Category Archive for: ‘News’
EMOTIONAL DETOX
By Brahma Kumari Shivani Our physical bodies are made up of what we feed them – food, water, the air we breathe. Likewise, our minds are made from everything we read, converse about, listen to, and watch. Today, in the name of knowledge and entertainment …
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Reference letter Q & A for Employment-based Immigration
I’m an engineer from India currently working in the United States on an H-1B visa. I am in the process of applying for an EB-1A green card and have a few questions regarding reference letters from my current employer. 1) Is it necessary …
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To Plea or not to Plea. Immigration Consequences of Plea Bargains in Criminal Cases
Before I practiced immigration law, I was a criminal defense attorney. My practice represented retained defense clients, and I served as a de facto public defender in Gwinnett County, Georgia. At the time, two of Georgia’s largest counties, Cobb and Gwinnett (both in Metro Atlanta), did not …
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Breathe Easy: Pranayama Techniques to Reduce Wedding Stress
By Chahna Gupta Weddings are joyous occasions, but the preparations can sometimes leave brides, grooms, and even their families feeling overwhelmed. Amidst the flurry of planning, pranayama — the ancient art of breath control in yoga — offers a serene oasis. The word Pranayama can …
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Kangana Ranaut: From Bollywood to Politics
By Sabrina Liyaquat Indian Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is a name that evokes a sense of power, talent, and controversy in the Indian film industry. From her humble beginnings to challenging the Bollywood establishment, Kangana has carved a niche for herself with her stellar performances and …
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Silicon Labs has appointed Radhika Chennakeshavula as its CIO
Radhika Chennakeshavula joins Silicon Labs as CIO Radhika Chennakeshavula will become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Silicon Labs on April 24, 2024. Silicon Labs is a leader in safe, intelligent wireless technologies for a more linked world. In addition to managing enterprise applications, coordinating …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi honored by WEF
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has been honored with the 2023 Public Officials Award by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for his remarkable contributions to clean water legislation and advocacy for water safety. The award recognizes his documented and significant efforts in these areas, leading …
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Aditya Kunjapur wins BII Science Prize for Innovation
Aditya Kunjapur, an Indian American biomolecular engineer, has been awarded the 2024 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation for his groundbreaking research aimed at improving the effectiveness of bacterial vaccines. This prestigious prize recognizes scientists who excel in bridging the gap between life sciences …
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Dr. Ashish S. Patel named chief at Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a premier acute pediatric facility in Arizona, has appointed Ashish S. Patel, MD, an Indian American, as physician-in-chief of its expanding health system. Dr. Patel now heads four of the hospital’s eight clinical centers, including Emergency and Diagnostic Medicine, the Center for …
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GOPIO convention: Diaspora Indian opportunities
The annual convention of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is scheduled to take place from April 26 to April 28 in New Jersey, under the theme “Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India’s Big Manifest Future.” According to a press release, the …
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