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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 13d

Think: How does your experience as a South Asian person in the Bay Area offer a fresh lens on issues we all face? Apply here - buff.ly/CGEp2Y8

Perspectives: Guidelines for Submissions | KQED

KQED Perspectives is looking for your stories. Read our submission guidelines, and then send us your perspective!

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 13d

What KQED Perspectives is looking for:
- Essays on Northern California and state/regional issues
- Local stories that connect to broader, universal themes
- Observations about everyday life that reveal deeper truths about our society
- Thoughtful commentary (not promotional content/policy advocacy)

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 13d

Big news: We've partnered with KQED to bring authentic South Asian stories to Bay Area airwaves! Every community has untold stories of resilience, innovation, and culture that deserve a broader audience.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 14d

Save the following and make sure you show up and ask questions to the experts in real time:
📅 Sept. 29
⏰ 9:30 am PT (10:00 pm IST)
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#WorldHeartDay #SouthAsianHealth

indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 14d

Your heart beats 100,000 times a day—but for South Asians, every beat matters more ❤️ Join our LIVE discussion on why our community faces unique cardiac risks and how to protect the engine that powers your life.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 18d

South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America is hosting an emergency webinar at 2:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST discussing the effects of the new proclamation regarding H-1Bs. Join this link to get your questions answered. buff.ly/yIlaBrV

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 20d

Save the Date, Time and the Link!

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India Currents Magazine

India Currents (IC) is an award-winning digital news magazine that explores the heritage and culture of India as it exists in the United States. Based in the Bay Area, IC has been covering the Indian…

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 20d

Drs Nirmal and Renu have directed "The Brown Heart," a docu-drama that includes interviews with over 40 cardiologists and health experts, as well as personal accounts from individuals and families affected by heart disease.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 20d

This World Health Day, your health deserves a seat at the table. Pull up a chair at our Chai & Chat with Dr. Nirmal Joshi and Dr. Renu Joshi—ask your questions live and leave with clarity. 🩺☕

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 22d

When Shah moved to New York in 2019 to pursue an associate’s degree in apparel design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she discovered something unexpected in conversations with family, friends, and classmates: an audience hungry for the knowledge and experiences she carried. buff.ly/ixDkQNJ

From Temple Towns To Brooklyn Studios: How Kalamkari Travels Between Worlds

Kalamkari, a 3,000-year-old Indian textile tradition from rural Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India, finds new life in Brooklyn workshops

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 22d

Kalamkari’s roots date back over 3,000 years to ancient India, where this hand-painted and block-printed textile art first emerged in the villages or towns that were popularly known for the historic Hindu temples of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 26d

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This story was originally published by the Tampa Bay Times and produced as part of the Asian American Journalists Association’s VOICES fellowship program

Indian Immigrants In Florida Are Growing Old In Ways Their Parents Never Did

At Anand Vihar, one of the first luxury retirement communities for Indian American immigrants, neighbors share culture, traditions and meals.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 26d

Now, she said, attitudes are shifting and people are embracing the idea of growing old together.

Many immigrants, she said, choose to stay in America, feeling less connected to India and wanting to stay close to their children. Narayanan believes the market for such communities will grow.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 26d

For those who can afford it, Anand Vihar may be the start of a cultural retirement model for Indian immigrants. Vasudha Narayanan, a Hinduism professor at the University of Florida, said the “stigma to go to an old-age home” kept many in her parents’ generation from considering such a move.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 27d

Navarro’s comments came during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to China in seven years, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Why Trade Official's Use Of The Term 'Brahmins' On Fox News Sparked Hindu Outrage

Peter Navarro, speaking about the new 50% tariff on Indian goods, criticized India’s trade policies before making the controversial comment.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 27d

At the end of August, Trump’s administration announced an increased tariff on Indian goods, with an added penalty for India’s purchasing of Russian weapons & oil. The tariff, which India has condemned as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable,” is among the highest imposed on any U.S. trade partner.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 28d

Journalists from the Indian Ocean Rim Association member states—including USA, France, Japan, Australia & more—are invited to be part of a special Journalism Tour to India this fall.

🗓️ Sept 23 – Oct 2, 2025
🏙️ Delhi & Mumbai
✅ Airfare & lodging covered

#JournalismTourIndia #IndiaTour

indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 28d

From Gen Z’s mental health to chai memories and U.S.–India politics — August's India Currents had conversations that matter.

If it’s shaping South Asian America, it’s in India Currents.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 29d

Mr Chugh, with extensive experience in a wide variety of Corporate, Tax, Immigration, Litigation, and Mergers & acquisitions matters, answered questions on India's historical economic prowess, the next steps India can take and how all of it affects the diaspora here.

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Chai and Chat with Navneet Chugh

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 29d

When tariffs go up, so does uncertainty. 📈

In our latest Chai & Chat episode last week, Vijay Rajvaidya went live with Navneet Chugh, an attorney and a Certified Public Accountant to talk about how US tariffs on India hit closer to home than you think.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 29d

In addition to being the Executive Director of SALDEF, Kiran Kaur Gill is also a resident of North Hollywood and has spent last couple weeks speaking with neighbors and sangat members about Harpal Singh, the North Hollywood community and the assault.

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A Call For Truth & Accountability In North Hollywood

Our community deserves the truth of what happened that afternoon to Harpal Singh, writes SALDEF Executive Director Kiran Kaur Gill

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 29d

"Above all, we ask for the truth of what happened to Harpal Singh ji the afternoon of August 4, 2025 in North Hollywood, CA," writes Kiran Kaur Gill.

Harpal Singh was violently assaulted in a parking lot in North Hollywood, just a couple of doors down from the local Gurdwara where he stayed.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · Sep 4

This has caused significant stress and uncertainty for many H-1B visa holders and their families in the U.S.

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What H-1B Visa Holders Must Do If They Get A Notice To Appear (NTA)

Attorney Sameer Khadekar offers insights on the legal landscape and possible courses of action for H-1B visa holders

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · Sep 4

Laid-off H-1B workers in the U.S. are usually granted a 60-day grace period to find a new employer or change their visa status. However, since mid-2025, there has been a surge in reports of Notices to Appear (NTAs) being issued well before the grace period has expired.

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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · Sep 4

💡 Why are your groceries getting more expensive?
Join India Currents Chai & Chat on Sept. 5 at 4 PM PT for a timely conversation on how US tariffs on India affect you.

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