Indian communities in New York call for defense of democracy
The NYC “Defense of Democracy” rally brought together the rich diversity of the Indian Diaspora in the United States –…
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USCIS Strengthens Guidance for Spousal Petitions Involving Minors
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced additional guidance regarding the adjudication of spousal petitions involving minors, following up on the…
Men tend to act less interested, while women tend to act a little more interested in sex Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Newswise — When heterosexuals have casual sex, previous research indicates it is typically the woman who sets the boundaries. If…
Will democracy survive after the elections in India?
For many people in India, democracy means a majoritarian rule. Once a party or a coalition is elected, it acts…
India’s secular nature ‘will die forever’ if BJP wins poll
Religious tolerance may be washed away by a tidal wave of hate if Modi’s party cements grip on power in…
Indian Overseas Congress, USA membership registration drive in full swing
At a hurriedly scheduled meeting at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Ravi Chopra and Mrs. Shalu Chopra in New…
Majority Indians Afraid of Posting Political Views Online
The political atmosphere in India has remained edgy in the last few years. Numerous people have been arrested in the…
IABC Business Summit & Business Salute to the Consul General Ms. Neeta Bhushan
Chicago IL: Office of the Consul General of India under the leadership of Smt. Neeta Bhushan & Consul Laxman Prasad Gupta…
Church in India Appeals to People to Reject Terror of Pseudo-nationalism
Ahead of the general elections in India in April, Church officials have issued pastoral guidelines asking Catholics to reject candidates…
Mohinder Singh Gilzian takes charge as new President of IOC USA
Mohinder Singh Gilzian took charge as the new President of Indian Overseas Congress, USA (IOC), in a function held on…
Election 2019: A report card on the Modi Administration’s performance
India is indeed facing a critical election in the coming weeks and the question on everyone’s mind is whether this…
India’s rupee just went from Asia’s worst to best currency
The turnaround has been fuelled by the improved chances of Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning a second term amid recent…
Women’s Empowerment Campaign Chicago Hosts Women’s Excellence Awards Gala
Chicago IL: The Women’s Empowerment Campaign (WE) hosted a power-packed awards gala on Saturday March 2nd 2019 at the Meadows…
“Ekal Foundation” Honored With Iconic ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’
“Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)”, the largest global organization dedicated to integrated village development in rural India was recently honored with…
Pulwama attack: Politicizing a conflict for electoral gains:
Ever since the attack in Pulwama by a suicide bomber killing 42 of India’s security personnel, the country has been…
Women’s Feature Service: Mapping the Struggles of Feminism in India
Pamela Phillipose was editor of the Women’s Feature Service, the only syndicated news service in India with a gender perspective, for…
Religious minorities in India ‘attacked with impunity’ Reports by rights groups show victims are often blamed as BJP moves to create Hindu-only nation.
Religious and ethnic minorities in India continue to face violence at the hands of Hindu groups that support the federal…
India cuts funds to fight child labor Activists warn the problem is getting worse amid government inaction because children cannot vote.
Church officials in India have joined rights activists criticizing a drastic government budget cut to an allocation for the rehabilitation…
Our Institutions should be kept intact: Sachin Pilot, Dy. Chief Minister, Rajasthan
“India is going through challenging times and what is more important to the nation is to keep our Institutions intact,” …
Dr. Raj Bhayani Receives Outstanding Service Appreciation Award for his Contributions to AAPI An Accomplished Neurosurgeon, Social Activist, Entrepreneur, and Leader: Committed to Serving Humanity
Dr. Raj Bhayani, an accomplished neurosurgeon, social activist, entrepreneur, leader, and the first ENT surgeon in India, was honored with…
Vibrant India @New York Fashion Week
For the 3rd consecutive season, India-based Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) and London School of Trends (LST) took…
Indian jobless rate at multi-decade high, report says, in blow to Modi
A government official checks the papers of job aspirants for registration at an employment exchange office in Ahmedabad, February 19,…
BJP’s ‘Hindu Nationalist Themes’ Might Trigger Communal Violence Before National Election: US Intelligence
United States Intelligence has warned that India might see communal violence ahead of the 2019 parliamentary election if the Narendra…
Will the EVMs decide the elections of 2019?
