Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised Second Lady Usha Vance during a special Independence Day edition of her children’s literacy podcast, calling her “so popular around the White House” and telling her, “Everybody loves you.”Trump appeared as the guest reader on Storytime with the Second Lady, hosted by Usha Vance from the Oval Office, where the pair read Presidents Play!, a children’s book published by the White House Historical Association. Throughout the programme, Vanc…
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Washington, June 23 (IANS) Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff across the Capitol Hill on Tuesday as part of a major advocacy effort focused on strengthening the US-India partnership, advancing immigration reform and bolstering Indo-Pacific security. The initiative, organised by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), is expected to bring delegates to more than 125 elected offices during its fourth annual Cap…
Washington, June 13 (IANS) Indian-born technology executive and entrepreneur Sivaramakrishnan “Soma” Somasegar, who helped shape Microsoft’s rise and later became a leading venture capitalist in the US Pacific Northwest, was honoured in the US House of Representatives this week for his contributions to technology, entrepreneurship and community service.Speaking on the House floor, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Washington remembered Somasegar as “an incredible technologist, entrepreneur, leader,…
Washington, May 30 (IANS) After nearly eight years of research and planning, the team behind the proposed India Heritage Center is preparing to launch an ambitious effort to create a permanent museum in the American Capital, dedicated to telling India’s story from ancient civilisation to modern nationhood.The project, led by Indian-American educationist and community leader Dr Amitabh Sharma, aims to establish what organisers describe as the first dedicated museum in the United States focused on…
Washington, May 30 (IANS) A 28-year-old former White House and Department of Energy official is seeking to make history in New Jersey by becoming the state’s first Gen Z and first Indian American member of Congress, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with political stagnation and are looking for a new generation of leadership.Jay Vaingankar, the son of immigrants from Mumbai, is among a crowded field of candidates competing in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congression…
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Indian-American business leaders and policy voices on Friday welcomed the closure of the case against the Adani Group in the US, arguing that the matter was outside the jurisdiction of American law and lacked concrete evidence of wrongdoing. Speaking to IANS, they said the development would help restore momentum in India-US economic ties and boost investor confidence in Indian companies operating globally.Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the US-…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) Indian-American community leader and former presidential adviser, Ajay Bhutoria, on Monday hailed the dismissal of criminal charges against the Adani Enterprises Ltd, calling it a “definitive legal victory” and describing the Adani Group’s proposed $10 billion investment in the United States as a “game-changer” for the American infrastructure and technology leadership.In a statement issued from Silicon Valley, Bhutoria said the resolution marked a major turnin…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) A new illustrated children’s book, Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love, attempts to explain one of the world’s oldest living traditions in simple language for young readers while presenting Hinduism as a faith rooted in “kindness, truth and love.”Written by Ohio-based Indian American author Usha Mahajan, the 63-page book is designed for “family reading and classroom use” and is aimed particularly at children between six and …
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Usha Vance has offered a rare personal glimpse into life inside the vice president’s residence, speaking about family, politics, and her evolving public role in an interview with NBC News.In the wide-ranging conversation, Vance described her transition from a legal career to public life as “disorienting”, while emphasising that her primary role is to support her husband, Vice President JD Vance.“It was really disorienting at first to lose that. It was just you…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back against lawmakers here, defending the bureau’s aggressive counterterrorism and law enforcement posture as senators pressed him on surveillance, resources, and evolving threats.The Indian American FBI chief adopted a combative and confident tone during exchanges at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday (local time), repeatedly highlighting operational successes and rejecting criticism of the bureau’s approach.Pat…