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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? This AAPI Heritage Month, India Currents is hosting a Chai & Chat with Manjusha Kulkarni, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate — a conversation about anti-Asian hate, belonging, solidarity, and the tools our communities need right now. Register for free with the link in bio. Bring your questions. Leave with practical guidance, support resources, and ways to take action. 🗓 May 28. 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm P.T. This won’t just be a conversation about problems. It’s about resources, action, healing, and community care. Tag someone who should join this conversation. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AsianAmerican #StopAAPIHate #IndiaCurrents #ChaiAndChat #CommunityCare #Belonging #SouthAsian #AAPI #AsianAmericanVoices

Highlights from The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest 2026! Last week, the vibrant Mango Festival took place in San Ramon, bringing together the community for a day filled with colorful dances, delicious Indian cuisine, festive shopping, and exciting carnival rides. From traditional performances to unique art and decor booths, the event celebrated the rich culture and flavors of India. Swipe through to see moments from this lively celebration! #IndianFood #BayArea #AIAEvents #IndianDiaspora

High-achieving individuals often face unexpected challenges in dating, as professional success doesn’t always translate into meaningful connections. Experts highlight the importance of relational awareness—how warmth and intentions are perceived by others; over credentials or achievements. A shift from achievement to connection can transform the dating experience, fostering deeper and authentic relationships. Read more at the link in bio. #DatingTips #RelationshipAdvice #ModernDating #Dating

The South Asian Radical History Walking Tour in Berkeley reveals over a century of South Asian presence, activism, and resilience often missing from mainstream narratives. From Kala Bagai’s fight against statelessness to Kartar Singh Sarabha’s role in the Ghadar Party, the tour highlights the contributions of South Asians to labor movements, anti-colonial efforts, and community-building. May is AAPI Heritage Month, a time to reflect on untold histories that shaped the Bay Area. Read the full story at the link in bio. #AAPIHeritageMonth #SouthAsianHistory #BayArea #CommunityStories

Here are the top five stories that resonated with our readers in April! Read more at link in bio!

A new report highlights a sharp rise in online hate targeting South Asians, fueled by anti-immigrant rhetoric, debates over H-1B visas, and growing political polarization. Advocacy groups say slurs and threats against Indians, Sikhs, Hindus, and other South Asian communities are spreading rapidly across social media platforms and extremist forums. California’s Sikh trucking community, long essential to freight and agricultural supply chains, has increasingly faced harassment and conspiracy-driven attacks online. Advocates say visible immigrant communities are often turned into political targets during periods of economic anxiety and social unrest. Community leaders warn that digital hostility is increasingly spilling into everyday life, including workplaces, schools, and public spaces. Many South Asians say the atmosphere has grown more tense and openly hostile over the last several years. Civil rights advocates are calling for stronger protections, better hate crime tracking, and broader solidarity across communities. They argue the rise in anti-South Asian hate reflects a wider surge in xenophobia now shaping national political discourse. Tap the link in our bio, @americancommunitymedia , for the full story by @india.currents . #SouthAsian #StopTheHate #AAPI #Immigration #CivilRights #ACoM #americancommunitymedia

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the 2026 California governor’s race, focusing on government accountability, public safety, housing affordability, and immigration reform. With a data-driven and outcome-focused approach, Mahan aims to tackle California’s biggest challenges head-on. Will his pragmatic leadership resonate with voters? Read more at link in bio! #MattMahan #CAGovernorRace #CaliforniaPolitics #HousingCrisis #PublicSafety

Indians showed up at the 2026 Met Gala in ensembles that paid tribute to Indian craftsmanship and cultural heritage. #MetGala #IndianCraftsmanship #AmericanIndian #IndianFashion #DesiFashion

A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has claimed lives, but experts say the risk to the public remains low. Learn how to stay safe and protect yourself from this rodent-borne illness. 👉 Read the full story at the link in bio. Photo: AP #Hantavirus #HealthAlert #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention

SPONSORED - The San Francisco Symphony presents an extraordinary symphonic celebration of music with the global icon A.R. Rahman. A Grammy and two-time Academy Award winner, Rahman is one of the world’s most prolific composers and the musical genius behind the soul-stirring music of Slumdog Millionaire. Experience a magnificent evening as the Symphony joins this acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist to bring his genre-spanning compositions—ranging from Eastern classical, pop, world music, and rap—to breathtaking new heights. The promotion has to be scheduled for the following dates - Social Media; 4 social media stories (carousels and reels) May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26. More at link in bio

India Currents Managing Editor, Meera Kymal, joined the Khasokhas 14th Anniversary and World Press Freedom Day celebration on May 3. Khasokhas serves the Nepali community in New York. #WorldPressFreedomDay #Khasokhas #IndiaCurrents #CommunityJournalism #PressFreedom

Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Ohio Republican primary for governor, securing his place in the November general election against Democrat Amy Acton, Ohio’s former public health director. Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire and prominent Trump ally, has parlayed his national name recognition, record-breaking $50 million fundraising haul, and tech industry connections into a commanding campaign. He’s already shifted focus to the general election, calling it “the most consequential election for governor in the history of our state.” While he faces criticism for proposals like consolidating Ohio’s university system and raising the voting age to 25, Ramaswamy remains confident in uniting Ohio’s GOP base despite challenges from within his party. Will Ramaswamy’s strategy and national star power be enough to keep Ohio red? 🗳️ 📖 Read the full story at the link in bio! #VivekRamaswamy #OhioPolitics #GOPPrimary #Election2026 #IndianAmerican