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27Feb-24

Smriti Kirubanandan appointed Managing Director of Accenture’s Healthcare Practice

Smriti Kirubanandan is an Indian-American Healthcare Business Executive who is joining Accenture as Managing Director of the firm's healthcare practice. Smriti Kirubanandan, aged 36, emerges as a contemporary Renaissance figure, achieving significant milestones as a Growth and Partnerships Executive with a distinctive background in Robotics and Public Health. Her passion for emerging technologies and unwavering dedication...

11th India-US Consular Dialogue held in New Delhi

Post Date: February 27, 2024

On February 23, 2024, Indian and US officials met in New Delhi for the 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue. The Indian delegation, led by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (CPV) in the Ministry of External Affairs, hosted the US delegation led by Ms. Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary (Consular Affairs) in the US State Department. The...

Mayor Adams, NYC Health+Hospitals announce free tax prep services for New Yorkers

Post Date: February 26, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals have announced free, in-person, and virtual tax preparation services for New Yorkers as part of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (DCWP) NYC Free Tax Prep initiative. In partnership with BronxWorks, Grow Brooklyn, Urban Upbound, and Code for America’s...
23Feb-24

Cultural Diplomacy: Dr. Raj Pandya Leads American Delegation to Ayodhya

New Delhi: Dr. Raj Pandya, the CEO of Quantum Integrators Group LLC and Advisory Chairman of the India Business Association (IBA), embarked on a significant visit to Ayodhya, leading an American delegation to the iconic Shri Ram Temple. Accompanied by leaders of the Indian American diaspora and the Indian Business Association, Dr. Pandya's visit...
23Feb-24

US dy secy of State meets Indian officials, discusses strategic partnership

The US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma has met with senior Indian ministers and officials in New Delhi to advance the US-India global strategic partnership and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region, according to his spokesperson. Verma, the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, is the highest-ranking Indian American in the...
23Feb-24

Akul Dhawan had frozen to death after being denied entry to club, say police

A teenage Indian-origin student at Illinois University froze to death near a club that denied him entry. Akul Dhawan, 18, was on a night out with his friends, according to a report by the Champaign County Coroner's Office in Illinois, a month after the incident. The Indian-American student died of hypothermia following 'acute alcohol...
23Feb-24

Inspired by the Sikh notion of oneness, says Krystal Kaul, Indian American running for Congress

Washington, DC: Krystle Kaul, a noted Indian American defense and national security expert, says her running for the US Congress is inspired by the Sikh tradition of oneness and a strong sense of giving back to the community. “I am half Kashmiri Pandit and half Punjabi Sikh. I am very proud of both of my...

Indian Overseas Congress, USA supports the MSP for farmers

Post Date: February 23, 2024

IOCUSA expresses its solidarity with the struggles of India's farmers and their demand for the Minimum Price Guarantee for 23 crops. "Agriculture is the backbone of the nation that safeguards the livelihoods of millions of lives while promoting food security for India. Unfortunately, the BJP government fails to see its contribution from the social...
23Feb-24

Indian American community comes out to support Mukesh Modi’s film “Political War” press conference in New York

Indian American community lined up to support press conference for new Bollywood Hindi film ‘Political War”. The global press covering the event included, but was not limited to, the following: Preetnama TV, Bharat Republic, Jaipur Dialogue, Hum Hindustani USA, TV Asia, Parikh Worldwide Media, ITV Gold, Jus Punjabi, Aastha TV, Radio Zindagi, Neeta Bhasin...