track down details of the achievement or disgrace. I have even Googled the people's names 'cos I'm curious to see what they look like and if I've ever met them. Thanks to the Internet, we see these stories often. And opportunities for rubbernecking are greatly increased. Please join me in posting news stories — new and not-so-new — about desis abroad and in discussing the details here. .
Porsche-driving lawyer was Houston shooter Nathan DeSai: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know I just can't wrap my mind around someone shooting at innocent strangers because his law practice failed. .
Thanks for starting this thread. Excellent one! I hope many others join in this and start posting. Just like you, even I become very interested when I hear a desi name in news. I guess many Indians feel the same. . Here, is the latest one in news. India-born innovator and scientist Ramesh Raskar has been awarded a $500,000 prize, one of the world’s largest single cash awards that recognizes invention. India-Born MIT Scientist Wins a $500,000 Prize for Invention
Thanks for this awesome share, @SeekingMind! Ramesh Raskar held a Reddit AMA a while ago. It's a cool read if you're interested. .
