Essay contest in Irving for young writers – Martin Luther King theme

Children are getting sick…but it’s not Covid!

We just finished the first week of December, and we still don’t see any less people getting sick. This year the US was hit hard with common colds, respiratory infections, and the infamous CoronaVirus. But children are the real victims here, as now the sickness rates...

Wells Fargo to begin in January at its giant Irving office

Wells Fargo is to get started coming month in its new campus at Irving. Its regional office is planned at the end of Lake Carolyn near the corner of Las Colinas Boulevard and Promenade Parkway. The California-based banking giant plans to accommodate more than 3,000...

The 2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Will Take Place This Week — With 50,000 Lights and a 3-million-crystal Star

Sipping hot chocolate, ice skating in Bryant Park, and meandering down Fifth Avenue while browsing shops with cheerful window displays all combine to create the quintessential New York City holiday moment. Christmas in New York City distinctively holds an unparalleled...

Dallas can ban gas-powered equipment to address environmental concerns

Using gasoline-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers and other landscaping equipment could soon be prohibited in Dallas. Mentioning health, noise, and environmental concerns, Dallas officials are trying to put a plan to take out gas-powered tools and equipment for city...

US President Joe Biden hosts largest Diwali reception at White House, 200 Indian-Americans attended

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris was also present on occasion. The reception was attended by nearly 200 eminent Indian Americans. It was the largest reception...

With ‘phuljhadi’ in hand, Kamala Harris celebrates Diwali with scores of Indian Americans

Diwali is a universal concept that transcends cultures, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday as she opened her official residence for scores of Indian Americans to celebrate the festival of lights. The Naval Observatory -- official residence of the vice...

Diwali To Be A Holiday In New York City Public Schools From 2023

Diwali will be a holiday for the New York City public school starting next year in 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday. Adams, joined by New York Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, who had introduced the legislation to recognize Diwali and New York City...

J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade Back After 2-Year Hiatus

The widely celebrated West Indian American Day Carnival parade is entering its 55th year and will be back in full swing after modifications due to the pandemic. Participants are expected to flood the parkway this weekend for a range of events after celebrating...

Indian American family unveils Amitabh Bachchan’s statue in Edison, New Jersey

Indian-American racially abuses Indian-American in California

The accused, Singh Tejinder, called the victim, Krishnan Jayaraman, a "dirty Hindu" An Indian-American man has been racially abused by a compatriot in the California who hurled racist slurs that he is a "dirty Hindu" and a "disgusting dog'', days after another hate...

First Indian-American appointed Board President of Dallas Museum of Art

In a recent election held by the Dallas Museum of Art Board of Trustees, Gowri Natarajan Sharma was appointed Chair, the first person of color accorded that status in the institution’s 119-year history. She was elected unanimously and succeeds outgoing President...

Indian-American Aashna Shah wins Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen 2022

Highly accomplished student and philanthropist Aashna Shah, won Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen 2022, in early July. She is the first Indian-American to win this crown. She will represent the state of Florida at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen in Dallas, Texas the...

Indian American Tiara Abraham of California Graduates From UC Davis at Age 16

Soprano singer Tiara Abraham began her college career at age 7 in a community college. Last week, the 16-year-old Indian American from Sacramento, California, graduated from UC Davis with her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance. “This is just one step of my...

Indian-American Naureen Hassan named President of UBS Americas and CEO of UBS Americas Holding

A prominent Indian-American finance executive, Naureen Hassan, has been appointed President of UBS Americas and CEO of UBS Americas Holding, according to the Switzerland-based financial giant. Currently, Hassan is the first vice president and chief operating officer...

Texas Governor names Indian-American to Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has named Arun Agarwal, Indian-American philanthropist and the CEO of a Dallas-based home textile company, to the Texas Economic Development Corporation's (TxEDC's) Board of Directors. Governor Abbott tapped Agarwal, along with eight other...

Texas governor reinstates Indian-American businessman to top university position

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed eminent Indian-American businessman and philanthropist Ashok A K Mago to the University of North Texas System Board of Regents. This is the second consecutive term for Mago, who is also the founding chairman of the...

Biometric facial comparison technology introduced at all US airports

If you or your relatives are planning to fly into any of the international airports across the US, it may help to know that you may be required to go through biometric fascial comparisons. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has completed the expansion of...

Memorial Day Cricketing Memories in Dallas!

A great, if not the best weekend in NTCA history, the annual Memorial day tournament comes to an end. A tournament shown through the grit of the players, coaches and parents, we were really on the edge of our seats all four days. With all age categories showing skill,...

‘You Inspire Next Generation’: Kamala Harris lauds Indian Americans at Summit

US Vice President Kamala Harris, at the Indian American Impact Project Summit and Gala in Washington DC on 23 May, praised the Indian-American community in the country for engaging within America's political system. The policy sessions focused on the climate crisis,...

Indian-American lawmakers ‘concerned’ after video of Indian-origin boy being assaulted in Texas school goes viral

All four Indian-American members of the current US Congress have expressed deep concern over the recent incident of an Indian-origin boy being assaulted at a school in Texas, the video of which has gone viral online. In a rare joint statement on Monday,...

VP Kamala Harris seeks to inspire attendees at Indian American Impact Summit

Vice President Kamala Harris praised Indian-Americans for providing leadership in the country and engaging political system at the Indian American Impact Project summit and gala held at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. The event, which began May...