Applause For Telugu NRI Achievers

T State CM Revanth Reddy Telugu Times for recognizing excellence among NRI entrepreneurs and fostering global inspiration.

EDISON, New Jersey May 29 (The CONNECT)- In a celebration held in Edison, New Jersey, Business Excellence Awards were presented to distinguished NRI entrepreneurs from the Telugu community in the USA.

C.V. Subba Row, veteran media personality and founder of Telugu Times — the first global Telugu newspaper established in 2003 in San Francisco — initiated the awards to promote the overseas entrepreneurial spirit and Telugu pride worldwide.

Prominent personalities and representatives of all major Telugu associations across America, including TANA, ATA, NATS, TTA, MATA, GTA, NRIVA, TDF, IT Serve Alliance, TFAS, TLCA, NYTTA, and NJ Telugu attended the event.

Dilip Chouhan, former Controller, Nassau County, NY, and Ankur Sharma, Chairman, FIA (Federation of Indian Associations) – New York, the Largest Non-Profit Umbrella Organization in the Tri-state of NY-NJ-CT, presented the awards and applauded the Telugu community’s role in promoting business excellence while preserving their rich cultural heritage.

In their congratulatory messages, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and Consul General of India, Binaya Srikanta Pradhaan, praised the awardees.

CM Revanth Reddy emphasized:“This is a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and the global impact of the Telugu business community. Your contributions not only strengthen the economic fabric of your host nations but also bring pride to Telugu heritage.”
He lauded Telugu Times for recognizing excellence among NRI entrepreneurs and fostering global inspiration.

Guest Speakers Brian C. Wahler, Mayor of Piscataway, and Sam Joshi, Mayor of Edison, also commended the contributions of Telugu Americans.

Telugu Americans have made significant contributions to the U.S. economy — founding startups, co-founding unicorns, playing key roles in tech and academia, and owning a substantial share of hospitality businesses. Their entrepreneurial impact is both deep and diverse, said Sharma

Telugu-speaking population jumps 4-fold in US, touches 13 lakh in the year 2025.  Telugu is America’s 11^th most spoken language.   Telugus made their mark in America not just in IT, Medical, but in every aspect of entrepreneurship, said Subba Row. Awardees Recognised Across Multiple Sectors Include:

1. Education – Schools: SiliconAndhra Manabadi, CEO – Mr. Raju Chamarthi, San Jose, CA
2. Education – Colleges: Eastern Virginia Career College, CEO – Dr. Krishna Maddipatla, Virginia
3. Woman Entrepreneur: Iris Infotech Inc., CEO – Mrs. Sirisha Tunuguntla, New York
4. Cinema & Entertainment: Charisma Dreams Entertainment, CEO – Mr. Rajesh Kalepalli, Dallas
5. Cultural Services: Siddhendra Kuchipudi Art Academy, Founder – Mrs. Swathi Atluri, New Jersey
6. Finance – Insurance: Tech Insurance Agency, President – Mr. Murali Talluri, Austin, TX
7. Hotels & Restaurants: House of Biryanis & Kebabs – Mr. Shyam Ameya & Mr. Mahendar Sigireddy, New Jersey
8. Hotels – Franchise Management: Dunkin’ & Baskin-Robbins, CEO – Mr. T.P. Srinivas, New York
9. Real Estate – Asset Management: Value Group, Founder – Mr. Kumar Sadaram, New Jersey
10. Pharma Trading: Andi Plaza Pharmacy, Founder – Mr. Shyam Nalam, New Jersey
11. Pharma Manufacturing: Synergia Healthcare Inc., CEO – Mr. Bhaskar Andhavarapu, New Jersey
12. Community Services: Seva International, CEO – Mr. Sridhar Talanki, Denver
13. IT Services – Digital Management: Cloud Mellow, Co-Founder – Mr. Vijaya Varma, Dallas
14. IT Solutions: TechnoGen Inc., CEO – Mr. Lax Chepuri, Washington, DC