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17 February, 2017

Indian Ambassador hosts Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill

Ambassador of India Navtej Sarna hosted a Congressional Reception at the Capitol "to celebrate India's engagement with the 115th US…

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17 February, 2017

USCIRF Report on India’s Deteriorating Religious Freedom

INOC USA expresses concern, HAF questions Credibility NEW YORK (TIP): Indian National Overseas Congress, USA expressed serious concern over the…

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17 February, 2017

H 1B visas help American firms remain competitive, says Indian envoy Navtej Sarna

H1-B visas, sought-after by Indian IT professionals, help make US firms competitive globally and contribute to generating jobs locally, India's…

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17 February, 2017

Indian American convicted for H-1B visa fraud

NEWARK, NJ (TIP): The 34-year-old Patel pleaded guilty before US District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark federal court. Patel worked…

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17 February, 2017

Indians in the United States of America: Significant Achievers

India gained independence from British raj on August 15,1947 and adapted a constitution becoming a Republic on 26th January 1950.…

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17 February, 2017

Trump’s H-1B Visa Bill spooks India’s IT companies

It may not be a good time to be a non-American in Trump's America. India, the largest exporter of IT…

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17 February, 2017

IMMIGRATION UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION: EXECUTIVE ORDERS UNDER REVIEW

In less than a month in the Oval Office, President Trump has issued few Executive Orders (EO), each of which…

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17 February, 2017

Modi’s war on civil society; Minority NGOs are specially targeted

Indian law stipulates that non-governmental groups register under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) to operate while receiving foreign donations.…

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17 February, 2017

Comptroller Stringer Debars Contractor that Cheated Immigrant Workers out of $1.7 million in Prevailing Wages and Benefits

(New York, NY) – New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today assessed $3.2 million in fines against K.S. Contracting…

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17 February, 2017

Trump’s Next Executive Order on Immigration may cause H-4 Visa holders to lose work permit

Indian Americans overwhelmingly use H1-B or the work visa. Most recently, under Obama administration their spouses, who are on H-4…

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17 February, 2017

AVI DANDIYA: A Crusader for environmentally and socially clean India

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16 February, 2017

US University Receives USD 1.5 Million Grant For Jainism Studies

Washington:  An Indian-origin philanthropist, Mohini Jain, has made a grant of USD 1.5 million to University of California (UC) Davis to advance…

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16 February, 2017

AS MANY AS 27 US LAWMAKERS TO VISIT INDIA

As many as 27 US lawmakers will be visiting India this month in what Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna regards as…

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10 February, 2017

International Fashion Designer Mac Duggal all set to dazzle NY this weekend with his exquisite Winter/Fall 2017 collection

Attendees will get a first-hand look at the Fall/Winter 2017 collections. Mac Duggal's designs have been previously covered by prestigious…

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10 February, 2017

BAPS Celebrates Indian American Culture at the Texas Capitol Building in Austin

A prominent Hindu organization in local communities across Texas, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) hosted a celebration of Indian American Culture…

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10 February, 2017

Ms. Neeta Bhushan assumes charge as Consul General of India at Chicago

CHICAGO (TIP): Ms. Neeta Bhushan arrived on, 23rd January 2017 and assumed charge as Consul General of India, Chicago. Mrs.…

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10 February, 2017

Shalabh Kumar “Shally” is writing his autobiography?

CHICAGO (TIP): Shalabh Kumar "Shally", the man behind Hindu Republican Coalition which supported Trump in his presidential campaign, is believed…

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10 February, 2017

Purdue University Indian Professor named as Jefferson Science Fellow; Indian Student among 2017-2018 Churchill Scholars

WASHINGTON (TIP): It was a double bonanza for Indian academics at #PurdueUniversity, Indiana. Indian American Karthik Kannan, a Professor at…

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10 February, 2017

Indian American Official in Obama administration Arun M. Kumar elected Chairman & CEO of KPMG in India

KPMG in India announced the election of Arun M. Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the firm for…

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10 February, 2017

Indian American celebrity Padma Lakshmi on a book-promotion tour in India

NEW YORK (TIP): The Emmy-nominated host of the reality TV show Top Chef will be speaking at MOP Vaishnav College…

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10 February, 2017

Former NYC Health& Hospitals CEO Dr. Ram Raju takes key role at Northwell Health

NEW YORK (TIP):Dr. Ram Raju, former president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, is joining Northwell Health, the largest…

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10 February, 2017

Indian American Model/ Actor Prakash Patil is “Mr. UNITED NATIONS 2016-17”

International Model/Actor - Prakash Patil was nominated as Mr. USA from USA at United Nations Pageant World finals and brought…

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10 February, 2017

Houston India conference: Make in India – The Inside Story

HOUSTON, TX (TIP) Houston India conference is hosting first of the series conference on March 24 - 25 in Houston.…

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10 February, 2017

USCIS to increase scrutiny of Indian IT firms, L-1 visa holders will be under the scanner

WASHINGTON, DC (TIP) – US is getting ready to crack down on the number of foreign workers brought into the…

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10 February, 2017

Indian-American student from Texas named 2017 Presidential scholar nominee

MISSOURI CITY (TIP): Shreya Bhadriraju, an Indian-American teen is among 60 students in the US who have been nominated for…

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10 February, 2017

H1B visa curbs: Sleepless nights for Indian techies

US President Donald Trump is yet to unroll the "America First" doctrine. But worryingly for India, Democrats are competing with…

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5 February, 2017

Hindu American Foundation expresses concern over Legality & Implementation of Immigration Executive Order

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) expressed concern over the practical and legal implications of the recent executive order affecting immigration…

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5 February, 2017

IAPC Atlanta Chapter Celebrates Republic Day

The Indo American Press Club (IAPC) celebrated India's 68th Republic Day as it formally launched its Atlanta chapter on January…

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3 February, 2017

Trump not planning any executive order on H-1B visas: Shalabh ‘Shalli’ Kumar

The Trump administration has no plans to come out with an executive order on H-1B visas, a prominent Indian-American donor…

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3 February, 2017

Dr. Neeta Jain sworn in as Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 25

NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Democrats were at Queens College on January 21st, 2017 for the swearing in ceremony…

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