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Monday, September 1, 2025
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Topic: Indian American

How upper caste Hindus imbibed every privilege of White corporate America

In ‘Hostile Homelands’, South African journalist Azad Essa explores the origins of and connections between Zionism and Hindutva.

Young Indian Americans seek Indianness, religion shapes identity & political perception—Carnegie report

Strong connections to India persist across generations, countering ideas of total assimilation. Indians now make up the second-largest foreign-born immigrant group after Mexicans.

Indian mangoes land in America and become ‘ticking time bombs’

Hello DC folks, I have Alphonso, Kesar & Rasalu—Indian mangoes are entering the US through WhatsApp.

Will take back Indians illegally living in US, need to end trafficking ‘ecosystem’, says PM Modi

On a visit to the US, PM Modi expressed confidence in Trump administration to cooperate in solving the issue of human trafficking and help 'misguided' ordinary youth.

Trump decision on US birthright citizenship could make Indians rethink immigration plans

Indian immigrants have long used jus soli to become US citizens: those on temporary visas raised families while waiting for permanent residence. The order still has to face legal test.

Kash Patel, hardcore loyalist who once vowed to go after Trump’s enemies, nominated to lead FBI

In Trump's 1st term, Patel rose from House staffer to one of the most powerful positions in Pentagon. He remained in Trump’s circle of allies despite latter's defeat in 2020 elections.

‘Samosa Caucus’: Indian-Americans up tally in US House as Republicans hold edge in tight race

Democrat & lawyer Suhas Subramanyam becomes 6th Indian-American to be elected to the lower chamber, joining 5 others who were re-elected. Democrats have already lost control of the Senate.

6 in 10 Indian Americans likely to vote Harris, but support for Democrats has weakened, survey finds

Survey by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace shows that while about 1 in 2 Indian Americans still identify themselves as Democrats, the number has come down from 2020.

How small Indian-American community is contributing to US economy, wielding influence

Report by San Francisco-based non-profit Indiaspora and BCG finds that 5 mn-strong community pays 5-6% of all income taxes in US, approximately to tune of $250-300 billion.

Indian-American Riddhi Patel, arrested for ‘murder’ threats to city officials, sacked by employer

Patel's former employer, the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment (CRPE), says it unequivocally condemns any threats of violence or unethical behaviour.

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Essential oils aren’t just about nice smells. They can change your skincare routine

Essential oils contain powerful properties that can help address concerns like acne, aging, hydration, and inflammation.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

Ahead of SCO meet, Russia & China stage maiden joint submarine patrol in Sea of Japan, East China Sea

Joint submarine patrol ‘covered more than 2,000 nautical miles’ and was joined by Russian support vessels. Beijing maintains exercise ‘not directed against any third party’.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.