India calls for isolating nations supporting terrorism
Aiming at Pakistan, Sushma Swaraj, India’s Minister for External Affairs told the UN that the world must isolate Nations exporting…
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Indian Americans condemn Pakistan sponsored terrorist attack in INDIA
The recent terrorist attacks in URI in India, reportedly by Pakistan sponsored terrorists has evoked world wide condemnation. UN Secretary-General…
Poverty cut by growth despite policy failure
By Jomo Kwame Sundaram At the UN Millennium Summit in September 2000, world leaders committed to halve the share of…
71st United Nations General Assembly opens with reform issue still hanging Celebrating every woman every child
World leaders gathered for the 71st United Nations General Assembly on September 13th to address Earth’s most agonizing problems. If…
Sixth Hindi Lovers Club raises love for Hindi
Chicago IL: On Saturday, September 3rd 2016 at Ashyana banquets the Hindi Lovers Club with the World Hindi Foundation celebrated…
RSS, BJP and India’s Independence Struggle
By George Abraham “Even during the British times, the Congress party would not have faced so much adversity that we,…
Sonam Kapoor joins GEMS Education Drive
UNICEF, Reliance, Global Goals Campaign launch world’s largest Lesson India Program Marking the first anniversary of the adoption of the…
Navtej Sarna expected to be India’s Ambassador to the United States
Navtej Sarna, India’s high commissioner to UK, is expected to take over from Arun Singh as India’s next ambassador to…
India-based parental child abduction second largest in US
The number of cases of inter-country parental child abduction related to Indians in the US is the second highest next…
Indian National Overseas Congress, USA demands the immediate withdrawal of the ‘SEDITION’ charges against Amnesty International
By George Abraham, Chairman of INOC,USA INOC, USA an organization that promotes Democracy, Freedom and Justice for all, demands that…
BJP, Dalits, and the ‘Cow politics.’
George Abraham “In these four years, I also saw with, some disquiet, forces of divisiveness and intolerance trying to raise…
Ekal Vidyalaya’s Phenomenal Fund-Raising Success in 2016
By Prakash Waghmare As India is emerging as an economic power on the world stage, there is another contrarian reality…
US Senate India Caucus to get a boost with 2 CT Senators committing to join
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy from the state of Connecticut have committed to join the US Senate India Caucus…
Ekal Vidyalaya’s Phenomenal Fund-Raising Success in 2016
As India is emerging as an economic power on the world stage, there is another contrarian reality by its side…
Indian Court orders criminal case against Google
The Allahabad District Court ordered a criminal case against the Mountain View, Calif., company, Indian American chief executive officer Sundar…
Indian Americans shine at Democratic Convention
Rep. Ami Bera, Neera Tanden and Raja Krishnamoorthi, were among the three prominent Indian Americans, who took the stage before…
India should harness research: V. Ramaswami
New York: The number of Indians and persons of Indian origin who have enriched many nations, and humanity as a whole,…
Google lists PM Modi in ‘top criminals’, gets court notice
A court here on Tuesday issued notices to global search engine company Google, its CEO and India head for listing…
Gadkari Offers Ambitious Opportunities To Global Investors
India’s Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari during his visit to the world’s financial capital has been pitching the investment potential…
Indian Americans demand CBI inquiry into atrocities against Dalits and Muslims under the pretext of cow protection
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC – iamc.com), an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos today joined millions…
Indian Americans play important role in enhancing ties: Ambassador Arun Singh
The 3.5 million Indian-American community has an important role to play in strengthening Indo-US ties, Indian Ambassador to the US…
Arvind Panagariya tipped to be the next RBI Governor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi could name his policy adviser, Arvind Panagariya, as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of…
Bill to ban Indian Firms from hiring H-1B, L-1 Visa workers introduced in Congress
A ‘H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016’ introduced by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell from New Jersey and Republican…
Second International Day of Yoga held across the US Mid-west
Chicago IL: The Consulate General of India in Chicago in collaboration with City of Sandwich and Redberri Global Corporation celebrated…
Shalli Kumar appointed by GOP to foster ties with NRI community
Shalli Kumar, an Indian- American has been appointed by a Republican Congressional panel to strengthen ties between the Republican Party…
Human Rights Abuses: a recurring alarm on Modi’s travels abroad!
