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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Tells Medical School Graduates to Respect the Value and Dignity of Every Life

This past week, graduates of the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine heard from U.S.…

Geetanjali Shree’s Becomes First Indian Author to Win International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction

Indian author Geetanjali Shree’s Hindi novel “Tomb of Sand,” translated into English by Daisy Rockwell,…

Several South Asian Americans Win Democratic Primaries, Runoffs in Texas; Poised to Make History in November

Several South Asian Americans from Texas are poised to make history in the November election.…

Three South Asian Americans Win Georgia’s Democratic Primaries in State Senate and House Races

Thre South Asian Americans have won Georgia’s Democratic primaries for state Senate and House races.…

Two South Asian Americans Win Democratic Primaries for Pennsylvania State Legislature Races

Two South Asian Americans have emerged winners in last week’s Democratic primaries for the Pennsylvania…

Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu Resigns Due Ongoing FBI Probe Into Alleged Corruption in the Sale of Baseball Stadium

Anaheim, California Mayor Harry Sidhu resigned on May 23, in the middle of an ongoing…

Washington Basks in Desi Glow: Lawmakers, Politicians Attend Celebrations to Mark AAPI Heritage Month

South Asian American and Asian American elected officials, youth leaders, aspiring lawmakers, influential politicos and…

Indian American Political Strategists, Advocates and Aspirants Join Lawmakers at the ‘Impact Summit’ in Washington, D.C.

Indian American elected officials, youth leaders, aspiring lawmakers, influential politicos and policymakers, and community organizers,…

Harry Patel and the Kingdom of Donald: Trump Aide Kash Patel’s Children’s Book Perpetuates False Narrative Over Steele Dossier

Kashyap ‘Kash’ Pramod Patel, a former intelligence and defense official for the Trump administration, has…

Viral Video Shows Indian American Teen in Texas Being Choked and Bullied After Brief Verbal Exchange

A video of an Indian American student being bullied by a White classmate on May…

Urvashi Vaid, Legendary Indian American LGBTQ+ Activist, Author and Attorney, Dies at 63

Renowned attorney, longtime LGBTQ activist, and author Urvashi Vaid has died at age 63 after…

Dinesh D’Souza Strikes Again: But His New Film Proves Too Extreme Even for Right-wing Extremists

Conservative political commentator and far-right provocateur Dinesh D’Souza’s latest film “2000 Mules” is full of…