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  By Devika Koppikar In Sterling, Virginia, a Sikh family receives a letter threatening to be “shot dead” if they don’t leave the country.  On a routine evening stroll, two elderly Sikh men are murdered in Elk Grove, California. Kentucky Senator David Williams criticized Govenor Steve Beshear for attending a Hindu groundbreaking prayer. And a major-party candidate for U.S. President …

  By Jennie L. Ilustre Picture this: Outside, a storm, with wind gusting up to 30 miles per hour. Inside at the SAALT reception, the atmosphere was sunny and warm, as everybody welcomed new Executive Director Suman Raghunathan. Suman, as everyone calls her, described the atmosphere as “fantastic–very warm, supportive and exciting!”  She said many long-time supporters came, as well …

Gathering Draws nearly 400 Participants By Jennie L. Ilustre The annual National South Asian Summit, held in the nation’s capital April 19-22, drew nearly 400 community and business leaders, educators, lawyers and students from across the country, discussing top issues and holding skill-building advocacy sessions. Held days after the Boston Marathon tragedy, SAALT leaders sent “our thoughts and prayers to …