Category Archive for: ‘NRI News’
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Indian Americans Rally in NYC Against Terrorism
Members of the Indian American community gathered at Times Square, New York City, to protest the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The rally honored the lives of innocent tourists who were tragically killed. Participants held signs with messages such as “Hindu Lives …
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Bold Indian-American Leaders Reshape US Politics Today
Indian-Americans are emerging as powerful political figures, stepping away from quiet support roles to take the lead with bold agendas. Saikat Chakrabarti, a Harvard graduate and ex-Stripe engineer, chose activism over comfort. As co-founder of Justice Democrats and former chief of staff to AOC, he’s …
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Jhaanvi Ganesh addresses HinduACTion briefing
Jhaanvi Ganesh, a Rutgers University student, highlighted the marginalization faced by Hindu students in academic environments during a Congressional briefing on Hinduphobia arranged by HinduACTion. Studying public health, Ganesh serves as the Northeast Regional Coordinator of Hindu Yuva, a prominent student organization present in over …
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Indian-Americans Hold ‘Havan’ for PM Modi’s Re-election
Silicon Valley-based Indian-American technology professionals conducted a special ‘havan’ at a Hindu temple to seek divine blessings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Organized by the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), USA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the ‘havan’ …
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Nithya Raman clinches a seat on the LA City Council
Nithya Raman, an Indian American urban planner, secured re-election to her Los Angeles City Council seat, surpassing 50% in the March 5 election, avoiding a November runoff. Making history in November 2020 by unseating a council incumbent, Raman faced a tough race, challenged by opponents …
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Yogesh Raut wins Jeopardy! Championship
Yogesh Raut, a Washington-based Indian American blogger, freelance writer, and podcaster, secured a notable victory by winning the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (ToC), claiming the esteemed $250,000 grand prize. His triumph also granted him a coveted spot in the forthcoming Jeopardy! Masters competition, where …
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Indian-Origin Trailblazers: Transforming Global Industries
Indian-origin individuals have made remarkable contributions across the globe, leaving a significant impact in fields like technology, healthcare, business, arts, and politics. Tech Innovators Leading Change Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, are prime examples of Indian talent reshaping the …
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy commends PM Modi, hailing India’s reliability.
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-American Republican candidate for the United States Presidential Polls, expressed admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasized the importance of India as a reliable partner. In a recent Instagram video, Ramaswamy openly shared his views on India, PM Modi, and …
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Morrisville, NC’s Councilman Satish Garimella runs again on his track record.
Indian American Satish Garimella, in his eighth year on the Morrisville, NC, Town Council, seeks a third term, aiming to capitalize on his eight-year tenure. Morrisville, part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, boasts a significant Indian American population, comprising 46% of its 32,000 residents. Garimella, …
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Arogyaswami Paulraj receives IET Faraday medal.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK has bestowed the 2023 Faraday Medal upon Arogyaswami Paulraj, a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and an advisor to Celesta Capital. This prestigious award was presented to Dr. Paulraj during a ceremony in London, marking …
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