Kamala Harris' mother instilled love for 'good idli'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris' mother instilled love for 'good idli'

India TV News  

Indian-American Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate for the November 3 election, said her mother, who was originally from Chennai, "always wanted to instil in a love of good idli". "To the people of India and to Indian-Americans all across the US, I want to wish you a happy Indian Independence Day," she said as the video started. In the video, Harris also mentions her mother Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher from India, and father Donald Harris, an African Jamaican economics professor. Recalling her memories with her mother, Harris said: "Growing up, my mother would take my sister Maya and me back to what was then called Madras because she wanted us to understand where she had come from and where we had ancestry.

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As Indian Americans Swing Towards Trump, Kamala Harris Honours Her Mother, 'She Came from India Alone'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Indian Americans Swing Towards Trump, Kamala Harris Honours Her Mother, 'She Came from India Alone'

Live Mint  

Kamala Harris is making a concerted effort to connect with Indian American voters by honouring her mother, Shyama Gopalan, who immigrated to the United States from India alone at the age of 19. Her mother's journey and contributions will be reflected in her campaign to strengthen her bond with the community and emphasize shared values.

Harris Sister Praises Inclusive Democracy, Appeals to Indian Community in Arizona
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harris Sister Praises Inclusive Democracy, Appeals to Indian Community in Arizona

India Today  

At a Diwali celebration in Scottsdale, Arizona, Maya Harris, sister of US Vice President and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris, paid tribute to their mother, Dr Shyamala Gopalan Harris. She emphasized Kamala Harris's dedication to building an inclusive democracy and highlighted the significance of the event in mobilizing the Indian American community in Arizona.

Kamala Harris and Usha Vance: Brown women in the ring
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris and Usha Vance: Brown women in the ring

New Indian Express  

Success has many parents. But that’s where the similarities end between the 59-year-old vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Devi Harris and 38-year-old Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of the Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance. Kamala’s Chennai-born mother, Shyamala Gopalan, then a PhD candidate in endocrinology who used to love singing along to Aretha Franklin records, met her father, …

Kamala Harris meeting Narendra Modi is 'coming of age' moment for Indian diaspora: Los Angeles Times
3 years, 3 months ago

Kamala Harris meeting Narendra Modi is 'coming of age' moment for Indian diaspora: Los Angeles Times

Firstpost  

The US vice president is making history as the highest-ranking Indian-American to welcome the leader of a country that is becoming one of America’s most important allies Washington: United States vice president Kamala Harris meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House on Thursday afternoon is a coming of age moment for the Indian diaspora, a prominent US newspaper …

Idli with ‘really good Sambar’ & ‘any kind of Tikka’ favourite Indian dishes: Kamala Harris
4 years, 1 month ago

Idli with ‘really good Sambar’ & ‘any kind of Tikka’ favourite Indian dishes: Kamala Harris

India TV News  

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has listed Idli with a “really good Sambar” and “any kind of Tikka” as her favourite Indian dishes. Harris, responding to a question on what her favourite Indian dishes are, said: “So South Indian, it would be Idli with… a really good Sambar, and then North Indian - probably any kind of Tikka”. Asked …

Kamala Harris fever is gripping India – but not everyone is convinced
4 years, 1 month ago

Kamala Harris fever is gripping India – but not everyone is convinced

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That uncertainty manifests itself in …

Kamala Harris Reflects on Ties With India, Recalls How Her Mother Wanted to Instill 'Love for Good Idli'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris Reflects on Ties With India, Recalls How Her Mother Wanted to Instill 'Love for Good Idli'

News 18  

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris, during her maiden address to the Indian-American community, reflected on her proud Indian heritage and recalled how her mother always wanted to instill in her a "love for good idli". Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential candidate of a major party, took a trip down the memory …

Viral dosa-making video with Mindy Kaling, saree photos: Indians scramble to find Kamala Harris’ Chennai connect
4 years, 4 months ago

Viral dosa-making video with Mindy Kaling, saree photos: Indians scramble to find Kamala Harris’ Chennai connect

Hindustan Times  

The moment US Senator Kamala Harris was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate for Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, she has been making waves in the news, globally and in India too, on account of her half Indian heritage, which has made her an instant hit with the Asian as well as Asian American community. And ever since news of Harris’ …

‘Do something’: Kamala Harris applauds her mother for inspiring her to join public service
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Do something’: Kamala Harris applauds her mother for inspiring her to join public service

Hindustan Times  

Appearing with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, for the fist time after he named her his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris on Wednesday credited her Indian-born mother for inspiring her into a life in public service that led her to this historic moment. And, after listing out her accomplishments and experiences as a public prosecutor, district attorney …

The Indian Roots of Kamala Harris are Not Just Her Tamilian Mother and Love for Idlis
4 years, 4 months ago

The Indian Roots of Kamala Harris are Not Just Her Tamilian Mother and Love for Idlis

News 18  

Kamala Harris loves idlis. Harris, who was born in Oakland, California, and whose father is Jamaican, will be the first black and Indian American on a major US party ticket. pic.twitter.com/pf0lFrvoWI — Kamala Harris January 22, 2019 When Harris’ father, Donald Harris, who teaches economics at Stanford, and her mother separated, Harris was 7 years old. The following year President …

Kamala Harris Pick For VP Is Hailed As 'A Moment Of Pride' In India
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris Pick For VP Is Hailed As 'A Moment Of Pride' In India

NPR  

Kamala Harris Pick For VP Is Hailed As 'A Moment Of Pride' In India Enlarge this image toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Many Indians are tweeting support Wednesday for Kamala Harris, celebrating their connection to the new presumptive Democratic nominee for vice president, whose mother was from India. But …

Kamala Harris's sister shares old video about their mom Shyamala: She is smiling today
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris's sister shares old video about their mom Shyamala: She is smiling today

India Today  

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate for the United States election on Tuesday. #BidenHarris2020 pic.twitter.com/nmWVj90pkA — Maya Harris August 12, 2020 In the clip, Kamala talks about her mother; how strong she was, her intelligence and the way she was a great inspiration. — Pradheep J. Shanker August 12, 2020 As the …

Kamala Harris' Indian aunt recounts her childhood, says Biden's VP pick was always kind and caring
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris' Indian aunt recounts her childhood, says Biden's VP pick was always kind and caring

India Today  

Don't you let anyone tell you who you are. You tell them who you are - Dr. Shyamala Gopalan," tweeted Kamala Devi Harris' sister Maya Harris to mark her sister's nomination as Joe Biden's running mate. She brought them up with good values and views," said Dr. Sarala Gopalan, Kamala's aunt. Kamala's sister Maya also tweeted, "You can't know who …

How Kamala Harris’ Indian relatives helped shape her views on civil rights and civic duty
4 years, 4 months ago

How Kamala Harris’ Indian relatives helped shape her views on civil rights and civic duty

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — In 1958, Shyamala Gopalan arrived in Berkeley, California, after traveling thousands of miles from her family to pursue a doctorate in nutrition and endocrinology. “From almost the moment she arrived from India, she chose and was welcomed to the Black community,” Harris wrote of her mother in her 2019 autobiography, “The Truths We Hold.” “In a …

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