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May 24, 2017                       
How did Aalaap Narasipura die? Why is Cornell University PD not revealing details?
By Sujeet Rajan
NEW YORK: The death of 20-year-old Aalaap Narasipura, a senior at Cornell University, whose body was found by scuba divers from a body of water known as Fall Creek, near Ithaca Falls, New York, on Friday, May 19th, two days after he went missing, is shrouded in mystery.
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'Politics And Spice' podcast in N.J. highlights South Asian success
By a Staff Writer
The New Jersey Leadership Program (NJLP), a non-profit focused on promoting South Asian American youth participation and education at the local level, announced on May 17, the official launch of its podcast called "Politics and Spice." The podcast plans to highlight the achievements of South Asians around the United States in various fields of endeavor.
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Children's charity holds annual women's luncheon
By a Staff Writer
Children's Hope India (CHI) held its very annual women's luncheon on May 10, at the Carltun at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. More than 250 women came to celebrate the accomplishments of women and their contributions to improving their communities.
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Indian-American activists satisfied with hate crime sentencing in brutal beating of Sikh man in California
By a Staff Writer
Two men found guilty of assaulting an Indian-American in Redmond, California were sentenced to three years in state prison May 18. The Sikh community, to which the victim belonged, says it is just punishment and a recognition of their years-long campaign to get hate crimes against Sikhs recognized.
Acting was never my dream: Rhea Kapoor
 IANS
Film producer and fashion stylist Rhea Kapoor, daughter of actor Anil Kapoor and sister of actress Sonam Kapoor, says during her initial days people expected her to be an actress and didn't take her seriously.
Hirsh Vardhan Singh reckons he has good chance to be first Indian American Governor of New Jersey
By Sujeet Rajan
 NEW YORK: Republican candidate Hirsh Vardhan Singh, 32, reckons if even 50 percent of the South Asian Diaspora voters come out to vote for him June 6 in the primaries for the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey, he could well be on the way to be the first Indian American governor of the state.
New England prep school: 13 past staffers engaged in sexual misconduct
 Reuters
BOSTON - An elite New Hampshire prep school acknowledged on Monday that 13 former members of its staff engaged in sexual misconduct with students in incidents dating back decades, following an independent review by a Boston law firm.
Ronald McDonald House Charities announces winners of 2017 RMHC/Asia Scholarship
By a Staff Writer
Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area (RMHC-NYSTA) celebrated the seven recipients of its 2017 RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Achievement) Scholarship Program today with an awards luncheon at the W Hotel Union Square in Manhattan. Seven $16,000 scholarships, an increase from six last year, were awarded to outstanding local high school seniors. Hosted by CeFaan Kim from ABC7 Eyewitness News, the event featured a keynote address delivered by New York State Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou of District 65 and a special award presentation to the Honorable Doris Ling-Cohan of the New York State Supreme Court for her contributions to the Asian American community. The luncheon also coincides with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
South Asian community leader Dilip Chauhan honored with Kings of Long Island Award
 By a Staff Writer 
Indian American community activist Dilip Chauhan was honored with Kings of Long Island Award at the annual Star Network Kings of Long Island Awards and Networking Event, in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, on April 6.
Asian-American Heritage Festival attracts thousands to celebrate diverse cultures
 By a Staff Writer
Close to 5,000 people gathered at the New Jersey Expo and Convention Center in Edison to celebrate the Asian American Heritage Festival on May 21.
Chicago Indian Consulate Kicks off 3rd International Yoga Day, announces follow-up events
 By a Staff Writer
In anticipation of the June 24 celebrations for the 3rd International Day of Yoga which was jump-started by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations, the Indian Consulate in Chicago held a kick-off event May 17, in its premises.
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
 By Shilpa Jamkhandikar
Aatish Kapadia cannot stand the Indian middle class. The television writer says his "wolverine-like claws" come out when he sees people litter the street or haggle for a few rupees with a roadside vendor, traits he see as synonymous with the subject of his ire.
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