SAs in US Politics
He served as Congressman and Governor of Louisiana and ran for president in 2016.
Who is Bobby Jindal?
She starred in The Office and has opened the door for South Asian American women in comedy.
Who is Mindy Kaling?
These are used to light up Diwali.
What are diyas?
The date and year India achieved independence.
What is August 15th, 1947?
This mythological hero defeated a ten headed demon to win back his bride.
Who is Ram?
She served as a Governor and US Ambassador to the UN.
Who is Nikki Haley?
He is a South Asian American comedian with his own political show on Netflix.
Who is Hasan Minhaj?
Families make these colorful geometric and artistic patterns outside of their home during Diwali?
What is rangoli?
In India's most popular sport, he is considered to be one of India's best athletes.
Who is Sachin Tendulkar?
This goddess is welcomed into the home during Diwali.
Who is Lakshmi?
She is part Indian American and running for president.
Who is Kamala Harris?
She is the first South Asian late night tv host on network tv (and actually hails from Canada).
Who is Lily Singh?
This determines the dates on which Diwali will be celebrated.
What is the position of the moon? or What is the lunar cycle?
This popular game of strategy originated in India in the 6th century.
What is chess?
In addition to Hindus, this religion also celebrates Diwali to symbolize the attainment of Moksha or Nirvana.
What is Jainism?
She is the first Indian American woman to serve in the House of Representatives.
Who is Pramila Jayapal?
This comedian starred in Parks and Recreation and Master of None.
Who is Aziz Ansari?
This practice is renewed at this time of the year by businesses across India.
What is accounting? or What are accounts?
This is the longest river in India.
What is the Indus River?
This religion celebrates Diwali to represent the return of their Guru who was held captive by Shah Jahan.
What is Sikhism?
In 1963, he became the first Indian American elected to Congress.
Who is Dalip Singh Saund?
She is the daughter of an Indian musician and has won multiple Grammys.
Who is Norah Jones?
The foundation of this famous temple in India was laid on Diwali in 1577.
What is the Golden Temple?
This railway station has the world's largest Route Relay Interlocking system and won the station a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
What is the New Delhi Railway Station?
This is the common message celebrated by all who celebrate Diwali regardless of religion.
What is the victory of good over evil? or What is the victory of light over darkness?