India Currents

At Desi Rainbow, Aruna Rao Creates Safe Spaces for South Asian LGBTQIA+ Individuals & Their Families

Aruna Rao established Desi Rainbow to build a desi diaspora community that values, affirms, and celebrates all LGBTQIA+ identities.

Could US See a Repeat of UK Riots?

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and false narratives fueled a recent wave of violence in the UK. Could the US be next?

Hindus Under Attack in Bangladesh

Hindus are under attack in Bangladesh following student riots that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

Kamala Harris Picks ‘America’s Dad’ As Running Mate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to strengthen the Democratic Party’s position in the Midwestern states. 

Who Is JD Vance’s ‘Yale Spirit Guide’ & Wife, Usha Chilukuri?

Trump’s VP candidate JD Vance’s wife is an Indian-American lawyer with an impressive resumé herself.

Modi Claims Narrower Than Expected Victory in India Elections

Contrary to most exit polls, the ruling BJP is expected to win around 240 seats, short of the number needed for a majority.

Racist Cartoons Target Indian Crew of Cargo Ship That Struck Bridge in Baltimore

On social media, racist memes using ethnic slurs that make fun of the Indian crew on board the Dali have angered netizens.

Indian Immigrants ‘Wait a Lifetime’ for a Green Card

According to the Cato Institute, more than 400,000 Indians waiting to immigrate will die before they receive a green card.

Californian Manjusha Kulkarni Wins Award For Trailblazing AAPI Leadership

AAPI leader Manjusha Kulkarni talks to India Currents about confronting hate and discrimination against AAPI communities.

Trump’s New Green Card Policy May Be Illegal, Experts Say

Families may face lengthy separations as members are forced to go abroad to file their green cards application.

Beyond Left and Right: Why Colombia’s Election Matters for Democracy Across the Americas

Just Live | Colombia’s presidential runoff could shape democracy, peace agreements, land rights, migration, and regional stability across the Americas, as voters choose between competing visions for the country’s future.

Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services

The plaintiffs, including two low-income tenants, say HACLA’s failure to provide language services violates state law and puts their housing status at risk.

‘Packed, Cracked’: Georgia’s Emergency Redistricting Threatens Korean American Political Gains

A special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s maps is sparking fierce pushback from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers.