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Primary Winners: Lizzie, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sean Teare, Taral Patel, Ali Sheikhani

Primary Winners: Lizzie, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sean Teare, Taral Patel, Ali Sheikhani

HOUSTON: Texans of South Asian origin had much to cheer about the results of the Super Tuesday primary elections despite the low turnout. On March 5, only 6% of registered Harris County voters cast a ballott, lowest since 2012. At the national level, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump swept primaries across […]

Manu P. Seeks Fort Bend Constable Pct 3 Position

Manu P. Seeks Fort Bend Constable Pct 3 Position

By Manu Pooparayil SUGAR LAND: My path in law enforcement was inspired by a profound legacy – that of my father, who dedicated 36 years of his life to serving as a police officer in Kerala. Growing up, I witnessed the impact of his commitment and integrity, which laid the foundation for my career. In […]

DA Kim Ogg Files Ballot Papers for Democratic Primary

DA Kim Ogg Files Ballot Papers for Democratic Primary

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s filing season once again and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg did just that on Wednesday afternoon, December 6 at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters on Lyons Ave on the city’s eastside. A group of her supporters joined her outside the building and then once again inside after she […]

IAPAC “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on Future of Pearland

IAPAC “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on Future of Pearland

PEARLAND: IAPAC’s “Conversations Over Coffee” Series Sheds Light on the Future of Pearland Pearland, TX Ð October 29, 2023 Ð The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) recently hosted a thought-provoking event as part of its “Conversations Over Coffee” series (CoC@IAPAC), delving into the future of Pearland, Texas. This event, co-chaired by […]

Disha USA Celebrates 2nd Annual Diwali Gala with Over 500 Attendees

Disha USA Celebrates 2nd Annual Diwali Gala with Over 500 Attendees

HOUSTON: Disha USA (www.dishausa.org) organized its 2nd annual Diwali gala on Friday, Oct 27, which had over 500 attendees including community members of ~20 Hindu organizations across Greater Houston area. The event was also attended by over 100 dignitaries including Consul Adesh Sudhir (Indian Consulate Houston), elected officials with family members from both Democratic and […]

Houston Indians Attend Reception for India’s President Ram Nath Kovind

Houston Indians Attend Reception for India’s President Ram Nath Kovind

HOUSTON: An elite segment of the Indo-American community in Houston attended a dinner reception in honor of Ram Nath Kovind, the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022. The reception took place on Friday, October 6 evening at the Post Oak Hotel in the Galleria area. The presidential reception was organized by Maneesh Media, […]

Could A Millennial Reformer Become the First Indian-American in the Texas State Legislature?

Could A Millennial Reformer Become the First Indian-American in the Texas State Legislature?

Renewable energy developer, Millennial non-profit leader, and award-winning former HISD public school teacher is running in the Democratic primary for Texas Senate District 15  Outsider Soora starts a well-funded campaign with a bold progressive agenda focused on real reform to root out corruption in Austin and update a broken system. HOUSTON — Karthik Soora, a […]

Treachery, Blame Put Frost on Indo-Canadian Relations

Treachery, Blame Put Frost on Indo-Canadian Relations

By Avinash Gavai, Correspondent Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent assertion in parliament regarding “credible allegations” implicating Indian intelligence in the murder of a Sikh activist in British Columbia has generated significant attention in India. This statement, for various reasons, was met with surprise and anger. Firstly, Trudeau’s claim clashed with India’s national narrative, which […]

Taral Patel Responds to a Barrage of Racist, Xenophobic & Vile Attacks

Taral Patel Responds to a Barrage of Racist, Xenophobic & Vile Attacks

RICHMOND: Taral Patel, Democratic candidate running for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 3, responded to hate-filled messages that attacked his ethnicity, nationality, faith, and more on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Taral Patel released the following statement, “Since announcing my run for County Commissioner, I have worked tirelessly to connect with the diverse communities that […]

IAPAC Organizes Brunch Gathering to Delve into Texas Judicial System

IAPAC Organizes Brunch Gathering to Delve into Texas Judicial System

SUGAR LAND — The Indian American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) recently organized a brunch as part of its “Conversations Over Coffee” series (CoC@IAPAC) on September 10, 2023, at Ailings Chinese Bistro, who sponsored the event. Purusottam Sahoo and Gaurav Jhaveri co-chaired the event which delved into the intricacies of the state-level judicial […]

