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- August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019What is the Congressional Pakistan Caucus that Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has just joined
- August 15, 2019
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‘Blinded by the Light’ is about ‘common humanity’: British Pakistani writer Sarfraz Manzoor
August 15, 2019Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Blinded by the Light,” based on Manzoor’s “Greetings from Bury Park,” hits US theaters on August 16. -
Why Mindy Kaling’s ‘Four Wedding and a Funeral’, out now on Hulu, is a relatable millennial watch
August 9, 2019The mini-series is a winner -- there is romance, there is comedy and there is diversity, just like the times today. -
I wanted Gaege Bethune to know that there are consequences to your actions: Lovely Varughese, mother of slain Pravin Varughese
August 8, 2019Pravin Varughese was found dead in Carbondale back in 2014. Gaege Bethune was convicted of his murder. -
US silence on Article 370 repeal is telling: Michael Kugelman
August 7, 2019The Wilson Center South Asia expert says the “India-Pakistan relationship is in for some dark days.” -
Indian American Infosys employee pulled from Lake Washington passes away
August 6, 2019Manikkalal Subramaniam, who was from Kerala, India, had gone to watch the Blue Angles Show with his family. -
Imran Khan’s Washington visit may have prompted India to act on Article 370 swiftly: Indian American Kashmiri leader
August 5, 2019India revoked Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashir, on Monday.
Immigration
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New Public Charge rule likely to cause further delays in green cards for Indians
August 15, 2019The new regulation may not impact applicants in the employment-based immigration category, but it is going to increase processing time. -
Biometrics requirement lengthens H4 EAD processing time considerably
August 12, 2019H4 EAD applicants are no longer getting their applications processed under premium processing. -
H4 EAD holders should build valid, evidence-based comments for USCIS: Immigration attorneys
August 2, 2019Should the USCIS decides to terminate H4 EAD, there will be a public comment period.
Community
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Celebrating Indian Independence Day in America? Here are the places to be
August 14, 2019Most states and major cities have their own unique celebrations, reflecting the true diversity of America. -
US child abuse activist fondly remembers Sushma Swaraj’s help in the Sherin Mathews case
August 7, 2019“Sushma Swaraj helped revoke the NRI status of Wesley Mathews, now jailed for his role in the death of his daughter Sherin”: Shanna Poteet. -
Indian American Infosys employee pulled from Lake Washington passes away
August 6, 2019Manikkalal Subramaniam, who was from Kerala, India, had gone to watch the Blue Angles Show with his family.
Entertainment
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Pop artist Maria Qamar’s solo exhibition ‘Fraaaanship!’ captures quirks and eccentricities of growing up desi
August 15, 2019The solo show, titled “Fraaaanship!” runs though September 1. -
Indian comedian Vir Das to perform at 2019 New York Comedy Festival
August 10, 2019Besides Das, a bevy of big names will perform at the festival, which runs from November 4 to 10. -
Why Mindy Kaling’s ‘Four Wedding and a Funeral’, out now on Hulu, is a relatable millennial watch
August 9, 2019The mini-series is a winner -- there is romance, there is comedy and there is diversity, just like the times today.
Business
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Econothon, World Bank & Expothon
August 6, 2019Expothon has expertise in national mobilization and deployment strategies that are critically essential to launch any grassroots prosperity or local economic development program. -
Banana Republic’s new line of Hijabs targeting Muslim women welcomed and criticized
August 4, 2019The American retailer is among a small growing segment of mainstream fashion brands catering to the Muslim population. -
As EB-5 investor visa fee increases, a spurt in I-526 filings from India likely in next four months
August 1, 2019Fee for EB-5 visa, one of the fastest routes to a Green Card, is set to increase on November 21.
ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE
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#KamalaHarrisdestroyed the top trend on Twitter all day on Thursday
August 1, 2019From Russian bots to Putin, Twitter users had a field day tweeting about Harris’ performance in the debate. -
Tulsi Gabbard unsettles Kamala Harris on the criminal justice issue
August 1, 2019The Hawaii congresswoman goes after the California senator's record as a prosecutor. -
Here are seven Indian and South Asian Americans serving in key 2020 campaign positions
May 21, 2019From running a campaign to organizing in the field, several South Asian Americans are playing influential roles in presidential campaigns.
Crime
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‘I fought 5 years’ and ‘he served only 5 months in jail,’ says American woman who posted the viral video over her rapist getting bail in India
August 10, 2019Jennipha-Lauren Nielsen talks to the American Bazaar on her difficult journey to find justice in India. -
I wanted Gaege Bethune to know that there are consequences to your actions: Lovely Varughese, mother of slain Pravin Varughese
August 8, 2019Pravin Varughese was found dead in Carbondale back in 2014. Gaege Bethune was convicted of his murder. -
Indian Americans join the nation in condemning El Paso, Dayton shootings
August 5, 2019Congressmen and civil rights organizations call out Trump for fostering white supremacy; call for gun control.
