Diplomacy
Contribution of Indian Americans and Finding Voice in the United States: Panel
Indian-Americans continues to grow and find a greater voice in country of adoption, U.S. Ambassador underscored the need for more people
South Asia & US
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Capitol Hill
South Asian Hindu Americans Protest Near the White House Demanding Justice for Hindus in Bangladesh
Indian & Bangladeshi diaspora gathered at Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C., to protest violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Community
President-elect Trump Nominates Indian American Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
President-elect, Donald Trump has nominated Indian American lawyer, Harmeet Dhillon for the position of Assistant Attorney General
Capitol Hill
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Presented Award for Supporting Rights of Uyghurs
On December 4, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-IL, was presented with an award from the Uyghur Academy, honoring his dedication.
Community
Indian Americans Launch Global Desi Republican Caucus to Amplify South Asian Voices in U.S. Politics
Dr. Tausif Malik and Dr. Shabana Parvez, trailblazers in their fields, have launched the Global Desi Republican Caucus (GDRC)
Books
India Poised to Become a $55 Trillion Economic Powerhouse by 2047, Says IMF’s Executive Director Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Only then can India capitalize on the unprecedented opportunity to emerge as a $55 trillion economic powerhouse in its centenary year.”
Children & Students Corner
South Asian Americans Win the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge Award in the Lifesciences Technology Category
South Asian Americans, Meghna Sharma, of Indian origin, and Tseten Gurung, of Nepali origin, won the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge award
India
USAID and ISA Join Hands to Combat Climate Crisis and Advance Renewable Energy Adoption
USAID and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 6, 2024,
India
Two Indian American Lawmakers Elected Members of CAPAC for the 119th Congress
Two Indian American Lawmakers Rep. Ami Bera, and Rep.-elect Suhas Subramanyam were elected as members of the (CAPAC), for the 119th Congress.
Community
Creating WAVES Across the Globe: India’s Prasar Bharati Launches Mega OTT Platform
India National public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform was launched by Chief Minister of Goa. Sanjay Jaju was also present
Community
Kal Khel Mein Hum Ho Na Ho: One Hundred Years of Raj Kapoor
He would have been 100 years old on December 14, and would have been perhaps receiving ovations – the actor, producer, director, Raj Kapoor
Nepal
Nepal and China: Aiding Ambiguity on BRI
Nepal and Beijing perfected that transaction during Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli’s recent four-day official visit to China.
Community
Nepali American from Northern Virginia Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charge for Killing His Wife
Prince William County grand jury indicted Naresh Bhatt, a Nepali American and Northern Virginia resident, on charges of first-degree murder
Community
Upset Hindus Call on Walmart to Discontinue 74 Varieties of Lord Ganesh Underwear and Issue Apology
Upset Hindus are calling on Walmart, withdraw 74 varieties of underwear featuring the image of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesh.
India
United States Approves Sale of $1.17 Billion Worth of Military Equipment to India
Marking a significant step in strengthening the US-India partnership, the Biden administration has approved the sale of military equipment
Community
Amita Shetty to Lead UIC’s Data + AI Program
The award will support UIC’s new Data + AI program, scheduled to launch in a pilot phase during the 2025-26 academic year.