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President Biden picks Arati Prabhakar as top White House science adviser
Indian Embassy celebrates eighth International Yoga Day at Washington Monument
Indian-American teen Harini Logan wins 2022 National Spelling Bee in lightning round tiebreaker
Ukraine crisis tops agenda at Biden-Modi virtual meet
Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday
25 Indian students to get Quad Fellowship for STEM education
Prime Minister Modi calls Kamala Harris an inspiration, invites her to visit India
Nine of the eleven finalists in the 2021 National Spelling Bee are of Indian origin
Kamala Harris calls Prime Minister Modi, apprises him of US plan to share Covid-19 vaccines
Covid surge, deaths in India “nothing short of heartbreaking”, says Vice President Kamala Harris
Biden administration backs India-South Africa proposal of patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines
Pfizer to donate over $70 million worth of Covid-19 drugs to India
US lawmakers urge Biden to increase Covid-19 assistance to India
Pressure mounts on Biden administration to help India during catastrophic surge in coronavirus cases
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy for second stint as US Surgeon General
Four Indian-American teens among top winners of 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Indian-Americans are taking over the country, says President Joe Biden
Key Senate committees postpone votes on Neera Tanden for Biden budget director
Kamala Devi Harris remembers India-born mother during NIH visit for Covid-19 vaccine
Kamala Devi Harris becomes first Indian-origin, woman Vice President of the United States of America
Prime Minister Modi joins a chorus of world leaders in denouncing the attack on US Capitol
Anika Chebrolu crowned America’s Top Young Scientist for discovering potential Covid-19 cure
Seven US lawmakers write to Secretary Mike Pompeo on brutal treatment of protesting farmers in India
President Donald Trump greets Indians on Diwali, a festival that ushers in new beginnings
All Four Indian-American Members of the US House of Representatives Cruise to Re-election
Vice President Mike Pence: US-India relationship has never been stronger, the best is yet to come
Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington vandalized amid George Floyd protests and riots
Images of Lord Ram and Ayodhya temple to beam in New York’s Times Square on August 5
India’s envoy to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, presents credentials to President Trump
Sri Srinivasan becomes first Indian-American to lead a federal circuit court
Indian-American trailblazer Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery
Nine Indian-American teens among 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists
Indian film stars rock the Smith Center at GWU
Mike Pompeo has muted response to India’s amended citizenship act
USIBC hosts outgoing Indian envoy, incoming Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
President Donald Trump lights Diwali diya in White House for third consecutive year
For the first time, Diwali is celebrated at Washington Dulles International Airport
President Trump joins Prime Minister Modi at “profoundly historic event” in Texas
Indian-American girls in STEM awarded $25,000 each for innovations tackling air and water pollution
Seven Indian-Americans among eight co-champions of National Spelling Bee
In a first, National Geographic GeoBee champion Nihar Janga is a former Spelling Bee co-champ
Samvrit Rao, 11, crowned US champion of International Geography Bee, Junior Varsity Division
Nearly forty percent of students competing in 2019 National Geographic GeoBee are of Indian origin
Indian-American Avi Gupta wins top prize of $100,000 in Jeopardy! 2019 Teen Tournament
Tributes pour in for trailblazing Sikh deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Mike Pompeo touts advancing “special partnership” with India, ahead of visit
Google CEO Sundar Pichai conferred with 2019 Global Leadership Award
US lawmakers advocate strong ties with India, salute Indian-American community
Immigration reform, healthcare top agenda at Indian-origin physicians meet on Capitol Hill
NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla felicitated at 2019 SALDEF gala
House votes to condemn President Trump’s racist tweets
Democratic lawmakers blast Trump administration for inhumane treatment of immigrant detainees
First-ever Indian-American senator Kamala Devi Harris announces 2020 presidential run on MLK Day
Record 102 women sworn into US House of Representatives
A whopping 42.5 percent of finalists in 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search are of Indian origin
Resounding welcome for Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla by record number of US lawmakers
Overflow crowd for India’s 70th Republic Day celebration at Indian Embassy in Washington
President Trump calls India, Pakistan standoff “a very very bad situation”
US urges India, Pakistan to defuse tensions in aftermath of Kashmir terror attack
US lawmakers strongly condemn terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district
Swaminarayan Temple in Kentucky vandalized in “cowardly and unacceptable” act of hate
Neomi Rao grilled over past writings on rape at Senate confirmation hearing
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in America, announces presidential run
President Trump hosts Diwali at White House for second year in a row
Indian Embassy in Washington sparkles for Diwali
US lawmakers greeted by overflow crowd at Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill
Messages of kinship mark Hanukkah celebration at Indian Embassy in Washington
