Indian American Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives voted “Yes” on November 18, 2025, to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, echoing the call for “No more delays. …
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US House Passes Epstein Files Transparency Act in Overwhelming Vote as Survivors Demand Full Disclosure
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe US House of Representatives on November 18, 2025, overwhelmingly passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in a near unanimous 427-1 vote, with only one Republican, Clay Higgins of Louisiana, …
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Celebrating a Decade of Amplifying South Asian Voices in America
by Anu Sehgalby Anu Sehgal 5 minutes readNext year marks the 10-year anniversary of The Culture Tree, and it’s a moment of deep reflection, celebration, and renewed purpose. When we founded this organization in 2016, our vision …
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Gurveen K. Chadha Makes History as First Punjabi Woman Elected to Westmount City Council
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readGurveen K. Chadha of Westmount, Quebec, has made history by becoming the first Punjabi woman elected as a councilor to the Westmount City Council. Chadha unseated incumbent councilor Conrad Peart …
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Opinion: Crunch Time in Washington DC
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIf there is nothing happening in Washington DC, then there is something wrong, for there is never a dull moment on Capitol Hill or Pennsylvania Avenue. Just when many heaved …
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How the Modi-Nitish Alliance Crushed Bihar: A Lesson in Coalition, Caste, and Confidence
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 8 minutes readIn a landslide that stunned many political observers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) — under the leadership of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar — together claimed …
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Paaie’s Miss India DMV & West Virginia 2025 Pageant Celebrates Women’s Empowerment and Community Leadership
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readPaaie, a leading South Asian brand and official India Festival Committee (IFC) license holder for the DMV and West Virginia region, hosted the Third Annual Miss India DMV & West …
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SAHHI Founder Hiba Siddiqui Named Silver Winner at 2025 Women Changing the World Awards
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readBoston, MA – November 2025: Hiba Siddiqui, founder and CEO of the South Asian Heart Health Initiative (SAHHI), has been honored as the Silver Winner in the “Young Woman of …
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Karuna Charities Celebrates 27 Years of Service at its 25th Annual Diwali Gala in Maryland
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readKaruna Charities Washington Inc. celebrated its 25th Annual Diwali Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton, on November 9, 2025, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, bringing together community members, volunteers, and supporters for …
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India Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Illicit Small Arms Trade at United Nations Security Council
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readSpeaking at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Small Arms on November 10, 2025, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, reaffirmed India’s strong commitment …