Prime Minister Modi Addresses US Congress

Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint meeting of the US Congress was punctuated with multiple standing ovations and frequent applause by the audience. The Indian diaspora could barely contain their excitement and chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Long live Mother India), cheers, whistles and claps were heard throughout the hour-long speech. Continue reading Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

International Day of Yoga

Prime Minister Modi’s Yoga Day event at UN sets world record

The Yoga Day observance spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations headquarters in New York set a Guinness World Record for most nationalities in a yoga session: people of 135 countries participated in the historic event. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi’s Yoga Day event at UN sets world record

Scripps National Spelling Bee

Indian-American teen Dev Shah wins 2023 National Spelling Bee

An Indian-American whizkid, Dev Shah, 14, of Largo, Florida, has been crowned champion of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Continue reading Indian-American teen Dev Shah wins 2023 National Spelling Bee

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President Biden picks Arati Prabhakar as top White House science adviser

President Joe Biden has tapped Indian-American engineer and applied physicist Dr. Arati Prabhakar to head the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Continue reading President Biden picks Arati Prabhakar as top White House science adviser

International Day of Yoga

Indian Embassy celebrates eighth International Yoga Day at Washington Monument

It is appropriate that the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Humanity’, a reminder that this ancient Indian practice is now truly universal. Continue reading Indian Embassy celebrates eighth International Yoga Day at Washington Monument

Scripps National Spelling Bee

Indian-American teen Harini Logan wins 2022 National Spelling Bee in lightning round tiebreaker

Indian-American teen, Harini Logan, 14, of Texas, has been crowned champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Continue reading Indian-American teen Harini Logan wins 2022 National Spelling Bee in lightning round tiebreaker

Biden-Modi Summit

Ukraine crisis tops agenda at Biden-Modi virtual meet

“India is an incredibly important partner,” said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. “We consult very closely with India on a range of issues. And this was an opportunity to work very closely and discuss the consequences of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine.” Continue reading Ukraine crisis tops agenda at Biden-Modi virtual meet

Diwali on Capitol Hill

Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday

Flanked by colleagues in Congress, Democrat Carolyn Maloney of New York announced the introduction of the Deepavali Day Act on the eve of the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists all over the world. Continue reading Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday

Quad Fellowship for Indian Students in STEM

25 Indian students to get Quad Fellowship for STEM education

President Joe Biden has unveiled an inspiring initiative that will enable 100 students from the Quad nations, including India, to pursue advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading universities in the United States. Continue reading 25 Indian students to get Quad Fellowship for STEM education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi In US

Prime Minister Modi calls Kamala Harris an inspiration, invites her to visit India

“You are the source of inspiration for so many people across the world”, Prime Minister Modi told the US Vice President, expressing confidence that India-US ties will continue to grow in the Biden-Harris administration. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi calls Kamala Harris an inspiration, invites her to visit India