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Desis made it to the forefront of the Biden administration

Post Date: January 3, 2021

Indians make up almost 1.5% of the total population in the US but when it comes to US President-Elect Joe Biden's administration, Indians seem to be at the forefront. Starting off with his running mate Kamala Harris we saw a host of Indian Americans being appointed to crucial roles.  Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist...

The community lost several prominent members to COVID-19

Post Date: January 3, 2021

In June the Foundation of India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) released the results of an extensive survey conducted in a three-week period to measure the impact that COVID-19 had on the Indian-American community. The survey revealed that 1 in 6 knew someone from the community who had tested positive with Covid-19. This public health crisis...

A topsy turvy year for Indians on H1B and H4 visas

Post Date: January 3, 2021

Along with suspension of H1B and H4 visas after the onset of the pandemic the Trump administration succeeded in putting up some sweeping limits on legal immigration even while Joe Biden will be sworn in. These visas are largely used by the Indians for working at client locations in the US. Through a proclamation issued...

Community events go virtual

Post Date: January 3, 2021

Keeping in with the changed conventions, various community organizations stepped up to the call of the time and leveraged technology to keep in touch, help each other out and continue traditions. Fundraisers, talent shows, musical nights, seminars, presentations and even film festivals went online and people attended the events with gusto from the safe...

Kamala Harris shatters all ceilings


Kamala Harris became America’s first female, first Black and first Indian American vice president-elect, representing a new face of political power. The California senator's history-making win also represents the millions of women in the demographics -- often overlooked, historically underrepresented and systematically ignored -- who are now the recipients of that new power for the first...

New Year Message


Kamlesh Mehta and Parveen Chopra The South Asian Times Dear Kamlesh and Parveen, Ranju joins me in extending our best wishes to you, your family and readers of The South Asian Times for a safe, happy, light-hearted, healthy and Blessed 2021! 2020 was a year of reckoning. Our nation, and world, faced a collective tsunami – whether...

The world rings in 2021 with caution, gratitude

Post Date: January 3, 2021

Dubai Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, celebrated New Year's Eve with spectacular fireworks, animation, laser and light to ring in 2021. The dazzling display celebrated the theme of 'togetherness', the UAE's success and achievements, and paid tribute to the frontline heroes of 2020. Auckland-New Zealand , Sydney-Australia  New Zealand and Australia had spectacular fireworks display...

How Big Tech helped millions traverse the year


Intro: Despite a growing antitrust scrutiny that poses a big existential threat to technology companies, Big Tech helped millions of workers and children navigate the pandemic with digital tools, virtual meetings, video games and content streaming in 2020 1. Big Tech Technology emerged a winner during the pandemic as cloud and connectivity services thrived in a stay-at-home...

5 businesses that bore the maximum brunt in 2020


Intro: The Covid-19 pandemic rattles industries after industries as it surged across the world. Here’s a look at the biggest losers in 2020 and a preview of what 2021 may bring 1. Travel and hospitality Going on vacation wasn't an option for most during the pandemic. The cruise industry was battered as Carnival (CCL), Royal Caribbean (RCL)...