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Indian Americans Lead In COVID-19 Responses
These are difficult and extremely challenging times. The life across the world has changed for ever. The COVI-a9 pandemic has…
Vishal Gupta and Fellow Researchers Help Reopen the Greek Economy
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers announced an AI-based project, nicknamed “Eva,” that uses data to support…
Indian Americans More Active in 2020 Election Cycle
Indian Americans are a sliver of the nation’s population and a growing political force. Indian Americans represent just over 1%…
Seeing Defeat in 2020, Trump Calls to Postpone Presidential Election
With all major opinion polls showing that Joe Biden is leading Donald Trump in the upcoming Presidential election, US President…
Shruti Haasan Admits It’s Easy To Get Into Bollywood World But Difficult To Stay In
Actress-singer Shruti Haasan says that being in the creative field itself is a challenge and that she thoroughly enjoys it. “Being…
AAPI Condemns Life Threatening Attack On Dr. Dinesh Verma At Alpha Hospital, Latur COVID Center AAPI urges Modi Administration to prevent violence against physicians and bring to justice those behind the attack
Chicago, IL: July 30, 2020: “AAPI is shocked about the brutal and life threatening attack on Dr. Dinesh Verma at the…
The Malayali And The Art Of Drinking
“On most days it is impossible to get two Malayali men to agree on anything. If a group of four…
Indian Billionaires Take Lead In Coronavirus Vaccine Investments
The world’s largest vaccine producer, the Serum Institute, announced a plan to make hundreds of millions of doses of an…
Do some people have protection against the coronavirus? By Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Andrea Kane, CNN
We’re now more than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the lives of most of Earth’s inhabitants….
US Immigration Fees Hiked 20%
The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule that adjusts fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests to ensure U.S….
The US States With Travel Restrictions
With the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic in near constant fluctuation, state rules and regulations are having to adapt rapidly….
Tamil Nadu Government Acquires Jayalalithaa’s House For Memorial
As part of the plan to convert Veda Nilayam, residence of late Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary J. Jayalalithaa,…
Netflix show on Indian matchmaker stokes debate on wedding culture
A new Netflix show about an Indian matchmaker catering to the high demands of potential brides and grooms, and their parents,…
Netflix sets new record with 160 Emmy nominations
Streaming giant Netflix broke the record for most nominations that any network, studio or streaming platform has ever earned, with…
Know that when you practice social distancing, you are saying, “I Love you.” A Poem By Seema Govil
Know that when you wear a face covering, you are saying, “I care.for you” Know that when you missed a special…
The Charter of the United Nations After 75 Years: Personal Reflections By Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf
The Charter of the United Nations is not only the constituent instrument of the United Nations as an organization. It is a…
Ambitious designs for underwater ‘space station’ and habitat unveiled
Sixty feet beneath the surface of the Caribbean Sea, aquanaut Fabien Cousteau and industrial designer Yves Béhar are envisioning the…
Scientists and designers are proposing radical ways to ‘refreeze’ the Arctic
“Ocean exploration is 1,000 times more important than space exploration for — selfishly — our survival, for our trajectory into…
Europe’s first underwater restaurant to open in Norway
Underwater habitats allow scientists to perform continuous night and day diving without requiring hours of decompression between dives. Like astronauts…
Bloody Partition of India: An eyewitness account
Yash Pal Lakra has made his peace with a painful past, but the memories refuse to go away. Yash, now a…
Hibiscus Tea Glazed Shortbread Cookies (Eggless) By Certina Romel
This is a melt-in-a-mouth cookie with a little tartness and lovely hues from wonderful hibiscus flowers. You’ll love making it…
“There has never been a better time to invest in India:” PM Modi Tells During Keynote Address at the India Ideas Summit
“There has never been a better time to invest in India,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while delivered a keynote…
Will Dr. Manny Sethi Win GOP Primary for US Senate Seat in Tennessee Against Trump’s Endorsement for His Opponent?
