As friends, colleagues, mentees, and admirers gathered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to celebrate her 80th birthday in November 2025, what became clear was that the accolades tell only part of the story and don’t explain why a roomful of people from across the world came to honour her.
The exhibition also sits in conversation with an earlier project co-curated by Hashmi and Walia, exploring the creative and political possibilities of South Asia through art and film. That curatorial lineage expands the meaning of this library project, situating it within a broader feminist and regional tradition of asking uncomfortable questions.
Mamdani represents a different era — one less interested in fitting in, and more in standing firm. Obama deflected when his middle name became a slur in the mouths of opponents. Mamdani pronounces his own name slowly until others get it right. Obama avoided being read through a Muslim lens. Mamdani says being Muslim, African-born, and South Asian is the story — not a liability.
Mamdani’s performance becomes even more striking when the kind of coalition he built in the world’s most multicultural and multilingual city is brought into consideration. Early analysis shows that apart from South Asian American voters, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Afghan, Sri Lankan and Nepalese, he also won over White, Black and Latino voters in excess of expectations. He did particularly well in the demographic below 45 years in age
As of now there is no indication that as president Harris would choose to ruffle feathers in New Delhi over Kashmir. One main reason is that she would be too preoccupied with a fractious polity at home in the initial stage to jump into issues like Kashmir which have no relevance domestically.
“I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos”, he said.
He also gave his address as “CGO Complext” in New Delhi, where according to the document RAW is headquartered
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.
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.
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.
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.
Securing diverse sources of growth that provide quality employment opportunities while preserving Bhutan’s commitment to environmental sustainability remains a key medium‑term challenge.
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.
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.
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.
“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”.
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.
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”.
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.
