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Human Rights Groups Condemn Defamation Suit Filed by Hindu American Foundation Against Six Individuals

Several human rights organizations from the U.S., U.K. and Europe have issued a letter condemning…

‘South Asians for America’ Launched With Support from Elected Officials, Community Leaders, and Celebrity Guests

South Asian American elected officials, prominent members of the community and celebrity guests came together…

Actor, Vlogger Rahul Vohra Dies of COVID After Heart-Breaking Plea for Better Treatment

For the past few weeks, thousands in India have died due to complications from COVID-19…

Neera Tanden Makes it to the White House as Senior Adviser to President Biden

Neera Tanden, who withdrew her nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…

Meet Param Sharma, the Tesla Backseat Driver, Self-proclaimed ‘Rich Kid’ who Uses Social Media for Self Promotion

Over the years, Param Sharma, described as social media influencer, has gained notoriety for his…

Lina Khan’s Nomination for FTC Commissioner Advances in the Senate With Bipartisan Support

The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced the nomination of tech critic Lina Khan, President Joe…

Lawsuit Filed Against BAPS for Allegedly Using Forced Labor in Construction of Massive New Jersey Temple

Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is being investigated by the FBI for allegedly exploiting…

Civil Rights Groups Demand Action Against Caste Discrimination in American Work Places

Civil rights groups are urging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to take action…

Gov. Kemp Appoints Indian American Attorney as District Attorney in Northwest Georgia

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the appointment of Samir Patel to fill the District Attorney…

Varshini Prakash to Receive Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Climate activist Varshini Prakash will receive Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism. The $100,000…

Harvard Ho! A Poor Farmer’s Daughter From Jharkhand Beats the Odds to Attend the Most Prestigious University in the World

It was 2012 and a young Seema Kumari was out walking in her village with…

Indian American Organizations, Corporations, Doctors, Celebrities and Ordinary Citizens Step Up to Help India

As Indian authorities and hospitals struggle to cope with record COVID-19 infections and deaths, help…