Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance, described her family’s recent trip to India as the “trip of a lifetime,” offering a meaningful opportunity to experience the richness of …
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USISPF Honors Kumar Mangalam Birla, Arvind Krishna, and Toshiaki Higashihara with 2025 Global Leadership Awards
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUnderscoring the importance of investing in people and communities, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla emphasized that globalization should promote “shared prosperity,” rather than function as a “zero-sum game.” …
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Dr. L. Subramaniam Highlights the Global Impact of Classical Instrumental Music at APA 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readDr. L. Subramaniam, the globally acclaimed violinist and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, underscored the universal power of classical music, particularly instrumental music, during his special …
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Indian-origin Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki, an Indian-origin student from Allen, Texas, emerged as the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, held on May 29 at the Gaylord National Resort & …
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QFR High 5 Tour Brings Nostalgia and Timeless Tamil Classics to DMV Area
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe debut concert of the Quarantine From Reality (QFR) High 5 Tour captivated an audience of over 800 Tamil community members at its unique event on May 24, 2025, in …
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CEO of 22nd Century Technologies Highlights Government Contracting as Key Growth Driver for Minority-Owned Businesses
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndian American entrepreneur Anil Sharma, CEO of 22nd Century Technologies, emphasized the transformative role of government contracting in scaling minority-owned businesses during his keynote address at the 15th Jewels of Asia Awards …
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Subhasree Thanikachalam Brings QFR’s Virtual Hits to the Stage: DMV Debut Set for May 24
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readAfter captivating global audiences online during the pandemic, Quarantine from Reality (QFR) is now touring live, bringing its unique blend of nostalgia and innovation to the stage. In this exclusive …
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Indian American Leaders Mourn Passing of Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndian American lawmakers at both the federal and state levels have expressed their condolences following the passing of former U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly, who represented Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Connolly …
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates AAPI Contributions at Executive Mansion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin highlighted the vital contributions of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community to both the nation and the Commonwealth during a reception hosted with First …
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India Stresses Maritime Security and Anti-Terrorism as Pillars of National Strategy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, underscored the country’s firm commitment to “maritime security and counterterrorism” as key components of its “national security and economic interests.” …