On November 2, 2024, thousands gathered at Bridgewater Commons in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, for inaugural Diwali celebrations. Organized in collaboration with Renascent Media, the event marked a “historic first …
South Asia & US
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Indian American Physician Wins Race for Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
by News India Times 2 minutes readPediatrician, and longtime resident of Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Danny Avula, is going to lead one of the major cities in the US, the capital of the Commonwealth. Mayor-Elect Dr. Avula …
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Suhas Subramanyam Adds Fresh Flavor to the ‘Samosa’ Caucus in the US Congress
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readVirginia State Senator, Suhas Subramanyam has made history as the first Indian American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Commonwealth. His victory raises the number of Indian …
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‘While I Concede this Election, I Do Not Concede the Fight that Fueled this Campaign’
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readMy heart is full today, full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. The outcome of this …
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IA Impact Fund Commends the ‘Extraordinary Participation’ of South Asian Americans in the 2024 Election
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact Fund has expressed its gratitude to South Asian Americans nationwide for their “extraordinary participation,” in the 2024 election. Executive Director of IA Impact Fund, Chintan …
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Indian Americans Celebrate President Donald Trump’s Historic Return to the White House
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readProminent Indian Americans have praised President Donald Trump for his historic return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States. Trump is only the second President in …
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Texas Governor Celebrates Diwali at the Governor’s Mansion with South Asian Community
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readTexas Governor Greg Abbott hosted Diwali celebrations on November 3, 2024, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. He was joined by Consul General of India in Houston, Manjunath Chennarappa, along …
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken Praises Strength and Diversity of South Asian Community During Diwali Celebrations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readSecretary of State Antony Blinken noted that the United States draws significant strength from the rich cultural diversity of its South Asian American community and highlighted a few public servants …
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Asian American Republican Coalition Rallies Indian Americans to Get-Out-The-Vote
by ITV Goldby ITV Gold 4 minutes readThe Asian American Republican Coalition held an “Appeal to Vote Rally” October 30, 2024, at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, NJ. The Guest of Honor was Bill Spadea, a candidate …
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President Biden Refers to the White House as the “People’s House” During the Diwali Celebrations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes read“As President, I’ve been honored to host the biggest Diwali receptions ever at the White House,” shared President Joe Biden while welcoming hundreds of South Asians for Diwali celebrations to …