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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
You moved to America—but did your food change more than you realized? Many South Asians in the U.S. experience unexpected health challenges, from weight gain and diabetes to metabolism and gut health. Yet many feel they're still eating the same foods they grew up with. So what's really happening?
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
How safe do Indian Americans really feel today? What should you do if you experience discrimination or harassment? How do we support our children, elders, coworkers, and communities without living in fear?
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
As our community grows older, the need for thoughtful, culturally aware caregiving is becoming more real for families—and for seniors themselves. In our next Chai & Chat ☕ we’re bringing in an expert to talk about what aging and care look like in Indian families. RSVP here -> buff.ly/iC7uVka
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Careers are not linear — especially for women. In many South Asian families, women pause their careers for caregiving, relocation, immigration, burnout, or family needs. But returning to work isn’t just about updating a résumé — it’s about rebuilding confidence and negotiating identity.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
If you're Indian living in the South or East Bay — India Currents wants to hear from you 👋 Tell us here - buff.ly/baW93hA 🎁 Bonus: 100 respondents will win a $25 Starbucks gift card. Forward to anyone who should have a say 🙏
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Join us live for a powerful, resource-driven Chai & Chat on how South Asian families, and community leaders are building systems of care across generations. 🗓 Feb. 28, 2026 ⏰ 11 a.m. P.T. 📍 Get the link when you RSVP - buff.ly/xJhGlLp
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Before romance, there is care. For many LGBTQIA+ South Asians, love begins with safety, belonging, and support—not Valentine’s Day. Join us live for a resource-driven Chai & Chat on how South Asian families, chosen families, and community leaders are building systems of care across generations.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
✨ Our team will join journalists and media leaders from KQED, NPR, MedCity News, Radio Zindagi, Bolly 92.3 FM, Diya TV, & other outlets for a panel discussion on the legacy and future of community storytelling. 📅 Feb 7, 2026 | 2-4 PM 📍 MLK Jr. Library, SJSU (Room 213) RSVP link: buff.ly/zuD84ax.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Fear of immigration enforcement is reshaping daily life for Punjabi Sikh immigrants in California. Gurdwaras — long trusted spaces for worship, food, and care — are seeing fewer congregants as policies shift and uncertainty grows. Read more: buff.ly/Gg9mTaT
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
SALA (South Asian Literature & Art Festival) is launching a transformative six-month mentorship program designed for prose and poetry writers developing work for SALA 2026. Under the guidance of acclaimed author & educator Dr. Nandita Dinesh, this cohort offers: Read in full: buff.ly/qnLT8dK
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
As a new year begins, many people want to feel better — calmer, clearer, more connected — without turning their lives upside down. This Chai & Chat offers a warm and culturally-relevant conversation about mental and emotional wellbeing framed around healing, awareness, and small shifts.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Why Zohran’s Mom Is A Legend Filmmaker Mira Nair began telling South Asian diaspora stories through movies when few others were doing it. buff.ly/x6A6OOd
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
How are South Asians shaping the 2025 elections? What's changing in immigration policy? Find answers and insights on India Currents.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
10 hours left. ⏰ Our Giving Tuesday fundraiser ends at midnight and we need your help. 🎯 Goal: 50 new donors 💙 Every amount matters ⏳ Time is running out Donate through our Facebook fundraiser - buff.ly/BZ82w4x
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
At India Currents, we believe nonprofit news is a vital public service, just like public libraries or schools, and it deserves community-wide support. If you agree, we invite you to show us some love today, on #GivingTuesday which we like to call #GivingNewsDay!
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
☕ ✨ What does belonging mean when your story stretches across generations? Join our Chai & Chat about exploring identity, home, and growing up brown with two voices: Neerja Raman — a scientist, researcher, and writer and Meher Jammi — a high schooler from Gilbert, Arizona, with roots in India.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
☕✨ What does belonging mean when your story stretches across generations? Join our Chai & Chat about exploring identity, home, and growing up brown with two voices: Neerja Raman — a scientist, researcher, and writer, and Meher Jammi — a high schooler from Gilbert, Arizona, with roots in India.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
From Diwali and immigration to family and faith — our top stories this month dive into what shapes our community today. 📰 Read the latest at indiacurrents.com What was your favorite India Currents story last month?
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Different decades. Same question. “How do I belong?” In this Chai & Chat, we bring together two voices: Neerja Raman — a scientist, researcher, and writer, driven to dancing in the rain versus sheltering in safety & Meher Jammi — a high schooler from Arizona, with roots in Andhra Pradesh in India.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Hey California Voters: Know Your Rights Check out the California Voter Bill of Rights and know your rights when you head to the polls. buff.ly/eUnk4La
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Check out California Trusted Information website to find the reality and facts about the elections process. www.sos.ca.gov/elections/el...
