Celebration of 75 years of India's Independence at US Capitol will become milestone in between two nations: PM Modi
As many as 75 Indian American organisations have come together to observe the historic milestone of India's journey after 1947. Prominent among these organisations include US India Relationship Council, Sewa International, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, GOPIO Silicon Valley, US India Friendship Council, and Sardar Patel Fund for Sanatan Sanskruti.
Sep 15, 2022, 15:02 PM IST
2 Indian Americans among six charged for generating USD 1.7 million illegally in Silicon Valley insider trading
US Securities and Exchange Commission has slapped charges to two Indian Americans along with the other four members of a Silicon Valley trading ring for generating nearly USD 1.7 million in illegal profits by trading on the confidential earnings information of two local technology companies.
Jun 16, 2021, 09:32 AM IST
20 Indian-Americans selected for Biden's administration to rebuild America
US President- elect Joe Biden is set to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on 20 January. While Kamala Harris would be sworn in as the Vice-President of the country. Long before he was declared President-elect in August, Joe Biden had promised that if he wins, he will rely on the Indian American diaspora for better governance. Biden has now nominated at least 20 Indian-Americans including 13 women, to key positions in his administration. So, who are these individuals and what has been their history? Watch to know more.
Jan 20, 2021, 14:12 PM IST
Seven Indian-Americans on Forbes' list of 400 wealthiest people in US
Seven Indian-Americans have featured in Forbes' list of 400 richest people in the US. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, 56, is on top of the list with USD 179 billion wealth.
Sep 09, 2020, 08:58 AM IST
Bulletproof coatings made from shrimps, mushrooms and other organisms to protect soldiers
Two Indian-American engineers along with another at the University of Houston are using chitin -- a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls of arthropods and fungi-- and 3D printing techniques to produce the coatings, the varsity said in a statement.
May 29, 2020, 21:31 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Indian-Americans welcome relaxation in visa, travel restrictions for OCI cardholders
The Indian-Americans have welcomed the decision of the Indian government to ease the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions imposed on those having OCI cards, describing it as a big relief for them.
May 23, 2020, 11:12 AM IST
72% increase in Indians staying illegally in US since 2010: Report
There are at least 630,000 Indians who are undocumented, a 72 per cent increase since 2010, says the report.
Jun 18, 2019, 10:48 AM IST
Texas woman found guilty of targeted robberies at Indian-American homes across US
Chaka Castro, 44, and her accomplices committed a string of home invasions in Georgia, New York, Ohio, Michigan and Texas from 2011 to 2014.
Jun 05, 2019, 08:45 AM IST
Indians rally outside White House in support of Donald Trump's merit-based immigration plan
Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers today held a rally outside the White House in support of Donald Trump's plan for a merit-based immigration system.
Feb 04, 2018, 22:59 PM IST
Indian Americans can help India realise its full potential
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May 05, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
US man tries to burn store run by Indian-Americans in Florida, thinking they were 'Muslims'
In yet another incident highlighting the dangerously growing trend of racist attacks in the United States, a man in Florida tried to burn down a convenience store owned by Indian-Americans, thinking they were 'Muslims'.
Mar 12, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
US man video-stalks Indians, says 'they're stealing jobs'
Members of the Indian community in the US have been alarmed by a video posted on an anti-immigration website, which shows Indian families relaxing in an Ohio park, while a man taking the video accuses them of stealing American jobs, the media reported.
Mar 07, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
Barack Obama selects 4 Indian American scientists for presidential awards
Four Indian-American scientists have been chosen among 102 researchers who will receive the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) -- the highest honour given by the US government to science and engineering professionals.
Jan 10, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
Historic breakthrough! 5 Indian-Americans sworn-in as members of US Congress
Sealing a historic breakthrough for Indian-Americans, five were sworn-in on Tuesday as members of the US Congress -- one of them, Kamala Harris, becoming the first to become a Senator.
Jan 04, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Indian-Americans raise over $10 mn for Clinton Campaign
The Hillary Campaign does not give details of the major fundraisers and the amount of money raised by them.
Oct 28, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
Donald Trump speaks Hindi in Indian American campaign ad
The bombastic New York businessman is seen uttering ‘Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar’-- adapting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 2014 vote-winning catchphrase as his own -- in a presidential campaign ad released Thursday.
Oct 28, 2016, 01:28 AM IST
Donald Trump praises PM Narendra Modi, Hindu community, calls him a 'great man'
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has heaped praise on PM Narendra Modi and his policies for India.
Oct 16, 2016, 09:12 AM IST
Indian-Americans launch White House petition to designate Pakistan sponsor of terrorism
This petition is important to the people of United States of America, India and many other countries which are continuously affected by Pakistan sponsored terrorism, the petition started on Tuesday said.
Sep 24, 2016, 08:01 AM IST
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard launches campaign for Diwali stamp
The first Hindu elected to the US Congress has launched a signature campaign to ask the country's postal service to issue a stamp for recognising Diwali as a special day.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
Indian-American Christians condemn attack on Syria church head
Indian-American Christians have strongly condemned a suicide bomb attack on the head of an Orthodox church by Islamist militants in the northern Syrian border town of Qamishli.
Jun 24, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
