“France An Important Partner In Make In India”
Modi welcomed the bilateral agreements finalized in defense, digital technology visas, and other sectors during his trip. France is an…
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UN Chief Calls Delhi G20 Summit An Opportunity To Reform Global Financial System
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced the international financial system as a relic of the colonial past and said…
Democrats Push for Passage of Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ+ Community
The Equality Act, which provides legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community, was reintroduced last week Wednesday, according to Democrats in…
India’s Growing Role in America’s China Strategy Fueled by Mistrust of Beijing
India’s position in America’s China strategy is growing as a result of mistrust of Beijing. In the meantime, the relationship…
US To Return 150 Antiquities To India
India’s Culture Secretary Govind Mohan, briefing reporters Sunday on the third G20 Culture Working Group meeting in Hampi, said this…
India Denies Visas To U.S. Panel On Religious Freedom
India has turned down a travel request for members of a U.S. government panel seeking to review its religious freedom,…
Vivek Ramaswamy Leans Into His Hindu Faith to Court Christian Voters
This spring, Bristol Smith, a manager at a McDonald’s in Maryville, Tennessee, came across the name Vivek Ramaswamy shortly after…
China and US Are Talking. That’s a Good Start
During her visit to China, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen expressed the hope that the United States and China could…
US Ambassador Garcetti Announces Significant Reduction in Wait Times for Tourist Visa Interviews in India
The wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews in the United States has been reduced by over 50%, United States…
Shekhar Kapur, Mary Kom And Others Recognised At UK-India Awards
Sporting legend and India’s first-ever Olympic medallist in women’s boxing, Mary Kom, has been honored with the Global Indian Icon…
White House Condemns Harassment Of WSJ Journalist For Asking Modi A Question
The harassment of Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his joint presser with…
US-India Partnership To Turn Dreams Into Reality: Garcetti
Ambassador Eric Garcetti lauds Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US, emphasizes its potential to strengthen India-US ties…
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Deemed Not Legal By Conservative SOTUS Justices
The Biden administration’s student loan debt handout program cannot proceed, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday, June 3oth, 2023. The…
How Modi and Biden Turbocharged India-US Ties
US President Joe Biden hails the partnership with India as one of the “most consequential in the world” following Indian…
Modi and Business Leaders Forge Alliance for Technological Advancement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his optimism for a prosperous future as he met with business leaders from India and…
Modi Visit Fuels Concerns Biden Putting Human Rights On Back Burner
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit is fueling concerns from activist groups that the Biden administration is putting human rights on…
Charisma or Happenstance?
PM Modi’s much-touted visit to the US, and his address to both houses, marks another watershed moment in the increasing…
Modi’s State Visit To US: Warm Welcome and Key Agreements Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Lawmakers expressed a warm reception as Prime Minister Modi addressed the House Chamber, with applause and a standing ovation. The…
Narendra Modi and Joe Biden Foster Cooperation and Strengthen US-India Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a series of high-level meetings with American and Indian technology…
Indian Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington Signals New Era in US-India Relations
The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington has ushered in a new era in the relationship…
U.S -India Ties Represent The ‘Defining Partnership Of This Century: Modi During Address To US Congress
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he delivered a speech to Congress on Thursday, June 22, 203 celebrating the…
Modi Arrives In New York For A State Visit To USA
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 as part of the first leg…
Why India And The U.S. Are Closer Than Ever?
Défense deals and tech ties underpin Modi’s visit to Washington. “My dream is that in 2020, the two closest nations…
US-India Partnership Strengthened by Geopolitical Concerns and Tech Collaboration
In 2006, then-Senator Joe Biden expressed his hope that by 2020, India and the United States would become “the two…
India Hosts G20 Tourism Meeting in Kashmir
India has defended its decision to host a Group of 20 (G20) meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, despite criticism from…
OPT Suspension Would Force Highly-Educated Graduates to Leave the U.S.
International graduates in the US Optional Practical Training (OPT) program may have to deal with OPT suspension soon. This comes…
FIA to Host Virtual Yoga Event to Observe International Day of Yoga
The Federation of Indian Associations of NY-NJ-CT (FIA-Tri-state) is calling yoga enthusiasts as well as novices of all age groups…
A Border Clash Between The World’s Biggest Nations. What Could Go Wrong?
By Adam Taylor (Courtesy The Washington Post) China’s ongoing border clash with India may seem remote, but it has global impact….
Authentic Mutter Paneer Recipe
This is a North Indian all-time-favourite curry recipe using paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and mutter (green peas) in a spiced…
Emirates Will Resume Flights to the U.S. This Month
Though most of us don’t know when we’ll travel again, Emirates is ready to put its planes back in the air….
CHINA’S HIDDEN AGENDA: WINNING OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIA
Globally, we are running the risk of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, uncontrolled. President Trump during a recent coronavirus task force…
The Future of India-U.S. Relations: Trump Versus Biden
As the coronavirus pandemic dominates global news in the United States, progress toward the next presidential election scheduled to be…
Easy No- Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (Eggless)
This cheesecake is the easiest but the yummiest cheesecake recipe ever when it comes to no-bake cheesecakes. I really want…
“Pageantry is a way to express my true feelings, redefining beauty as a way to giving back to the community,” Says Sidhya Ganesh, Miss Teen India 2020
“Pageantry is a way to express my true feelings and make a widespread impact on this world, redefining beauty as a way…
Punch 111 for Mark Kalish as state representative of 16th House District, IL
Chicago IL: Meet & Greet, Mark Kalish as state representative of 16th House District, Illinois was on Friday – February 21,…
How Modi keeps the American Christian leadership at bay while befriending Trump
On the surface, President Trump appears committed fully to the idea of Religious Freedom. He has been very vocal about…
Popularity of Trump on rise in India but some of his policies not-so-welcome: Pew survey
The popularity of US President Donald Trump in India is on the rise but some of his policies and trade…
Satya Nadella To Visit India As Trump Arrives For Summit With Modi
With Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella all set to visit India next week — around the same time US President Donald…
AAP scores landslide victory in Delhi polls
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) scored a landslide victory in Delhi assembly elections for the second time in a…
S.P. Kothari, 3 NRIs get Padma Shri; Padma Bhushan Goes to Jagdish Sheth
S.P. Kothari, the Gordon Y. Billard Professor of Management and former deputy dean at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, will…
India losing friends over citizenship law – Key allies like Bangladesh and Afghanistan are upset, while trade partners like the US are expressing concern
In February, New Delhi is hoping to host US president Donald Trump on his first visit to India after assuming…
Gold prices surge to a record high
Gold was one of the few investments heading higher Monday as worries about the coronavirus outbreak led to a steep market slide. Gold is…
Jeff Bezos on Visit to India, Pays Respects To “Someone Who Truly Changed World”
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos visited the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi after he landed in India on Tuesday. He…
Hardline Hindus protest huge Indian Jesus statue
By Agence France-Presse Hundreds of Hindu activists affiliated to India’s ruling party rallied on Monday to protest a planned Jesus…
Students Across India Join Protests Against ‘Hindu Rashtra’
Along with numerous premier Universities across India, Delhi University’s premier college, St Stephens, joined the nationwide stir in university campuses…
U.S. Indian Groups Call for Sanctions on Home Minister of India Over New Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law, Human Rights Abuses
A coalition of Indian-American and American civil society, civil and human rights organizations today held a news conference at the National…
Bharat Bachao rally in front of the Indian Consulate in New York
“When India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, ran for the top job five years ago, he promised development but what he…
IMF paints grim picture of India’s economy
Declining consumption, investment and falling tax revenue combined with other factors put the brakes on the economy The International Monetary…
Artificial Intelligence And Fake News
A lot has changed since technology took over the world. Back then, not everyone had access to these sophisticated gadgets…
New Study Reveals Prevalence of Diabetes is 23% Among South Asians in U.S.
AAPI and AACIO to collaborate on diabetes and cardiovascular disease education (Chicago, IL: December 23rd, 2019) Important research regarding South…
Artificial Intelligence Can Write Fake News
Most people seem to agree that “fake news” is a big problem online, but what’s the best way to deal…
New York-based author Atish Taseer’s OCI Card Revoked for Criticizing Modi
New York-based author and journalist Aatish Taseer’s Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card has been revoked as he had “concealed”…
Four honored at Indian Diaspora Health Summit in New Jersey
The third Indian Diaspora Health Summit was held on October 12, 2019, at TV Asia Auditorium in Edison, NJ. The…
Nassau County Celebrates Diwali
On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs,…
India’s Global Hunger Index ranking reveals colossal failure of Modi government, says Rahul
After India was ranked a lowly 102nd out of 117 countries in this year’s Global Hunger Index (GHI), Congress leader…
Trailblazing ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference’ in N.J.
“Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA)” sponsored historic 14th annual ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference (HMEC)’ in New Jersey concluded with resounding…
A hero to the world, Gandhi is increasingly controversial in India
India is marking the 150th birthday of Mohandas Gandhi, the man known as the father of the nation, and across…
Gandhi Alone is the ‘Father of India’
The ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston was an eye catcher for more reasons than one. While Modi was saying ‘All…
Gandhi Memorial Trust in collaboration with Village of Skokie and Consulate General of Chicago Celebrates 150th Birthday Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Chicago IL: The Gandhi Memorial Trust in collaboration with Village of Skokie and consulate general of India, organized the remembrance at…
U.S. lawmakers take a step against India on Kashmir – Senate panel adds appeal to end the “humanitarian crisis” in Kashmir in its report.
In what could become the first step towards legislative action by American lawmakers against India on the situation in Jammu and…
At U.N. Climate Summit, Few Commitments and U.S. Silence
The United Nations Climate Action Summit on Monday, September 24th was meant to highlight concrete promises by presidents, prime ministers and corporate…
Narendra Modi Given Global Goalkeeper Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh…
Modi keynote speaker at Bloomberg Global Business Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the 3rd Bloomberg Global Business Forum, which will feature several…
Gates Foundation criticized over award to Indian PM Modi
A petition with nearly 100,000 signatures calls on Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to rescind its decision. A decision by the…
Protests Planned Against Modi Visit to USA
Several groups of Indian Americans have planned to stage protest rallies during India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled to visit…
Long Island Celebrates India’s Independence Day With Parade
Under the banner of India Day Parade USA and the slogan “Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan” Indians, Indian-Americans, and South Asians, in…
“Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation” Rapidly Approaching 100,000 Schools Target”
Considering Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation’s (‘EVF’ or ‘Ekal’) profound impact and rapid growth at the grass-root level, Honorable Indian PM Narendra…
J & K events unfolding as per Nazi-inspired RSS ideology: Imran Khan
After accusing India’s BJP government of having a “racist” ideology and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having the “mindset…
Sante Santhanam Chary: Awaiting Prime Minister Modi’s Signature on First Day Envelope, A Guinness Book of World Records
A single man’s army, Sante Santhanam Chary, campaigned and achieved with the United States Postal Service, the creation of the…
Voice of Specially Abled People Been Awarded Special Status by the UN
A Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was conferred on Voice of Specially Abled People…
Gold hits life-time high of Rs 38,070 per 10 gram
Gold prices last week surpassed the Rs 38,000 per 10 gram mark for the first time ever, amid heightened trade…
India’s Parliament OKs ending instant divorce for Muslims
Indian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill to end the Muslim practice of instant divorce two years after the Supreme…
CEO Forum At AAPI Global Health Summit 2019 in Hyderabad Deliberates on Healthcare Delivery
(Hyderabad, India: July 24th, 2019) Healthcare industry in the United States and around the world is rapidly changing, leading to…
Indian Americans urge US to take a stronger stance on violence against minorities in India
Coalition welcomes USCIRF’s statement on Tabrez Ansari’s lynching; calls for India to be placed in Tier 1 of “Countries of…
US denies capping H-1B visa quota
Earlier this month, reports had suggested that the US was looking to curb the number of H-1B visa recipients from India as…
Donald Trump hits out at ‘unacceptable’ India tariffs
US President Donald Trump has called new Indian tariffs on US products “unacceptable” and demanded that they be withdrawn. India imposed…
Vipul Ishwarlal Patel will always be remembered for hard work and honesty
Chicago, IL: We appreciate all of you joining us to honor the memory of Vipul Ishwarlal Patel. He passed away due…
Dr. Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji to perform at Dr. Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji
His Holiness Sri Dr. Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore, India, an internationally renowned artist in the field of Music for…
Indian Overseas Congress, USA Opens New Chapter representing Michigan State
In its continuing efforts to expand IOC, USA offices throughout USA, IOC, USA opened a New Chapter in Michigan on…
India to hit back US with retaliatory tariffs
In what could potentially aggravate trade tensions between India and the US, New Delhi has decided to impose long-pending retaliatory…
China promises to simplify regulations after Modi address India-China trade imbalance with Xi Jinping
China has simplified some regulations related to import of certain goods from India to address the trade imbalance as President…
National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA) Chicago Inaugural Programe
Naperville, IL: On June 8, 2019 the National Council of Asian Indian Associations, Inc. (NCAIA) Chicago Chapter held its inaugural…
Amit Shah, India’s invisible prime minister, gets more powerful — and dangerous
(By Rana Ayyub: Courtesy — The Washington Post) On May 17, just before the end of the election season, Indian journalists were…
Business Sector Congratulates Modi, Warns of Economic Challenges
As the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) looks set for a second term with leads in 340 seats so…
What foreign media said about Modi’s victory
As India gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a historic mandate with the ruling BJP returning to power in the Lok…
Indian elections ‘an inspiration to democracies’: US
The Indian parliamentary election is “an inspiration to democracies and individuals around the world”, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said…
How Narendra Modi Seduced India With Envy and Hate The prime minister has won re-election on a tide of violence, fake news and resentment.
Before dawn on Feb. 26, Narendra Modi, the Hindu nationalist prime minister of India, ordered an aerial attack on the…
Unease among minorities as Modi wins election
His pro-Hindu stance secured a landslide election win over the rival Indian National Congress Party. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
India’s growing religious divide: BJP’s anti-religious minorities agenda
As the election season is winding down and the nation is anxiously looking forward to the results, one cannot escape…
India-US Trade War
Any retaliatory tariff by India in response to the United States’ planned withdrawal of some trade privileges will not be…
Bharat Karnad on India’s ‘Inept’ Foreign Policy
With India in the throes of the world’s largest exercise in democracy, Indians and the international community are assessing the…
Vibrant Goa Global Expo/Summit 2019 Roadshow in Chicago
Chicago IL: Newly designated Consul General of India Mr. Sudhakar Dalela in collaboration with Indian American Business Council [IABC] headed by Harish…
Election news from the campaign Trail: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
There is no doubt that Rahul ji’s candidacy in Wayanad has reenergized the party cadre across Kerala, however, that enthusiasm…
Volunteers from 92 cultures convene to plan the 29th Annual Skokie Festival of Cultures
Representatives from 92 different cultures convened on Monday – April 15, 2019, to organize the 29th Skokie Festival of Cultures scheduled…
5 Million people lost job opportunities after demonetization in India: Study says
India is in the midst of national elections on an almost incomprehensible scale: Over five weeks, more than 900 million people…
Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Indian Overseas Congress, USA remains vigilant and diligent
Speaking at an event on April 13, 2019, in Hicksville, New York, the President of the Tamil Nadu Chapter Ms….
Maharashtra Chapter of the Indian Overseas Congress, USA holds campaign meeting
New York. With the current Lok Sabha elections already in progress, the Maharashtra Chapter of the Indian Overseas Congress, USA …
UN labor agency ILO sees big challenges on 100th anniversary
In 1919, the International Labour Organization was brought to life to fight for social justice. A century later, many workers…
NGOs Blast US for Undermining Criminal Court
As it paves a destructive path against international institutions and multilateralism, the Trump administration is slowly but steadily undermining the…
600 theatre personalities urge people to vote against ‘bigotry, hatred, and apathy’ in India
More than 600 theatre personalities, including Amol Palekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad and Usha Ganguli, have signed a letter asking…