In their speeches, Indian American Representatives appraised the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community’s contributions to the US economy, history, and culture. In order to honor the history, incalculable contributions, and accomplishments of the AANHPI immigrants, May is designated as AANHPI Heritage Month in the United States. Indian-American Representatives Ro Khanna, Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Pramila Jayapal praised AANHPI’s contribution to the US growth narrative as members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). In his speech, Khanna said, “As the representative of the largest AAPI community in the continental U.S., this month is especially…
Author: Bhakti Sharma
Bhakti Sharma
Bhakti has been working as a journalist for about twenty years. She holds a postgraduate degree in mass communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Delhi.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards honor the exceptional accomplishments and contributions of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to India The awards, which were established in 2003, are given out annually by the President of India to honor NRIs and PIOs for their significant contributions to the advancement and development of India. In recognition of their remarkable achievements, non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origin, or organizations or institutions founded and managed by Indians are given the PBSA. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award in 2023 The chief guest will be Mohamad Irfaan Ali, president of Guyana, and the…
On January 26, 2023, India will commemorate its 74th National Republic Day, which marks the date in 1950 when the Constitution of India took effect and all links to the evil British empire were severed. It is a national holiday every year to honor the occasion. The constitution was adopted two months before, on November 26, 1949, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar serving as the committee’s chairman. India has made significant progress in various areas over the past 75-plus years. Some notable achievements include: Economic growth: India has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades, with GDP (gross domestic product)…
