Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

indian-americans

Recent

Geeta Swamy, Dean of Boston University Medical School
News

Indian-American physician Geeta Swamy set to lead Boston University Medical School

After 22 years at Duke University, physician-scientist Geeta Swamy is set to lead Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, bringing extensive experience in women’s health, maternal-fetal medicine, research and academic leadership.

Raja Krishnamoorthi; Harmeet Dhillon
News

Why Raja Krishnamoorthi and Harmeet Dhillon are still facing 'go back home' and 'paperwork American' attacks despite reaching the top

From a Democratic congressman being told to “take your curry and go home” to a Trump official being called a “paperwork American,” Indian Americans across party lines are facing a question that should have been settled by now: Do they belong?

9/11
News

How 9/11 changed what it meant to be Indian in America

Indian-linked victims were among those killed, while the backlash that followed brought violence, profiling and discrimination to Indian, Sikh and other South Asian communities across the US.

Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Amritsar
Culture

Indian-Americans urged to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home amid anti-India hate in US

A festival once transformed by Lokmanya Tilak into a powerful public celebration meant to unite people is now prompting some Indian-Americans to stay indoors, fearing that images of their faith and community could be weaponized by anti-Indian voices.

Donald Trump
News

Court struck down one visa ban, Trump rolls out another, Indian applicants caught again

Days after a federal judge struck down one Trump visa policy as unlawful, the administration has frozen immigrant visa appointments worldwide, hitting Indian applicants again, alongside a new $103,265 H-1B fee.

Christopher Nolan
Entertainment

The Nolan Obsession: Why Indian Americans are treating 'The Odyssey' like a massive Bollywood blockbuster

An R-rated, visually complex Hollywood epic is currently rewriting the rules of the global box office. But look past the standard Hollywood trades, and a fascinating cultural phenomenon is emerging: the Indian American diaspora is treating Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey exactly like a massive Bollywood festival release.

Tom Suozzi
News

Who is Tom Suozzi, the Congressman taking on a key role in the Indian American Caucus?

The New York Congressman has been named Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans

America250 celebration in Texas
News

America at 250: How Indian Americans became builders of the US story

As the United States marks 250 years of independence, Indian Americans stand among its most influential communities, driving innovation, public service and business while strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the US through talent, entrepreneurship and civic leadership.

Lisa Kaul
News

After winning primary, Lisa Kaul calls for more Indian Americans in politics

Bihar-born Lisa Kaul has secured victory in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 39. The Dutchess County legislator says her win reflects growing immigrant representation and hopes it inspires more Indian Americans to enter US politics.

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Suhas Subramanyam, and Shri Thanedar urge Indian Americans to enter politics
News

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Suhas Subramanyam, and Shri Thanedar urge Indian Americans to enter politics

Indian-American lawmakers and other US leaders have called on members of the diaspora to become more politically active, citing growing concerns about anti-Hindu and anti-India sentiment, immigration issues, and the need for stronger representation in public office.