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Exciting update: We're thrilled that Assemblymember Ash Kalra is also joining our Chai & Chat tomorrow! Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney will be in conversation with the leaders from cities across Silicon Valley about how we can all have a stronger voice in local decision-making—beyond just voting.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Parivar Bay Area, the nation’s first South Asia Indian Kinnar and Hijrah centering and led Trans organization made history by opening its first dedicated office doors and becoming the first ever organization to do so in the USA. www.instagram.com/p/DQHufuoDzcz/
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
You care about your community — now learn how to shape it. 🗳️ Join us for Chai & Chat: How South Asians Can Get Involved Civically. Your voice does matter, find out how to use it where it counts. ☕✨
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Want to make a difference close to home? Join our next Chai & Chat to learn how South Asians can make a real impact in local government. 🎥 Go live with us. Ask questions. Be part of the change.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The Season of H-1B Chaos is here, and India Currents breaks down what it means for our community. We dive deep into the issues others overlook—from domestic violence protections to what visa holders need to know right now. Read the stories that matter to our community at indiacurrents.com.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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 · 24/09/2025
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 · 20/09/2025
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 · 18/09/2025
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 · 16/09/2025
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 · 12/09/2025
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 · 11/09/2025
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 · 10/09/2025
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
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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. Don't miss out - buff.ly/B2SxDLH
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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 · 09/09/2025
"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 · 04/09/2025
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 · 04/09/2025
💡 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. 📍 Live on YouTube → buff.ly/uMyD3s7
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Mother Mary Comes to Me is the origin story of one of India’s most polarizing authors – a woman shaped and often torn by the painful contradictions in her life.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
This month, US is gonna be lit with the Jaipur Literature Festival USA, returning with a five-city tour. This year’s fest in the U.S. will explore a wide range of themes, including diasporic identities, migration and displacement, gender, democracy, medicine, memoir writing, and the sacred verse.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Palo Alto-based entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal has announced that he will be running for the California governor elections in 2026. Agarwal has founded two startups, Aaptiv and The Coterie, raising a combined $110 million for his ventures, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
When tariffs go up, so does uncertainty. 📈 Will your groceries, gadgets, or job be affected? Let’s talk about how US tariffs on India hit closer to home than you think. Live chat—be part of the discussion.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Effective healthcare isn’t about erasing identity—it’s about respecting it. When prenatal care aligned with one Indian American mother’s Jain vegetarian lifestyle, her glucose returned to normal. That’s what care that sees you looks like. Read her full story -
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How To Reduce Gestational Diabetes Among Indian American Women
Prenatal care combined with lifestyle changes specific to my Jain Indian values allowed me to maintain a healthy pregnancy
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
“When you lose your voice, you lose your ability to fight for schools, healthcare, safety—everything,” said Carmela Walker, Program Manager at the Houston Area Urban League at a recent ACoM briefing.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
For many Sikh immigrants in California, healthcare is a language struggle (often a dangerous one). Punjabi interpreters are scarce, trust is low, and fear of ICE raids keeps people away from care. Read the full story: buff.ly/ukEYYwt #Healthcare #Sikh #Punjabi
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Language Barriers Cripple Sikh Immigrants’ Access To Healthcare 🎧
The government’s recent crackdown on immigrants is also worsening health outcomes within the Sikh community.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
When Radhika found out she had Stage II breast cancer, her first question was: What now? From understanding staging and treatment options to lifestyle changes and emotional care, Dr. Manoj Sharma answers the questions every woman should know: buff.ly/Mxu2w11 #BreastCancer #Health
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Fighting Breast Cancer
What is stage II breast cancer? Dr. Manoj Sharma, answers queries on breast cancer, its risk factors and treatment options.
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Forty-seven MYA, India’s forests were home to a serpent so immense, it may have been the largest snake the world has ever known. Named Vasuki indicus (after the divine serpent of Hindu mythology), this prehistoric giant stretched up to 50 feet. Read more here: buff.ly/iOBeQmC #Science #Discovery
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Vasuki Indicus: Prehistoric India’s World-Beating Snake
The well-preserved fossil vertebrae discovered in Gujarat suggest “Vasuki indicus” may be the largest known snake in the world
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indiacurrents.bsky.social @indiacurrents.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
When students feel safe and supported, they don’t just learn—they thrive. This September, SCCOE brings together educators, district leaders, and advocates to build school climates where wellness and success go hand in hand. Will you be there? Register - buff.ly/ttV3uCy #BackToSchool #SCCOE
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