Indian-American Community News
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“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
Among the eleven finalists who will compete for the championship trophy in the 2021 edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, nine are of Indian origin. Continue reading Nine of the eleven finalists in the 2021 National Spelling Bee are of Indian origin
The welfare of India is critically important to the United States, vice president Kamala Harris told Indian-Americans. Continue reading Covid surge, deaths in India “nothing short of heartbreaking”, says Vice President Kamala Harris
The Indian-origin award recipients – Eshani Jha, 17, of San Jose, California; Gopal Goel, 17, of Portland, Oregon; Vetri Vel, 16, of Bangor, Maine; and Alay Shah, 17, of Plano, Texas — were among the 40 finalists of the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search who, over the course of a week, presented their innovative research projects to eminent judges, competed for more than $1.8 million in awards, interacted with renowned scientists, and displayed their work to the public in an online event. Continue reading Four Indian-American teens among top winners of 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search
In a virtual interaction with NASA aerospace engineer Dr. Swati Mohan, President Joe Biden professed, “Indian-Americans are taking over the country”, a reference to the ever growing number of Indian-origin experts serving in his administration. Continue reading Indian-Americans are taking over the country, says President Joe Biden
In a nation wracked by the coronavirus pandemic, it is heartening to know that eight brilliant Indian-American teens are among 40 finalists, some 20 percent, in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) competition. Continue reading Eight Indian-origin teens among 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists aim to tackle world’s vexing problems
Seven US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (Democrat-Washington), have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing “serious concerns” about the brutal treatment meted out to farmers from Punjab peacefully protesting India’s new agricultural laws. Continue reading Seven US lawmakers write to Secretary Mike Pompeo on brutal treatment of protesting farmers in India
President Donald Trump stated, “The First Lady and I wish the millions of people in the United States and around the world observing Diwali a joyous celebration and prosperous new beginnings”. Continue reading President Donald Trump greets Indians on Diwali, a festival that ushers in new beginnings
Democratic congressional incumbents Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Ami Bera and Ro Khanna of California, and Pramila Jayapal of Washington swept races in their respective districts in the 2020 general election. Continue reading All Four Indian-American Members of the US House of Representatives Cruise to Re-election
“The relationship between the United States and India is also deeply personal when you think of the contributions day-in and day-out that Indian-Americans make to the life of our nation”, said vice president Mike Pence. Continue reading Vice President Mike Pence: US-India relationship has never been stronger, the best is yet to come
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