Indiaspora, a non-partisan organization focused on civic and political engagement since its founding in 2012, has congratulated the incoming Trump Administration, expressing optimism about the future of India-US relations and …
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Indian American Kannan Srinivasan sworn in as the Virginia State Senator for Senate District 32
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIndian American Kannan Srinivasan was sworn in as the Virginia State Senator for Senate District 32, on January 15, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, Srinivasan made history as the …
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HinduPACT Urges Inclusion of Hindu Priest in Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe HinduPACT, a Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump and the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, urging the inclusion of a Hindu priest alongside representatives …
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Strengthening the Partnership with India is Key to Tackling the Global Synthetic Drug Crisis
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American Dr. Rahul Gupta made history as the first medical doctor to head the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Born in India to an Indian …
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Exploring Kerala’s Jewish Heritage: The Last Jews of Cochin Exhibition in Washington, D.C
by Benoy Thomasby Benoy Thomas 2 minutes readWhile traveling through Kerala, particularly Mattancherry in Kochi, one of the most striking landmarks is the Jewish Street and synagogue. This centuries-old Jewish place of worship has now become a …
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Haazri: A.R. Rahman Pays Tribute to Guru, Hema Malini Receives Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award
by News India Times 2 minutes readJio World Garden in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex was transformed into a haven of soulful melodies as the third edition of Haazri unfolded. The event, dedicated to the enduring legacy of the late …
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Mukesh and Nita Ambani to Attend Trump’s 2025 Presidential Inauguration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readReliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, are set to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The …
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Indian American Sentenced to 96 Months for Attempted White House Attack with Nazi Ideology
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readOn January 16, 2025, Indian American Sai Varshith Kandula was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for attempting an attack on the White House with a rented truck on …
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Film Review: Azaad Slips Majorly in Vital Second Half
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readThis is a film with one illustrious title predecessor (Azaad in the 1950s with Dilip Kumar in the title-role) and one quite successful 1978 film with Dharmendra. But this time, the …
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Retrospective of Mani Ratnam Celebrates “Four Decades of Cinematic Excellence”
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readG5A’s Cinema House unveils a retrospective that honors the legendary Mani Ratnam. This meticulously curated celebration marks Mani Ratnam’s four extraordinary decades of storytelling that has redefined the boundaries of …