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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Topic: Indian American

49% of Indian Americans back PM Modi, voted Republican, survey finds

The 2020 Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) survey also found that 36% of respondents believe India is currently on the right track, while corruption & economy were 2 main concerns. 

Raja Chari — Indian-origin US Air Force pilot & astronaut now part of NASA’s moon mission 

Chari is part of the 18-member team of the Artemis Lunar Exploration Programme, through which NASA hopes to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024. 

TIME magazine names 15-year-old Indian-American Gitanjali Rao as first-ever ‘Kid of the Year’

Rao was selected from a field of more than 5,000 nominees for her work using technology to tackle issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid addiction.

Joe Biden appoints Indian-American Mala Adiga as soon-to-be First Lady’s policy director

Adiga has earlier worked under the Obama's administration, including as chief of staff and senior adviser to ambassador-at-large in State Department's Office of Global Women's Issues.

Indian-Americans celebrate Biden-Harris victory, say ‘voters chose a progressive vision’

"It's beyond our wildest imaginations, but this is the American Dream! It's why immigrants come to America," said Silicon Valley-based Indiaspora founder M Rangaswami.

US election sees return of ‘Samosa Caucus’ — Indian-Americans winning seats in Congress

Ten Indian-Americans have run for US Congress, of which four have won their respective races, four have lost and the fate of two is yet to be determined.

‘Samosa caucus’ of 4 Indian-American Democrats re-elected to House of Representatives

Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi won from their respective seats. However, Democratic candidate Preston Kulkarni lost in 22nd District of Texas.

Niraj Antani becomes first Indian-American to be elected to Ohio state Senate

Antani, currently the State Representative, defeated Mark Fogel of the Democratic Party on Tuesday and was elected as the state Senator for the Ohio Senate's 6th District.

Biden as president will be good for India, perhaps not that good for Modi

A Biden administration is likely to strengthen India-US ties while ticking Modi govt off for Hindu fundamentalism and Kashmir policy.

Have always felt deeply connected to Indian American community, says Joe Biden

In an op-ed for India West, Biden praised the Indian American community's values of self-discipline, service, hard work and 'duty to family and elders'.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.