An Indian Cyber expert identified as Syed Suja, recently told a press conference in London addressing via Skype that 2014…
15th Edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas concludes in Varanasi
The 15th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2019, a gathering of expatriate Indians, came to a close here in…
Moody’s warns of Indian economy slipping due to pre-poll policies, promises
Pre-election measures and promises made by the Narendra Modi government to support farmers, small enterprises and low-income households will derail…
Did Modi come to power by hacking EVMs in 2014?
Syed Shuja of Hyderabad, claiming to be a cyber expert and a former employee of the Electronic Corporation of India…
The Akshaya Patra Foundation Awarded the Prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize
On January 16, 2019 the esteemed Gandhi Peace Prize was conferred upon Akshaya Patra for their contribution in providing mid-day…
Indian court allows NRIs Doctors to practice Medicine in India
New Delhi judge sets precedent by saying Indian-American doctor’s work at hospital not a breach of law. Delhi High Court…
AAPI’s Historic Global Healthcare Summit 2018 in Mumbai Concludes with Commitment to Give Back to Mother India
The 12th edition of the annual Global Healthcare Summit at the glamour capital of India, Mumbai concluded here on December…
Economic Reforms and Fresh Strides in US-India Relations
The US India Chamber of Commerce, Midwest organized its “2018 Annual Gala Dinner” on December 07, 2018 at Ashyana Banquets,…
Bollywood delegation meets Modi in Mumbai
A delegation representing the Indian film and entertainment industry met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday, and pitched for…
Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna given warm farewell
Indian Ambassador to the United States Navtej Sarna was given a warm send off on December 13th, as diplomats from…
Social media affects all in unique ways
A generation ago, the likes of Walter Cronkite, Peter Jennings and Diane Sawyer were the heroes of television news in…
Why is India’s Rupee continuing to fall?
The rupee, which has fallen for six straight months in the longest stretch since 2002, is seen sliding to Rs….
India promises to play constructive, balanced role in UN climate summit
Indian Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has said the high level of greenhouse gas emission was a major concern and reaffirmed…
‘Time to back PM Modi on trying to maintain peace’: US in message to Pak
In a sign of growing collaboration and partnership between India and the US, the US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has…
U.S. Groups Condemn PM Modi for Failure to Stop Attacks on Religious Minorities
Religious freedom activists from across the U.S. have criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his failure to stop the violence…
India’s fastest Train 18 to be launched on Dec 25 between New Delhi-Varanasi
With the Train 18 speeding up to 180 kmph between Kota junction and Kurlasi station during a trial on Sunday,…
India streamlines passport delivery at its embassy and consulates in US
India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Gen. V.K. Singh launched the ‘Passport Seva Service’, a new initiative to streamline…
NRIs honor Veterans of Indian Origin
During the month of November Veterans Day is Celebrated all over the country, Thanking Veterans for serving our country and…
GOPIO International hosts 2nd Health Summit – a Resounding Success – “Health Experts Presentations relevant to the Indian Diaspora”
New York City, N.Y. – November 8, 2018 – The Health Council of Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)…
Undoing Nehru’s legacy by the BJP: Are we better off?
Ever since the ascendance of BJP to the pinnacle of power in India, a visible campaign against one of the…
India’s Statue of Unity signifies ‘Lohpati’ Sardar Patel’s herculean effort to build a democratic nation from disparate principalities
The unveiling of the Statue of Unity, representing one of India’s most revered leaders, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in Kevadia, Gujarat,…
Religion-based hate crimes challenge Modi government
New figures show number of hate crimes are soaring since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014 plunging the country…
India makes a big leap in ‘Ease of doing Business’ index, ranks 77
The country recorded a rise of 30 places in the rankings last year, clinching the 100th spot. India jumped to…
Hundreds of participant in first Shree Umiya Mataji Sarad Purnima Garba with Kinjal Dave by Shree Umiya Dham Chicago Midwest
Chicago, IL: Around more than 4000 peoples attended Shree Umiya Mataji First Sarad Purnima Garba with Kinjal Dave organized by Shree Umiya…
Modi a paradoxical Prime Minister who failed electorate: Manmohan Singh
Narendra Modi is a “paradoxical Prime Minister” who has failed the electorate and eroded the voters’ faith in his promises…
“Ekal Vidyalaya” Galas raise Millions benefitting children’s education in India
By Prakash Waghmare The week of October 6 -13, 2018, has a special significance in the 30-year history of “Ekal Vidyalaya…
Indian Overseas Congress, USA Protests in New York against BJP Govt’s Involvement in Rafale Loot
Indian Overseas Congress, USA staged a protest in Richmond Hill, New York on September 30th to highlight the corruption by the…
Shashi Tharoor’s new book on Narendra Modi is not just ‘floccinaucinihilipilification’
My new book, THE PARADOXICAL PRIME MINISTER, is more than just a 400-page exercise in floccinaucinihilipilification, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor…
Facebook says 50 million users affected by security breach
Almost 50 million Facebook accounts were affected by a major cyber security breach, the social networking company said on Friday….
