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.
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How an LA Homelessness Frontline Veteran Is Caring for the Caretakers

When Celina Alvarez took the reins at Housing Works of California, her first step was to revisit its motto: "Do whatever it takes for as long as it takes."

From Oil Shock to Checkout Lines: US–Iran War Drives Global Spike in Consumer Costs

Just Live | The US-Iran war is driving oil price spikes and global supply chain disruptions, raising costs for fuel, food, and goods. Experts examine war-driven inflation, economic risks, and potential solutions.

In Hungary Elections, Magyar Won While Orbán Was Saved

Viktor Orbán did not relinquish power after losing elections in Hungary because he could not hold on to it, but because in the long run he gains from it.

Los Angeles Proposes First Streetlight Fee Increase in 30 Years

A staff of 185 employees are responsible for maintaining a system that includes about 220,000 lights and spans two-thirds of the city’s 470 square miles.