India’s rupee headed for its biggest weekly decline since mid-August on speculation demand for the nation’s assets is waning amid prospects the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates next month. A gauge of dollar strength climbed 0.8 percent this week as Fed Chair Janet Yellen said a December rate rise would be a “live possibility” if U.S. economic data continue to point to expansion and firmer prices. Foreign holdings of rupee-denominated debt have fallen…

The Asian American Group, a non-profit organization that strives to unite Asian American leaders to achieve community excellence, celebrated its 12th Community Achievement Awards at Gold Coast Hotel and Casino here Sept. 19. For over a decade, AAG has been recognizing community leaders for their accomplishments and contributions in Southern Nevada. Notable honorees at the gala included Dr. Rajesh Shrotriya, who serves as chairman of the Board and CEO of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals; Dr. Dhiraj Narula,…

The Republican Party’s state and national leadership teams met with members of the Indian American and Asian American press at the annual California GOP Convention here to brainstorm ideas on how to become more engaged in ethnic communities from India, China, the Philippines, South Korea and Vietnam. Party leadership and selected Republican members of California’s Assembly and state Senate hosted a roundtable discussion at the Anaheim Marriott Sept. 19 to share perspectives on how to…