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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicIndian-American diaspora

Topic: Indian-American diaspora

Indian Americans on high alert for news from families about Covid. And then our call came

Never had we imagined moving to the US would include this experience—a desperate son watching his PPE-clad mother and sister light the pyre of his father in India.

Indian-American energy expert gets key position in US agriculture department

Bidisha Bhattacharyya has been appointed as Senior Policy Advisor in the Farm Service Agency. Previously, she has spent 3 years deploying solar energy solutions in rural India.

‘Incredibly unjust’ — Indian-American stand-up comedians come out in support of Faruqui

The Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Munawar Faruqui, who was released after 35 days in jail, was against the freedom of expression.

Indian-American scientist Bhavya Lal appointed NASA’s Acting Chief of Staff

Bhavya Lal served as a member of the Biden Presidential Transition Agency Review Team for the agency and oversaw the agency’s transition under the administration of Biden.

Biden-Harris’ new ad calls for end to hate and discrimination against Indian-Americans

Around 1.8 million Indian-Americans are eligible to vote for the upcoming presidential elections and studies indicate that most are tilting towards Democrats.

Spelling The Dream: Netflix docu film on desi success at spelling bee is gripping but limited

Of the last 31 champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the biggest such contest in the US, 26 have been Indian-Americans.

India’s support for values of democracy & diversity exemplary, says US secretary of state

Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, greeting India on its Independence Day says the two countries enjoy a strong bond of friendship.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.