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Best of Indian American Enemies: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to Debate Democrat Ro Khanna

After gaining momentum with his animated performances in the last two GOP presidential primary debates,…

Most Indian Americans are Hindus, a New Pew Study on Religion Among Asian Americans Reveals

About 11 percent of Asian Americans now identify Hinduism as their religion, a new study…

Indian American Teen Gitanjali Rao Honored by First Lady at White House Event to Mark International Day of the Girl

Indian American scientist and innovator Gitanjali Rao, 17, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was among 15…

It’s No Shawshank Redemption: Manish Kunwar is the 9th Inmate to Die While in Custody at the Notorious Rikers Island

A week after his death at Rikers Island, the family and friends of Manish Kunwar…

New Report Probes Sen. Menendez’s Connection to Influential Indian American Democrat With Close Ties to Former Attorney General

Another Indian American connection, related to former New Jersey attorney Gurbir Grewal, seems to have…

20 South Asian Gender-based Violence Groups Noted ‘Alarming’ Rise in Helpline Requests At the Height of Pandemic 

In 2021, twenty South Asian gender-based violence (GBV) organizations received an alarming number of over…

Calif. Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Bans Caste Discrimination Calling it ‘Unnecessary’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom today vetoed bill SB 403 that would have explicitly banned caste…

If Hasan Minhaj Was Living in India With his Wife Beena Patel, a Hindu, She’d Have to Murder Him — Bill Maher

In his HBO show ‘Real Time With Bill Maher,’ libertarian comedian Bill Maher said if…

Rep. Thanedar’s New Congressional Caucus That Excludes Indian Muslims and Christians Draws Flak of Civil Rights Groups

Several South Asian American communities and faith-based human rights organizations have denounced the formation of…

Presidential Sweepstakes: Nikki Haley Gains Momentum in New Hampshire Moving to Second Place With 19% Support

Indian American presidential candidate Nikki Haley seems to be riding high after her strong performance…

Fresno Becomes 2nd City to Ban Caste Discrimination After Push From Sikh and Indigenous People in California’s Central Valley 

Fresno, California, became the second city to ban caste discrimination after its council unanimously voted…

Magnum Opus: The Largest Hindu Temple in America to Open Its Doors On October 8

After 12 years of planning and construction, the largest Hindu temple outside of India will…