India’s most influential Hindu nationalist group is going on a charm offensive
(Courtesy: The Washington Post) The strident Hindu nationalist organization that helped propel Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power is attempting…
No To Forum for Hate Mongers! – Indian American Groups Protest Hindu Nationalist ‘World Hindu Congress’ in Chicago
The Coalition for the Defense of the Constitution and Democracy (CDCD) unequivocally condemns the brazen attempt by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of…
Rupee continues to fall as India crude import bill jumps 76%
The Indian rupee continues to fall sharply against the dollar in recent days, despite gains by other Asian peers, as…
Cheated by the Maharashtra legal system, Harssh Madhok launches his campaign for justice
Harssh Madhok is a Manhattan based businessman and investor who has begun a mission to raise awareness of the injustices…
The Guardian view on Modi’s mistakes: the high costs of India’s demonetisation
India’s prime minister ought to own up to the mistakes of his own policies which have cost lives, jobs and…
“Ekal” Targeting $10 Million with Dazzling Galas
After last year’s phenomenal success of magnificent fund-raising gala – ‘Future of India’ – “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)”, this year,…
Veteran Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar dead
Veteran journalist, author and human rights activist Kuldip Nayar died at a hospital in New Delhi, his family said on…
Anupam Kher in Texas to celebrate Janmastami
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher treated Houstonians to the entire array of his onscreen avatars – serious, comic, patriotic, profound, candid,…
India seeks Russia’s help in new bid to enter Nuclear Suppliers Group
Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale visited Russia last week to follow up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin’s…
Sushma Swaraj likely to meet her Pakistani counterpart in UN next month, says report
A meeting between external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and her new Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi is “possible” in the…
Real Voting Data Shows Rahul Gandhi Closing In On PM Modi!
The unthinkable is now being predicted. Prime Minister Modi could be on a treacherous wicket in 2019. The Lokniti-CSDS-ABP Mood…
Indian Bishop decries mob violence
THE entire political class is to blame for the “polarization and radicalization” of India that has spawned mob violence, the…
Can the Media Stand Up to Assaults On Reporting?
A contributing factor to confusion is the way news articles often lose their context when spread on Twitter feeds and…
14% of Americans have changed their mind about an issue because of something they saw on social media
For most Americans, exposure to different content and ideas on social media has notcaused them to change their opinions. But a…
India at 72
Celebrating India’s 72nd Independence Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on where India is today. There are many achievements the…
Rupee fall: Why India’s struggle for dollars will continue
The question being asked these is “why is the rupee falling against the dollar”. The answer is very simple. The…
Visit Asia’s Cleanest village, Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
In eastern Indian state, Meghalaya, a remote village, Mawlynnong, has made headlines around the world. In this village, tidying up…
PM Modi talks trade at BRICS Summit, meets Xi on sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed India’s commitment to multilateralism, international trade and a rules-based world order as he…
Economic divergence among countries and regions was never pre-ordained
According to the late cliometrician Angus Madison and other economic historians, the great divergence between the global North and South,…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urges NRKs to invest in ‘Intellectual Capital’ at Fokana Convention 2018
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan urged Non Resident Keralites to invest in ‘Intellectual Capital’ at the 18th biennial…
Spiritual leader Dada JP Vaswani dies at 99 in India
Spiritual leader Jashan Pahlajrai Vaswani, popularly known as Dada JP Vaswani died at his abode in Sadhu Vaswani Mission in…
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Acharya Lokesh Muni ji inaugurate AAPI’s 36th annual convention in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH: July 5th, 2018: With ribbon cutting and lighting of the traditional lamp below a beautifully decorated arch, Andrew J….
