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Raghavan to be deputy director of the Office of Presidential Personnel

December 23, 2020

Our Bureau WASHINGTON: Another Obama administration official finds himself in the Biden administration, and this time he’s gay and he’s Indian American. Gautam Raghavan, a…

Many Indian Americans would support an Indian American candidate regardless of party: Study

December 23, 2020

Significantly, many of those surveyed supported the Indian PM but not President Trump. Shashidhar Nanjundaiah A new study shows that Indian Americans, now the fastest-growing…

Trump honors Modi with Legion of Merit for “elevating India-US ties”

December 22, 2020

United States President Donald Trump has presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the prestigious Legion of Merit, a top US honor, for his leadership in…

The new “Indian female superhero” comic character is scarred and lonely

December 21, 2020

Indian-American Ram Devineni created the character over eight years ago. Our Bureau India Early in December, the Global Health Film Festival in London featured an…

Biden appoints Ramamurti to economic council

December 21, 2020

He is one of the three people appointed to the NEC Weeks after he was in the short list, Bharat Ramamurti was appointed a member…

India to send women-centric films to Sundance

December 21, 2020

This Sundance, expect women-centricity to be the theme for Indian filmmakers aspiring to showcase their talent. Apart from two Indian films, Fire in the Mountains…

Jayapal’s comms aide now on Biden’s media team

December 21, 2020

Patel will join 15 communications and press personnel appointed so far at the White House Vedant Patel, the Indian-American communications aide to House member Pramila…

A $900 bn Covid stimulus: A win for bipartisanism

December 20, 2020

US congressional leaders from the Democratic and Republican parties reached an agreement on Sunday to provide financial aid of $900 billion. Although it remains unclear…

And now, Nirav Modi’s brother Nehal in trouble in NYC

December 20, 2020

International gem dealer Nehal Modi, 41, was busted by New York police in an alleged $1.4 million fraud. Modi was charged in Manhattan Supreme Court…

Rotary Club of Hicksville South holds 6th Annual Winter Giveaway Drive Event

December 19, 2020

Our BureauNew York Rotary Club of Hicksville South (RCHS) held its 6th Annual Winter Giveaway Drive of Jackets, blankets and winter accessories last Thursday, December…