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Indian-Americans raise $50K to support orphanage run by Sadhvi Ritambhara

The Indian-American community in Atlanta has come forward to raise USD50,000 to support Vatsalya Gram, an orphanage project run by Indian spiritual leader Sadhvi Ritambhara. Several hundred Indian-Americans gathered at the Impact Center inside the Global Mall, a popular South Asian retail destination, to attend an event of Ritambhara, who is currently on a multi-city tour of the US. In her remarks, she thanked the generous support the project has received from diaspora communities. Her remarks were followed by an hour-long discourse. "This pious and saintly personality is taking care of thousands of neglected children and women. Moreover, she talked about living a stress-free life rooted in basic human values," said Shiv Aggarwal, owner of the Global Mall and main organiser of the event. Outside the venue, a number of Indian-American Muslims held a peaceful protest against the visiting Hindu leader. They urged the organisers to cancel the event and formally denounce Ritambhara's ..

Biden administration appoints over 130 Indian-Americans at key positions

US President Joe Biden has appointed more than 130 Indian-Americans to key positions in his administration so far, the best representation from the community that makes up around one per cent of the American population. In doing so he has not only fulfilled his promise to the community that he had made as a presidential candidate in 2020, but also shattered the record of his predecessor Donald Trump who had appointed more than 80 Indian-Americans and his previous boss Barack Obama, who had appointed over 60 Indian-Americans to key positions during his eight years of presidency. More than 40 Indian-Americans has been elected at various state and federal levels including four in the US House of Representatives. Not to miss the more than 20 Indian-Americans leading top US companies. While the first-ever presidential appointment was done during the time of Ronald Regan, this time Biden has appointed Indian-Americans to almost all departments and agencies of his ...

US charges Indian-origin tech entrepreneur in $45mn investment fraud

An Indian-origin entrepreneur has been arrested and charged by federal prosecutors in an alleged $45 million investment fraud scheme that targeted more than 10,000 people

Indian-American Muslim group hails Congresswoman for anti-India resolution

An Indian-American Muslim body praised Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for introducing a resolution that condemns India for the alleged human rights violation against the minorities in particular the Muslims

Biden nominates Indian-American Dr Arati Prabhakar as top science advisor

US President Joe Biden nominated Indian-American scientist Dr Arti Prabhakar as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy

Indian-Americans' achievements reflection of India-US relationship: Sandhu

"All you have played a very significant role in transforming the India-US relationship, especially in the last two-and-a-half decades"

Indian-origin Ajay Jain named Democratic Party Dy National Finance Chair

Eminent Indian-American and major fund raiser Ajay Jain Bhutoria has been named as Deputy National Finance Chair of the ruling Democratic party in the US

Indian spiritual leaders to hold global peace dialogue in US on June 4

The event would be attended by Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar, eminent Jain leader Acharya Lokesh Muni and Bollywood Actor Vivek Oberoi, among others

Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi given Distinguished Leadership Award

Indian-origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has been honoured with the Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding career and dedication to public service

In a first, White House officials meet documented 'dreamers' representative

For the first time, White House officials met a representative group of documented 'dreamers', mostly Indian-Americans, giving a patient hearing to their concerns

Congressmen attend launch of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' event at US Capitol

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called on the community leaders to help elect other Indian Americans to the US Congress and other elected bodies as well

Indian-origin Nand Mulchandani is CIA's first Chief Intelligence Officer

Nand Mulchandani, an Indian-American Silicon Valley IT expert who studied at a Delhi school, has been appointed the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) first-ever Chief Technology Officer.

Indian-Americans launch new video platform to screen movies, host rallies

Christened We Must Meet by a group of Indian-American entrepreneurs from diverse professions the technology has been entirely developed in the United States

Grammys 2022: PM Modi congratulates Indian-American Falguni Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Indian-American singer Falguni Shah for winning her first-ever Grammy.

Biden intents to nominate 2 Indian Americans to key admin positions

US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate two Indian Americans to key administration positions. Vinay Singh has been nominated as Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Kalpana Kotagal is the nominee for Commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A Certified Public Accountant, Singh is currently senior advisor to the Administrator at the US Small Business Administration (SBA), assisting agency teams to deliver organisational efficiencies to better serve our communities' small businesses. He has 25 years of private sector leadership experience with a deep understanding of finance, analytics and strategy. Singh had also served in the Obama-Biden administration as a Deputy Assistant Secretary (US Field). He played a key role in leading trade and investment policy and promotion efforts to better market conditions for US companies. Prior to his role at SBA, Singh was a Partner and Chief Operating Officer for ...

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to head FedEx as founder-CEO quits

Subramanian would replace Frederick W Smith, chairman and CEO, who will step down on June 1. He will now be its executive chairman

Biden announces Indian American Puneet Talwar for Ambassador of Morocco

US President Joe Biden announced Indian American Puneet Talwar for Ambassador of Morocco as part of some key nominations for his administration

Several Indian-American women felicitated at US Capitol for their work

Over half a dozen eminent Indian-American women from various parts of the country were felicitated at the US Capitol for their remarkable accomplishment

Indian American to advise powerful Congressman on crypto matters

Says it is vital for the US and India to take the lead globally on setting standards on innovative frontiers

Indian Americans condemn vandalism of Gandhi statue in New York

A life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised in a New York City neighbourhood on Saturday, an act strongly condemned as 'despicable' by the Consulate General of India.