MIT Graduate Pervez Agwan is Running in Texas’ Most Diverse District

MIT Graduate Pervez Agwan is Running in Texas’ Most Diverse District

HOUSTON: MIT graduate and renewable energy developer Pervez Agwan is running for United States Congress in Texas’ newly drawn District 07, now the most diverse district in Texas. If elected, he would be the first Indian and first Asian-American ever elected to Congress from Texas. He would also be the youngest person to join the […]

Taral Patel Sees Record Grassroots Support after Campaign Launch

Taral Patel Sees Record Grassroots Support after Campaign Launch

SUGAR LAND – Taral Patel, the former Chief of Staff for Fort Bend County Judge KP George, former Biden Harris Presidential Appointee, and now Democratic candidate for Fort Bend Commissioner – Precinct 3, since announcing his candidacy has garnered over 200,000 views, across all platforms, on the campaign’s launch video, and record-breaking fundraising. This is […]

Indo-American Conservatives of Texas Visit Republican Leadership in Austin

Indo-American Conservatives of Texas Visit Republican Leadership in Austin

By Kumari Susarla AUSTIN: Indo-American Conservatives of Texas delegation visited the Texas State Capitol on March 24, 2023. Founded in 2019, IACT’s objectives are to educate and promote political awareness among Indo-Americans, to encourage them to become citizens to register and vote, to facilitate debate with political candidates, and to keep the community informed of […]

First for Texas Legislature: Representatives Lalani & Bhojani

First for Texas Legislature: Representatives Lalani & Bhojani

AUSTIN: History was made in the Lone Star state last week, Tuesday, the 10th of January, when the 88th Legislature of the Texas House of Representatives held their oath ceremonies for members recently elected for their two-year terms. The Texas House is composed of 150 members and the state legislature meets in regular session for […]

South Asian-Origin Elected Officials Sworn In in Austin, Houston and Richmond

South Asian-Origin Elected Officials Sworn In in Austin, Houston and Richmond

HOUSTON: Two Texans made history this week as the first Muslims and first South Asians ever to be sworn into the state legislature. Salman Bhojani and Dr. Suleman Lalani took their oaths of office as Democrat state representatives on Tuesday when both the Senate and House met for the 88th legislative session. On Jan. 1, […]

IAPAC Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon to Celebrate Gratitude with Global Cultures

IAPAC Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon to Celebrate Gratitude with Global Cultures

HOUSTON: On December 3, 2022, the Indian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) of Greater Houston hosted their last event of the year, a Thanksgiving Luncheon celebrating Gratitude with Global Cultures and Religions at the Alief Campus of Houston Community College (HCC). Dean Rima Adil opened the event by thanking all guests to her campus and […]

Ethnic Media Services Highlights Minority Candidates in Midterms

Ethnic Media Services Highlights Minority Candidates in Midterms

By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This Midterm election cycle has seen a huge slate of minority candidates vying for seats all across the country and many organizations have been highlighting their races as well as supporting them in whichever way they can. Visibility of these candidates remains a huge concern and help from these groups has […]

Indo-Americans Achieve Success in Midterms

Indo-Americans Achieve Success in Midterms

HOUSTON: Democrat incumbent KP George will serve another term as Fort Bend County judge with a narrow victory over Republican challenger Trever Nehls. Final unofficial voting results show George received 51.6% of the vote, or 126,828, to Nehls’ 48.4%, or 119,082, with all 82 Fort Bend County polling locations reporting.The first two Muslim lawmakers in […]

WE@IAPAC Hosts Dialog on Women’s Rights

WE@IAPAC Hosts Dialog on Women’s Rights

HOUSTON: On October 28, the Indian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) hosted its 2nd annual women empowerment event aptly named W.E.@IAPAC at the Junior League of Houston. This year’s event was an invigorating evening with a dialogue focused on women’s health and reproductive rights. Dr. Roopa Gir, IAPAC president, opened the event with an introduction […]

Your Vote Matters: Exercise Your Right to Vote

Your Vote Matters: Exercise Your Right to Vote

Have your ever wondered lately where our country and our democracy are headed? Do you believe in government’s capacity to work for the people? Do you think our democracy has been wounded? Remember January 6 th, 2021. Do you believe that we should do our part to make sure democracy functions, something for which our […]

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