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Sandeep Srivastava wins Democratic nomination for House in Texas


Austin, Tx: Sandeep Srivastava has won the Democratic nomination for the United States House in Texas' third Congressional District. Srivastava ran uncontested and secured the Democratic nomination. He has advanced to the general elections scheduled to be held in November 2024. Srivastava is a resident of Plano, a first generation immigrant, and father of two. He...

AABANY urges for confirmation of judge Sanket Bulsara


New York: The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) has submitted a letter on February 29, 2024, to Senator Richard J. Durbin, Chair of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Lindsay O. Graham, Ranking Member of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, endorsing the Honorable Sanket Bulsara and urging his...

Sneh Arts curates an unforgettable tribute concert at Carnegie Hall


New York, NY: Sneh Arts on March 2 curated a profoundly moving memorial concert at Carnegie Hall, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the revered Ustad Vilayat Khan. The event, meticulously curated and presented by Sunny Thakkar, unfolded as an evening of emotional resonance and unparalleled musical excellence. The event commenced with a poignant tribute, seamlessly...

Anil Menon graduates as Nasa astronaut


Washington: Dr. Anil Menon, son of Indian and Ukrainian immigrants, has graduated as a Nasa astronaut after a two-year-long training with the American space agency. Anil Menon was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class and he reported for duty in January 2022. Menon was SpaceX’s first flight surgeon, helping to launch...

LaLota secures policy wins and over $150 million in funding for Suffolk County


Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after helping to pass legislation to fund the federal government, which included major policy wins and over $150 million in direct federal funding for projects and programs in Suffolk County. “I am proud to have secured millions to support the people of Suffolk County and serious...

Jaishankar accuses China of breaching written agreements


Tokyo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a swipe at China, claiming that Beijing failed to honor longstanding agreements with India and pointed fingers at it for the border conflicts in 2020, marking the first such incidents in over four decades. Speaking at the Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo, Jaishankar delved into the evolving world...

India Association of Long Island inducts new team under leadership of President Pradeep Tandon


On a wet and rainy evening with a chill in the air, the India Association of Long Island witnessed a momentous occasion at the Hicksville Community Center in Hicksville, New York. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the members of the 46-year-old organization showed immense support, turning the evening into a glittering ceremony. The induction ceremony...

City Planning Commission approves “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” proposal

Post Date: March 7, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick celebrated the CPC’s vote in favor of “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity,” a set of citywide zoning changes that will further fuel New York City’s economic recovery and pave...

Free entry at South Street Seaport Museum for Holi program on March 23


Join the South Street Seaport neighborhood Holi celebration and enjoy free General Admission to the South Street Seaport Museum on March 23, from 11am to 5pm. Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi at the South Street Seaport community celebration! Enjoy free General Admission to the Seaport Museum to explore the introduction galleries at...