Indian Americans

Indian diaspora’s rise in the global political arena

Indian diaspora’s rise in the global political arena

August 6, 2021

On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris, an American Indian, became not only the first woman of colour to take the office of the Vice President of the United States, she also was the first woman ever to hold that position, making her one of the most powerful and influential figures in...

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Indian diaspora in US divided over discrimination

Indian diaspora in US divided over discrimination

June 14, 2021

One in two Indian-Americans reported being discriminated against in the United States this past year, especially on the basis of skin colour, says a survey, Social Realities of Indian Americans: Results from the 2020 Indian American Attitudes Survey Indian American Attitudes Surv...

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Indian-American doctors help rescue India from Covid-19 second wave

Indian-American doctors help rescue India from Covid-19 second wave

May 11, 2021

Dr Avinash Gupta and Geeta Gupta have just finished a 10-hour shift at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in New Jersey, United States. Now at home, they are gearing up for a different kind of shift. They will dedicate three hours to treating and talking to Covid-19 patients...

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India, no country for Indians

India, no country for Indians

March 4, 2021

Whenever the data on migration for the year 2020 is compiled, one fact would be evident. After decades, the outward migration from India would show a dramatic dip. This is not because Indian migrants did not want to leave India in search of better livelihood, but only because for...

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Through the lens of young Indian diaspora

Through the lens of young Indian diaspora

February 15, 2021

“When I entered London for the first time, I was nervous and excited; ready, albeit a little apprehensive, to begin my time at university. I expected that the coming years would be full of new people and experiences, some slightly bland British food, a little bit of culture sho...

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Indian diaspora seen through government lens: From patriots to pariahs

Indian diaspora seen through government lens: From patriots to pariahs

February 10, 2021

For the first six years of his rule as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi could not tire of singing praises of the Indian diaspora, especially as he flitted in and out of close to 100 nations, often marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. His outreach ...

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Indian diaspora to help Biden create the ‘New America’

Indian diaspora to help Biden create the ‘New America’

December 21, 2020

After weeks of efforts by US President Donald Trump to overturn the result, the electoral college last week affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win in the 2020 American election. With that, the focus is set to shift to the incoming team nominated by Biden to help run a country that h...

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Seven Indian-Americans in Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in US

Seven Indian-Americans in Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in US

September 14, 2020

Sixty-one-year-old Jay Chaudhry, CEO of cybersecurity firm ZScaler, has been named the richest Indian American in the rankings for 2020 released by Forbes magazine, which goes on to list six other Persons of Indian Origin amongst the 400 richest persons in the United States. Inte...

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Indian diaspora to play key role in US elections 2020

Indian diaspora to play key role in US elections 2020

August 2, 2020

Indian diaspora in US accounts for over 1.5 million registered voters. Little wonder then that both the Republicans and Democrats are wooing Indian Americans for November’s Presidential elections. In September last year, when over 50,000 Indians gathered for the hyped up Howdy ...

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Four Indian-Americans win US state and local poll

Four Indian-Americans win US state and local poll

November 20, 2019

The results of the state and local elections held in the United States on November 5 were announced which had four Indian-Americans winning in local and state elections.

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Resolution on Diwali tabled in US Congress

Resolution on Diwali tabled in US Congress

October 23, 2017

In a first, many Congressmen celebrate the festival of lights at the US Capitol, while US Congress tables resolution on Diwali for Indian-Americans.

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US honours two Indian origin men with Great Immigrants award

US honours two Indian origin men with Great Immigrants award

July 5, 2017

Honorees from more than 30 different countries of origin, with two Indian origin men, have been presented with the Great immigrants award in the US.

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