A Republican primary win by Dr. Manny Sethi might not be quite as big of a political upset in Tennessee…
With Less Than 100 Days To 2020 Election, Trump Is Behind In A State No Republican Has Won The Presidency Without In 96 Years
The indisputable fact that the polls in Florida favor Biden ought to be considered one of the greatest warning indicators…
Republicans Unveil $1 Trillion COVID Stimulus Proposal
Senate Republicans on Monday formally unveiled their stimulus proposal, which will serve as an opening bid ahead of bipartisan negotiations with…
‘Gang’ in Bollywood is Working Against A R Rahman, Not Letting Him Curate Music For Hindi Films
World renowned Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman says that a ‘gang’ of people in the Hindi film industry is preventing him from…
Top Technologist Simplifies Ventilator By Inventing An Affordable Design
Ravinder Pal Singh, shies away from attention, despite the fact that he’s one of the world’s most sought out experts…
Apple Starts Making First Flagship Iphone In Chennai, India
In a major major boost to the Indian government’s Made in India initiative, Apple has started manufacturing one of its…
2nd Wave of Covid 19 Witnessed Around the World
While India continues to reel under Covid-19, a number of places that were once seen as the gold standard for…
Should schools reopen? Balancing COVID-19 and learning loss for young children By Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Michael Yogman, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
Sadly, there is no risk-free decision about school reopening: Decisionmakers must balance the risks of children contracting and/or spreading COVID-19…
Coronavirus is preventable, not treatable till vaccine found BY FAKIR BALAJI
With no sign of the pandemic flattening the curve, as evident from the daily surge in positive cases across the…
Spicy & Sticky Chinese-style Pork Spareribs By Certina Romel
This dish is so full of flavours especially that of umami n mildly sour, sweet… and is pleasantly spicy to…
Nature study identifies 21 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19
Multiple drugs improve the activity of remdesivir, a current standard-of-care treatment for COVID-19 A Nature study authored by a global team of…
Dr. Babu Prasad, A Retired Anesthesiologist Donates $1M To St. John’s NICU
Dr. Babu Prasad’s recent $1 million donation to the HSHS St. John’s Foundation for the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) at…
Skypass Foundation Charters U.S. Airline To Repatriate Indian Citizens During Pandemic
The Skypass Foundation, part of the Dallas-based Skypass Group of Companies, chartered a United Airlines plane Wednesday to repatriate more than…
Indian couple sues USCIS for work permit delays
An Indian couple waiting in a years-long backlog for a green card has initiated a lawsuit against the US Citizenship…
Why the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies are the United States’ loss and the rest of the world’s gain By Britta Glennonn, an Assistant Professor at the Wharton School of Business – University of Pennsylvania
On June 22, the Trump administration announced expansive new bans on worker visas—in addition to an extension of restrictions on new…
Green Card Wait Time for Indians Could Increase to 450 Years
The wait time for green cards for Indian professionals stuck in the “awful, hellish green card backlog” could go up…
One in Five People in India Jobless after Covid Lockdown
After the easing of the Covid lockdown in the country, one out of five people has been rendered jobless, as…
China 2050: How the US should prepare for an ascendant China — RAND Report
Newswise — The United States should prepare for a triumphant or ascending People’s Republic of China – scenarios that not…
Coronavirus vaccine: When will we have one?
Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it…
In Hour of Need “Ekal Foundation” Stands By The Community By Prakash Waghmare
When the ‘Covid-19’ pandemic brought the worldwide life to a grinding halt, it posed a grave economic concern to Ekal…
Amitabh Bachchan Shares Message on Religious Harmony from Hospital While Being Treated for Covid
Amitabh Bachchan has shared a message on religious harmony. The veteran actor, who is undergoing Covid treatment in a hospital…
Want to live a healthy life? Have sex once a week
Having sex at least once a week halves the risk of early death, say researchers, adding that regular action between…
‘Hopes Of Developing Vaccine Against Covid Rising
The race to develop the first effective vaccine against COVID-19 involves an awfully crowded field, with 137 candidate vaccines in…
‘Trump the most divisive in century, but 1968 US election was even worse’
Will the 2020 United States Presidential Election be the most divisive one in the past 100 years? Donald Trump may…
In A New Poll, Trump Trails Biden by 14 Points Nationally
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading President Trump by 14 points, 50 to 36 percent, in the latest general election…
PM Modi delivers keynote address at United Nations Economic and Social Council session
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a keynote address virtually at this year’s High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic…
Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda Led AAPI Team Commits to Take AAPI to Newer Heights
(Chicago, IL: July 20th, 2020) A new Executive Committee led by Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, as the 37th President of American…
American Hindus Against Defamation Urges School Children to be Educated on Swastikas
American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD) an initiative of World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), has issued the following statement on…
Anil Cheriyan Appointed as Strategy, Technology Executive Vice President at Cognizant
Global software major Cognizant on Monday announced the appointment of Anil Cheriyan as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Technology….
Cranberry Orange Muffins By Certina Romel
These muffins are a perfect breakfast treat as well as a healthy snack-on dessert. Loaded with berries and flavoured with…
TK Mathew Announces Candidacy For Tax Collector
TK Mathew, a 20-year veteran businessman who’s lived in Hillsborough County since 1991, has announced his candidacy for Hillsborough County…
Drive East 2020: Sanctuary Indian Dance and Music Festival August 9 – 16, 2020
Celebrating eight highly acclaimed New York seasons, Drive East’s ninth season will live stream to your living room in its…
T20 World Cup 2020 To Be Delayed By A Year
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed that 2020 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia has been postponed due to…
Lionel Messi Tops Soccer Season, Wins La Liga golden boot for a record seventh time
Lionel Messi claimed a record seventh La Liga golden boot after scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Alaves on…
Bipasha Basu Believes In Self Love And Self Appreciation
Bollywood actor, Bipasha Basu believes in self love and self appreciation, going by her new social media post. The actress…
Passenger Flights From US To India To Resume July 23
The government of India has agreed to allow U.S. air carriers to resume passenger services in the U.S.-India market starting July 23, the…
FIA Officers Administered Oath of Office Virtually By Consul General Randhir Kumar Jaiswal
The new Board of Trustees of the Federation of Indian Association of NY, NJ, CT (FIA Tristate) led by Chairman…
Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda Takes Oath As President of AAPI During Virtual “Change of Guard” Ceremony – Dr. Jonnalagadda Commits To Make AAPI Stronger, More Vibrant, And United
(Chicago, IL: July 12th, 2020)“I will work to make AAPI stronger, more vibrant, united, transparent, politically engaged, ensuring active participation…
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple will be run by the Indian royal family: SC Royal dynasty wins right to run the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple – one of the world’s richest places of worship
India’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the right of a former royal dynasty to run the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in…
“Unconventional year during unconventional times,” Dr. Suresh Reddy Describes his Presidency of AAPI “My three promises for the year of working in unison with the other arms of AAPI, long- term planning and financial stability have been achieved”
(Chicago, IL: July 12th, 2020) Healthcare has come to occupy center stage in recent times, especially in the past few…
Will the Indian-American Candidate in Maine Deliver US Senate Majority to Democratic Party?
With the rising popularity of an Indian-American candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine, Sara Gideon, against long time US Senate…
Dr. Sampat Shivangi Elected Delegate For GOP Convention In Florida
Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a physician, an influential Indian-American community leader, a Member of the National Advisory Council, National Mental Health Center, SAMSHA, Washington, DC, Chair of Mississippi State…
2020 Indiaspora Recognizes 58 Executives of Indian Heritage Leading Global Corporations
Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization of global Indian diaspora leaders from various backgrounds and professions, released their inaugural list honoring executives…
Carnegie Corp Honors Indian Americans Raj Chetty, Siddhartha Mukherjee as ‘Great Immigrants’
Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants, honoring 38 naturalized citizens, including two Indian Americans,…
800,000 Indians could be forced to leave Gulf state
The National Assembly’s legal and legislative committee has determined that the draft expat quota bill is constitutional, Kuwait Times reported….
