In 1892, a schoolteacher ran for office in North Dakota when women couldn't vote in most elections. She became the first woman in America elected to a statewide office positionIn 1892, Laura J. Eisenhuth, a schoolteacher and educator from North Dakota, became the first woman in the United States elected to a state...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jason Momoa: “I have my ups and my downs like… – Inspiring lessons on authenticity, self-acceptance, resilience, confidence and why life is a journey, not a destination by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on happiness and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Jason Momoa: Jason Momoa’s quote, “I have my ups and my downs like anyone. All I can do is be me,” explores the importa...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leon Festinger: 'A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he...' - American social psychologist explains the psychology of beliefs and why changing people's minds is toughLeon Festinger quote explains why deeply held beliefs resist factual challenges. People often protect their convictions, which are tied to ...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
H-1B hiring at universities faces new curbsIowa's legislature is advancing a bill that would restrict public universities and colleges from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas from ...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
$2,000 automatic payments rolling out from $3.5 million ‘Hope Program’ — who qualifies?A guaranteed income program in Maine is giving automatic payments of up to $2,000 to eligible parents. The Build HOPE Project helps low-inc...
14 Feb, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Padma Shri awardee chef Sanjeev Kapoor gets honoured by World Food Prize FoundationRenowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor has been honored as a Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. This recog...
26 Oct, 2025, 06.48 PM IST
Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steamAmerican universities face increasing political interference. Republican officials target institutions in several states. They aim to influ...
23 Jul, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
From college sweethearts to courtside support: inside Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones' enduring relationshipNBA star Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones have shared a heartfelt journey from Iowa State University to the global basketball stage. Jones,...
22 May, 2025, 02.48 PM IST
Five most affordable cities for international students in the United StatesFor students seeking affordability in their studies, cities like Fort Wayne, Huntsville, Wichita, Springfield, and Davenport stand out. The...
02 Dec, 2024, 04.52 PM IST
What's next for Democratic presidential candidates after New HampshireThe two leading candidates from Iowa's caucus, Senator Bernie Sanders and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, stayed at the t...
12 Feb, 2020, 12.31 PM IST
Transamerica awards Tata Consultancy Services a multi-year, $2 billion+ contract for third party administrationThe announcement comes just a day after TCS reported third quarter results that missed market expectations by a whisker.
12 Jan, 2018, 11.17 AM IST
Indian-Americans backing Donald Trump to campaign in New HampshireFormed in January, Indian Americans for Trump is headed by A D Amar and has members from New York and New Jersey.
04 Feb, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
This Republican presidential candidate's feel-good campaign hashtag blew up in his faceSome of the tweets were racist. Others focused on policy and religion. Nearly all of them were negative.
01 Jul, 2015, 01.03 PM IST
Indian-American Swati Dandekar in race for US CongressIndian-American Swati Dandekar of Democratic Party has announced her candidacy for the 1st Congressional District of Iowa.
02 Sep, 2013, 12.14 PM IST
Indian-Americans should engage with economic issues in a bigger way, feels Swati DandekarAs immigrants from a new community, Indians can successfully engage with economic issues and with education,” says Swati Dandekar.
11 Sep, 2011, 04.56 AM IST
- US varsities hike fees of ‘hot’ courses
If you are planning to study in America, be prepared to spend more for courses seen as better for your career.
01 Aug, 2007, 02.44 AM IST