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.

Voters Confront Flood of AI Misinformation Ahead of Nov. 3 Midterms

Voters are facing a flood of AI generated misinformation this election cycle even as growing numbers rely on the tech to explain their choices.
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Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

Election disinformation is spreading through immigrant communities via social media, AI-generated content and trusted networks. Experts examine deepfakes, misleading voting information and ways communities can identify false content.

Can Prop. 1 Fix California’s Deepening Housing Crisis?

Supporters say the $11.25 billion bond measure will help build homes for lower-income families, but would not resolve the state’s housing crisis on its own.

Ahead of the Midterms, Native Voters Face Major Barriers to the Ballot

Most Native American voters have never been contacted by a political campaign, while casting a ballot costs more time and money than any other group.