Homemade Eggless Brioche
Nothing smells & tastes better than homemade bread! I’m sharing a buttery golden versatile brioche recipe which is eggless and…
Neelam Shah, Naggena Ohri named 2020 National Students of the Year
Neelam Shah of Mechanicsville, Maryland and Naggena Ohri of Leonardtown, Maryland have been named the 2020 National Students of the…
Yoga Will Improve Reproductive, Sexual Health
Yoga is an ancient method of relaxation, exercise, and healing that has gained a wide following across the world. It…
Rahman: Composing music doesn’t have any formula
Oscar and Grammy-winning Indian composer AR Rahman feels composing music is a thing of the heart, and the whole album…
Making Straws From Coconut Leaves
Thatched roofs, woven bags, brooms and even toothpicks — there are innumerable uses for coconut leaves as a natural alternative to other…
Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” Gets Second Season On Netflix
Indian American Teen comedy Never Have I Ever, featuring a breakout performance from Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, is coming back for a second season…
Ankur Vaidya Appointed FIA-NY NJ CT Chairman
The Federation of Indian Association of NY, NJ, CT (FIA-Tri-state), held its first internal meeting at its offices in Spotswood,…
Slow-roasted Whole Duck in Spiced Ginger Cranberry sauce
This recipe is the perfect one you were looking for if you wanted to surprise your family and friends with…
Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda To Lead AAPI To Be Stronger, More Vibrant, And United
“I will work to make AAPI stronger, more vibrant, united, transparent, politically engaged, ensuring active participation of young physicians, increasing…
Trump’s Move to Pull U.S. Out of World Health Organization Could Impact Global Health Adversely: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
The plan by President Trump to “withdraw from the World Health Organization will affect the global healthcare system adversely,” Dr….
Trump Orders International students to leave US if their schools have online-only learning
International students who are pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch…
21-year-old Meera Mehta, volunteer with Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care honoured with The Diana Award from UK
21-year-old young COVID-19 warrior from India, Meera Mehta, volunteering with the global non-profit Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care, has been…
Republicans Ready to Leave Trump’s Sinking Boat? – Trump Desperate, Despondent as Poll Numbers Crash
With Donald Trump’s approval sinking to Jimmy Carter levels and coronavirus cases spiking across the country, Trump is reluctantly waking up to the…
Modi Warns China of Expansionism, As Beijing Urges Caution
“The enemies of India have seen the fire and fury of our forces,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his surprise…
Choreographer Who Made Bollywood Sparkle, Saroj Khan Is No More
‘Masterji’ to the stars, Legendary Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 71 on…
Seeing is Believing: Effectiveness of Face Masks – FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science Researchers Use Flow Visualization to Qualitatively Test Facemasks and Social Distancing
Newswise — Currently, there are no specific guidelines on the most effective materials and designs for facemasks to minimize the…
Pandemic threatens to veer out of control in U.S., public health experts say
By Alvin Powell from the The Harvard GazetteHarvard public health experts said the nation’s COVID-19 epidemic is getting “quite out of hand”…
Will India Have A Covid-19 Vaccine By Aug 15?
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) head Dr Balram Bhargava on July 2 wrote to all 12 trial sites for…
Indo American Press Club Awards IAPC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020
(New York, NY: July 4, 2020) During the solemn virtual induction ceremony live telecast on social media and viewed by…
Pope Francis Backs UN Call for Ceasefire to Deal with Covid-19 – ‘May this Security Council Resolution Become a Courageous First Step Towards a Peaceful Future’
Pope Francis has offered his support for this week’s call by the United Nations for a general ceasefire to allow…
COVID-19 Fatality Risk Is Double Earlier Estimates: Study New estimates are based on robust New York City data are underline the importance of infection prevention, particularly among older adults whose risk is significantly elevated – By Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Newswise — In one of the most robust studies of COVID-19 mortality risk in the United States, researchers estimate an…