India’s Budget 2019 Imposes New Regulations on NRIs from Gift Tax to Residential Status
India’s Budget 2019, presented by the country’s first full-time woman finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has brought NRIs within the ambit of the …
California’s Paid Family Leave Act Entitles Residents to 6-week Paid Leave for Ill Family Members
Good news for the working Indians in California! The residents of California are now entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave a year to look after a seriously ill …
Interview: Indian American ‘Human Calculator’ Apoorva Panidapu Wears Multiple Hats Just at 14
A math whiz, a social entrepreneur, a painter, a community volunteer, a philanthropist, a martial arts enthusiast – what not she is! 14-year-old Indian …
32-year-old Indian Software Engineer Dies of Drowning while Celebrating His Birthday in USA
While 13-year-old Dhriti Narayan, who was knocked down by a motorist in an incident of hate crime in California, has been battling with death, a tragic turn of …
Two Indian Americans Win Intel Science & Engineering Fair for Cost-effective Medical Innovations
Indian American kids rock! Since the onset of 2019, they have been sweeping awards at leading international talent competitions in STEM and social studies. Our …
Silicon Valley IT Firm Sues US Government for H1B Visa Denial to Qualified Indian Employee
H1B visa continues to be a conundrum for many Indians in the United States. That the scrutiny of H1B visa renewal applications has been enhanced to a greater …
Two Indian American Boys are Crowned US Champions of International Geography Bee 2019
Indian American kids leave no stone unturned to prove their mettle in any discipline of knowledge. Children of Indian origin in the United States have won the …
In Two Similar Robbery Cases, Thieves Steal Jewelry off Deities at Two Hindu Temples in USA
In a first of its kind, robbery took place at two Hindu temples in the United States within a span of 24 hours. The way the jewelry of the deities of the …
Three Indian American Consultants from South India are Arrested in Latest Case of H1B Visa Fraud
What has recently maligned the Indian American community is the H1B Visa fraud which has been continuing to deceive tens of thousands of H1B seekers and …
Senator Kevin Thomas’ Bill S4038 to Make Diwali, Onam, Vaisakhi Compulsory New York School Holidays
New York State’s first and only Indian American Senator Kevin Thomas has introduced a bill seeking to add certain Indian cultural/religious holidays to the …