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First-ever life-size Vivekananda statue in US unveiled in SeattleSeattle has a new Indian icon. The first life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the US was unveiled in downtown Seattle. This bronze monu...- Seattle Mayoral Election: Incumbent Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell gets tough challenge from activist Katie Wilson as the poll race heats up; who has the edge and when will the results be declared; all you need to knowSeattle's mayoral race is tightening as incumbent Bruce Harrell faces a strong challenge from progressive activist Katie Wilson. Early resu...
- India pioneers solutions to improve lives across Global South: Bill Gates on Gandhi JayantiBill Gates said Mahatma Gandhi's ideals guide the Gates Foundation's work. He praised India's innovation for global solutions. This happene...
- Indian Consulate in Seattle 'forced to deal with law & order situation'The Indian Consulate in Seattle dealt with a law and order situation after Kshama Sawant and others entered the premises unauthorized. Sawa...
- India a global leader in breakthrough innovations, says Bill GatesBill Gates described India as a leader in innovations while celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day at the newly opened Indian Consulate ...
- Fresno becomes second US city to ban caste discrimination"I'm proud of our City for once again, raising the bar on civil rights protections," Fresno City Council Vice President Annalisa Perea was ...
- Jaahnavi Kandula death: Comments taken out of context, says Seattle police officer; online petition seeks his terminationThe Seattle Police Officers' Guild has defended an officer who made insensitive comments following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kan...
- Law banning caste-based discrimination comes into effect in US city of SeattleSeattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first jurisdiction at any level globally outside South A...
- Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discriminationCalls to outlaw discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, have grown louder among South Asian diaspora...
- Seattle City resolution seeking ban on caste discrimination sparks heated debates among Indian-AmericansA resolution moved by an upper-caste Hindu official in the Seattle City Council to bring in an ordinance banning caste-based discrimination...
- Seattle approves minimum pay standard for Uber and Lyft driversUnder the ordinance, effective January, the drivers will now earn at least $16.39 per hour - the minimum wage in Seattle for companies with...
- Shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves 1 dead, 1 injuredTwo males with gunshot wounds arrived in private vehicles at Harborview Medical Center about 3 a.m., hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg said...
- Seattle based Indian community counters local politicians on anti-CAA resolutionsWhile the council passed a resolution urging India’s Parliament to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and to stop the National Regi...
- Here's why hotels are adding ‘panic buttons’ to protect housekeepers from guestsHotels are under scrutiny when it comes to keeping their employees safe at work.
- Meet Kshama Sawant - the socialist who is on "stop Donald Trump" missionSawant, who grew up in Mumbai, was deeply affected by the extremes of wealth and poverty as well as socially caste and gender bias.
- Indian-American woman threatened for calling anti-Trump marchThe video of her press conference has gone viral on the social medial; as a result, her office has been receiving all kinds of threatening ...
- Sikh in Seattle raise $ 150000 for national awareness campaignThe National Sikh Campaign (NSC) is planning to run a historic, presidential-style TV Ad campaign for Sikhs that will educate Americans abo...
- Pune born Kshama Sawant scores for Seattle: Record $15 an hour minimum wage for workersThe Seattle City Council passed legislation on Monday that will phase in the $15 an hour minimum wage over three to seven years.
- 'Socialist' Indian-American to join Seattle City CouncilA 41-year-old Indian-American woman has emerged as a rising star on Seattle's political landscape, having been elected to the City Council.
- Indian-origin Kshama Sawant elected to Seattle City CouncilIndian-American Kshama Sawant has been elected to the prestigious Seattle City Council, making her the first socialist to be voted to an el...
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