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National Museum of Asian Art to Return Three Bronze Sculptures to the Government of India Following the Museum’s Extensive Provenance Research

Posted on January 30, 2026February 2, 2026 by Press Release: National Museum of Asian Art.

PHOTO: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution. @asia.si.edu January 28, 2026 One Sculpture Is to Remain on Long-Term Loan, Enabling the Museum to Share Its History with the Public The Smithsonian’s…

Indian American educators/entrepreneurs sign MoU with Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Posted on January 29, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Indian American educator and arts and culture leader Chandrika Tandon, left, and India’s Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan in a virtual conversation January 29, 2026, during the exchange of MoU on establishing…

Indian American rapper Nicki Minaj calls herself “No. 1 fan” of President Trump

Posted on January 29, 2026 by ANI

Renowned rapper of Indian descent Nicki Minaj with President Trump and Canadian businessman and talk show host Kevin O-Leary. PHOTO: X.com @NICKIMINAJ Washington, D.C., January 29, 2026 : Rapper Nicki Minaj has…

An unusual Indian American running for US Congress from Texas District 31

Posted on January 29, 2026January 30, 2026 by Ela Dutt

Abhiram Garapati at a Republican Convention. PHOTO: @garapatifortexas.com An Indian American, originally from Andhra Pradesh, is among ten Republican candidates vying for the Grand Old Party’s support in his bid for the…

Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra among five dead in air charter crash

Posted on January 28, 2026January 29, 2026 by Sakshi Dayal

Emergency personnel and people gather at the site of a plane crash, in which Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed, in Baramati, Maharashtra, India January 28, 2026….

India’s prestigious Padma Awards in 2026 include only 3 individuals from the United States

Posted on January 27, 2026January 28, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Praise poured in for Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, leading cancer specialist, for his Padma Bhushan award in 2026, announced Jan. 25, 2026. Two Indian Americans were among the 13 individuals to receive the…

Sikhs in Midwest participate in MLK Day celebration in Oakbrook, Illinois

Posted on January 27, 2026January 28, 2026 by a Staff Writer

MLK Day Celebration_2026_Sikh Prayer by Bhai Mohinder Singh of Wheaton Gurdwara with other interfaith presenters. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy Rajinder Singh Mago Oakbrook Terrace, IL: On January 19, 2026, the 3rd Annual Dr….

President Droupadi Murmu’s Address to the nation on eve of India’s 77th Republic Day of India

Posted on January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 by President Droupadi Murmu

Extracts from the January 25, 2026, speech by President of India Droupadi Murmu, celebrating the nation’s 77th Republic Day President Droupady Murmu delivering speech to the nation on eve of India’s 77th…

Indian Consulate in New York, UN Permanent Mission celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day with diaspora

Posted on January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Flag hoisting ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York, being conducted by Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, January 26, 2026. ALL PHOTOS: X.com @IndiainNewYork Despite inclement weather with the massive snowstorm,…

Foundation of Indian Americans celebrates 77th Republic Day of India in Burlington, MA

Posted on January 25, 2026January 26, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Scenes from the celebrations held in Burlington, Massachusetts, on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, hosted by the Foundation of Indian Americans-New England. PHOTOS: Rasik Mehta, courtesy FIA-NE The Foundation of…

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