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USAID Global Health Assistant Administrator Dr Gawande to visit India


From March 19-22, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Global Health, Dr. Atul Gawande, is visiting India to move forward the U.S.-India health partnership. Assistant Administrator Gawande will visit New Delhi, and Dewas and Indore, Madhya Pradesh to engage with government officials, healthcare professionals, academics, civil society, and business leaders to...

US needs highly qualified professionals from India, says Congressman Cartwright


The United States needs highly qualified professionals from India, an influential American lawmaker has said, advocating that the US Congress remove the seven per cent country quota for issuing of Green Cards that has resulted in decades of long wait for professionals from India who have moved to this country. It's so important that Indians...

Hindu leaders rally against rising Hinduphobia in America


The US of late has seen a rise in Hinduphobia which needs to be fought because there is no place for hatred in this country, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has said, as he joined a group of Hindu leaders and organizations seeking to fight this growing hate crime against the community. Representatives of various Indian...

New Hare Krishna Temple to open in suburban DC


The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), often referred to as the Hare Krishna Movement, will be inaugurating a grand new 11,200 sq. ft. temple building in Washington DC’s suburb of Potomac, Maryland, on March 22-23. A special VIP opening will be held for representatives from the academic, faith, and religious freedom communities, as...

Andhra student found dead in abandoned car


A 20-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh was killed, and his body was found dumped in a car deep inside a forest in the US. Paruchuri Abhijit from Burripalem, Guntur, was studying engineering at Boston University. The attackers haven't been identified yet. His body was found in a forest within the campus, and it is suspected that the...

Two different enrollment periods for Medicare coverage ends on March 31


<1> What is the difference between GEP (General Enrollment Period) and MAOEP (Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period)? GEP and MA OEP take place annually during the same time window but are distinct periods related to Medicare, and they serve different purposes. GEP is for individuals who were first eligible for Medicare but didn't enroll in Medicare...

Things to do in New York this spring


New York City really comes alive in the springtime. The parks are in bloom, the snow has melted away, and there's a happy and warm air (literally and figuratively) that sweeps the entire island. It’s also a great time to visit, with cheaper airfare and lodging available, shorter attraction lines, and exciting new special...

How to avoid scholarship scams


While a junior in high school, Jocelyn Pearson spent many nights applying to dozens of college scholarships. Each took no longer than 15 minutes to complete and required nothing more than her basic information and a short essay. Before long, her inbox was flooded with emails from the scholarship companies – but none were offering...

USCIS clarifies on anti-discrimination policy


Washington: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced agency-wide anti-discrimination guidance that addresses public-facing interactions and affirms our public service principles. The Policy Manual update reiterates that, consistent with the USCIS mission statement and core values, USCIS does not tolerate the discriminatory treatment of any individuals. USCIS considers discrimination to be the unlawful treatment of a...