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US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing
Nepal Floods

US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing

The U.S. House of Representatives fell silent this week for the victims of the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as lawmakers paid tribute to those who died and turned their thoughts to thousands still missing – among them dozens of Indian-Americans whose families are desperately waiting for word that their loved ones are alive. Continue reading US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing

Trump Pledges U.S. Support for Nepal as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing
Nepal Floods

Trump Pledges U.S. Support for Nepal as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing

President Donald Trump has pledged U.S. assistance to Nepal following catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, offering the country “anything they want” as American officials work to locate about 90 U.S. citizens who remain unaccounted for, including dozens of Indian-Americans. Continue reading Trump Pledges U.S. Support for Nepal as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing

Fifth Annual NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders
NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference in Washington

Fifth Annual NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders

The fifth annual Empowering Women and Girls Conference, organized by the National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), put the spotlight squarely on Indian-American youth leaders: Sareana Kimia, Swetha Prabakaran, Shreya Bhatia and Medha Reddy. Continue reading Fifth Annual NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders