India West

Ghazala Hashmi Steps Into History And Office

RICHMOND, VA – Ghazala Hashmi was sworn in on January 17 as Virginia’s 43rd lieutenant governor, making history as the first Muslim woman and first South Asian American elected to statewide office in ...
India West

Ghazala Hashmi Launches First General Election Ad

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s Democratic Lt.Governor candidate Ghazala Hashmi unveiled her first general election ad on October 6, putting the spotlight on her roles as a mother and educator. The ...
Indiatimes

Honey Irani on maintaining a good equation with Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi after separation: ‘I didn’t want to lose them as friends’

Recalling her first meeting with Javed Akhtar, Honey said it was his sense of humour that instantly drew her to him. “The first moment I met him was when he was narrating my lines on set. I was ...
Indiatimes

Inside Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi's luxurious Khandala home, here's when they bought it

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, accompanied by wife Shabana Azmi, offered a rare glimpse into their luxurious Khandala bungalow in a recent vlog. Akhtar candidly shared his journey from sleeping on ...
NDTV

From Sleeping On Footpath To 'Sukoon': Inside Javed Akhtar's Luxury Farmhouse In Khandala

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi recently gave a tour of their Khandala farmhouse The house features vintage furniture, marble statues, a fountain, and a large wooden dining table The couple bought the ...
The Hindu

Javed Jaaferi and Rahi Anil Barve interview: On taking a risky turn with ‘Mayasabha’ and reimagining an actor’s image

After the gloriously atmospheric reckoning in Tumbbad, aestheticising a local myth into a circular tale of capitalistic greed, director Rahi Anil Barve returns to another moody, whimsical world with a ...
Al-Monitor

Ghazala Hashmi makes history as first Muslim US woman elected statewide

On Tuesday, Virginia Democratic State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi became the first Muslim-American woman ever elected to statewide office in the United States, capturing the race for lieutenant governor. What ...
Morningstar

Schmidt Law Firm Reports that Court Swiftly Reinstated Fraud Claims Against Tahir Javed

A Houston Court has reinstated fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract claims against Beaumont businessman Mohammed Tahir Javed, paving the way for local businessman Tanweer Ahmed ...
PBS

Trump’s unpopular, harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi

Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the winner of Virginia's lieutenant governor's race, defeating former conservative talk radio host John Reid. Hashmi joined William Brangham to discuss the ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia lieutenant governor’s race

RICHMOND — State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi will be the first Muslim and Asian American in Virginia statewide office. The Associated Press called Hashmi’s victory over former conservative radio host and ...
WTOP News

Q&A: Virginia Lt. Gov.-elect Hashmi runs down priorities after historic win

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has made history with her victory in Virginia’s lieutenant governor’s race. Democrat Ghazala Hashmi speaks on stage at an election night watch party for Democrat Abigail ...
NBC Washington

Virginia's Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Muslim woman elected statewide in the U.S.

Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi on Tuesday became the first Muslim American woman elected to statewide office in the U.S. with her victory in the lieutenant governor's race, NBC News projects. Her ...