The event, held on October 12, emphasised upon the critical need to transform STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in India and explored opportunities for collaboration between Indian and US educational institutions.
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Tallest statue of Ambedkar outside India unveiled in Maryland, US
Amidst chants of “Jai Bhim”, more than 500 Indian Americans from various parts of the United States and some from India and other countries attended the unveiling ceremony of the 19-feet tall “Statue of Equality”.
Green Card backlog: US to provide Employment Authorisation cards for 5 years; thousands of Indians to benefit
The government of the United States of America has announced that it would provide Employment Authorisation cards to some non-immigrant categories, including those waiting for Green Cards, for five years, a move that would benefit thousands of Indians living in the country.
Indian-American teenager Gitanjali Rao honoured by US First Lady Jill Biden as one of 15 young change leaders
Indian-American teenager Gitanjali Rao is among 15 young women honoured by US First Lady Jill Biden as part of the first-ever “Girls Leading Change” celebration at the White House, marking the International Day of the Girl (October 11).
Tallest Ambedkar statue outside India to be unveiled in Maryland, US, on Oct 14
The 19-foot statue, named “Statue of Equality”, is part of the Ambedkar International Center (AIC) complex being built on 13-acre land in Accokeek city of Maryland, approximately 35km south of Washington.
Los Angeles lobbies for an Indian consulate for stronger business ties and to serve 150K+ Indian Americans
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Indian American community have urged the Government of India to open a consulate in the second-largest city of the United States of America and the entertainment capital of the world.
Jaahnavi Kandula death: Without context, ‘comment could be interpreted as horrifying and crude’, admits Seattle Police officer
An online campaign has started on Change.org, demanding the dismissal of Daniel Auderer from the Seattle Police force. The petition got more than 7,000 signatures in just two days.
US vs Google: Meet Indian-origin judge Amit Mehta, who will decide on the multi-billion dollar anti-trust case
Google stands accused by the US Department of Justice of spending USD10 billion a year to get its search engine pre-installed on devices. By doing this, Google is allegedly putting its competitors at an unfair disadvantage and depriving consumers of choice.
US state of Georgia officially declares October as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’
In a proclamation, Governor of Georgia Brian Kemp designated October as Hindu Heritage Month. His statement said that Hindu heritage would be celebrated in the state of Georgia by focusing on the Hindu culture and the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in India.
Indian-American Dr Geeta Rao Gupta on week-long India trip
Indian-American Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr Geeta Rao Gupta is on a week-long visit to India from August 1-8 to participate in the G20 conference and meet her Indian counterparts.