As Prime Minister Modi is about to embark on his fourth visit to the U.S. in the last two years,…
Subhash Kapoor, the man behind the return of 200 cultural objects to India
The historic return by America of over 200 cultural objects to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, DC, on June…
25 Indian Students asked to leave US Varsity
At least 25 Indian students in their first semester of computer sciences program at Western Kentucky University have been asked…
New York Times calls deepening Indo-US ties as Obama’s “most important foreign policy achievements”
New York Times, one of the most widely read and powerful newspaper in the world, has described deepening of India-US…
Eight agreements signed during Modi visit to US
It has been a series of diplomatic and personal victories for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on his fourth visit…
U.S. Firms Keen To Invest In India: USIBC
With ease of doing business in India “improving”, US companies are keen to invest in the country which is emerging…
Gospel For Asia faces staff exodus amid negative publicity
Nearly 50 staff – half of the total – have left the embattled Gospel for Asia (GFA) mission organisation in…
Top US Senators voice concern over religious freedom in India
Washington DC: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, top US Senators have expressed deep concern over religious freedom, increasing attack…
Actor Kal Penn, Neera Tanden Slam Trump’s Policies
Washington, DC: Indian-American star Kal Penn, best known for his roles in Harold & Kumar and The Namesake, says most…
PM Modi To Address Annual Gala Of USIBC on June 7th
Washington, DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual gala of US-India Business Council on June 7th during his…
C. Raja Mohan Named Chicago Council’s First Marshall Bouton Asia Fellow
Chicago, IL: Dr. C. Raja Mohan, the founding director of Carnegie India, has been appointed as the inaugural Marshall M….
Spring Celebrations For Seniors On Long Island Inspires Many
Bethpage, NY: On a beautiful sunny afternoon, senior citizens and members of Indian American community joined together for spring celebrations….
India will be the world’s largest economy by 2050: Nicholas Burns Says at USIBC Summit
San Francisco, CA: India will be the world’s largest economy by 2050, Nicholas Burns, who served as US Envoy to…
Priyanka Chopra, Aziz Ansari, Sania Mirza Among TIME’s ‘Most Influential People’
New York, NY: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, Aziz Ansari, founders of Flipkart Binny Bansal and Sachin Bansal, tennis ace Sania Mirza,…
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Hillary for Supporting Outsourcing to India
While Hillary Clinton has promised to get tough on companies that offshore U.S. jobs, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has ratcheted…
Indian Americans express shock, disgust over horrific church attack in Chhattisgarh; demand justice for victims
Washington, DC: April 23, 2016: The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC – iamc.com), an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist…
U.S. Wants To Invest More In India: Nisha Biswal
Appreciating the Narendra Modi government’s initiatives to make India investor-friendly, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian…
US House of Representatives Want Modi To Address U.S. Congress
Top U.S. House of Representatives from the Foreign Affairs Committee called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint…
Freedom of Conscience in the context of Anti-conversion Laws: A Perspective from South Asia.
02/03/2016 Rev. Dr. Dominic Emmanuel SVD I) Introduction South Asia is a pretty large region and I have only twenty…
Bindeshwar Pathak Day In New York
In a rare honor, New York City declared April 14 this year as ‘Bindeshwar Pathak Day’ in recognition of the…
U.S.-India Technology Partnership: Using Scale and Speed to Bridge the Divide
U.S.-India Technology Partnership: Using Scale and Speed to Bridge the Divide will be topic for a panel discussion in Menlo Park,…
India In Talks To Purchase US Predator Drones
India is in talks with the United States to purchase 40 Predator surveillance drones. “We are aware of Predator interest…
Obama Asks India, Pakistan To Stop Moving In Wrong Direction Over Nuclear Doctrines
President Barack Obama on Friday last week counselled India and Pakistan not to pursue aggressive military doctrines and nuclear arsenals…
Nuclear Weapons: Greatest Threat To Global Security
More than 50 world leaders attend Nuclear Security Summit 2016, commit to pledged to boost communal efforts to secure nuclear…
Ekal Vidyalaya & Indian Consulate Hosts ‘Beti Bacho – Beti Padhao’ Event
