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Kingmaker in the Making: Indian American Ravi Sahai Heads the Organization Behind the Push to Draft Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

When Ready for AOC launched on Monday, Nov. 9, its public face was Ravi Sahai,…

Epic Opening: ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ — Spectacle, Faith and Politics in India’s Biggest Film Bet

Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana: Part 1,” released in some markets as “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,”…

In a Historic Win, Indian American Nithya Raman Unseats Karen Bass to Become Los Angeles Mayor

Nithya Raman, a Kerala-born urban planner and two-term City Council member, will be the next…

Pia Dandiya, the Harvard-Educated Daughter of Indian Immigrants, Headed to U.S. Congress

Pia Dandiya, a Democrat and former Harlem high school principal raised in Palm Beach County…

‘The Brother I Knew Would Never Take His Own Life’: Family Disputes Suicide Ruling in Death of Nvidia Data Scientist Irfan Al-Hussaini

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office has ruled that Irfan Al-Hussaini, a 32-year-old senior…

Indian Americans Top 5.4 Million in New Census Survey Making Them the Largest Asian Population in America

The Indian American population in the United States grew to an estimated 5.41 million in…

Train Wreck: California High-Speed Rail CEO Ian Choudri Resigns After Travel-Spending Scandal

Ian Choudri resigned as CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority late Wednesday, ending a…

Indian American Candidates Prepare for a High-Stakes Election: From Congress to Statehouses and City Hall

Indian Americans are seeking elected office across the United States in the November 3, 2026,…

‘If You Can’t Find the Sunshine, Be the Sunshine’: Dr. Rachna Shroff, 47, Dies After a Career Fighting Gastrointestinal Cancers

Dr. Rachna T. Shroff, an internationally respected oncologist who spent her career advancing treatments for…

NYPD Deputy Inspector Amanjeet Sandhu Sued for Sexual Harassment in Lawsuit That Exposes a Toxic Precinct Culture

A lawsuit filed Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Manhattan Supreme Court has thrust Deputy Inspector…

Heartfelt: Pakistani-British Heart Surgeon Dr. Asif Hasan Gets an Emotional Farewell From His Patients

When British heart surgeon Asif Hasan retired from clinical practice earlier this year, he left…

The Ad That Could Backfire on Vivek Ramaswamy: Ohio Governor’s Race Turns Personal

An attack ad targeting Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton has drawn intense criticism after…