Money of Indians in Swiss banks rise 50% to over Rs 7,000 crore
While the Modi government in India had promised to bring back Black Money hoarded abroad and within the country, the…
International Yoga Day celebrated across the globe
Yoga is among India’s most popular cultural exports. People across the globe have adopted the ancient practice for its physical,…
Sushma Swaraj, Nirmala Sitharaman to hold 2+2 India-US talks in Washington on July 6
India and the United States will hold the inaugural 2+2 meeting of their defense and foreign ministers in Washington on…
Ambassador Richard Verma to India joins strategic consultancy group
Richard Verma, the first ever Indian-American U.S. ambassador to India, is joining a leading U.S.-based international investment advisory group. Paladin…
US Representative Tulsi Gabbard Questioned on Hindutva Relationship
On the heels of news that U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) will chair the 2018 World Hindu Congress (WHC) in Chicago, the…
Indian Consulate, TV Asia host curtain-raiser to mark International Yoga Day 2018 in the US
EDISON, NJ: The Consulate General of India in New York, TV Asia and the Indian American community hosted a curtain-raiser…
India underlines fastest growing economy status but market rout clouds outlook
India’s growth recovery strengthened last quarter but doubts remain over whether it can sustain that pace amid surging oil prices…
Modi’s four years ‘have weakened India’s tolerance’
India Inclusive event hears that attacks against minorities have increased since the BJP came to power. Increasing intolerance against minorities…
Delhi Archbishop’s prayer for secularism: Tempest in a tea-cup? Becomes controversial
”A tempest in a tea cup!” That was the instant reaction of some over Delhi Archbishop Anil Couto’s call for…
Hindu Rashtra, which would make my country a saffron Pakistan, is profoundly anti-national
The Archbishop of Delhi has spoken. The faithful have heard. What did they make of his message? To be careful while…
AAPI Announces Health Partnerships with USAID in India
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has announced the launch of a new partnership with the United States Agency for…
India central to US policy in Pacific, Pompeo tells lawmakers
India needs to be central to what the Trump administration does in South and Central Asia, US Secretary of State…
FIACONA is disappointed at the USCIRF
The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations (FIACONA) is greatly disappointed, to say the least that the USCIRF has chosen…
Hindu influence tips India’s scales of justice BJP accused of using the judiciary for its own political purposes after a string of suspicious court acquittals.
For the first time since the British left and India became a free country, its judicial system is being questioned,…
Vigils continue across US denouncing the rapes in India Contributed By Indian American Muslim Council
Hundreds of Indian Americans came together in cities across United States for candlelight vigils and demonstrations demanding fair and speedy…
GOPIO-CT organizes Wellness and Beyond, elects new Team to lead
Since 2017, the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)-Connecticut Chapter took a new initiative for health and wellness…
India Business Conference at Columbia University discuses ‘India: Unlocking the Growth Engine’
Hundreds of business enthusiasts, including several Indian titans and entrepreneurs attended the 14th annual India Business Conference on Saturday, April…
Vilas Tonape teaches President George W. Bush to paint
Vilas Tonape, an Indian American artist, was recently invited by President George W. Bush to his mansion in Dallas, Texas….
Texas Governor Greg Abbott meets Narendra Modi during India visit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, March 28. During the…
‘Crazy Wisdom’ of Buddhism Caught On in the West
Decades before meditation and mindfulness became popular (and profitable) parts of mainstream life, lifestyle practices derived from Buddhism existed on…
Shah Rukh Khan has over 33 Million followers on Twitter
Since the launch in 2006, Twitter has increased in popularity and celebrities are extensively using the social media platform to promote…
US-India strategic ties to grow in 2018
India’s relationship with the United States is expected to continue to grow in the New Year, analysts say. The new…
Efforts to rewrite Indian history worry Christians, Muslims
Christian and Muslim leaders in India are appalled by federal government moves to “revise” the country’s history in a bid…
Fifth largest diamond in history sells for $40 million
The 910-carat Lesotho Legend was sold for $40 million in a tender in Antwerp, Gem Diamonds Ltd. said Tuesday. The company found the stone,…
Jain Acharya Lokesh invites pope to inter-faith meet in India
Jain Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni has invited Pope Francis to visit India for the International Interfaith Conference which will be…
UK to take up persecution of minorities in India
Britain will raise the issue of alleged persecution of Christians and Sikhs in India during the April meeting of the…