CONTROVERSY
Desi Detractors, Defenders Of West Wing
The threat of another "war" between India and Pakistan recently became
a 'reality,' albeit on a fictionalized prime time television show. And it
launched a public opinion battle, with some Indians complaining it was
anti-Indian, and a few saying the show addressed an aspect of
South Asian political reality many Americans are not aware of.
COMMUNITY
Organization Offers New Lease Of Life to Indians
To many people like Dave, who battle addiction, spousal problems and
other related problems in New York and the neighboring states, the Nav Nirmaan Foundation has, over the last decade, become a major source of recovery. "What is very significant about an organization like this," he says,
"is it is run by South Asian professionals. They understand our minds and
hearts."
NEWS
Rajmohan Gandhi To Hold Discussion on India-Pakistan Relations
The event is scheduled for January 26, India's Republic Day. A research scholar based at the Center for Policy Studies in New Delhi and an editor for several years, Gandhi will be in Atlanta from January 24 to February 11.
NEWS
Census Officials Seek Greater Ethnic Participation
To lead a $ 160 million ad campaign, the US Census Bureau hired the New York advertising firm Young & Rubicam, which then subcontracted several other agencies to target the main minority groups -- African Americans, Asians, Hispanics and American Indians. Advertisements about the census have been appearing in every major Indian American publication.
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