Support family reunification, activists tell Obama

A coalition of Asian-American groups led by activist Deepa Iyer recently met United States President Barack Obama to urge him to support family reunification in the new comprehensive immigration......

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Diwali, the festival of lights, will now be enshrined as a school holiday in New York City, authorities announced here and described it as a victory for the city's residents, including the Indian......

When White House swayed to 'bhangra' beats

On October 14 last year, Barack Obama had become the first United States President to commemorate Diwali in the White House. He had lit the ceremonial diya in the East Room to the accompaniment of......

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

United States President Barack Obama last week announced his intent to name three Indian Americans among 14 new members to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific......