Thanedar and four other Indian-American lawmakers have recently written to the US Department of Justice seeking an investigation into the recent surge in attacks on Hindu temples and places of worship.
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Indian American doctor Mihir Meghani commits USD 4 million for awareness of Hinduism in US
Emergency care physician Dr Meghani, who founded the Hindu American Foundation along with his friends two decades ago, has pledged that he would donate USD 1.5 million more — taking his total contribution to USD 4 million — to the Hindu cause.
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.
Republican candidate Nikki Haley brings calmness to a highly polarised America, say PIO donors and friends
Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley, former Governor of South Carolina and former US Ambassador to the United Nations, is taking part in the first presidential primary debate on August 23.
Health executives ‘potentially facilitated’ mass murderer, says Indian-origin doctor about UK baby-killer nurse
The nurse’s trial and the guilty verdict has put the focus on the highly paid executives who tried to brush the doctors’ concerns aside, in order to maintain the hospital’s image.
15,000 people celebrate India Day, ahead of August 15, at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg
Hosted by India Club, the 12-hour event saw non-stop entertainment featuring ethnic Indian dances, performed by Indian expats and local artistes from South Africa.
Three of nine incoming nominated MPs in Singapore are of Indian-origin
Three of nine incoming Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) in Singapore are of Indian-origin. They will be sworn in next month.
Indian-origin Singapore Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam hopes for ‘strong Singapore culture’
Speaking at the 5th Singapore Sheng Gong Cultural and Folklore Beliefs Festival, Indian-origin Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam said he was confident that Singapore can eventually create a rich local culture.
Batting for a better game: Dr Akshai Mansingh is a sports medicine pioneer in the West Indies who lives for cricket
Dr Akshai Mansingh, Dean of the Faculty of Sport at The University of the West Indies, has grown up with superstar cricket players and has introduced sports medicine to the Caribbean islands.
Indian-American lawyer stole USD 5 million from client in India; used it to buy yacht, house
Abhijit Das, aka ‘Beej’, an Indian-origin attorney and a former candidate for the US House of Representatives was arrested in the USA for allegedly defrauding an India-based company of more than USD 5 million and using client funds for personal expenses, the Department of Justice said.