By Nishu Aggarwal New York, NY: “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation” and “Indian Consulate, New York” jointly celebrated ‘International Women’s month’, focusing…
PM Modi To Visit Belgium, US, Saudi Arabia This Week
Washington, DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three – nation tour to Belgium, United States and Saudi Arabia…
U.S. Trade Body Seeks Clean Technology Collaboration With India
WASHINGTON: The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) led a mission on exploring avenues for joint collaboration and investment in clean technology across…
A step toward a birth control pill for men
SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2016 —Women can choose from a wide selection of birth control methods, including numerous oral contraceptives,…
Narendra Modi, Lilly Singh Among TIME’s 30 Most Influential People Online
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indo-Canadian YouTube sensation Lilly Singh have made TIME’s list of the 30 Most Influential People on the…
Indian Premier & Ministers Spent Rs. 567cr on foreign trips in 2015-16
Washington, DC: The foreign trips of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet colleagues cost the Indian exchequer Rs. 567…
Modi at Madame Tussauds
Washington, DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the ranks of prominent global leaders at Madame Tussauds in London, Singapore,…
India’s star shines bright in global gloom: IMF Chief
With young workforce and continuing policy reform, India has not only emerged as the fastest-growing economy, but its stars also…
PlanMyMedicalTrip.com Helps Foreign Patients to Get Best Deals in India
Medical tourism to India has grown many folds in the past few years. The surge in foreign patients seeking Indian…
Asia Society Policy Institute Says “It’s Time for India to Join APEC”
The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) released a report this week calling for India’s membership in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum….
Harvard project aimed at translating ancient text sparks outrage among Hindu right
Harvard, MA: A group of Sanskrit scholars in India are calling for an American professor working on a groundbreaking project…
India Denies Visa Request From Religious Freedom Monitoring Group
Washington, DC: India has denied visas to a team from the United States government responsible for monitoring religious freedom, the…
IMF warns the global economy is ‘highly vulnerable’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the global economy has weakened further and warned it was “highly vulnerable to…
U.S. lawmakers urge Modi to take action on religious violence
Eight U.S. Senators and 26 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have raised “grave concerns about the increasing intolerance…
Amnesty International Criticizes India for Supporting ‘Climate of Intolerance’
Amnesty International has joined a growing chorus accusing India of supporting a climate of intolerance by cracking down on dissent…
Raj and Nalini Sharma to receive Special Recognition Award at AIF’s New England Gala
BOSTON, MA– Raj and Nalini Sharma, who were instrumental in founding the Boston Chapter of the American India Foundation (AIF)…
Ravi Shankar Prasad Addresses Conference At Harvard & Felicitated By NRI Community In New Jersey
Harvard, MA: February 14, 2016: Ravi Shankar Prasad, India’s Communications and Information Technology Minister, has said at the annual India…
U.S. Firms Asked to Take Advantage of Digital India Initiative
WASHINGTON — India’s future as a technology powerhouse and its plans to connect India’s 600,000 villages to the Internet through…
Indian Americans Honor Rep. Keith Ellison as “Champion of Human Rights”
New York, NY: The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC – www.iamc.com), an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant…
Rep. Ami Bera Faces Problems Within Party On Trade Pact Vote
Congressman Ami Bera, D-California, the only Indian-American on Capitol Hill is facing an roadblock from within the Democratic Party with…
India Fares Poorly in Freedom House Report
In India, the Hindu nationalist government “generally failed to curb a rise in anti-Muslim violence and intimidation, at times appearing…
India’s 20 cities to get a smart makeover
Bhubaneswar emerged on top among 20 cities, including Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Bhopal, that have been selected as part of…
How to Make Sense of Plummeting Global Markets
Washington, DC; January 24, 2016: When one looks at the global economy, and what leading forecasters think it will do…
Activists Protesting Death of Dalit Student Say Minorities Ill-treated in India
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. January 26, 2016: A group of Indian American activists rallied outside the San Francisco Indian Consulate Jan….
