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Sakshi Venkatraman

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Sakshi Venkatraman is a reporter for NBC Asian America.

Sakshi Venkatraman is a reporter for NBC Asian America.


Latest from Sakshi Venkatraman

‘Mean Girls’ star Avantika talks colorism, says she feels ‘uglier in India’ than in the U.S.

“Mean Girls” star Avantika is speaking out about colorism in India and Bollywood — and how “Bridgerton” stars Charithra Chandran and Simone Ashley give her hope.

California man who drove into crowd at Stop Asian Hate rally sentenced to 1 year in prison

A California man who pleaded guilty to driving a car into a crowd of “Stop Asian Hate” protesters was sentenced to a year in prison on Monday.

Asian Americans are 7% of population but account for 58% of hepatitis B cases. Experts call for more testing.

National health care officials are sounding the alarm this month on the disproportionate impact of hepatitis B on Asian American communities, encouraging them to get tested and, if needed, vaccinated.

Indian Americans, after passing Chinese in U.S. population, are awakening to their political power

Indian Americans surpassed Chinese in U.S. population, and experts say Trump and Biden need to set their focus on them. From Israel and Gaza to gun control, they're more sure than ever of what they want.

Meet the Smashing Pumpkins new guitarist, Kiki Wong, chosen out of 10,000 applicants

Alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins has revealed its pick for new guitarist: Musician and content creator Kiki Wong.

Most Americans can't name a famous Asian American, survey finds

The majority of Americans can’t name a single famous Asian American, according to a recent survey. The most common answers besides "I can't think of one" was Jackie Chan, who's not American, and Bruce Lee, who is deceased.

Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds

Southeast Asian Americans face assault, verbal abuse and threats more than any other Asian American group, a new report by advocacy group The Asian American Foundation revealed.

'Asoka' makeup trend on TikTok inspired by 2000s Bollywood movie

A 2001 Bollywood movie starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan is resurfacing this week in a viral TikTok trend called the "Asoka" makeup challenge.

House bill aims to condemn ‘Hinduphobia’ but draws concern from progressive groups

A new piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives aims to condemn “Hinduphobia." Progressive groups say use of that term concerns them.

LGBTQ South Asians are celebrating 'Monkey Man' for its representation of India's trans community

LGBTQ South Asians are celebrating Dev Patel's "Monkey Man" for its representation of India's transgender, hijra, community

Father sues Texas Hindu temple, alleging it branded 11-year-old with hot iron

A Texas man is suing a Hindu temple in Sugar Land, alleging it branded his son with a hot iron during a cultural ceremony.