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A multi-faith alliance has called for urgent international action to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by a Staff Writer

An alliance of multi-faith organizations, human rights advocates, and prominent individuals has issued an urgent appeal calling on the international community to act decisively against the ongoing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. The appeal was authored…

11 Indians charged in US for staging “armed robberies” to secure U visas

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by ANI

Crime-scene_dreamstime_l_64783187.jpg October 29, 2020 Eleven Indian nationals have been indicted in the United States for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent conspiracy to orchestrate staged armed robberies aimed at helping individuals secure…

Virginia Senate Resolution Honors Indian American Journalist Vishnudatta Jayaraman for Excellence in Journalism

Posted on March 15, 2026March 16, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Virginia State Senate members listening to Sen. Kannan Srinivasan read out the commendation of journalist Vishnu T Jayaraman. PHOTOS: Courtesy Jayaraman The Virginia State Senate passed a resolution March 13, 2026, commending…

Brandon Shah killed in shooting at Old Dominion University was a highly decorated military leader

Posted on March 13, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Brandon Shah. PHOTO: odu.edu His biography on the ROTC website still reads in the present tense and has not yet been taken down. It is a testament to this high-achieving Indian American…

Ask Sahaj: Daughter’s boyfriend is ‘physically, mentally and socially’ inferior

Posted on March 12, 2026March 13, 2026 by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, The Washington Post

Sahaj is off this week. The following first appeared Feb. 1, 2024. Sahaj Kaur Kohli. PHOTO: Instagram @SahajKohli Dear Sahaj: My daughter is a highly educated and beautiful girl. She has a great…

Delaware’s Indian American Secretary of State presents Holi proclamation to India’ Consul General

Posted on March 12, 2026March 13, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Indian American Secretary of State for Delaware handing over Hoki Proclamation yo India’s Consul General. PHOTOS: X.com @IndiainNewYork Secretary of State of Delaware Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez handed over the Governor’s proclamation recognizing the…

She Matters Global Foundation launches with tribute to women in Downers Grove

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Bhailal Patel

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (March 7, 2026) — The She Matters Global Foundation, a new nonprofit focused on empowering and supporting women, officially launched Saturday with an event titled “She Matters – A…

In historic milestone, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors rings the Nasdaq Closing Bell March 10

Posted on March 11, 2026March 13, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Members and supporters of Sakhi for South Asian Survivors ringing the Closing Bell March 10, 2026. PHOTOS: Facebook One of the oldest women’s organizations serving Indian and other South Asian women subjected…

Rutgers Sophomore’s Fight Song Project snags Big Ten Prize

Posted on March 11, 2026March 13, 2026 by Eileen Oldfield

The Business School student was recognized by the Big Ten Academic Alliance for her project using data to show what makes the Rutgers fight song the best Sakshi Sowmya Aravind analyzed the…

Indian American Impact Fund endorses Jay Vaingankar for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District

Posted on March 10, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Jay Vaingankar. PHOTO: Screenshot from jayvaingankar.com The Indian American Impact Fund, which supports candidates running for public office, announced March 10, 2026, it is endorsing Jay Vaingankar for Congress in New Jersey’s…

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