Indian American

More Than 10% Indian Americans In 2019 US Presidential Scholars List

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 14, 2019

Indian-American students accounted for more than 10 per cent of the 55th class of the 2019 US Presidential Scholars, according to the the Department of Education.

Indian-American Engineer Announces 2020 Congressional Bid From New Jersey

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2019

A 33-year-old Indian-American engineer has announced to challenge the Democratic senator from New Jersey in 2020.

4 Indian-American Teens Awarded $25,000 Each For Environment Inventions

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 22, 2019

Four Indian American teenagers have been awarded $25,000 each for developing innovative approaches to address environmental issues.

Indian-American Woman Appointed University Of Pennsylvania Vice President

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 3, 2019

Indian American Medha Narvekar has been appointed vice president and secretary of the University of Pennsylvania.

Indians Protest In New York Against Pulwama Terror Attack

Indians Abroad | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Saturday February 23, 2019

Indian communities across the United States have been holding protest marches against the dastardly Pulwama attack.

Indian-American Man Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over By Truck

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday February 13, 2019

A 30-year-old Indian American man died after getting run over by a trailer truck when he allegedly tried to crawl under the vehicle trying to take a short cut.

3 Indian-Americans Convicted In Multi-Million Dollar Money-Laundering Scheme

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Three Indian-Americans are among six people convicted for their role in a two-year multi-million dollar money-laundering scheme, the US Justice Department has said.

US Lawmakers Seek Details Of Operation Leading To Indian Students' Arrest

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2019

A bipartisan group of eminent lawmakers led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday sought details of the sting operation carried out by the US Department of Homeland Security resulting in detention of at least 129 students from India.

"I Am Who I Am": Kamala Harris Defines Herself As "American"

World News | Kevin Sullivan, The Washington Post | Sunday February 3, 2019

In early 2010, an Indian American couple hosted a fundraiser in their elegant Pacific Heights home for Kamala Harris, then a Democratic candidate for California attorney general.

Trump Picks 3 Indian-Americans For Key US Posts, Including Nuclear Energy

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 17, 2019

US President Donald Trump has nominated three influential Indian-Americans, including a nuclear expert, to important administration positions.

Ending Green Card Cap May Let India Dominate Path To US Citizenship: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019

Eliminating the country quota from the most sought-after Green Cards will end the current discrimination in the US labour market, but would allow countries like India and China to dominate the path to American citizenship, according to the latest Congressional report.

US Capital Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi On 150th Birth Anniversary

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 28, 2018

Top US lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans kicked off the year-long 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi at the US Capitol paying tributes to the apostle of peace, with speakers describing his preaching of non-violence as more than ever relevant in today's world.

Indian-American Sikh Elected Mayor Of Major California City

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

Successful Indian American businessman Harry Singh Sidhu has been elected as mayor of Anaheim, one of the largest cities in the state of California.

Indians Owning Expensive Jewellery Being Targeted By Thieves In US

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 12, 2018

Thieves in the US are targeting Indian Americans who possess expensive jewellery, police said. The thieves are also reportedly looking at online records to identify businesses owned by the Indian Americans and are likely pawning the jewellery.

Trump Picks Indian-American Woman To Head US Nuclear Energy Division

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 4, 2018

Days after signing a new legislation to speed up the development of advanced reactors, President Donald Trump has roped in a top Indian American nuclear expert for a key administrative position in the department of energy.