Henri Tiphagne from India Awarded Amnesty International Human Rights Award 201
New York, NY: January, 25 2016: Indian lawyer and human rights defender Henri Tiphagne will be awarded the 8th Human…
Up to 87 Percent Migrants could stay in US: Study
Washington, DC; January 24, 2016: Up to 87 percent of undocumented immigrants would be able to remain in the US…
Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, India’s Consul General Applauded India’s Economic Paradigm Shift at University of Chicago’s Diplomatic Encounters Series
Chicago IL: January 23, 2016: “The World Bank has acknowledged India as the country with the fastest economic growth, which…
Record Setting Fund-Raising By “ Ekal Vidyalaya” in 2015
“Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation – USA” (known as ‘Ekal-USA’) had record setting fund-raising in 2015. It raised over $6 million in…
Apps to Promote Digital India
India is stressing heavily on developing an app under Digital India initiative. Perceiving the fact that usage of smart phones…
Obama most popular leader in world, PM Modi seventh, says survey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll…
Chennai Flood Disaster Fundraiser, “Ek Shaam Chennai Ke Naam”, Held in Chicago
Chicago IL: Top 20 organizations from all over Chicago, including Desi Junction Radio, FIA, Jeen Varghese, and Chicago for Chennai Group, organized a phenomenal Chennai Flood Disaster Fundraiser on December 20th,…
United Nations’ poverty index shows 41% of Gujarat is poor: Congress
The Maharashtra Congress today said the United Nations’ multi-dimensional poverty index developed in 2013 showed that 41% of people in…
Year 2015: India-US Come Closer Than Ever Under Barack Obama, Narendra Modi
Looking back into the year 2015, among the many things that has transformed the world, if there was one thing…
Yahoo Names the Cow ‘Personality of the Year’ in India
Yahoo on Dec. 21 said the ‘cow’ beat out all other contenders in 2015 to emerge as the ‘Personality of…
Rohit Sharma, Cricketer, Joins Graphic India & the UK’s ISM Komix to Create New Cricket Comic Series “HYPER TYGERS”
Graphic India, UK based, ISM Komix and Cornerstone Sport, announced last week that leading cricket sports hero, Rohit Sharma, are launching a new environmental…
Google Plans Campus At Hyderabad, More Net Access: Pichai
Google will build a new campus at Hyderabad in Telengana state and hire more people, company chief executive Sundar Pichai…
Fed Raises Interest Rate After 7 Years
The US Fed approved a quarter-point increase in its target funds rate last week. The hike after seven years of…
India Has World’s 3rd-Largest Base of Tech Startups: Google
With more than 4,100 enterprises, India is the third-largest base of tech startups in the world and the number is…
India-US Joint Statement on the visit of Minister of Defense Manohar Parrikar to the United States
Minister of Defense of India Manohar Parrikar made an official visit to the United States at the invitation of US…
“Pakistan is All Set to Embark on a Higher Growth Trajectory”
Chicago IL: “Pakistan stands at the crossroads of the world where the cultures of the Central Asia, the Middle East, and…
Unhealthy Choices Cost Company Health Care Plans Billions of Dollars
One out of every four dollars employers pay for health care is tied to unhealthy lifestyle choices or conditions like…
Vegetarian Vision Aims To Promote Vegetarian Way Of Life
Vegetarian Vision, under the leadership of Chairman & Founder H.K. Shah and Malati Shah, has been highly influential in spreading…
Books by Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari Among Goodreads’ Best of 2015
Indian American actress Mindy Kaling’s book of personal essays, “Why Not Me,” and Indian American actor and comedian Aziz Ansari’s…
INOC, USA applauds the appointment of Captain Amarinder Singh as PPCC President
At a standing room crowd only gathering at the Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill, New York, hundreds of Congress loyalists…
Government Clears $1 Billion Project to Train 5 Million People with World Bank Support
The government of India has approved a project entailing World Bank assistance worth $1 billion to provide skill training to…
India Warms Up to Climate Action
In October 2015, India unveiled a comprehensive strategy to curb its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduce its vulnerability to…
Up to 87 Percent Migrants could stay in US: Study
Up to 87 percent of undocumented immigrants would be able to remain in the US if the executive action measures…
Rich Indian-Americans Could Dwarf Official US Aid to India: Report
Indian-Americans, who have a combined annual income of a whopping USD 67.4 billion, can play a key role in philanthropy…
9th Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in LA Focusses on “Indian Diaspora: Defining a New Paradigm in India-U.S. Relationship”
Nearly 1,000 people filled the main ballroom here at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to kick off…
Narendra Modi, Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai in Line for Time Person of the Year Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Google’s India-born CEO Sundar Pichai are among over 50 global…
Republican Hindu Coalition formed to support GOP Candidates
Indian Americans are known to be more leaning towards the Democratic Party than the Republican Party. Recently, a number of…