When only the Indian Americans in the AIA survey were asked who they trust to handle India-US relations, 59 per cent picked Harris and only 22 per cent Trump.
Bangladesh's Expatriate Card: A New Chapter in Migrant Financial Security
The Expatriate Card will be a source of recognition to millions of Bangladeshi remittance warriors and a sign of gratitude from the State for their support to the nation's development.
In Search of Dharma in the Indian Diaspora
We have become an aggressive and divisive society which is becoming intolerant of others' ideas and points of view. For a pluralistic society like India, all the people who live there are important and we need to work together to take the country forward and to great heights. Unless we change our present thinking, we have the danger of becoming an extremist state
Beyond the Remittance: How Bangladesh's Overseas Workers Are Reshaping Post-Uprising Politics
For decades, Bangladeshi governments referred to their overseas workers as remittance warriors—a formulation that was generous in one respect and quietly limiting in another. It honored their economic contribution while bracketing their political identity. The July Uprising may have ended that bracketing for good. What is now taking shape, imperfectly and without clear resolution, is a constituency that earns its living abroad but has not surrendered its stake in what Bangladesh becomes.
US Immigration Policy Change Could Adversely Affect Indians, South Asians Seeking Employment-Based Green Cards
The policy could have particularly significant consequences for employment-based Green Card applicants, many of whom have traditionally relied on adjustment of status (AOS) while continuing to live and work legally in the U.S. There is a large number of Indian immigrants who stand to face significant disruption and delay because of this policy shift.
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South Asian unity in the UK counters the violence which makes headlines
The South Asian community in Britain has enriched palates with diverse cuisines and contributed to various economic sectors, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's fabric. South Asian Heritage Month acknowledges their struggles and triumphs, celebrating individuals whose accomplishments serve as an inspiration to all, demonstrating the power of hard work, determination, and resilience.
Modi is ‘total killer’ with nation’s adversaries; Vivek Ramaswamy will get a prominent position in his administration, says Trump
At a campaign rally later, Trump offered his one-time "nasty" rival Vivek Ramaswamy a position in his administration if elected, putting “him in charge of one of these big monsters” in government.
Indian hospitality chain Oyo acquiring North American budget hotel chain with 1,500 motels
There are 108,000 hotels and motels in the US, and, according to the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, Indian American entrepreneurs own about 60 per cent of the properties that line American highways. A large number of Motel 6 facilities are already run by Indian Americans.
Bhutan needs structural reform to diversify economy, says IMF
Securing diverse sources of growth that provide quality employment opportunities while preserving Bhutan’s commitment to environmental sustainability remains a key medium‑term challenge.
A cross-border journalism program provides a lifeline for South Asian collaboration
The East-West Center managed to bring journalists from Pakistan and India together, even if this had to happen in a faraway place. Given the challenges and the demonstrated value of cross-border reporting, it is imperative to continue and expand this programme.
Muslim group joins India Day Parade in New York ignoring Islamic boycott call
Ironically, while Siamwalla was quoted as saying the Mandir float was a “symbol of bias against Muslims”, the Muslims for Peace included members of the Ahmadiyya community of Muslims who are themselves victims of Islamic persecution.
Pakistani-Canadian wanted in India for 26/11 Mumbai terror attack faces extradition finally
Rana’s extradition would be a partial fulfillment of India’s attempts to get the US-based L-e-T accomplices to face trial in India as the US has refused to extradite Rana’s Pakistani-American accomplice Daood Gilani who uses the name David Headley.
Floats of four religions to feature in New York's India Day Parade to depict nation's 'unity in diversity'
“We welcome all religions and all ethnic organisations to participate in the parade”, he said. “So you will see not only a Ram Mandir float, but also a Muslim float and a Sikh float and a Christian float”.
Congressional hearings on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh sought
He said that according to the minorities organisation, Hindu, Buddhis, Christian Unity Council (Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parisha), the anti-Hindu violence has spread to 45 out of the nation’s 64 districts this week.
Once critical of Modi, Harris’ VP pick Waltz changed tune after he became PM
The resolution said that “contrary to the tolerant and pluralistic traditions of the Hindu faith, strands of the Hindu nationalist movement have advanced a divisive and violent agenda that has harmed the social fabric of India”.
How Indian Americans can contribute to India’s development: Impressions from a US trip
What India needs to do is to create an enabling ecosystem to make these scientists and engineers feel welcome and perceive that their work can have a major impact in India.
When cricket lovers came together to share in the American dream
As people from the South Asian diaspora find new homes in other countries, interesting questions about identity arise as their support is divided between their native and adopted countries. Or, perhaps in an ideal world it should not matter who they support as a shared love of the game brings all kinds of people together.
Indian national accused in alleged assassination plot against Khalistani in US extradited; US seeks full investigation from India
According to court documents, Gupta, who also uses the name “Nick”, is charged with participating in a plot with an unnamed Indian “senior field officer” to assassinate the leader of a “US-based organisation that advocates for the secession of Punjab state” and the establishment of a “Sikh sovereign state called Khalistan”.
India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ticket in New York on resale market for $175,400!
ICC said that the demand for the India-Pakistan match tickets at the 34,000-capacity stadium exceeded supply by 200 times.