Indian-American teen Rishab Jain crowned America’s Top Young Scientist
Indian-American incumbent House members sail to re-election success in midterms
H Mart, a supermarket patronized by Indian-Americans, opens at new location in Herndon
Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to UN, will leave at year’s end
Indian-American teens make a clean sweep of awards at 2018 National Geographic Bee
Indian-American teen Karthik Nemmani crowned champion of US Spelling Bee
Indian-American kids throng to National Harbor to compete in National Spelling Bee
Fifty percent of finalists for the 2018 Young Scientist Challenge are Indian-American whiz kids
President Trump nominates Indian-American lawyer Neomi Rao to DC Circuit Court of Appeals
Indian-American Minal Patel Davis conferred with Presidential Award for combating human trafficking
Indian Embassy in Washington commemorates 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Two Sikh men brutally attacked in one-week span in central California
High-skilled Indian workers, DALCA kids urge US lawmakers to clear green card backlog
Crowds protest Trump’s hardline immigration policies from coast to coast
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan conferred with inaugural Meryl Streep Award of Excellence
Fourth annual International Yoga Day draws manifold enthusiasts to US Capitol grounds
Academy Award-winning maestro AR Rahman casts his musical spell on Washington
Senators Hatch, Flake introduce merit-based immigration bill expanding H-1B visa program
National Indian physicians group takes compelling causes to Capitol Hill
Invisible Citizens, a docudrama on domestic violence, set to release in October
Diversity makes us great, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tells AAPIs
Teach kids the importance of non-violence, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Sadhguru imparts lesson on higher truths in Washington
Ravi Bhalla sworn in as first Sikh Mayor in New Jersey
Nearly thirty percent of students competing in 2018 National Geographic Bee are Indian-Americans
Indian-American teen Dhruv Gaur wins 2018 Jeopardy College Championship
Over one-third of 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists are Indian-American students
Massive crowds descend on DC to demand gun control
Salman Khan headlines mega concert in Washington after 12-year hiatus
Thousands throng to Salman Khan concert in Washington
Theatrical version of Mughal-e-Azam continues to pack crowds in Delhi
Mela Phulkari draws finest talents to famed India Habitat Centre in Delhi
Garden Tourism Festival focuses on green Delhi to reduce toxic air pollution
All Women Power Rally encourages women to live fearlessly
Indian-American Girl Ananya Vinay Crowned Champion of National Spelling Bee
Hundreds of Thousands Join Women’s March on Washington to Protest President Trump’s Agenda
Nikki Haley Moves Closer to the World Stage with Senate Confirmation Hearing
President Trump greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary
Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests
A mix of Indian flavors at Christmas celebration by Embassy in Washington
Indian Embassy in Washington lights up for Diwali celebration
Record Number of Indian-Americans Sworn Into New US Congress
Gurbir Grewal becomes the first Sikh nominated as Attorney General in America
A Sikh woman, Preet Didbal, is elected Mayor for the first time in US history
With Indian-American Manka Dhingra’s win, Democrats gain majority in Washington state Senate
Indian-American Teen Indrani Das Wins 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Indian-American Teen Pranay Varada Wins 2017 National Geographic Bee
Six out of Top Ten Finalists in 2017 National Geographic Bee are of Indian Origin
Several Indian-American Whiz Kids Competing in 2017 National Geographic Bee
Indian-American Sojas Wagle Crowned Champion of 2017 World Brain Bee
Obama says young people are key to charting the course of India-US ties
Thousands Celebrate Dussehra at Hare Krishna Temple in Washington
Ten-Day Ganesha Festival Draws Devotees to Workhouse Arts Center in Virginia
Reston Multicultural Festival: a celebration of diversity and community spirit
Asia Meets America at Grand Reopening of Smithsonian’s Freer-Sackler Galleries
President Trump celebrates Diwali by lighting ‘diya’ in Oval Office
Ivanka Trump sees Global Entrepreneurship Summit as testament to a strong India-US friendship
Ivanka Trump extols Prime Minister Modi, says “People of India inspire us all”
Gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam leads Virginia Democrats in celebrating Diwali
Top DC Officials Celebrate Diwali at Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art
US Lawmakers Celebrate Vaisakhi with Sikh Community on Capitol Hill
Ambassador Navtej Sarna Leads Third Annual International Day of Yoga Celebration in Washington
White House to Roll Out Red Carpet for Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Modi Addresses Indian-American Community at Ritzy Reception in Washington
Prime Minister Modi, President Trump Talk Terror, Trade in Maiden Meeting
Inaugural Launch of Air India’s Nonstop Washington-Delhi Flight is Celebrated in Style
Avdhoot Baba Shivanand brings ‘Cure is Possible’ message to Washington
Democratic lawmakers pledge unwavering support for passing clean DREAM Act
Zeenat Aman Lends Star Power to Sixth Annual DC South Asian Film Festival
Sixth Annual DC South Asian Film Festival Opens at Montgomery College
FCC, led by Chairman Ajit Pai, repeals net neutrality protections
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Conferred with Inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award
Patriotic Fervor Infuses Independence Day Celebration at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington
India’s 68th Republic Day Celebrated at Embassy in Washington
India’s 70th Independence Day Celebrated at Embassy Residence in Washington
Thousands Throng to Arijit Singh Concert in Washington Area
Independent Film ‘Yadvi’ Takes a Royal Look at Women’s Empowerment
Air India Unveils New Nonstop Service between Washington and Delhi
GOP Senators have Proposed a Bill to Slash Legal Immigration to US
White House: Too early to call Kansas shooting of Indian engineers a hate crime
President Trump Condemns Kansas Shooting in First Speech to Congress
Sikh American woman harassed on NYC Subway, told to go back to Lebanon
Several Indian-American Whiz Kids Among Finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search
Indian dances to be game opener when Washington Wizards play Brooklyn Nets at Verizon Center
Jairam Hathwar, 13, and Nihar Janga, 11, Declared Co-Champions of the 2016 National Spelling Bee
Indian-American Teen Maanasa Mendu is America’s Top Young Scientist
Indian-American Lawmakers Kamala Harris, Ami Bera Co-Sponsor Fourth Annual Langar on Capitol Hill
US Lawmakers Partake in Sikh Tradition of Langar on Capitol Hill
US Lawmakers Throng to SALDEF’s SikhLEAD ‘Langar on the Hill’
White House Hosts First-Ever United State of Women Summit Focusing on Gender Equality
Donald Trump’s Daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska Visits Hindu Temple in Virginia
NFIA Conference Empowers Women and Girls as Leaders
Fifth Annual NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders
Thousands Attend Janmashtami Celebration by ISKCON at Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland
Prime Minister Modi’s Address to Congress Draws Multiple Standing Ovations, Sustained Applause
Prime Minister Modi Begins Washington Visit by Honoring the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery
Aamir Khan Honored for Highlighting Social Issues in Satyamev Jayate
At 82, Asha Bhosle Performs in ‘Farewell’ Concert at Wolf Trap
‘Kaifi Aur Main’ Rivets Washington Audience
Supremely Gifted Singer Arijit Singh Rocks Warner Theatre
Interfaith Ceremony Honoring American Military Veterans Conveys Strong Message: Let Sikhs Serve
Baisakhi Festival Celebrated at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington
Beautiful Brown Bodies Empowers Women By Focusing on Fitness
Vice President Joe Biden: Our Goal is to be India’s Best Friend
Indian-American Community Hosts Glittering Reception for Delhi’s Top Diplomats in Washington
Diwali Stamp Unveiled at Indian Embassy Celebration in Washington
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “No -ism will work without Humanism”
First International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Washington
Second International Day of Yoga Celebrated on US Capitol Grounds
Make Attacks on Sikhs a Hate Crime, Victim’s Son Pleads with US Senators
Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans
Montgomery County Celebrates First-Ever Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Five Indian-Americans Elected to the US Congress, Setting a Record
Singers Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Evoke Nostalgia with 90s Superhit Songs at Packed Warner Theatre
Thousands Flock to Heritage India Diwali Festival at Dulles Expo Center
Fiesta Asia Street Fair: A Cultural Treat in Capital City
Fiesta Asia Street Fair Draws Scores to Nation’s Capital
Seventh Annual Punjabi Mela Draws Thousands to Bull Run Regional Park in Virginia
EcoSikh Joins Thousands in Earth Day Rally for Climate Action
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Vows to Make Delhi a Tourism Hub
Dalai Lama’s ‘Peace’ Talk Draws Thousands to Washington
Dalai Lama Marvels at Indian Democracy
National Medal of Science for Indian-American Engineer
President Obama, Prime Minister Modi Bond Over Tea and More
Prime Minister Modi Addresses American Business Leaders in DC
Grand Welcome for Prime Minister Modi in New York
Stamp Commemorating Diwali is Issued by US Postal Service
US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration
US Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts First-Ever Diwali Celebration at State Department
Five Indian-American Teens are among Ten Finalists of the 2016 Young Scientist Challenge
Director Deepa Mehta, Actress Seema Biswas Lead Panel on Women in Indian Cinema
Indie Film ‘A Little Revolution’ is Eye-Opener on Impact of Farmer Suicides in India
Tete-a-tete with Actress and Activist Nandita Das
Actor Farooque Sheikh Headlines Second Annual DC South Asian Film Festival
Jaswinder Singh to pay tribute to Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh in Washington area concert
President Obama Awards National Humanities Medal to Author Jhumpa Lahiri
‘Sold’, an Expose of Child Trafficking, Wins Best Feature Film Award at DC South Asian Film Festival
DC South Asian Film Festival Celebrates Independent Cinema
Kailash Satyarthi Headlines Childhood Freedom Event in Washington
‘On Golden Years’ Puts Spotlight on Senior Indian-Americans
National Dance Day Event at Kennedy Center Promulgates Physical Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle
National Dance Day Draws Diverse Crowd to Kennedy Center
Janaki Rangarajan Enthralls American Audience with Bharatanatyam on International Dance Day
Natananjali’s Annual Dance Show ‘Devi’ is a Tribute to Divine Female Power
Natananjali School’s Annual Dance Show is a Spiritually Uplifting Experience
Fifth Annual Mela Teeyan Teej Draws Over 800 Women and Girls in Washington Area
Community Celebrates India Independence Day in Washington Area
Peace can only be achieved by Non-Violence: Reverend Martin Luther King III
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