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Topic: Asian-Americans

More Asian Americans in California want the anti-caste bill. But it’s a slim majority

In California, 55 per cent Indians support the inclusion of caste in anti-discriminatory laws and 17 per cent strongly opposed the move.

1 in 3 Asian Americans has no religion, Christian percentage has dropped since 2012, finds Pew Survey

11% US Asians identify as Hindus. Six in 10 Asian American Hindus have PG degree & four in 10 have family income over $1,50,000 per year — higher than other Asian American groups.

Singer Billie Eilish says sorry for anti-Asian, racial slur as her old video goes viral

One of the clips in the video also showed Billie Eilish 'mocking' Asian accent while another recorded Eilish’s brother, Finneas, allegedly calling her out for 'talking with a blaccent'.

Joe Biden signs bill to address increase in hate crimes against Asian-Americans

The bill will provide resources to create specialised hate crimes units that will help states create hotlines that will be accessible for people with limited English proficiency. 

65-year-old Asian-origin woman punched, kicked & ‘racially abused’ on her way to church in NYC

An unknown man who attacked the woman is said to have yelled ‘F*** you, you don’t belong here’. Footage also shows eyewitnesses did nothing to help her.

Harvard is doing America’s best students no favours

Lawsuit filed against Harvard University for racial-discriminatory policies against Asian-Americans by admission officers.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.