Governor of Maharashtra C.P. Radhakrishnan, backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. In the Vice Presidential election …
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DC South Asian Film Festival 2025 Concludes with Packed Screenings and Celebrity Guests
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readRockville, Maryland: The 14th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), held from September 5-7, 2025, at the Regal Rockville Center, wrapped up with what organizers described as a “resounding success,” …
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BRICS Leaders Warn of Global Instability; Jaishankar Says Multilateral System Is “Failing the World”
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt the virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 8, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned that the state of the world today is “cause for genuine concern,” citing …
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President Trump Calls U.S.-India Trade Ties “One-Sided,” Defends Tariffs Amid Court Ruling
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump has described America’s trade relationship with India as “one-sided,” criticizing New Delhi for imposing some of the world’s highest tariffs. “I get along with India very …
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Stanford University Honors Srinivasa Ramanujan with Abstract Portrait by Artist Jeena Raghavan
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readJeena Raghavan, a New York- and Bangalore-based artist, has presented an abstract portrait of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan to Stanford University. The University has installed the work as …
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SCO Summit 2025: Leaders Emphasize Multilateralism, Security, and Global Governance Reforms
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAs nations worldwide grapple with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs, world leaders convened at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September …
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White House Says Indian American Store Owner Praises Trump’s Law and Order Measures
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the story of an Indian American business owner in Washington D.C., who said she feels “much safer” following President Donald Trump’s deployment of …
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Trump’s Nomination of Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India a “Very Positive Step,” Says Harsh Shringla
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla has described President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India as a …
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Virginia Lawmakers Oppose Golden to Mars Power Line Route, Cite Harm to Loudoun Residents
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readVirginia lawmakers, representing Loudoun County, are raising strong objections to the proposed Golden to Mars (GTM) high-voltage transmission lines in the County, warning that the project would impose a “disproportionate …
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Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India Amid Rising Trade Tensions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump on August 22, 2025, nominated Sergio Gor to serve as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. …