Indian diaspora

Who's Bhavya Lal, NASA's acting chief of staff; Biden wanted a woman chief at US space agency

Indian American Bhavya Lal, an MIT graduate, was a member of the Biden Transition team, was in-charge of NASA's transition and has extensive experience in engineering and space technology, and served at the Institute for Defence Analyses

Feb 3, 2021

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US Rep Pramila Jayapal seeks larger Covid relief package with full access to immigrants

Jayapal, who is pushing Biden to cancel student loan debt, seeks full access to Covid relief package be given to immigrants

Jan 31, 2021

Indian names become familiar in White House power circle

Little did Trump know that two dozen Indian names would make it to the who's who of the 2021 White House or a record fundraising in Georgia, a whopping $1.8 million in 48 hours will be made, where two Senate races were still to be decided.

Jan 18, 2021

Indian-origin man kills daughter, mother-in-law, injures wife, dies by suicide in US

His wife, Rashpal Kaur, 40, was also shot in the arm, but was able to escape

Jan 15, 2021

Indian American Sonia Aggarwal chosen to be Biden's climate policy adviser

Born in Indian immigrant family and raised in Ohio, Aggarwal has a masters at Stanford University in civil engineering.

Jan 15, 2021

Biden nominee Vanita Gupta recalls experience of racial bigotry

One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America, Vanita Gupta spoke of her parents as proud immigrants from India and recalled how she faced racial bigotry at a McDonald's as a four-year-child

Jan 8, 2021

Who is Aisha Shah: Kashmir-born in Joe Biden's digital team

US President-elect Joe Biden announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position. Scroll down to know more about Aisha Shah.

Dec 29, 2020

Indo-Canadian arrested after raid on India call centre scams

The scamsters recruited local individuals and students as 'money mules' to receive money from their victims and then launder it to them

Dec 25, 2020

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Who's Vinay Reddy, Biden's new speechwriter

Vinay Reddy, another Indian American has been made part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Transition team. He will replace Stephen Miller in the White House

Dec 24, 2020

Who's Suyash Mehta? Meet NBA's first Indian-Origin new referee

Born to Indian parents who migrated in 1980s, Suyash Mehta has officiated as referee at collegiate level basketball tournaments and during five seasons in the NBA G League. In 2019-20 NBA season, he refereed 13 regular-season NBA games as 'non-staff official'

Dec 24, 2020

Another Indian nominated to Presidential personnel team by Biden

After the nomination of Vedant Patel, the addition of Gautam Raghavan to the team of Biden-Harris Administration is seen as a gesture to the left

Dec 23, 2020

UK strain of Covid-19 doesn't appear to be deadlier, says US Surgeon-General nominee Vivek Murthy

Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy, who served under Obama administration as Surgeon-General, will co-chair the coronavirus task force with David Kessler, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner

Dec 22, 2020

Historic India Club restaurant in London saved; campaigners call it 'important cultural' venue

The India Club in Strand Hotel was said to be torn down and redeveloped into a hotel, but the Westminster City Council has scrapped the plan. This comes days after campaigners took to the streets to protest the demolition and called it "an important cultural and night time entertainment" venue.

Aug 2, 2018

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Indian diaspora

Who's Bhavya Lal, NASA's acting chief of staff; Biden wanted a woman chief at US space agency

US Rep Pramila Jayapal seeks larger Covid relief package with full access to immigrants

Indian names become familiar in White House power circle

Indian-origin man kills daughter, mother-in-law, injures wife, dies by suicide in US

Indian American Sonia Aggarwal chosen to be Biden's climate policy adviser

Biden nominee Vanita Gupta recalls experience of racial bigotry

Who is Aisha Shah: Kashmir-born in Joe Biden's digital team

Indo-Canadian arrested after raid on India call centre scams

Who's Vinay Reddy, Biden's new speechwriter

Who's Suyash Mehta? Meet NBA's first Indian-Origin new referee

Another Indian nominated to Presidential personnel team by Biden

UK strain of Covid-19 doesn't appear to be deadlier, says US Surgeon-General nominee Vivek Murthy

Historic India Club restaurant in London saved; campaigners call it 'important cultural' venue

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami urges PM Modi to help fishermen stranded in Iran

Kannur set to get Kerala's fourth international airport, operations to kickstart in September

Indian-origin chef in Dubai under fire for anti-Islamic tweet

Modi in US: PM invites CEOs to invest in India, invokes surgical strike

Strong India-US ties will benefit our nations and the world, PM Modi says ahead of Trump meeting

Why India wants Predator Guardian drones before US President Obama demits office

Modi's four nation African tour: Itinerary of Indian PM's upcoming visit; Where to watch live

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious