Tag: Indian Americans
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US President Joe Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to key jobs
According to a White House announcement on Wednesday, Fox would become Assistant Administrator for Water, Environmental Protection Agency, while Joshi is being named as Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, reports The American Bazaar media outlet.
April 16, 2021 -
‘President Trump understands your power’: Campaign official to Indian Americans
Indian Americans, particularly in the battleground states, can play an important role in getting Trump re-elected, he said.
October 25, 2020 -
Indian-Americans protest against CAA, NRC in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington
The protesters also passed a resolution requesting the Indian government to withdraw both the CAA and the NRC.
December 23, 2019 -
Indian Americans raise funds for Democratic presidential aspirant Joe Biden in Los Angeles
Indian Americans have traditionally voted for the Democratic party candidates. Trump, by attending the Houston rally, tried to attract Indian Americans to the Republican fold.
September 26, 2019 -
Indian Americans plead guilty in commodities fraud, spoofing conspiracy
Krishna Mohan, 33, of New York, pleaded guilty today to one count while Kamaldeep Gandhi, 36, of Chicago, to two counts of conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, commodities fraud and spoofing, they said.
November 7, 2018 -
Multicultural diaspora
The Indian Americans of Lexington settled in Massachusetts showcase an eclectic mix reflecting the adaptation of western life with their own traditions.
April 14, 2018 -
Writers and their rituals
The more predictability that can be built into the circumstances surrounding the writing act, the more one is going to surprise himself with the quality of writing.
April 1, 2018 -
Indian-Americans in Texas help flood-hit with food, medical aid
Indian-Americans in Texas, especially the youth, are helping hundreds of people affected by catastrophic floods caused due to Hurricane Harvey by giving food, shelter and medical assistance. Though they themselves are affected, the Indian-Americans have formed numerous volunteer groups by using Facebook and Whatsapp to communicate details about the families affected in each locality. Temples, …
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September 1, 2017 -
Indian Americans protest mob lynchings in India
Indian Americans, spanning various communities, held protests in three US cities, to express their outrage over lynching of minorities by mobs in India and the Narendra Modi government's policies which are "emboldening such forces". The protests here as well as San Diego and San Jose on Sunday were organised by The Alliance for Justice and …
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July 17, 2017 -
Jews, Muslims, Indian Americans join hands against hate crimes
People from the Jewish, Muslim, and Indian American communities gathered on the steps of Tifereth Israel Synagogue in northwest Washington and stood in solidarity against rising hate crimes in the US. "This is about having peace throughout all communities and religions and races," said Rochelle Berman, who was present at the event on Friday night. …
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March 25, 2017 -
Jews, Muslims, Indian Americans join hands against hate crimes
People from the Jewish, Muslim, and Indian American communities gathered on the steps of Tifereth Israel Synagogue in northwest Washington and stood in solidarity against rising hate crimes in the US. "This is about having peace throughout all communities and religions and races," said Rochelle Berman, who was present at the event on Friday night. …
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March 25, 2017 -
US elections: Indian Americans make big push into Congress
Tulsi Gabbard, who is a Hindu although not of Indian descent, was re-elected to the House from Hawaii.
November 9, 2016 -
US elections: Indian Americans make big push into Congress
Tulsi Gabbard, who is a Hindu although not of Indian descent, was re-elected to the House from Hawaii.
November 9, 2016 -
Petition by Indian Americans to declare Pak sponsor of terror
The Indian-American community in the US has launched a White House petition to designate Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism, days after a bill in this regard was tabled in the US Congress by two powerful lawmakers. "This petition is important to the people of United States of America, India and many other countries which …
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September 24, 2016 -
Bollywood stars hails Devendra Jhajharia’s Paralympics win
Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma have praised Devendra Jhajharia, who won a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F46 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Jhajharia cemented his legend status as he bettered his own world record to win the gold medal. He also won the gold medal in …
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September 15, 2016