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TopicKamala Harris

Topic: Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris mentions her ‘chithis’ in acceptance speech, family says no big deal

Kamala Harris' uncle Gopalan Balachandran says her nomination is a much bigger cause for celebration than a reference to her aunts ('chithis') and uncles during the speech.

Sabrina Singh, Kamala Harris’s press secretary who has worked on 2 US presidential campaigns

Sabrina Singh is the first person of Indian origin to be appointed as press secretary to US vice-presidential nominee of a major political party.

We know her – Silicon Valley is relieved as ‘known quantity’ Kamala Harris gets VP ticket

Biden has tapped a politician who has spent most of her career representing the Bay Area, and has a lot of trust in Silicon Valley.

‘When we vote, things change’ – Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination as a historic choice

Kamala Harris introduced the US to its first Black and Indian-American woman to be nominated for vice presidency, saying she was proud of both heritage.

India ‘overwhelmingly’ reaches out to Democrats as Biden and Harris woo Indian Americans

US Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris released their campaign document, outlining the main contours of their policy towards India.

Kamala Harris’ eligibility for VP is no longer an issue, Trump adviser says

Donald Trump had raised the matter twice last week in news conferences over an op-ed, which suggested that Harris' eligibility for national office was under question.

Why India wants to claim Kamala Harris as her own

Indian society largely believes identity is determined by one’s birth & family than by individual choices and actions. For some, Harris is Indian while Sonia Gandhi an Italian.

Kamala Harris recalls long walks with grandfather in Chennai, stories about freedom fighters

In her address organised by Indians for Biden National Council, Harris greeted the Indian Americans on Independence Day and spoke about the deep influence of Indian heritage on her.

Kamala Harris says Biden broke one of most substantial barriers to pick her as running mate

In her first interview as Joe Biden's running mate, Harris said he had the audacity to pick a Black woman and that it would encourage more such women to come out & vote.

It’s our economy, not her genes, that’ll influence Kamala Harris’ view of India

While watching videos of Joe Biden’s running mate making masala dosa, we should remember American politicians aren’t pro- or anti-India, they are pro-America.

On Camera

Your place or mine? This dating question comes with extreme risks, dirty pillows & toilets

Don’t call him to your place the first time. He could be a stalker who now has your address. Or worse. He overstays his welcome, clogs your toilet, picks his nails, and snores.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.