Indian-origin ‘swami’ pleads not guilty in sexual assault in US
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin businessman claiming to be a Hindu monk has pleaded not guilty after standing trial on charges that he sexually assaulted three women in the US, the Los Angeles county district attorney’s office announced. According to deputy district attorney Maren Dermody, 62-year-old Gokula Nanda of West Hills was ordered to stand trial […]
Obama to present national medal of science to Indian-American
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama would present the prestigious National Medal of Science to an Indian-American scientist on January 22 for his outstanding contribution to science. Dr Rakesh K Jain is among 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators who will be awarded by Obama at a White House ceremony. Awarded annually, the Medal of Science […]
‘Kerala Evening’ enthrals Silicon Valley
WASHINGTON: The vibrant cultural experience of the Indian state of Kerala captured the imagination of corporate leaders attending a “Kerala Evening” in Silicon Valley, which is home to the world’s top technology companies. Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performers enthralled a packed venue of the event organized by Kerala Tourism in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) […]
White House assures Sikhs of their safety and security
WASHINGTON: The White House has assured American-Sikhs of their safety and security in view of the increasing threats and hate crimes against the community members in the recent past. In a rare gesture, Melissa Rogers, special assistant to President Barack Obama and head of the office of faith based and neighbourhood partnerships office of the […]
Bobby Jindal demits office as Louisiana governor
NEW YORK: Indian-American Bobby Jindal has demitted office as Louisiana governor at the end of his second four-year term, the media reported on Tuesday. He has been replaced by Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the deep south. The 44-year-old, in an interview over the weekend, did not rule out another bid for the […]
Michelle invites Nadella for Obama’s last State of the Union address
WASHINGTON: Indian-American Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was today invited by US First Lady Michelle Obama for the last State of the Union Address of President Barack Obama this week. The White House today released names of two dozen individuals who have been invited by the First Lady as her guest to watch Obama delivering State […]
Sikh attorney appointed top prosecutor in New Jersey
NEW YORK: A Sikh-American attorney has been appointed as the top prosecutor in the most populous county in New Jersey, becoming the first South Asian to occupy the post in the state. Gurbir Grewal, 42 was sworn in as acting Bergen county prosecutor on Monday. A report in news website NorthJersey.com said Grewal, a former […]
Indian-American entrepreneur Frank Islam receives UP Ratna award
WASHINGTON: Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his contribution as a son of Uttar Pradesh. An Indian American friend, Dr Fazal Khan, received the award on Islam’s behalf from UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on the opening day of the inaugural UP Pravasi Diwas in […]
Thousands Attend Annual Darbar-e-Khalsa in Los Angeles
POMONA, Calif. — Thousands of Sikhs from across California descended upon the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds here to participate in Darbar-e-Khalsa and celebrate the 349th birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Dec. 25. The International Institute of Gurmat Studies hosted the morning and afternoon festivities at the Pomona Fairplex, which featured prayers, chants and a ceremonial […]
Indian Engineer’s Device Determines Extent of Eye Injury
NEW YORK — An Indian American engineer and an ophthalmologist in the U.S. are developing a portable sensor that can quickly and inexpensively determine whether an eye injury is mild or severe. The device, called OcuCheck, measures levels of Vitamin C in the fluids that coat or leak from the eye, according to a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign statement. “The sensor takes […]
Indian Americans Pack More Heft in Modi’s Shadow
WASHINGTON — The influential Indian American community packed more heft in 2015 as America wooed “India’s reformer-in-chief” Narendra Modi, as President Barack Obama called his “good friend” amid another love fest with the Indian diaspora. Beyond power meetings with Obama and other world leaders at the UN, as the Indian prime minister on his second odyssey […]
Physical Therapist Sonal Bhuchar Named to OneStar National Service Commission
Indian American physical therapist Sonal Bhuchar was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the OneStar National Service Commission. Abbott made the announcement of the appointment Dec. 7. Bhuchar’s term will run through March 15, 2018. Along with Bhuchar, Abbott appointed Ronnie Hagerty as the chairman; Lisa Lucero as vice chairman; with Laura Dixon, Roger […]
India Questioning Deportation of Indian Students from U.S.
WASHINGTON — India has questioned the deportation of some students from India when they came to the U.S. with valid student visas to study at two Silicon Valley institutions which have denied being “blacklisted.” “There is definitely a glitch within the U.S. system,” sources said pointing out that the U.S. consulate in Hyderabad issued F-1 student visas […]
Indian-American doctor is Ohio’s first Poet Laureate
WASHINGTON: A 36-year-old Indian-American doctor has been named the first Poet Laureate by the US state of Ohio for showcasing a variety of styles in his poetry. Amit Majmudar, a diagnostic nuclear radiologist, was named to the two-year honorary position by governor John Kasich who created the honour. “Our first poet laureate will bring a […]
Indian-American named secretary of Texas’s engineering board
HOUSTON: An Indian-American has been appointed as the Secretary of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers that licenses qualified engineers and regulates the practice of professional engineering in the US state. Sockalingam “Sam” Kannappan, a professional engineer and senior design engineer for SNC-Lavalin Hydrocarbons and Chemicals, has been appointed as the secretary of the Texas […]
Young Indian American Kid Admits to Police He Joked About Bomb
NEW YORK — A 12-year-old Indian American boy who was kept behind bars for three days this month for causing a bomb scare admitted to police he only joked to a classmate about bringing a bomb in his backpack, media reports said Dec. 18. The boy’s family, however, said he was framed. As reported by inquisitr.com, Arlington […]
PIO doctor gets 30 years jail for child sex exploitation in US
NEW YORK: A 57-year-old Indian-origin pediatrician in the US has been jailed for 30 years for sexual exploitation of a child and producing child pornography. Rakesh Punn, of New York had pleaded guilty in April last year to producing child pornography, Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said yesterday. Punn […]
Police Arrest Man for Vandalism at Buena Park Gurdwara
BUENA PARK – A 20-year-old man, Rodie Durazo, was arrested Dec. 9 on suspicion of vandalizing the parking lot of the Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Buena Park, Calif., last weekend. According to a report in The Orange County Register, Buena Park police Cpl. Bret Carter said the incident could be interpreted as a hate crime, but that […]
Texas Film Festival to Showcase Films on South Asian Diaspora
WASHINGTON — More than a dozen films exploring the lives and stories of the South Asian diaspora in the United States will be showcased at a film festival to be held in Dallas and Plano, Texas, February 2016. The second annual Dallas/Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival will take place from Feb. 19 to 21 […]
Young Pianist Siblings Win Competitions, Earn Spot at Carnegie Hall
GIOVANNI ALBANESE Jr., India West: Two young Indian American brothers, Parth and Taksh Gupta, took part in separate classical music competitions recently and both were awarded top-2 finishes, earning a trip toCarnegie Hall in New York to perform next year. The Gupta brothers both performed admirably at the New Jersey Music Teachers Association competition last month. Parth, […]
