Other Headlines
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Indian American global health expert warns of ‘dire consequences’ of leaving WHO
July 1, 2020Harvard professor suggests engaging WHO to fight ‘greatest global public health crisis in a century.' -
Joe Biden vows to lift Trump’s H-1B ban if elected
July 1, 2020H-1B workers built this country, says Democratic presidential candidate. -
Indian American Suraj Patel locked in nail biting New York Primary
June 30, 2020Son of immigrants from India has challenged veteran winner of 14 Congressional contests. -
Biden taps Indian American Medha Raj to lead his digital campaign
June 30, 2020Digital expert Raj was once part of Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign. -
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s ‘sense of hunger’ came from New York
June 29, 2020New York based Indian American chef sets twitter ablaze with epic reply to BBC anchor. -
‘Covid-19 hit Indian Americans changing their lifestyle’
June 29, 2020Survey finds most are stable, but two in five worried about long term financial stability.
Immigration
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H-1B ban, green card delays, and now 10% visa fee hike!
July 3, 2020Faced with $1.2 billion deficit, USCIS may furlough 13,000 staffers. -
USCIS extends 60 day grace period for responses until September
July 2, 2020The extended grace period covers all requests issued between March 1 and Sep 11, 2020. -
Indian Americans Siddhartha Mukherjee, Raj Chetty honored as ‘Great Immigrants’
July 2, 2020New Delhi-born duo among 38 corona warriors honored by Carnegie Corp.
Community
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Vandalized Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington restored
July 3, 2020Iconic statue in US capital was defaced during protests over police killing of a black man. -
Indian Americans Siddhartha Mukherjee, Raj Chetty honored as ‘Great Immigrants’
July 2, 2020New Delhi-born duo among 38 corona warriors honored by Carnegie Corp. -
Cisco sued in California over caste-based discrimination against Indian American Dalit employee
July 1, 2020The CA Department of Fair Employment and Housing also names two former Indian American Cisco managers as defendants.
Entertainment
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Sitarist Anoushka Shankar featured on Dalai Lama’s first music album
June 15, 2020Grammy nominated half-sister of American Singer Norah Jones on cloud nine. -
Mindy Kaling stunned by success of ‘Never Have I Ever’
May 28, 2020Breaking through Asian stereotypes, Netflix series puts an Indian American girl at center stage. -
Coronavirus: Small medium enterprise task force
April 9, 2020Trump’s $350 billion stimulus package is an earth shattering surprise, a true entrepreneurial move like the Marshal Plan.
Business
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USCIS: Nearly 600,000 H-1B visa holders working in the US
June 29, 2020The report inflates numbers as it includes thousands of Indians stuck in green card line. -
Pandemic recovery: One-wheel economies
June 28, 2020New economic realities are emerging across the world. -
India hopes US will continue to welcome Indian professionals
June 25, 2020India assessing impact of Trump order on Indian nationals and industry.
ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE
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Biden taps Indian American Medha Raj to lead his digital campaign
June 30, 2020Digital expert Raj was once part of Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign. -
Indian American Rep. Pramila Jayapal endorses Biden
April 27, 2020Jayapal, who had previously backed Sanders, says she “will do everything” she can to help Biden “win back the White House.” -
Tulsi Gabbard exits presidential race, backs Joe Biden
March 19, 2020The only Hindu and last woman left in the race earlier supported Bernie Sanders.
Crime
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Indian restaurant in New Mexico vandalized
June 24, 2020FBI offers assistance as police calls India Palace attack a hate crime. -
Indian American businessman charged with $400,000 covid relief fraud
June 17, 2020Chicago resident allegedly submitted false and fraudulent IRS documents to bank. -
#IAmWithYou campaign focusing on youth suicide launched at the UN
March 10, 2020Research based initiative aims to draw world attention towards rising youth suicide rates.
