Thirteen-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.” …
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Senator Andy Kim Highlights Crisis of Trust in U.S. Politics at AAPI Leaders’ Summit
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readU.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) acknowledged widespread public disillusionment with politics, stating that many Americans view the system as “broken” and are experiencing a “distrust in government right now.” Speaking …
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Magnoliya Grand Conference and Event Center Opens in Manassas, Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readMagnoliya Grand Conference and Event Center, a 28,000-square-foot facility capable of hosting over 1,500 guests, officially opened its doors on May 18, 2025, in Manassas, Virginia. The grand opening was …
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India Remains Among Fastest-Growing Major Economies: UN Report
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readAmid a global economic landscape marked by “heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty,” a new United Nations report projects India to remain one of the fastest-growing large economies, revising …