Category Archive for: ‘Indian American’

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  Pia Dandiya: Florida Roots, Indian Heritage, Congressional Ambition

  For Desh-Videsh Magazine readers in South Florida, Pia Dandiya’s campaign for Congress carries particular local significance. Born and raised in Palm Beach County by parents who immigrated from Jaipur, India, Dandiya has built a career spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, federal government service, and public …

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  Indian Americans and the 2026 Midterms

  By Raj Shah For many Indian American families, life in America has centered on everyday responsibilities: finding work, educating children, starting businesses, and becoming part of a neighborhood. Politics often enters the conversation when a government decision reaches the household. A change in healthcare policy …

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  Two Nations, Two Milestones, One Indian-American Story

  By Raj Shah In the summer of 2026, two flags rise beneath the same sky. On July 4, the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Six weeks later, on August 15, India will observe its 80th Independence Day. One nation …

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  Indian-Americans are Not a Drain on America

  They Are a Dividend America’s Fiscal Strength, Not Burden A New Look at Immigration and America’s Fiscal Future For decades, U.S. political debates have painted immigrants as fiscal burdens—taking jobs, consuming welfare, and straining public finances. Yet new economic research has overturned that narrative with …

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  Padma Award Winners 2025: Honoring Indian-Americans for Excellence

  By Raj Shah Presented annually on India’s Republic Day,these awards fall into three categories: Padma Vibhushan for extraordinary service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for notable service in any domain. “India’s President confers the awards during ceremonies held at …

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