The rise in anti-Indian hate seen on social media is due to a toxic mix of misinformation, disinformation and concerted efforts to otherize Indians in America. These malicious narratives—often built on baseless attacks concerning immigration, visa programs, and tired cultural

@RealIndianAm Within the patent realm, Indian patent holders are most prominent in the computer sectors, with 11% of computers–related patents having an Indian co-author. (National Bureau of Economic Research)

@RealIndianAm A 2020 study by researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research and Harvard University found that the Indian diaspora’s share of patents increased from 1.9% in 1975 to 10% in 2019.

@RealIndianAm 13% of the US Scientific Publications had an Indian American co-author. (Indiaspora-BCG Impact Report 2024)

@RealIndianAm Indian students infuse roughly $10 billion annually into universities and related businesses across the country through tuition and other expenses – while also creating around 93,000 jobs (Open Doors data)

@RealIndianAm Open Doors data for 2022-2023 saw 270,000 students from India embark on graduate and undergraduate degrees in US universities. This accounts for 25% of the international student population in the US and 1.5% of the total student population.

@RealIndianAm India is the leading country of origin for immigrant-founded unicorns in the US in the last 5 years. Among these 358 Unicorns, 72 have Indian migrants as founders or co-founders with a valuation exceeding $195 Billion, while employing over 55,000.(Indiaspora-BCG Impact Report)

@RealIndianAm According to our very own Indiaspora Impact Report, published in 2024 in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, here are some critical statistics that reflect the positive impact of Indian origin leaders in the United States.

@RealIndianAm A significant reduction in H-1B visas could trigger a cascade effect: fewer international researchers in universities and labs, potential budget cuts to higher education programs, and the loss of critical intellectual capital that drives breakthrough discoveries.

@RealIndianAm H-1B card holders play a substantial role in scientific research and development, which serve as the primary engines of American innovation and, consequently, long-term economic growth.

@RealIndianAm Many startups depend on H-1B employment authorization to recruit specialized talent at competitive costs, enabling them to scale effectively and compete with larger corporations.

@RealIndianAm The economic multiplier effect of skilled immigration extends far beyond individual employment. These H-1B professionals fuel technological advancement, drive entrepreneurship, and strengthen the tax base that supports everything from infrastructure to education.

@RealIndianAm H-1B holders have historically become the architects of innovation, founding companies that generate hundreds of thousands of American jobs and contribute billions in tax revenue to federal, state, and local governments.

@RealIndianAm The H-1B program serves as America's gateway for attracting the world's top talent—skilled professionals who don't merely fill existing positions but create entirely new economic ecosystems.

At the Hopkins India Conference 2025, the plenary session on Expanding the Frontiers of Research, Education, and Innovation offered a sharp and timely look at the evolving scope of India–U.S. engagement—from trade and tech to education and geopolitics. Moderated by

Indiaspora Executive Director Sanjeev Joshipura (@SanjeevJoshipur) shares his remarks at the closing plenary session 'The Sky is the Limit' at the Inaugural Indiaspora Forum For Good in Abu Dhabi on February 25, 2025.

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Kash Patel’s rise seen as reflecting a shift for Indian-Americans in politics. https://t.co/nBescEL2rg via @timesofindia Indiaspora Executive Director Sanjeev Joshipura ( @SanjeevJoshipur ) is quoted here.

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