America invited us in: Indian-origin tech leader who funded over 100 startups says he’s worried about future

[ad_1] Indian-American businessman Kanwal Singh Rekhi, who became the first Indian-American to take a company public in Silicon Valley, said he is worried about the future amid the divisive atmosphere. The rhetoric against Indians has been heating up and policymakers are accusing Indians of cheating immigration policies, making it harder for Indians to get visas. […]

‘Why import H-1B visas?’ MAGA supporter questions India’s tech talent after AI prediction; Indians react

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence could replace most software coding tasks within the next six to twelve months, Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, predicted.Amodei made the comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos during a session on how AI could reshape work and society. He said engineers at Anthropic already changed how they worked, with […]

‘If foreigners came to India and condemned Hindu-ness…’: Indian-origin venture capitalist defends JD Vance’s ‘Christian nation’ remarks

[ad_1] Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani came out in support of vice president JD Vance after the MAGA leader said that America will always be a Christian nation.Motwani posted on X after Vance’s speech at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest event. She praised the vice president and said she “loved” his address. She quoted […]

‘Even if Indians pay $100,000, deport them’: MAGA influencer says no economic gain from H-1Bs can justify ‘destroying’ American culture

[ad_1] MAGA influencer Andrew Branca stirred a row after posting a video on X in which he claimed that Indian workers on H‑1B visas should be deported, even if they contribute to the US economy.Branca said that the economic contributions of Indians do not justify their presence, insisting that only native American workers are entitled […]

Vivek Ramaswamy recalls last conversation with Charlie Kirk on ‘What is an American?’; Social media brings up H-1B row

[ad_1] Vivek Ramaswamy recalled his last conversation with slain MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk during a speech at a Turning Point USA event.He said the two had discussed for nearly an hour the question: “What is an American?”Recently, amid the H-1B debate, Americans have questioned the authenticity of Indian-Americans living in the US, most of whom […]

Vivek Ramaswamy dropped from tech conference after video of Indian-origin woman saying ‘kick Trump’ goes viral

[ad_1] A keynote slot for Ex-DOGE lead Vivek Ramaswamy quietly disappeared from an Indian tech conference after an old video resurfaced showing a speaker urging attendees to “kick the butt of Donald Trump” during a discussion on immigration and H1-B work visas.Ramaswamy had been listed as a featured speaker this week, but his name and […]

‘My American friends compete with foreigners for half their pay’: Nikki Haley’s son doubles down on H1-B row in internet rant

[ad_1] The Indian-origin MAGA brat Nalin Haley once again stirred row after defending his stance on H‑1B visas and immigration, this time with a little bit of abuse as well. The 24-year-old “America First” kid lashed out to a post by Canadian anti-transgender activist Chris Elston, who had dismissed Haley’s complaints about job competition in […]

Railin’ Nalin: Nikki Haley’ son, Punjab da grand-puttar, goes anti-immigrant

[ad_1] The TOI correspondent from Washington: In the swirling vortex of post-2024 American politics, where Donald Trump’s second term has amplified the “America First” chorus, a surprisingly new contrarian voice has emerged from an unlikely “desi” family. Nalin Haley, the 24-year-old son of former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, is rapidly ascending […]

Row erupts over Nikki Haley’s son saying naturalised citizens should not hold office in US: ‘Even our white nationalists are brown’

[ad_1] Indian-origin Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin Haley, stirred a row after suggesting that naturalised citizens should not be allowed to hold public office in the United States. The debate began when the 24-year-old claimed that only those born in the United States should be eligible to run for public office, saying the country “needs leaders […]

‘I’m going to welcome thousands of people’: Trump defends H-1B as MAGA accuses him of betraying ‘America First’

[ad_1] In a recent speech, President Trump highlighted the vital role skilled foreign workers play in advancing technology projects, particularly referencing the upcoming chip factory in Arizona. He emphasized that these professionals not only bring expertise but are also essential for mentoring American workers in high-tech positions. US President Donald Trump defended the use of […]